Party Puddle is Mr. Scott's Pick of the Week! Mr. Scott has not finished reading it yet, but it has been very exciting so far. The main character, Fay Weldon, is a boy who wants to throw a party but...his nemesis and school bully, Carol Wright, pushes him into a puddle! What will hapen next? Will Fay throw his party? Will he get the courage to disinvite Carol? Mr. Scott can't wait to find out!

This book will make you really smart! Mr. Scott taught himself Japanese with this book. Young readers will enjoy looking at the pictures. The characters are hand drawn with vibrant Japanese colors and wear culturally accurate outfits. This book also teaches numbers. Children of all ages can learn to count, just like the hard-working Japanese!

This book is perfect reading for bedtime. Dr. Seuss weaves an intricate story about two monsters who yawn a lot. Yawning is contagious. Mr. Scott couldn't stay awake through this book, but he thinks that it's about two monsters, one fat and one skinny, who like to wrestle around on a lumpy carpet until they get so tired that they fall asleep. Not very exciting, but Mr. Scott has heard rumors that at the end of the book the monsters feed a live chicken to a giant anaconda! Check it out for yourself!

This book is absolutely terrifying! A big red dog named Clifford runs through a small town, stepping on stray cats and eating families. The Bridwell family tries to hide in a tavern, but Clifford finds them and they get gobbled up whole! The Bridwell family tries to escape from Clifford's damp, dank insides, but soon one of the children is dead and Dad, the strongest member of the family, has caught pneumonia. Mr. Scott had nightmares for weeks after this book!

In this book, Ruth, a two year old girl, gets into the medicine cabinet, and a hilarious adventure ensues! No one can figure out why Ruth is sick, and she's not telling! Ruth's "Drug Actions" cause crazy "Reactions" from various people, including Dr. Ross and the homeopathic medicine guy. The book really heats up when Ruth's mother gives her water and her stomach explodes! Later, induced vomiting causes a "sticky" situation for the entire family, and the dog gets sick too when he tries to "clean up!" Adding to the excitement, Larry from the poison control center falls asleep at his desk and doesn't hear the phone! This book is a must read for crazy kids who like to laugh.

This book focuses on extraordinary women from history who changed the way we view the world. Heroines such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Cleopatra, and, who could forget, Alison Tyler. These women were important figures who fought for what they believed in, even when victory seemed to be all tied up. Mr. Scott especially liked this book, and he's sure you will too!