All Aboard, Alabama!
Join the Coastal Cannonball in this exciting new All Aboard adventure. From the recording legacy of Muscle Shoals to suiting up for your own space mission, All Aboard, Alabama! showcases the rich history and diverse experiences young travelers can enjoy in Alabama. Try on an Egyptian mask, taste your first Moon Pie, and follow in the footsteps of heroes. Climb aboard and take a lap around the track!
Minnifitty and the Rotten Kids
When Princess Minnifitty is sent to live with her Great Aunt after her parents' unfortunate encounter with a blind-as-a-bat dragon, her entire world is turned upside down. Feeling abandoned and invisible, Minnifitty gets cranky and stays cranky. And she takes it out on everyone, especially those rotten neighborhood kids. But when the unexpected happens and Minnifitty has to depend on the very people she has behaved the absolute worst to, will they help her... Or has she taken her crankiness too far? Minnifitty and The Rotten Kids, a story about second chances, seeing past rough edges, and how friendship sometimes arrives uninvited.
Minnifitty and the Rotten Kids
When Princess Minnifitty is sent to live with her Great Aunt after her parents' unfortunate encounter with a blind-as-a-bat dragon, her entire world is turned upside down. Feeling abandoned and invisible, Minnifitty gets cranky and stays cranky. And she takes it out on everyone, especially those rotten neighborhood kids. But when the unexpected happens and Minnifitty has to depend on the very people she has behaved the absolute worst to, will they help her... Or has she taken her crankiness too far? Minnifitty and The Rotten Kids, a story about second chances, seeing past rough edges, and how friendship sometimes arrives uninvited.
Where's the Plane?
Part of Ingela Arrhenius's best-selling felt flap series, which has sold over 2 million copies. Perfect for babies and toddlers! Talented and prolific illustrator Ingela P. Arrhenius's artwork pops in this new addition to the best-selling felt flaps series, which has sold over two million copies! Five stylishly illustrated spreads depict a series of vehicles (hot-air balloon, helicopter, rocket, and, of course, plane) hidden beneath bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with very little ones.
We're All Gonna Die-Nosaur!: Escape of the Apes
Pterry the pterodactyl has lots of nightmares--and they always come true! Can Pterry face his fear of monkeys? If not . . . we're all gonna DIE-nosaur!!! With black-and-white comic illustrations on every page, this subversively hilarious chapter book series is perfect for young fans of The Bad Guys, Dog Man, and Captain Underpants. "A delightful tale of impending doom!" --John Patrick Green, New York Times best-selling author of InvestiGators Pterry the pterodactyl has the sc-sc-scariest dreams--the kind that come true! Last night, Pterry dreamed about terrifying creatures with big eyes, lots of hair, and long creepy fingers. Then, on his first-day-of-school field trip, Pterry comes face to face with the horrible beasts: monkeys. And they escape! Can Pterry find the courage to save himself and his new dinosaur classmates? Or will his banana-shaped head be his downfall? Kon Tan's hilarious, heart-filled early graphic novel series shows kids it's okay to be scared--and that fears can be overcome.
And the River Drags Her Down
She has always known the rules: Never resurrect anything larger than the palm of her hand. But that was before her sister died. . . .The stunning hardcover of And the River Drags Her Down features gorgeous stenciled edges and a matching case stamp! "Yun beautifully captures the haunting of family myths in this slow-burn horror. Eerie and poignant, And The River Drags Her Down will sweep readers into its relentless current." --Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She Is a Haunting When her older sister is found mysteriously drowned in the river that cuts through their small coastal town, Soojin Han disregards every rule and uses her ancestral magic to bring Mirae back from the dead. At first, the sisters are overjoyed, reveling in late-night escapades and the miracle of being together again, but Mirae grows tired of hiding from the world. She becomes restless and hungry . . . Driven by an insatiable desire to finish what she started in life, to unravel the truth that crushed her family so many years ago, Mirae is out for revenge. When their town is engulfed by increasingly destructive rain and a series of harrowing, unusual deaths, Soojin is forced to reckon with the fact that perhaps the sister she brought back isn't the one she knew.
