Fear Street Super Thriller: Nightmares
Watch the movies, read the books! The Fear Street movies are coming to Netflix this summer! The fifth and sixth books in the re-launch of R.L. Stine's Fear Street, now in one volume. The Dead Boyfriend When Caitlin starts seeing Colin, she throws herself into her first real relationship with fervor. She ignores friends who warn her that Colin may be a phony and that she is taking the whole thing too seriously. When Caitlin approaches Colin with another girl, she snaps. Everything goes red. When she comes back to her senses, Colin is dead--and she has killed him. But if Colin is dead, how is he staring at her across a crowded party? Give Me A K-I-L-L There are rumors that lack of funds may mean the end of cheerleading at Shadyside. That would be a shame for Gretchen Page, who has just transferred from her old school, where she was a star. There's only one girl in her way--rich, spoiled Devra Dalby, who is also trying out for the one open slot. The competition to join the squad is fierce--and it ends in murder. Will Gretchen make the squad--if there's even a squad anymore--or will she end up dead?
Fly Guy Phonics Boxed Set
Buzz into reading with Fly Guy!Kids will have an amazing time learning to read with Fly Guy in this amazing phonics program that focuses on short and long a, e, i, o, u sounds. Chock-full of engaging illustrations from the original Fly Guy series, each book is designed to help build a beginning reader's confidence. Kids are encouraged to sound words out and even try their own hand at spelling and writing in the two workbooks provided. Phonics are an essential building block in a lifetime of happy reading. Help your kids learn how with Fly Guy! This set includes ten books and two workbooks, all held in a sturdy box with plastic handle.
The Ministry of Suits
Memo: For Ministry of Strange, Unusual, and Impossible Things Operatives Only A series of strange incidents have been reported in Belfast: 1. Oddball kids are going missing 2. There are several unconfirmed signs of pirates. 3. A wild bear known to be a very sore loser at musical statues has escaped from the museum and is on the rampage. Fortunately, our newest recruits, Jack Pearse, a curious boy skilled at logical thinking and seeing what's actually there, and Trudy Emerson, the most dangerous girl in his school, are on the case. As per Ministry policy, they are currently being trained in the use of The Speed (patent pending) and will have full access to Ministry supplies (assuming they manage to navigate the paperwork without going insane), so we are confident that they will succeed in their mission to discover and foil this villainous plot. Please provide all assistance possible, as A) they don't know who they are actually up against, B) the world is much stranger than they realized, and C) they are only 12 and have to be in bed by 10 p.m. P.S.--Could all Ministry operatives who have borrowed dinosaurs in the past two weeks please return them? We're running low on inventory. A thrilling and hilarious middle grade story, The Ministry of SUITs by Paul Gamble gives its readers a silly, but oddly thoughtful adventure they surely won't forget. But the wackiness doesn't end here at all--it all continues in the sequel, The Monster's Daughter. "A zany explosion of hilarity." -- Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series "It's like Douglas Adams wrote Men in Black but with Pirates, Dinosaurs and the Tooth Fairy. Genius, but a comic evil genius methinks." --Mo O'Hara, author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series "Gamble's debut novel is overflowing with offbeat humor...An entertaining read for fans of humorous adventure, such as Michael Buckley's "NERDS" series." --School Library Journal
Mr. Smithwiggle and his amazing stories
5-stars! A beautifully illustrated book with three delightful stories and a poem. The animals were gorgeous. A perfect gift for my friend's little boy. Highly recommended. - Sam on AmazonMr. Smithwiggle encourages your child to read! He's a kindly bookstore owner who impresses on children that reading can take them on adventures to far away places. His stories are fun and teach old-fashioned lessons on individuality and bravery. Easy rhyming sentences can help boost confidence in reading skills.Mr. Smithwiggle and his amazing stories includes four separate tales. It starts with a young Mr. Smithwiggle discovering the adventures of reading. In The Foolish Mouse a mouse proves that being different isn't so different after all. Parents will love sharing these stories with the children they love.Mr. Smithwiggle and his amazing stories is 38 pages with 32 beautiful, full-color illustrations.
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks
Hit the road with Richard Scarry's classic Little Golden Book all about cars and trucks! Tweet! goes the policeman's whistle. All the trucks stop. This beloved Richard Scarry classic gives readers an exciting array of vehicles. From police cars and school buses to fire engines and motorcycles, Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks is the perfect first book about vehicles for any child obsessed with all things that go!
