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"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs ..."--
9) I'm bored
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When a bored girl meets a potato who finds children tedious, she tries to prove him wrong by demonstrating all of the things they can do, from turning cartwheels to using their imaginations.
10) Potato pants!
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Potato is very excited to buy a pair of pants on sale at Lance Vance's Fancy Pants Store, but when he sees Eggplant, who pushed him the day before, he is afraid to go in.
11) The potato king
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King Fritz, aka Frederick the Great of Prussia, tricks his citizens into enjoying potatoes when he plants a field and has an army of men guard the perimeter.
12) Spuds
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Maybelle, Jack, and Eddie want to help Ma by putting something extra on the table, so they set out in the dark to take potatoes from a nearby field, but when they arrive home and empty their potato sacks, they are surprised by what they see.
13) I'm worried
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Potato is worried about what might happen in the future, causing Flamingo to worry, too, but their friend, a little girl, encourages them to focus on enjoying the present, instead.
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This retelling of a Chinese folktale pays tribute to the author's Irish heritage, and to the joys of an old marriage, new friendships, and the impulse to share. Using pen and gouache, the artist shows the "simple" characters in all their winning complexity. A very poor, humble couple live so simple a life they share everything, until the husband discovers a pot with magical powers buried under the very last potato in the garden. Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady...
17) I'm sorry
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When Potato hurt Flamingo's feelings a friend helps him realize the power of an apology.
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"In this early chapter book/graphic novel mash-up, fifth grade private eyes Logan and Gustavo use their doodling and detective skills to solve the mystery of a tiny ninja who is stealing their town's supply of potatoes. Over a dozen pages of bonus backmatter are loaded with extra puzzles and doodle activities!"--
19) The pet potato
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"Albert is desperate for a pet, so he's really excited when Dad finally brings one home. There's just one problem: it's a potato"--