Spy School Goes Wild
In the twelfth book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series, superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley gets lost on a perilous mission with one of his greatest enemies. Ben Ripley is recruited for a top secret mission to bring down his nemesis, Murray Hill, once and for all. But when things go horribly wrong, Ben ends up lost in an extremely dangerous wilderness with Murray--and confronting a new, devious enemy--with none of his friends to help him. Now, Ben must figure out how to survive and deduce what evil plan his new enemy is plotting in time to thwart it.
A Day at the Museum
Join the fun at a busy museum as you help find a lost dog and reunite him with his owner in this playful, picture-filled adventure. A trip to the museum becomes an exciting game of I Spy in this charming book. The museum, with its vast halls and endless variety of different exhibits, provides the perfect backdrop for a playful adventure filled with discovery. Every spread features a busy, double-page illustration of a different room packed with art, artifacts and all sorts of visitors. As children explore the Great Hall, the Dinosaur, Transportation, and Ancient Civilization exhibits, the Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden, as well as the Ocean Hall, they're invited to search for Pepin, a mischievous dog who has wandered away from his owner, Carlo. Each room is a lively world of its own, full of activity and a recurring cast of wonderfully diverse characters. As kids search for Pepin on each page, they'll delight in finding all the little details and humorous moments hidden throughout the scenes. This playful, interactive book encourages an engaging game of observation, keeping young readers enthralled as they learn about museums and follow Pepin's trail--right into Carlo's waiting arms.
Brian the Smelly Bear
Brian the Smelly Bear - A Stinky, Silly Story Time Favorite! Meet Brian, a bear with a big problem--he's very smelly, and he just doesn't seem to care! All the animals are fed up with his terrible stench and come together to hatch a clever plan to get rid of the pong once and for all. Will their plan work, or will Brian's stink prove too powerful? Playful rhymes and laugh-out-loud storytelling Adorable illustrations that keep little readers engaged Padded board book format--perfect for small hands and repeated reading Ideal for toddlers and preschoolers who love silly humor *Brian the Smelly Bear* is a funny, fragrant adventure that's sure to have kids giggling from start to finish!
I'm Very Busy
A poignant--and laugh-out-loud funny--story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care by world-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers. It's Bridget's birthday, and she thinks it would be fun to spend the day with friends. But Royal has places to go, Rodney has to see a man about a dog, Regis has to wash his hair, and Pearl has a list of items she needs to cross off as quickly as she can. Bridget's friends are all too busy to hang out! Will Bridget have to spend her birthday all alone? In a story that shows how friends are more important than the busy-ness of a day, Oliver Jeffers' bold and brilliant art pair with a powerful story that makes readers realize what truly matters. Another masterpiece from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Here We Are and Begin Again.
Mortified
SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURESHORTLISTED FOR THE FOREST OF READING SILVER BIRCH AWARD"Brilliant, funny, unputdownable."- Alice Kuipers, award-winning children's authorFor fans of Remarkably Ruby and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, comedy and cringe come together in this sweet novel about facing your fears.It's nothing short of a catastrophe when someone secretly signs up Belinda Houle, the school's shyest kid, to audition for a play.Belinda turns to Sally--her unflappable best friend and resident witch--for help. Belinda doesn't believe in magic, but if Sally says she has a spell for confidence...well, it couldn't hurt to try it. Could it?What follows the spell is a series of disasters so disastrous they would have been funny--if only they weren't happening to Belinda! From eating dog food, to losing her hair in a straightening mishap, to wrecking a mural and ending up with globs of paint on her head, things get worse and worse for Belinda until she must face the facts: One piece of bad luck can be explained away, but this? This is a straight-up curse!Can she break the curse before the dreamy Ricky Daniels takes notice of her crooked wig?More importantly, can Belinda battle the very thing she hoped the spell would take away: her embarrassment?