Freshly Baked Pie
Stop! Don't touch the pie!Playful. Mischievous. Impatient. What will five-year-old Emily do when she is told to stay away from a cooling pie? Will she do what's right, or will she give in to temptation? Come along Emily's imaginary battle with an irresistible pie. Never has examining rules and consequences been so much fun.With exciting dialogue and a suspenseful narrative, Freshly Baked Pie is perfect for shared reading at home or in the classroom. So snuggle up and get ready for some laughs.
The Adventures of Tommy the Texan and Captain Billy
Tommy the Texan is an advanced training T-6 airplane who lives in an airport hangar in Danbury, Connecticut, and longs to fly again. When retired airplane pilot, Captain Billy, purchases him and begins rebuilding him, Tommy the Texan looks forward to Billy's visits when he and his friends put on coffee and tell stories of great adventures in the big blue sky.As a special connection builds between Tommy and Billy, the time arrives when Tommy is finally ready to fly. Not long after Billy climbs into the cockpit, starts Tommy's engine, and taxis to the runway, man and machine soar to the sky where they begin making memories and Tommy finally has the chance to experience his own great adventures once again.The Adventures of Tommy the Texan(c) and Captain Billy brings to life the warm relationship between a pilot and his plane as they experience the excitement and joys of flying together."... Captain Billy and Tommy the Texan are the dynamic duo that will inspire future generations to fly."--Erika Armstrong, ATP, Author ofA Chick in the Cockpit
The Adventures of Tommy the Texan and Captain Billy
Tommy the Texan is an advanced training T-6 airplane who lives in an airport hangar in Danbury, Connecticut, and longs to fly again. When retired airplane pilot, Captain Billy, purchases him and begins rebuilding him, Tommy the Texan looks forward to Billy's visits when he and his friends put on coffee and tell stories of great adventures in the big blue sky.As a special connection builds between Tommy and Billy, the time arrives when Tommy is finally ready to fly. Not long after Billy climbs into the cockpit, starts Tommy's engine, and taxis to the runway, man and machine soar to the sky where they begin making memories and Tommy finally has the chance to experience his own great adventures once again.The Adventures of Tommy the Texan(c) and Captain Billy brings to life the warm relationship between a pilot and his plane as they experience the excitement and joys of flying together."... Captain Billy and Tommy the Texan are the dynamic duo that will inspire future generations to fly."--Erika Armstrong, ATP, Author ofA Chick in the Cockpit
Pete the Cat: Out of This World
Blast off into space with New York Times bestselling author and artists James Dean and everyone's favorite cat-stronaut, Pete the Cat, in Pete the Cat: Out of This World. Includes over 30 fun stickers!When Pete heads off to space camp, he gets to float in zero gravity, build rockets, and even goes on an extraordinary interstellar mission that is out of this world--literally. Houston, ready to rock out with Pete the Cat!Don't miss Pete's other storybook adventures, including Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction, Pete the Cat: Cave-cat Pete, Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map, Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete, and more!
Claymates
Meet the claymates: two balls of clay that can become anything--even best friends! What can you do with two blobs of clay? Create something amazing! But don't leave them alone for too long. Things might get a little crazy. In this photographic friendship adventure, the claymates squish, smash, and sculpt themselves into the funniest shapes imaginable. But can they fix a giant mess before they're caught in the act?
Miss Bunny’s First Flight
Join Miss Bunny and her best friend as they soar through the air on their first flight. The first in a series of "Adventures of Lovey" books, Miss Bunny's First Flight is a beautifully-illustrated, whimsical adventure for little ones. What a perfect good night read!
Little Excavator
From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart! Here come the BIG RIGS rolling down the street. Thumpa-thumpabumpa-bumpaBEEP! BEEP! BEEP!There's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all? Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small? Anna Dewdney's signature rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a perfect read aloud for for fans of things that go!
