num_pages: 192
description: Here's a chapter book of contemporary fables about a rambunctious group of fourth graders and their amazing teacher—the globe-trotting, Mayan-ceremonial-robe-wearing Mr. Jupiter—that is sure to delight students and teachers alike. There's Calvin Tallywong, who wants to go back to kindergarten. But when he actually gets the chance, he's forced to do the squirrel dance and wear a school bus name tag. The moral of his story? Be careful what you wish for. Then there's Amisha Spelwadi, who can spell wildebeest, no problem. When Mr. Jupiter asks the class to spell cat , all Amisha can come up with is kat . The Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Kids will laugh out loud as they learn tried-and-true lessons in this funny, fast-paced book. And don't miss the class's continued adventures in The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School by Candace Fleming.  
language: English
title: The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School
titlecomplete: The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School
genres: Juvenile, Fiction, Humor, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Childrens, Chapter Books, Short Stories, Middle Grade, School
ratings_count: 1135
series: Aesop Elementary School
publisher: Schwartz & Wade