We're All Gonna Die-Nosaur!: Escape of the Apes
Pterry the pterodactyl has lots of nightmares--and they always come true! Can Pterry face his fear of monkeys? If not . . . we're all gonna DIE-nosaur!!! With black-and-white comic illustrations on every page, this subversively hilarious chapter book series is perfect for young fans of The Bad Guys, Dog Man, and Captain Underpants. "A delightful tale of impending doom!" --John Patrick Green, New York Times best-selling author of InvestiGators Pterry the pterodactyl has the sc-sc-scariest dreams--the kind that come true! Last night, Pterry dreamed about terrifying creatures with big eyes, lots of hair, and long creepy fingers. Then, on his first-day-of-school field trip, Pterry comes face to face with the horrible beasts: monkeys. And they escape! Can Pterry find the courage to save himself and his new dinosaur classmates? Or will his banana-shaped head be his downfall? Kon Tan's hilarious, heart-filled early graphic novel series shows kids it's okay to be scared--and that fears can be overcome.
Silly, Silly Sock Monster
It's laundry day, and it's time to put the clothes away. But when this boy and his mom count the clean socks, they discover that some have gone missing! Mom says the Sock Monster is at it again-stealing socks and hiding them who-knows-where! Determined to find the missing socks, the boy sets out on a mission to solve the universal mystery that haunts us all on laundry day: just where do all the sock matches go? Can he find where the Sock Monster stashes them before the whole family is left mismatched or barefoot? In a rhyming story that is fun to read aloud, little ones are led on an entertaining journey from the laundry room to the linen closet to the backyard garden on a quest to solve the mystery of the missing socks.
Silly, Silly Sock Monster
It's laundry day, and it's time to put the clothes away. But when this boy and his mom count the clean socks, they discover that some have gone missing! Mom says the Sock Monster is at it again-stealing socks and hiding them who-knows-where! Determined to find the missing socks, the boy sets out on a mission to solve the universal mystery that haunts us all on laundry day: just where do all the sock matches go? Can he find where the Sock Monster stashes them before the whole family is left mismatched or barefoot? In a rhyming story that is fun to read aloud, little ones are led on an entertaining journey from the laundry room to the linen closet to the backyard garden on a quest to solve the mystery of the missing socks.
Dig, Dig, Digger
Join Digger at the roadworks where she decides she no longer likes digging down - she wants to dig UP! This is quite tricky for a digger used to going into mud, dark and worms - maybe some balloons will help? But Digger quickly discovers that adventures aren't fun without her friends and she needs to dig her way back . . . but how? With a witty text, bright colours and a finger trail to follow from the award-winning Morag Hood, young children and adults will love reading Dig, Dig, Digger! together. Keep digging in the hilarious follow-up, Runaway Cone.
Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
This fun and empowering picture book about marching to the beat of your own drum and celebrating your unique talents comes from Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, the #1 bestselling creators of Rosie Revere, Engineer and Ada Twist, Scientist. Billie Jean Peet is the middle kid in a house full of music. Her older sister sings, her younger sister drums, and even her mouse Pop knows how to bust a move. But when Billie Jean tries to join in, her notes come out sharp and flat. She just wants to find her niche, but the more she tries, the more she worries she's not good at anything. Billie Jean is sure she's stuck being so-so, but when a mistake on the basketball court flips into an unexpected revelation, she's able to combine all her interests and create something completely her own. From author-illustrator team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts comes an unforgettable story about embracing what makes you unique in order to forge your own path. Check out all the books in the Questioneers series: The Questioneers Picture Book series: Iggy Peck, Architect - Rosie Revere, Engineer - Ada Twist, Scientist - Sofia Valdez, Future Prez - Aaron Slater, Illustrator - Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year - Billie Jean Peet, AthleteThe Questioneers Chapter Book series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters - Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants - Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion - Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote - Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs - Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake - Lila Greer and the Shrieking ShadowThe Questioneers Why Files series: Exploring Flight! - All About Plants! - The Science of Baking - Bug Bonanza! - Rockin' Robots! - Team Green!The Questioneers Ada Twist, Scientist series: Ghost Busted - Show Me the Bunny - Brainstorm Book - 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist StoriesThe Questioneers Big Project Book series: Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects - Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers - Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists - Sofia Valdez's Big Project Book for Awesome Activists - Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists
Killer House Party
★ "A hauntingly beautiful take on a classic horror story that will leave readers' skin crawling in the best way possible." -Kirkus, starred review ★"There's a compelling, critical undercurrent here that encourages readers to think about how ghost stories begin and what keeps them alive in cultural memory, but at its core, this is pure fun for horror fans, with sharply drawn teen characters, lively banter, and a deft balance between moments of comedy and genuine scares."-Booklist, starred reviewFrom Printz Honor winning author Lily Anderson comes a young adult horror that follows Arden and her friends as their graduation party at an abandoned mansion turns into a bloody fight for survival. Red Solo cups? Check. Snacks? Check. Abandoned mansion full of countless horrors that won't let you leave? Check. The Deinhart Manor has been a looming shadow over town for as long as anyone can remember, and it's been abandoned for even longer. When the final Deinhart descendent passes, the huge gothic manor is up for sale for the first time ever. Which means Arden can steal the keys from her mom's real estate office . . . It's time for a graduation party that no one will ever forget. Arden and her friends each have different reasons for wanting to throw the party to end all parties. But when the manor doors bar everyone inside and the walls begin to bleed, all anyone wants to do is make it out alive.
The Tree That Was a World
The interconnected stories of seventeen creatures all living and dreaming underneath the same tree. The tree is as old as the world, covered in cracks and crevices--and full of life. A sloth hangs on a branch all day but longs to somersault through the woods. The moon moth caterpillar watches her friends shed their skins and decides to do things differently. The barn swallow feels like she's lost something--but can't remember what. The common toad disagrees with his name--and the duck-billed platypus might have something to say about that. The red squirrel has the strangest sense that he might be a human--for one, that looks like a watch on his wrist! Wherever you look in this tree, another creature has a thought, a dream, a decision, a question... With spectacular art by New York Times/NYPL Best Illustrated awardee Jeska Verstegen, this middle-grade novel will charm readers with its imaginative storytelling and extraordinary cast of animal characters. Hilarious, surreal, and thought-provoking, The Tree That Was a World is an utterly unforgettable book.
A Boy and His Corvette
In this heartwarming modern fantasy, Tommy is struggling to fit in at his new school where his vintage band t-shirts and grandfather's suspenders make him the target of whispers and giggles. Feeling increasingly isolated and desperate to belong, Tommy's world changes forever when he discovers an extraordinary secret in his father's garage-a shiny yellow Corvette named Mr. Dart who can talk! As Tommy and his wise automotive friend build an unlikely bond, Mr. Dart teaches him that "normal is just a setting on a washing machine" and that his differences aren't flaws but superpowers. When Tommy finally summons the courage to introduce Mr. Dart to his skeptical classmates, he learns that being true to himself is the real key to friendship and that sometimes the things that make us different are exactly what make us special. This imaginative tale of courage, friendship, and self-acceptance will resonate with any child who has ever felt like an outsider.
Secrets of the Purple Pearl
From Saturday Night Live legend Kate McKinnon comes the highly anticipated second book in her #1 New York Times bestselling series about mad science, three peculiar sisters, and the mysterious Millicent Quibb! It's summertime in Antiquarium and everyone has flocked to the majestic lakeside Purple Pearl Hotel, including the nefarious group of evil mad scientists, the Krenetics Research Association. They haven't given up on resurrecting their fearsome leader, Talon Sharkt羹th, and now, they're hot on the trail of the legendary Purple Pearl, a source of power that is rumored to be lost at the bottom of Kagloopy Lake. All they need to do now is find a mysterious creature called a Shrimpmaid, boil the lake (and everything in it) away, and pluck up the pearl! But Millicent, Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee are onto them, and they are determined to stop the KRA, even though they are now full pariahs in Antiquarium society. While Millicent and the gang work together to prevent the second coming of Talon Sharkt羹th, they discover more secrets than they bargained for - including where they came from, and who they truly are... It's a mad science summer vacation they'll never forget! Don't miss the first book in the series, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science!