No More Dead Dogs
From bestselling humor author Gordon Korman comes a hilarious middle school story about a boy's shenanigans to advocate for the unsung heroes of classic literature--dogs, obviously. Wallace Wallace won't lie, not even to avoid detention. And after he handed in a scorching book report of Old Shep, My Pal, detention is just what he's been handed. The reluctant school football hero is sure he's done nothing wrong: he hated every minute of that book--especially when the dog dies in the end! Why do dogs always die at the end? When Wallace refuses to do a rewrite, he's suspended from the football team, and forced instead to attend rehearsals of the school play, which is, you guessed it, Old Shep, My Pal. His English teacher thinks this will teach Wallace a lesson, but instead, surrounded by apprehensive theater kids, Wallace sets out to prove his point. He doesn't change his mind, but he does change the play--putting his own spin on the story. He knows the audience will love it, but his English teacher... not so much. With laughs and life lessons, No More Dead Dogs celebrates standing up for yourself, creative expression, and of course, dogs. Perfect for... ★ Fans of Andrew Clements, Dan Gutman, and Louis Sachar ★ Dog lovers ★ Reluctant Readers ★ Old Yeller haters Don't miss more great reads from Gordon Korman! Schooled The 6th Grade Nickname Game Born to Rock Jake, Reinvented Juvie Three Son of the Mob
Maybe a Bear Ate It
StoryPlay Books is the smart way to read and play together! StoryPlay Books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and playtime with prompts and activities that everyone will love! Each quality story will delight readers while building early literacy skills for ages 3-5 by helping them develop: problem-solving abilities, reading comprehension, social development, pre-reading skills, memory strengthand more! Each book includes story-related games and crafts to extend the reading experience. Teachers agree that StoryPlay Books are perfect for parents looking to stimulate and engage their kids at home while having fun together! Each book also shines a spotlight on important topics for this age. Maybe a Bear Ate It! -- a clever story about a missing book -- focuses on problem solving.Are you ready to start reading the StoryPlay way? Ready. Set. Smart!
Sounds in the House - Sonidos en la casa
"Comically freaking out...suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers" - Kirkus Reviews. Have you ever been scared by strange noises--sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? What causes those squeaks and bumps? A scaredy-cat dog faces his fears and finds out in this picture book with full text and a pronunciation guide in English and Spanish. Get this funny bedtime story on courage and friendship (with finding activity: sounds, nouns, and verbs). Humorous illustrations by Channing Jones aid language comprehension (for ages 2 & up/ESL/ELL; preschool - sixth grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE). #1, Mini-mysteries for Minors series. Other beginning Spanish mysteries: Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras, She Doesn't Want the Worms - Ella no quiere los gusanos, It Came from under the High Chair - Sali籀 de debajo de la silla para comer. See: 4 Spanish-English Books for Kids. Look inside! Nothing to fear, there's only fun here! 150 read-aloud words (double for bilingual) by best-selling, award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (see 60+ multicultural books--click Karl Beckstrand above). This bilingual children's book on feelings/emotions is available in Spanish-only or English-only, 8.5"x8.5", hard/soft/ebook. The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 pages (full-color). Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights (c) 2004, 2011). None of our books lecture on gender or orientation. More inside images/video book trailers: PremioBooks, libraries, and all major distributors. 聶Alguna vez, has o穩do en tu casa ruidos que te asustan? 聶De d籀nde vienen esos chirridos y golpes? Te encantar獺 descubrirlo. No hay nada que temer; Sonidos en la casa es un libro chistoso que explica las causas de esos sonidos espantosos (tapa dura o blanda). Aprenda sobre el temor, el valor y la amistad. Un misterio divertido para toda la familia (para ni簽os de 3 a簽os y arriba), incluye una gu穩a de pronunciaci籀n en ingl矇s y espa簽ol, una actividad de b繳squeda y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario. Pida este libro como un e-book o 繳nicamente en ingl矇s o espa簽ol: Premiobooks. Libro con dibujos, 24 p獺ginas 8.5"x8.5", 150 palabras, JNF020010, JNF020030, JUV019000, JUV020000, JUV027998, JUV039050, JUV028000, Hard ISBN: 978-0985398873, Soft ISBN: 978-0615442303, Ebook ISBN: 978-1452411408 (Spanish Hard: 9781951599003, Spanish soft: 9780615436913)
Freshly Baked Pie
Stop! Don't touch the pie!Playful. Mischievous. Impatient. What will five-year-old Emily do when she is told to stay away from a cooling pie? Will she do what's right, or will she give in to temptation? Come along Emily's imaginary battle with an irresistible pie. Never has examining rules and consequences been so much fun. With exciting dialogue and a suspenseful narrative, Freshly Baked Pie is perfect for shared reading at home or in the classroom. So snuggle up and get ready for some pie.
