Download or read book Hamsters, Shells, and Spelling Bees written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the very first day of the school year, there is so much to do! So grab your backpack, hop on that school bus, and don't forget your lunch. Whether you're practicing for the spelling bee or getting ready for the big school play, there isn't a moment to lose! Lee Bennett Hopkins delivers an assortment of twenty spectacular poems from writers such as Jane Yolen, Alice Schertle, and J. Patrick Lewis that are perfect for show-and-tell. Sachiko Yoshikawa's vivid illustrations are sure to delight the whole class!