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Description
When the principal at Upper Millidocket Elementary forgets his daily poem, the school secretary decides to test his claim that the school would fall apart without her, setting off a day of crazy mishaps. The Hullabaloo Bugaboo Day follows the students and teachers as they scramble to keep the school running and eventually learn that every role matters. It's a light-hearted, humorous story about teamwork for early readers.
Quick Summary
If you've ever wondered what would happen if the school secretary decided to take a day off, this book shows it in the most hilarious way possible. When the principal accidentally says the school would fall apart without her, the secretary decides to test that claim and everything from the cafeteria to the playground spirals into a wild, wacky mess. Kids in K-3 who love a good laugh especially about school antics will find this story irresistible, and even reluctant readers can zip through the short chapters because the humor keeps the pages turning. The story is light-hearted and a little chaotic, but there's a reassuring message about everyone's role mattering, and the bright, cartoon-like tone makes the mayhem feel more fun than frightening. If you enjoy the same mischievous spirit as *Miss Nelson Is Missing!*, you'll feel right at home with this one.