Hollow
Don't Let the Forest In meets The Whispering Dark in a queer YA cult horror following a recently diagnosed autistic teen who becomes enmeshed in a community of outcasts harboring sinister secrets. "One of the best horror novels of the year, full stop. Haunting, heartfelt, and downright creepy." --Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them Burn After a meltdown in her school cafeteria prompts an unwanted autism diagnosis, Cassie Davis moves back to her hometown in upstate New York, where her mom hopes the familiarity will allow Cassie to feel normal again. Cassie's never truly felt normal anywhere, but she does crave the ease she used to have with her old friends. Problem is that her friends aren't so eager to welcome her back into the fold. They extend an olive branch by inviting her on their backpacking trip to Hollow Ridge, in the upper reaches of the Adirondacks. But when a fight breaks out their first night, Cassie wakes to a barren campsite--her friends all gone. With severe weather approaching and nearing sensory overload, Cassie is saved by a boy named Kaleb, who whisks her away to a compound of artists and outcasts he calls the Roost. As Kaleb tends to her injuries, Cassie begins to feel--for the first time in her life--that she can truly be herself. But as the days pass, strange happenings around the Roost make Cassie question her instincts. Noises in the trees grow louder, begging the question: Are the dangers in the forest, on the trail, or in the Roost itself? In a world where autistic characters rarely get to be the hero of their own stories, Cassie Davis's one-step-back, two-steps-forward journey to unmasking makes Hollow as much a love letter to neurodiversity as it is a haunting tale you'll want to read with the lights on. Read if You Love: Don't Go in the WoodsDeadly Road TripsCottageGOREMalevolent MasksCultsNerd-coreWound-tendingFirst Love
The Mystery of the Golden Kids
Basketball has never been so much fun! Meet the Super Hoopers, the most unusual basketball team you can imagine. Although the Super Hoopers are far from being the best team, their friendship and fun-filled adventures fill their novels. The Super Hoopers is a series about basketball with lots of humor, starring a group of nine-year-old boys and girls who go to the same school. You don't need to be a basketball expert to have the time of your life with Joel and his awesome group of friends. All pages feature colorful illustrations and include dialogue in comic-style speech bubbles. The story is fast-paced and full of humor. It is recommended for children aged 8 to 11. In The Mystery of the Golden Kids, the Super Hoopers face the Golden Kids in a single-game tournament. But they have a massive problem: They have no clue who the Golden Kids are, and if they don't win the championship, the Super Hoopers will be disbanded! Will they be able to defeat their mysterious rivals and save the team? Titles in the book series: 1. The Basketball Tournament of Dreams 2. The Mystery of the Golden Kids 3. The Prophecy of the Scorpion
My Cat Is a Secret Agent
In this laugh-out-loud picture book that's purr-fect for fans of Adam Rubin and James Marshall, a girl tries to convince her parents that their cat is really an undercover spy. But when things don't quite go as planned, hilarious hijinks and plenty of feline fun ensue. Samantha knows her cat, Walter, is anything but ordinary--he's a secret agent with the very serious codename Kitty Pants. Unfortunately, no one else appreciates Walter's superspy-ness. Samantha's parents think he's nothing more than your average pet. It's up to Walter to convince them otherwise. Operation Kitty Pants is a go. But will this undercover feline prove his impressive espionage skills battling foes, including a butt-sniffing pup, a wild-haired kitty, and a band of mischievous mice, or will he find his missions compromised? With Samantha's help, perhaps Walter can show that there's a bit of secret agent in all of us. From Daniel J. Mahoney, the author-illustrator of We Don't Eat Our Neighbors, My Cat Is a Secret Agent is a rollicking read-aloud for pet lovers and pet-free families alike--ideal for storytime in the classroom or at home.
