Jim Aylesworth

Jim Aylesworth taught the first grade for more than twenty years. He has written more than twenty books for young readers, including My Son John and McGraw's Emporium. He lives in Hinsdale, Illinois, with his wife.


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McGraw's Emporium

Jim Aylesworth; Illustrated by Mavis Smith
Henry Holt and Co.

A little boy is looking for the perfect gift for his friend. But all he finds at McGraw's Emporium is A can, a clock, a feathered fan, A vase, a bank, a...


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My Son John

Jim Aylesworth; Woodcuts by David Frampton
Henry Holt and Co.

An NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts.


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Old Black Fly

Jim Aylesworth; Illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Henry Holt and Co.

Nothing drives a family crazy faster than an old black fly on a hot summer day, especially when the family's a little crazy already. And this fly is as bad as...


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