Bulldozer Helps Out
A very little bulldozer learns that taking care of kittens is a very big job in this darling follow-up to Bulldozer's Big Day from award-winning author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Medalist Eric Rohmann. The construction site bustled. Cement Truck was stirring...stirring...stirring. Digger Truck was scooping...scooping...scooping. Crane Truck was lifting...lifting...lifting. And Bulldozer was--watching...watching...watching. Little Bulldozer wants to help, but all the bigger trucks say he is too small. So when Crane Truck says he can clear a bit of debris out of the way, Little Bulldozer is eager for the job. He can do it, yes he can. What he doesn't expect is to find a family of newborn kittens living in the pile of debris! Can he take care of babies? Now that's a tough job. A job that happens to be just the right size for Little Bulldozer.
7 Ate 9
6 has a problem. Everyone knows that 7 is always after him. Word on the street is that 7 ate 9. If that's true, 6's days are numbered. Lucky for him, Private I is on the case. But the facts just don't add up. It's odd. Will Private I put two and two together and solve the problem . . . or is 6 next in line to be subtracted?
Jabari Jumps
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash. Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for.
Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie
Put on your dancing shoes--Pete is ready to boogie!Pete is learning a new dance--the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy in his feet. But when Grumpy Toad tells him, "Pete, you dance all wrong!" Pete is determined to become a better dancer.With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he's his grooviest when he's being himself. Includes step-by-step dance moves so readers can dance along with Pete!Join Pete the Cat in this groovy story from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean! Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!, Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination, and Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek.
The Paper Doll Wedding
This classic Little Golden Book comes with its own paper doll wedding party to punch out and dress! This classic Little Golden Book from 1954--with four paper dolls--is back in print for today's kids! Little ones will enjoy receiving their elegant "engraved invitation" to the paper dolls' wedding on page one, and hearing the rhyming wedding-day story. They can punch out the four dolls (bride, groom, bridesmaid, and flower girl), cut out their lovely formal clothes, and act out the wedding.
Gerald McBoing Boing
A classic Dr. Seuss story about a boy who's a little different--now available in a larger size! Based on the 1951 Academy Award-winning animated cartoon written by Dr. Seuss, this sturdy hardcover edition of Gerald McBoing Boing--with vintage graphic-style illustrations by Mel Crawford--is now available in the same size as other large Seuss classics! Gerald is a small boy who speaks in BIG sounds instead of words. (Think "HONK!" "BOING BOING!" and "CLANG CLANG CLANG!") Unhappy at home and in school, he feels alone in the world until he is discovered by the owner of a radio station in search of sound effects! An ideal choice for celebrating the quirks that make each of us unique, Gerald is a funny and lively read-aloud, perfect for sparking discussion. It's a great gift for birthdays, holidays, and happy occasions of all kinds!
Go, Go, Trucks!
Kids will love this simple, rhyming Step 1 reader about all kinds of trucks! A brother and sister discover all kinds of trucks as they travel through their own neighborhood, drive on a highway, and visit a county fair! Young vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through the simple, rhyming text. Bright, bouncy art will help them along the reading journey. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.
Six Kids and a Stuffed Cat
From three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen comes a laugh-out-loud novel about six wacky misfits who get stuck together in a school restroom and discover friendship. It seemed like a normal school day, until a horrible storm forced the very cautious school administration to make everyone hole up in a safe place. Six students find themselves stuck in a tiny, questionably smelly space--a school bathroom--with a stuffed cat for entertainment. Hijinks ensue and the unexpected happens. They enter as strangers...and leave as friends. Get to know the story even better with a special script that accompanies the novel, so any six kids can get together with their friends and perform the story anywhere they'd like.
Big Bad Bubble
An ordinary bubble may seem pretty harmless to you. To the monsters of La La Land, however, a fragile, shimmering bubble is an object of terror, and when the frightening habits of bubbles are detailed by a fear-mongering monster, Yerbert, Froofle, and Wumpus run away and cry. But with encouragement from the narrator and readers, the three monsters learn to confront their fears and triumph over bubbles! An original, offbeat, and funny take on conquering fears from the New York Times best-selling team behind Those Darn Squirrels! and Dragons Love Tacos.