This Raging Sea
18-year-old Briar Winters must untangle the horrifying eldritch secrets of her picture-perfect coastal town in order to save the boy she loves after he disappears from time itself in this YA dark fantasy for fans of Bly Manor. Historic Loch Creek is a witchy New England tourist trap--but it's just a trap for Briar, who's convinced she'll die there among the waves that devoured her twin brother thirteen years ago. But when her best friend who she's loved since childhood, Finn, vanishes from the seaside carnival, there's only one person who can help Briar find him: Morgan, her biggest enemy who knows her darkest secret. As Briar uncovers hidden truths as deep and dark as the water that haunts her, it quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He's lost in time, and neither of them are safe. If Briar and Finn look too hard, they might find terrifying answers--not just about what's buried beneath the shores, but also the threads tying them to each other. As past and future collide, the seductive yet evil underwater entity that intends to claim Briar still needs its sacrifice . . . And it's too hungry to go unsated. Equal parts epic bisexual romance and pulse-pounding horror, This Raging Sea is a dual POV dark fantasy as sweepingly powerful as the ocean that threatens to consume everything and everyone Briar has ever loved--prepare to be devoured.
Construction Site Hanukkah Lights
Celebrate Hanukkah with the crew from the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series in this heartwarming seasonal board book--the perfect addition to any young reader's holiday library! This lift-the-flap board book features the construction characters kids know and love! Page after page, delightful details are revealed as the crew works together to light the menorah, deliver mounds of gifts, and build a dreidel out of concrete. This heartwarming story centers on Hanukkah at the construction site, making the holiday extra special for little construction fans everywhere. Sherri Duskey Rinker, the New York Times bestselling author of the many popular Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site books, teams with illustrator Shawna J. C. Tenney to bring playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, just right for celebrating the Festival of Lights. GREAT HANUKKAH GIFT: The eight days of Hanukkah are full of celebration. This lift-the-flap board book makes a wonderful present for any child or family that loves to share stories of the season. ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD: These bouncing, energetic rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for the energetic kids who love construction. TEACHES TEAMWORK: Like Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, this latest addition to the series teaches teamwork, collaboration, and working together to solve a problem--real-world skills kids and their grown-ups love. Perfect for: Young truck, tractor, and construction fans Gift-giving for Hanukkah Car or air travel interactive reading Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging, action-packed books on team-building and friendship Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train series
Train of Thought
A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn and illustrations by Hayley Wells, Train of Thought is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination. Andy has a brilliant imagination, and it carries him to the most amazing places. Mom calls it his train of thought. But, when it's time for real-world tasks, Andy's train doesn't always stop! Can Andy find a way to be a treasure hunter and sit down in time for dinner? A celebration of different ways of being and thinking, Train of Thought will delight readers aged 3 to 7 - and everyone and anyone who can relate to getting swept up in their imagination! EMBRACE IMAGINATION: empowers young children to use their creativity and imagination to overcome challenges. CELEBRATE NEURODIVERSITY: written from the lens of a neurodiverse child who hyperfocuses, Train of Thought offers constructive and affirming ways of talking about neurodiversity. ENCOURAGE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL): an excellent aid for kids who can sometimes struggle with self-awareness and self-regulation. AN ADVENTURE-PACKED RIDE: Hayley Wells' illustrations are bursting with colorful detail, as Andy's train journey takes him from one inventive world to the next. PERFECT FOR: Kids (and grown-ups!) with big imaginations Parents, grandparents and carers of neurodiverse children Teachers, librarians and story-time readers Train and transport enthusiasts Fans of Milo Imagines the World (Matt de la Pe簽a) and On a Magical Do-Nothing Day (Beatrice Alemagna).
