Not Mine!

Kori is the new kid at B.A. Friend Elementary School. She is afraid she won’t make any friends. A little ‘buddy’ has a foolproof plan to HELP her.

Throughout the day, Kori has trouble taking care of her things. She wants to be responsible, but Not Mine has other ideas. Not Mine thinks she is helping Kori, but Kori knows better…or does she?


Not Me!

Joshua Bentley is excited for his first day at B.A. Friend Elementary School. But from the minute school starts to the sound of the last bell, Joshua makes a LOT of mistakes.

Joshua wants to fess up, but there’s a little “pal” on his shoulder that speaks up before he can say or do anything. Not Me thinks he is helping Joshua, but he really is not.

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About the Author

Deb Mortensen is a retired elementary educator in Storm Lake, Iowa, where she taught for 39 years. Her love of writing began as a child, when she would carry books, her Big Chief tablet, and crayons wherever she went.

Mrs. Mortensen has written hundreds of poems, skits, music programs and loves to journal daily. She was awarded “Iowa’s Reading Teacher of the Year” and has spoken on various literacy topics throughout the Midwest.

Mrs. Mortensen enjoys reading, traveling, music, and being with children. Her debut children’s book, Not Me!, was inspired by the many students she had the privilege of teaching.

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