Hattie and Hudson
A little girl and her colossal friend teach a monster-size lesson about prejudging others in a charming offering from Chris Van Dusen. Hattie McFadden is a born explorer. Every morning she grabs her life jacket and paddles out in her canoe to discover something new on the lake, singing a little song on her way. When her singing draws up from the depths a huge mysterious beast, everyone in town is terrified -- except Hattie, who looks into the creature's friendly, curious eyes and knows that this is no monster. So Hattie sneaks out at night to see the giant -- whom she names Hudson -- and the two become friends. But how can she make the frightened, hostile townspeople see that Hudson isn't scary or dangerous at all? Chris Van Dusen brings his colorful, perspective-bending artwork to this satisfying new story about acceptance, friendship, and sticking up for those who are different.
Fintan Fedora and the Diamond Mask
He's back! And this time he's dragging his horrible family with him! Fintan's third great adventure takes him to South Africa and across the Kalahari Desert in search of King Zunu's legendary diamond-studded mask. How will Flavian cope with being threatened by machete-wielding diamond thieves? How will Felicity cope with all that animal dung & having nowhere to plug in her hair-straighteners? How will Gribley keep Fintan safe from the hyenas & lions and rhinos - and himself? An hilarious action-packed adventure following hapless but well-meaning boy explorer, Fintan Fedora as he treks across the Kalahari in search of more unbelievable treasures. Ideal for Key Stage 2 and 3 readers.
Marty Pants #1: Do Not Open!
"Funny and engaging. Marty Pants is a surefire hit!"--Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series"Readers will love the riotous hero of this new series."--School Library JournalMove over, Wimpy Kid. Here comes the imaginative, the inquisitive, the unstoppable Marty Pants!Marty Pants is different from your typical middle schooler. He has the soul of an artist, and as an artist, he notices things-except when he doesn't.When Marty discovers a note suggesting an alien is watching him, this is something he can't ignore. But no one, not his friends, his family, his arch-enemy, nor the chief of police, can see what he sees. So, it's up to Marty to save the world--his way!This hilarious new series follows the endearing, frazzled, embarrassed, and ultimately fearless footsteps of literature's most unlikely hero: Marty Pants.
Escape from Asylum
In this terrifying prequel novel to the New York Times bestselling Asylum series, a teen is wrongfully committed to the Brookline psychiatric hospital and must find a way out--before he becomes the next victim of the evil warden's experiments.With the page-turning suspense and unsettling found photographs from real asylums that led Publishers Weekly to call Asylum "a strong YA debut," Escape from Asylum is perfect for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.The nightmare is just beginning.Ricky Desmond has been through this all before. If he could just get through to his mother, he could convince her that he doesn't belong at Brookline. From the man who thinks he can fly to the woman who killed her husband, the other patients are nothing like him; all he did was lose his temper just a little bit, just the once. But when Ricky is selected by the sinister Warden Crawford for a very special program--a program that the warden claims will not cure him but perfect him--Ricky realizes that he may not be able to wait for his mom a second longer. With the help of a sympathetic nurse and a fellow patient, Ricky needs to escape now.Set long before Dan, Abby, and Jordan ever walked the hallways of the Brookline asylum--back when it was still a functioning psych ward and not a dorm--Escape from Asylum is a mind-bending and scary installment in the Asylum series that can stand on its own for new readers or provide missing puzzle pieces for series fans.Perfect for Halloween readingIdeal for fans of the supernaturalFor teens who love dark and scary stories
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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.The Bad Guys are about to have a very BAD day!Mr. Wolf and his bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig -- one who is secretly an evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge! Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they ever stop trying to eat each other?!?It's time for the Bad Guys to spring into action!
Maisy's Bus
Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books. It's a beautiful, sunny day, and Maisy knows just how to spend it -- at the beach with her friends! Maisy arrives with her bus to pick up her pals. Cyril has food for the picnic, and Tallulah brings her pink float. After Charley and Eddie squeeze on board, it won't be long at all until they're at the seaside!
Maisy's Sailboat
Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books. Today is the perfect day to go sailing in Maisy's boat! When Maisy and Charley stop at the blue lagoon for fishing and snorkeling, how many colorful fish will Maisy see under the water? What surprise will Charley catch on his fishing line? What an adventure out on the waves! Three cheers for Captain Maisy!