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Fang, Bang and the Midnight Mouse
At Lane End Farm, Fang and Bang, the clever cat detectives, are called on a daring mission straight to Buckingham Palace! The king's grand birthday ball is about to begin, but there's danger afoot. The Midnight Mouse, a sneaky cheese thief, has her eyes on the biggest cheddar in the kingdom.Disguised as members of the Royal Company of Archers, Fang and Bang join forces with Tilly the guard dog to protect the prized cheese. But when the palace clock strikes twelve, the Midnight Mouse makes her move sending the runaway cheddar rolling through the ballroom with her surfing on top!Can Fang and Bang stop the daring thief, save the cheese, and still make it home to their rickety barn? With dancing kings and queens, flying arrows, and a chase through the palace, this adventure is full of mischief, mystery, and plenty of laughs.
Books That Drive Kids Crazy!: The Book That Never Ends
Get ready to turn reading into an interactive game, with lots of laughs along the way, in a choose-your-own-adventure-style quest to find the last page of this book! With strikingly bold text and art, Books That Drive Kids CRAZY! are perfect picks for emergent readers. The series is all about giving parents, teachers, and storytellers a script for fun reading time together. What is up with this nonsense? Kids will demand to know, and all readers will be howling with laughter all along the way. The Book That Never Ends finds a clever new way to extend the silly read aloud fun. Similar to a "choose your own adventure" book, readers' choices will bring them to different pages throughout the book, and they'll need to work together to puzzle out the correct path that brings them to the ending. Here are even more books that will DRIVE KIDS CRAZY: Did You Take the B from My _ook? This Is a Ball This Book Is Red
The Ice Dream Sundays
"What was nice on the ice, like a mixture of spice, our differences made us united."Mia Estelle (M.E.) is a shy little girl, lacking in confidence and acceptance. One unsuspecting Sunday, Mia is taken to the ice rink by her Mum. She is reluctant to try something new and totally unaware that her life is about to change forever.Surprisingly, Mia discovers an unexpected dream, a passion and perhaps the most valuable lesson ever, in that being different gives her somewhere she belongs...with many others who feel just the same.An inspired story of a petite, freckled, ordinary, red-headed little misfit, who finds her tribe, her dream and herself.A chlldren's book about friendship, ice skating which celebrates diversity. With a theme of inclusion and diversity in sport, The Ice Dream Sundays addresses how a common interest can give a sense of acceptance and belonging.
Hank Meets Frank
Lovable antihero Hank the goose is back to in this hilarious friendship picture book for kids, just right for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Cousin Frank is the perfect little angel...or so everyone thinks. But when he pulls a prank and Hank gets blamed, it's game on! Will the two EVER learn that it's more fun to play together? Hank the goose is back to match wits with Cousin Frank, who's as sweet as pie...or is he? Everyone encourages Hank to be on his best behavior, but when Frank sneakily pulls a prank and Hank gets blamed, it's game on! The two try to one-up each other, with hilarious consequences. Children will giggle at Hank and Frank's silly antics and will love watching their hilarious pranks unfold, while grown-ups will appreciate the themes of friendship and being considerate of others.
Henry Is an Artist
A hilariously funny and unique story about Henry, a dog who is disappointed when the new pieces of "art" he creates each day on his walks to the park are continuiously thrown in the garbage! Henry is a dedicated artist, a master sculptor, and . . . a dog. Each day on his walks to the park, he leaves his new "art" for people to admire. But his sculptures keep getting tossed in the garbage without even being noticed! That is until, one day, when someone quite unexpected falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine. This tongue-in-cheek and truly unique picture book about creativity, perseverence, and, well, poop, is a hilarious ode to undiscovered artists everywhere. Perfect for readers who loved No One Likes a Fart, My Butt is So Noisy, and Peter Reynolds's Creatrilogy.
Go Go Dodo!
