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National Geographic Kids Just Joking: 300 Hilarious Jokes, Tricky Tongue Twisters, and Ridiculous Riddles | IndieBound.org

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Q: What do planets use to download music? A: Neptunes. Q: What goes zzub zzub? A: A bee flying backwards. Q: Why did the baby cookie cry? A: Because it was a wafer so long.

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Stink Series (and Judy Moody Series too...) by Megan McDonald & Peter H. Reynolds

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Stink Series (and Judy Moody Series too...) by Megan McDonald & Peter H. Reynolds

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Bad Kitty Gets a Bath

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Hardcover (8/19/2008)
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Fall 2008 Kids' List

"As every cat owner knows, giving kitty a bath generally isn't a problem, right? This wildly funny illustrated chapter book will have readers of all ages rolling with laughter! Bruel details his steps for giving his beloved Kitty a proper bath -- if only Kitty can be found! Includes cat-sound interpretations and a glossary every cat-lover will appreciate."
- Tish Gayle, The Blue Marble Bookstore, Fort Thomas, KY
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Description

Pet owners beware!

Bad Kitty really needs a bath, and she is forced to take one in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll also need Kitty . . . but good luck with that! Kitty is at her worst in this riotous how-to guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror, and hopefully by the end . . . some soap.

Praise For Bad Kitty Gets a Bath...

Bad Kitty ... proves once again she's a force to be reckoned with. Kirkus Reviews

Anyone who loves (or hates) cats will get a good chuckle from this book: children and adults alike. Children's Literature

Bruel's zany illustrations incorporate numerous perspectives that heighten the humor. School Library Journal

A tubful oul of fun. Cape Cod Times

Cat lovers of all ages will want to pounce on this book. RealVail

This follow-up to Bad Kitty pairs Bruel's witty asides and spastic, tongue-in-cheek commentaries with more high-energy cartoon illustrations. . . . Whether they prefer cats or dogs, young and reluctant readers will get plenty of laughs from this comic and informative chapter book. Booklist

Square Fish, 9780312581381, 144pp.

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

About the Author

Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of New York Times bestseller Boing, Bad Kitty, Bad Kitty Gets a Bath and Bad Kitty Meets the Baby, among others. Nick is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist, and during his down time, he collects PEZ dispensers and grows tomatoes in the backyard. He lives in Tarrytown, NY with his wife Carina and their lovely cat Esmerelda.

Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of New York Times bestseller Boing, Bad Kitty, Bad Kitty Gets a Bath and Bad Kitty Meets the Baby, among others. Nick is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist, and during his down time, he collects PEZ dispensers and grows tomatoes in the backyard. He lives in Tarrytown, NY with his wife Carina and their lovely cat Esmerelda.

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Pet owners beware!Bad Kitty really needs a bath, and she is forced to take one in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and,...

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The Truth About Poop by Susan E. Goodman & Elwood H. Smith

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The Truth About Poop by Susan E. Goodman & Elwood H. Smith

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The Truth about Poop

Susan E. Goodman, Elwood H. Smith (Illustrator)

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Description

We call it a waste product, but poop can also be bricks to build a house, fuel to power a trip to Mars, wipes for a baby's bottom, buttons for your next sweater. Poop? YES POP And that's not all. Birds drop it as bombs. Mole-rats use it as a password. Sharks track their prey with it. People cook with it, sculpt with it, and even use it as a Frisbee While we politely avoid the subject, amazing things are happening in digestive tracts all over the world. Kids (and adults too ) will be captivated by the astounding facts contained in this fascinating book, featuring hilarious illustrations.

Praise For The Truth about Poop...

This scatological documentary could make a splash. (Publishers Weekly)

Puffin Books, 9780142409305, 38pp.

Publication Date: October 4, 2007

About the Author

Susan E. Goodman lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Elwood H. Smith lives in Rhinebeck, New York.