Ugly Cat & Pablo
From the 2015 winner of the ALA William C. Morris Award comes a humorous chapter book series about a not-so-attractive cat and his well-dressed mouse friend.Ugly Cat is dying for a paleta, or ice pop, and his friend Pablo is determined to help him get one by scaring a little girl who is enjoying a coconut paleta in the park. Things go horribly wrong when, instead of being scared, the little girl picks Pablo up and declares that he would make a great snack for her pet snake. Oh and there's also the small problem that Ugly Cat may have inadvertently swallowed Pablo in all of the commotion! Ugly Cat and his impeccably dressed mouse friend, Pablo, are an unlikely and dynamic duo who will win young readers over with their ridiculously silly antics and their search for tasty treats.
Monsieur Pierre
Will an adventurous octopus ever find a a friend? A baby octopus lands in a lovely Parisian fountain and grows up surrounded by tourists. The tourists are always in a rush and never have time for Monsieur Pierre Poulpe. One day, the lonely Monsieur Pierre ventures out of his fountain, beginning a great search. Humorous illustrations chart his journey from a Parisian fountain across the Seine, up the Eiffel Tower, into the Louvre, out to Notre Dame and up Montmartre. Along the way, he encountrs some fo the most famous inhabitants of the City of Light. Sadly, none of them are eager to befriend a little octopus. Just when it seems there is no hope, a clever idea and two visiting children befriend Pierre and take him to a new home. Pierre continues his adventures in California, touring the Golden State from top to bottom, oceanside to mountain top, with his new friends. In a surprise ending, Pierre and his new friends are visited in California by some of the same Parisians he left behind. This is a clever picture book for 3 - 5 year olds, designed to take young children on a satisfying journey, illustrated with humor. Along the way, readers discover that there's a place with friends for everyone and sometimes one just needs to be a bit adventurous to find it.
Monsieur Pierre
What happens when a lonely octopus ventures outside his Paris fountain? A humorous adventure through the landmarks of Paris takes Pierre to an unexpected new place. A journey full of surprises for ages 3-5.
The Nuts: Keep Rolling
Hazel Nut and Wally Nut's playtime roll down a muddy hill turns into a hilarious chase when they get covered in so much muck that they get bigger... and bigger... until they're big as ELEPHANTS! Can anyone help get the Nuts back down to size? Eric Litwin offers an upbeat and inspiring message: What do you do when you roll into trouble? Keep rolling!In the third book of the Nuts series, Eric Litwin's playful call-and-response rhymes and Scott Magoon's hilarious illustrations invite readers young and old to join in on the fun. Readers can go to The NutFamily.com to learn the Keep Rolling song and dance along with Eric!
The 52-Story Treehouse
Andy and Terry live in a 52-Story treehouse. (It used to be a 39-story treehouse, but they keep expanding.) It has a chainsaw-juggling level, a make-your-own-pizza parlor, a rocket-powered carrot-launcher, a life-size snakes and ladders game, a remembering booth, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency, with all the latest high-tech detective technology, including the Disguise-o-Matic 5000! Something that is sure to come in handy as they try to solve the mystery of: What happened to Mr. Big Nose? After all, it's hard to turn in your next book when your publisher has vanished! Join New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths and illustrator Terry Denton on another wild storytelling adventure in a series Publishers Weekly described as "Anarchic absurdity at its best." Welcome to The 52-Story Treehouse...What are you waiting for? Come on up! This title has Common Core connections.
Danger Is Everywhere
Now available in paperback, this comprehensive guide to the wackiest danger scenarios out there will turn readers into Level 1 Dangerologists!This fully illustrated, totally wacky handbook is about an everyman who is afraid of everything! Dr. Noel Zone, the greatest (and only) dangerologist in the world, is ready to teach readers how to avoid danger at all costs--from sneaky snakes posing as toothbrushes, to sharks hiding in toilets, to robots disguised as kindly grandmas. After all, DANGER IS EVERYWHERE, and we need to be prepared! With art on every page, this hilarious and truly creative handbook will have readers laughing out loud (very safely) from start to finish.