Readers will adore shouting "There's something behind you!" in this simple yet hilarious read for all ages, where text and art tell two sides of the same story. A carefree dodo takes a gentle stroll through a very friendly jungle, across a very peaceful swamp, and over a very gentle sea . . . completely unaware that not only is the journey full of peril, but that a VERY hungry tiger is following close behind! What will happen when they enter the very dangerous grass?
Just the Ref
Nine children run out onto the playground at recess. They grab a soccer ball and break into two teams of four. One little boy stands in the middle, unsure which team will pick him.It's recess, which means it's time to play some soccer! But when nine kids show up to play, one little boy feels left out when he's asked to be "just the ref." What starts as a one-time gig quickly becomes a full-time job as the boy finds himself playing ref every day. But when the ref is absent from school for a few days and the soccer game falls apart, his classmates-and the ref-soon gain a new perspective on all it takes to keep the game going. Just the Ref offers a powerful reminder that everyone has something valuable to contribute and no role is too small.
Finky and the Supermasive Black Hole
This fun, colourful children's space adventure centres around a small green, courageous alien creature named Finky Gadfly. One morning, the inhabitants of the planet Fornax 4, notice a huge black circle in the sky. Naturally, everyone is worried about this strange phenomenon. Finky tells them he will fly off into space to investigate. He discovers a supermassive black hole so powerful that it could destroy their planet. He is transported to the other side of the Milky Way Galaxy in search of a new home for his fellow creatures. During his journey, Finky discovers many different worlds, but most of them are unsuitable for habitation. After much searching, he finally finds the perfect planet for them to relocate to. However, on his way back home his spaceship breaks down. Fortunately, he is rescued by some friendly aliens in a large, super-fast spaceship, who agree to take him back to his home planet. They speed off and arrive just in time to save his friends.
Big Book of Feelings
James O'Brien uses potatoes to make marvelous, bold, animal characters--with attitude--who star in this brilliant debut picture book. Get ready for a kaleidoscope of big, bright, bold colors, as James O'Brien's distinctive potato-printed illustrations and funny quips help children navigate a range of feelings and emotions' from fabulous and joyful to bored and vain. These great characters explore feelings with humor and pathos, building self-awareness and knowledge of the world. Each feeling is explored through the eyes of a particular animal, providing much scope for discussion between caregiver and child.
Ratbags 3: Best of Pests
Humans have had enough of rats and their ratbag ways. Even Mr Pecky has stopped giving them pizza. But things get taken to a whole new level when robot minks with laser eyes roam the streets, ready to destroy all ratbags, stray cats and jazz musicians! How are the ratbags to survive the humans' latest pest control? By joining forces with their enemy, naturally! With Cracker and the ratbags on the same team, things are about to get really hairy!
Touching Grass
From the author of the Governor General's Award shortlisted, Silver Birch Award finalist Mortified, a funny, heartfelt middle-grade novel about a young gamer who is sent to "touch grass" at a Dene First Nation culture campTristen would do anything to avoid going outside. The bugs sting, the snakes are poisonous, the heat will kill you if the cold doesn't, and bodies of water? Forget it. Tristen likes it best indoors, deep in his online world where it's safe, with his online friends. Something he has a hard time with IRL.But Tristen is in trouble at school again, and the principal is threatening to kick him out of this third school in two years. His mom believes the answer is to get Tristen off the games and in touch with nature and his Dene roots. This means Tristen has to spend a week to a culture camp in the wilderness. It's his worst nightmare!And at first it is a nightmare--no internet, no phone reception, no Bepsi!--and Tristen has no idea how to do any of the skills the other kids seem to do easily. But soon, with some surprising new friends and a few patient teachers, and a little help from technology, Tristen begins to think he might be able to hack this nature stuff after all.
Tales from the Toy Box
In these ten heartwarming stories, well-loved toys reminisce about days gone by, remembering hopes and dreams, accidents and adventures, and the human beings who have loved them. Jenny Press's charming illustrations bring all the toys to life, making this a perfect book to share with little ones at bedtime. You may never look at old toys in the same way again! ,