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We call it a waste product, but poop can also be bricks to build a house, fuel to power a trip to Mars, wipes for a baby's bottom, buttons for your next sweater. Poop? YES POP And that's not all. Birds drop it as bombs. Mole-rats use it as a password.

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Lunch Lady Series by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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Lunch Lady Series by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Serving justice . . . and lunch! Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home?

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Comics Squad

Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Dan Santat, Raina Telgemeier

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Description

A bust-your-gut-laughing graphic-novel anthology with original contributions from the most beloved names in the genre! * Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm * Jarrett J. Krosoczka * Dav Pilkey * Dan Santat * Raina Telgemeier * Dave Roman * Ursula Vernon * Eric Wight * Gene Yang *

Wowza! Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further-do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic creators are right here in this handy-dandy hilarious book! This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid's favorite subject-RECESS! With popular characters from Babymouse and Lunch Lady and brand-new soon-to-be favorite characters from superstars including Dav Pilkey! Raina Telgemeier! Gene Yang! and many more! Comics Squad also features Pizza Monsters! Secret ninja clubs! Aliens! Talking desserts! Dinozilla! Death-defying escapes! Bad guys! Good guys! Medium guys! Superheroes! Bullies! Mean girls! Epic battles! True love! Outlandish schemes! Evil plans! Fun! Jokes! Terrible puns! And other surprises that will tickle your funny bone! WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE LAUGHTER AND POSSIBLE SILLINESS. No assembly required. (Pizzatron 2000 not included.)

Praise For Comics Squad: Recess!...

Publishers Weekly starred review, April 28, 2014:
"The orange two-color artwork lets the artists' distinctive styles shine; readers can only hope more such collaborations are on the way."

Kirkus starred review, June 1, 2014:
More fun than the playground at recess!

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2014:
A terrific introduction to the styles of [the] individual creators, inviting [graphic novel] newbies to wander through in search of a series that hits their own comic sweet spot.

Random House Books for Young Readers, 9780385370035, 144pp.

Publication Date: July 8, 2014

About the Author

JENNIFER HOLM--Foster City, CA (Babymouse, Squish, New York Times Bestseller, 3 time Newbery Honor Winner, Eisner Award Winner) * MATTHEW HOLM--Portland, OR(Babymouse, Squish, Eisner Award Winner) *JARRETT J. KROSOCZKA--Northampton, MA (Lunch Lady, 2 time Children's Choice Award Winner) * DAV PILKEY (Captain Underpants. Ricky Ricotta, Super Diaper Baby, New York Times Bestseller) * DAN SANTAT--Alhambra, CA ( New York Times Bestseller, Sidekicks) * RAINA TELGEMEIER--Astoria, NY ( New York Times bestseller, Eisner Award Winner, Smile, Drama) * DAVE ROMAN--Astoria, NY( New York Times Bestseller, X-Men: Misfits) * URSULA VERNON--Pittsboro, NC ( Dragonbreath, Hugo Award Winner) * ERIC WIGHT ( Frankie Pickle) * GENE YANG (Eisner & Printz Award winner, American Born Chinese).

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A bust-your-gut-laughing graphic-novel anthology with original contributions from the most beloved names in the genre! * Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm * Jarrett J. Krosoczka * Dav Pilkey * Dan Santat * Raina Telgemeier * Dave Roman * Ursula Vernon * Eric Wight * Gene Yang * Wowza! Calling all kidz!