The Tapper Twins Run for President
In their third uproarious oral history, the Tapper Twins take their sibling feud to the political stage as they race to become class president! Told as a series of interviews, screenshots, text messages, and social media bursts, The Tapper Twins Run For President tops the antics of the real 2016 elections! Claudia Tapper wants to become President of the United States someday. She's the sixth grade class president, and has every reason to presume she'll get reelected. Reese Tapper could not care less about student government--until he learns becoming class president is his best shot at overturning a hated new rule. And thus, the greatest political rivalry in Culvert Prep history is born! In a tangle of evil-genius advisers, meddlesome best-friends, negative campaign attacks and outrageously funny missteps, Claudia and Reese duke it out to see who will rule the school.
School of Laughs
To save his school library, Jamie Grimm teaches other kids how to tell jokes in a comedy class -- but it's tougher than he expects in this funny book for kids of all ages.Teaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had, and with the highest stakes. If he fails, his school library will be shut down for good!Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show under his belt, Jamie Grimm isn't one to sit back and relax. When his school has a major funding crisis, Jamie hits on a bright idea to save the day -- a comedy class for the other students. Little does he know that making jokes and teaching jokes are two very different things . . . and he's only good at one of them. With the fate of his school's library on his shoulders, Jamie has to dig deep to see if he has what it takes to succeed at his most difficult challenge yet.
Maisy Goes Swimming
Enjoy a perennial Maisy classic with this edition of her very first book, first published over twenty-five years ago. Maisy is on her way to the pool for a swim, but before she can get in the water, she needs to change out of her heavy winter clothes! Flaps and pull tabs invite little ones to lend Maisy a hand as she puts on her swimsuit. Then it's time to go swimming!
The Clever Boy and the Terrible, Dangerous Animal
(Bilingual English-Dari edition) When a boy visits another village, he is amazed to find the people terrified of something that - just because they have not seen it before - they mistake for a terrible, dangerous animal. Using his own knowledge and by demonstration, the boy helps the villagers overcome their fears. This story is part of an oral tradition from the Middle East and Central Asia that is more than a thousand years old. In an entertaining way, it introduces children to an interesting aspect of human behavior and so enables them to recognize it in their daily lives. One of many tales from the body of Sufi literature collected by Idries Shah, this one is presented here as part of his series of books for young readers. This is the series' second book to be illustrated by Rose Mary Santiago, following the award-winning bestseller The Farmer's Wife.
The Farmer's Wife
(Bilingual English-Dari edition) This story tells how a woman loses an apple down a hole in the ground and then makes a series of attempts to retrieve it. Children love chanting the action sequence of this cumulative tale from memory, but when the plot takes a sudden turn that's contrary to all expectations, they also learn important lessons about the nature of problem solving and discovery. The strikingly beautiful illustrations by Rose Mary Santiago invoke the origins of the story - which comes from the Sufi tradition and has been told for hundreds of years in the Middle East and Central Asia - while at the same time lending a uniquely playful atmosphere to this very amusing tale.
Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold
"This entry in the Stink series offers a good, simple story, along with snappy dialogue, bits of humor, and plenty of information about slime molds." -- Booklist Glip! Glop! Gloop! What looks like dog vomit, smells like a corpse flower, and stars in one of the scariest movies Stink Moody has ever seen? Slime mold! Stink may be a super science geek, but even Dr. Stinkelstein is feeling freaked out about having a slime mold living and growing in his very own room. When Stink learns that these one-celled organisms are smart enough to find their way out of mazes and gang up on food sources, he wonders if they are smart enough to take over Stink's pets, Stink's room, Stink himself, and . . . the world.
The Night I Followed the Dog
"I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog." Or so this little boy thinks--until one morning, when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night, he decides to follow his dog, and that's when the fun starts, in a nighttime romp around town where he learns what adventures dogs get up to while their humans are fast asleep.A terrific read-aloud and true "comedic gem" (Parents' Choice), Nina Laden's story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around.
A Little Stuck
From the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite! When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck! Surely there must be something he can use to get his kite unstuck. An orangutan? A boat? His front door? Yes, yes, and yes. And that's only the beginning. Stuck is Oliver Jeffers' most absurdly funny story since The Incredible Book-Eating Boy. Childlike in concept and vibrantly illustrated as only Oliver Jeffers could, here is a picture book worth rescuing from any tree.