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Crankenstein Series by Samantha Berger and Dan Santat

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Crankenstein Series by Samantha Berger and Dan Santat

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The perfect cure for a cranky kid, illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-winning artist, Dan Santat.
BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! He's a little monster of crankiness that no one can destroy! MEHHRRRR!!! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic--or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day! This hilarious and relatable tale of grumpiness gone awry will turn toddler tantrums to giggles in no time.
Don't miss the sequel, A Crankenstein Valentine! Praise for Crankenstein:
"Expect many re-read requests from Crankensteins who may (or may not) recognize themselves."
Publishers Weekly
"Will the creature ever turn from "MEHHRRRR!" to merry? Youngsters will roar along with Crankenstein through this silly and sympathetic story of grumpy-grouchies."
School Library Journal
"Whoa. Be prepared for the intense frustrations, the moody outbursts and the green scowls of Crankenstein...Each setting reveals sly comic elements that both kids and their grown-ups will appreciate. Readers will laugh out loud...Get ready to read this aloud a lot."
Kirkus Reviews
"Sometimes-when you have to go to school, when you have to take cough syrup-all there is to say is "MEHHRRRR!"... This is a No, David! for slightly older kids..."The Horn Book

"The grumpy monster inside all of us who rears its ugly head when things go wrong-the one who says "MEHHRRR!" to every cheerful suggestion-takes center stage in this picture book describing a kid at his most ornery."
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Publication Date: August 13, 2013

Samantha Berger has written picture books including What If..., Crankenstein and A Crankenstein Valentine, Witch Spa, Snoozefest, Santa's Reindeer Games, and Martha Doesn't Say Sorry, which won a Parent's Choice Award Honor. When she isn't writing, she's doing voice-overs, traveling the world, and helping rescue dogs. Samantha splits her time between New York City and California.

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The perfect cure for a cranky kid, illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-winning artist, Dan Santat.BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! He's a little monster of crankiness that no one can destroy! MEHHRRRR!!! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein.

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Dude!

Aaron Reynolds, Dan Santat (Illustrator)

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Description

Aaron Reynolds, the author of Nerdy Berdy and Creepy Carrots! teams up with Dan Santat, the Caldecott-winning illustrator behind The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend to create the hilarious, gnarly summer adventure picture book, Dude!

Dude! You have to read this book.

It's totally about this platypus and this beaver who are friends. They want to go surfing but dude, there's this shark who's in the ocean, too.

But don't worry. This shark approaches and you'll never guess what happens.

Kirkus Reviews named this one of their "BEST PICTURE BOOKS OF 2018" for a good laugh!

Praise For Dude!...

"So much action and humor, so few words . . . More than half the fun, of course, is in reading this book out loud." - The New York Times Book Review

"Surprises, mayhem, potty humor, sharks, and ice cream: What's not to like?" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A hilarious and rollicking adventure using just one word." - Booklist, starred review

Praise for Aaron Reynolds' Nerdy Birdy series:

"Very funny and full of hope-and feathers." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"It's the entertaining birds-of-a-feather friendship dynamic that's the biggest tweet, er, treat for readers." - Horn Book

Praise for Dan Santat's After the Fall:

"Luminous." - Horn Book, starred review

"I was so genuinely surprised by the book's conclusion that I won't spoil it. It's always gratifying to see how an artist can turn even the most familiar tale into something new." - New York Times

"The final twist in this totally original next chapter of a Mother Goose's classic offers a stunningly triumphant ending that will take your breath away." -NPR

Roaring Brook Press, 9781626726031, 40pp.

Publication Date: April 24, 2018

About the Author

Aaron Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Carnivores, Chicks and Salsa, Joey Fly, Nerdy Birdy, and the Caldecott Honor winning Creepy Carrots! He lives in the Chicago area with his wife, two kids, four cats, and between three and ten fish, depending on the day.

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and the road trip/time travel adventure Are We There Yet? His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels, including Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and many, many pets.

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Aaron Reynolds, the author of Nerdy Berdy and Creepy Carrots! teams up with Dan Santat, the Caldecott-winning illustrator behind The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend to create the hilarious, gnarly summer adventure picture book, Dude!Dude! You have to read this book.It's totally about this platypus and this beaver who are friends.

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Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds & Peter Brown

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Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds & Peter Brown

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Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)

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Description

From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear.

Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He's not afraid of the dark, and he's definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn't know any better he'd say his undies were a little, well, creepy. Jasper's not scared obviously, he's just done with creepy underwear. But after trying everything to get rid of them, they keep coming back!

Praise For Creepy Pair of Underwear!...

* "This strikes the ideal balance between frightening and hilarious, and like the underwear itself, readers are guaranteed to keep coming back for this storytime platinum!"
- Booklist - Starred Review

"Reynolds dives even farther into elementary-grade horror here, balancing nicely between humorous and haunting in tone and events....Young horror fans will fall immediately in love with the terrifying undies and hope that accompanying merch is in the works."
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

* "Balances a really spooky premise with the hilarity that accompanies any mention of underwear....Perfect for those looking for a scary Halloween tale that won't leave them with more fears than they started with."
- Kirkus Reviews - starred review

* "Once again, Reynolds and Brown are in perfect comedic synch as they channel the surprises and creeping dread of a thriller. Brown's noir-style b&w illustrations make the most of the premise, and the innate absurdity of being afraid of one's undergarments will be a surefire winner with many kids."
- Publisher's Weekly - starred review

"First introduced in Creepy Carrots, Jasper's antics are equally humorous and appropriately but safely spooky. VERDICT An enjoyable and comfortably spine-tingling picture book for a Halloween or any day storytime."
- School Library Journal

"Humorous text...captures Jasper's age-appropriate not-quite-a-big-kid dilemma. Brown's noirish...illustrations-black, white, gray, and Day-Glo green-heighten both the silliness and the spookiness that are on display in equal measure."

- The Horn Book

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 9781442402980, 48pp.

Publication Date: August 15, 2017

About the Author

Aaron Reynolds is the New York Times bestselling author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Here Comes Destructosaurus!, Carnivores, and the Caldecott Honor-winning book Creepy Carrots!. He regularly makes time to visit schools where his hilarious hands-on presentations keep kids spellbound. Aaron lives in Chicago with his wife, two kids, four cats, and anywhere between zero and ten goldfish, depending on the day. Visit Aaron at Aaron-Reynolds.com.

Peter Brown is the author of Children Make Terrible Pets and the critically acclaimed artist of Chowder and Flight of the Dodo. He is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasedena, California. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit Peter at PeterBrownStudio.com.

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From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear.Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore.

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Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds & Peter Brown

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Creepy Carrots!

Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)

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Description
In this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots-especially Crackenhopper Field carrots.
He eats them on the way to school.
He eats them going to Little League.
He eats them walking home.
Until the day the carrots start following him...or are they?
Celebrated artist Peter Brown's stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynold's text in this hilarious picture book that shows it's all fun and games...until you get too greedy.

Praise For Creepy Carrots!...

"Brown's panels-bordered in black, drawn in pencil, and digitally composed and colored-cleverly combine the mood of film noir with the low-tech look of early children's television staging for an aesthetic that is atmospheric, but not overwhelming.... Panels in varying sizes and multiple perspectives keep pace with Reynolds's tongue-in-cheek narrative.... This age-appropriate horror story takes children's fears seriously and then offers them an escape through genuine comic relief."-- School Library Journal

* "Serve this superbly designed title to all who relish slightly scary stories."-- Kirkus Reviews in a STARRED review

* "A spot-on parody of a paranoid thriller...."-- Publishers Weekly in a starred review

A New York Times bestseller
- The New York Times

A New York Times bestseller
- The New York Times

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 9781442402973, 40pp.

Publication Date: August 21, 2012

About the Author

Aaron Reynolds is the New York Times bestselling author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Here Comes Destructosaurus!, Carnivores, and the Caldecott Honor-winning book Creepy Carrots!. He regularly makes time to visit schools where his hilarious hands-on presentations keep kids spellbound. Aaron lives in Chicago with his wife, two kids, four cats, and anywhere between zero and ten goldfish, depending on the day. Visit Aaron at Aaron-Reynolds.com.

Peter Brown is the author of Children Make Terrible Pets and the critically acclaimed artist of Chowder and Flight of the Dodo. He is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasedena, California. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit Peter at PeterBrownStudio.com.

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In this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.Jasper Rabbit loves carrots-especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school.He eats them going to Little League.He eats them walking home.Until the day the carrots start following him...or are they?

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Funny Girl, Anthology Edited by Betsy Bird

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Funny Girl, Anthology Edited by Betsy Bird

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Funny Girl
Funniest. Stories. Ever.
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Description

Funny Girl is a collection of uproarious stories, rollicking comics, rib-tickling wit, and more, from 25 of today's funniest female writers for kids.

What could be funnier than family? Read stories about Ursula Brown's grandmother driving her on a road trip to disaster, Lisa Brown's little brother getting a Tic-Tac stuck up his nose, and Carmen Agra Deedy's mom setting the bathtub on fire.

What could be funnier than friends? Pretty much nothing, as Rita Williams-Garcia shows two besties hatching a bird-brained scheme to get on to a TV talk show, and Deborah Underwood introduces a dynamic dog-and-cat duo teaming up on a pet advice column.

What could be funnier than YOU? Tell your future with Mad Libs, discover your Chinese Zodiac sign with Lenore Look, and learn the best tricks of the comedy trade from professional humorists like Adrianne Chalepah and Delaney Yeager.

With clever contributions from award-winning and bestselling authors including Cece Bell, Sophie Blackall, Libba Bray, Shannon Hale, Lisa Graff, and Raina Telgemeier, this anthology of funny girls will make you laugh until you cry. Or cry until you laugh. Or maybe you won't cry at all. Either way, you'll definitely laugh.

Funny Girl isn't just an anthology: it's a cause, a mission, a movement. Girls are funny. Now it's time for the world to know it.

Praise For Funny Girl: Funniest. Stories. Ever....

* "Stellar. . . . Will surely appeal to a wide audience. "-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Certain to fit the bill for just about any child looking for a good laugh or 20."-- Publishers Weekly, * "This book supports free choice reading, but has the potential to be the culprit that interrupts silent sustained reading because girls will break out in giggles or outright laughter." - School Library Connection,Timely . . . girl-power humor for the middle-grade set."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"These stories are bound to engage most readers and tickle ribs."-- School Library Journal

"Hilarious and heartfelt, this won't only appeal to future funny girls and boys, it'll inspire them."-- Booklist

A Junior Library Guild Selection

One of Publishers Weekly's Best Summer Books

Puffin Books, 9780147517838, 224pp.

Publication Date: May 8, 2018

About the Author

Betsy Bird is the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library, and the former Youth Materials Specialist of New York Public Library. Betsy reviews for Kirkus, served on the 2007 Newbery Award committee, and her children's literature blog, A Fuse #8 Production, is hosted by School Library Journal. Betsy is the author of the picture book Giant Dance Party (Greenwillow, 2013) illustrated by Brandon Dorman, and a co-author on the nonfiction book Wild Things: Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature (Candlewick, 2014) which she wrote with fellow bloggers Julie Danielson and Peter Sieruta.

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Funny Girl is a collection of uproarious stories, rollicking comics, rib-tickling wit, and more, from 25 of today’s funniest female writers for kids. What could be funnier than family? Read stories about Ursula Brown's grandmother driving her on a road trip to disaster, Lisa Brown's little brother getting a Tic-Tac stuck up his nose, and Carmen Agra Deedy's mom setting the bathtub on...

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I Am Actually a Penguin by Sean Taylor & Kasia Matyjaszek

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I Am Actually a Penguin by Sean Taylor & Kasia Matyjaszek

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I Am Actually a Penguin

Sean Taylor, Kasia Matyjaszek (Illustrator)

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Description

When a little girl is given a penguin suit, she decides that living as a penguin is much more fun than just dressing as one. Penguins don't ride the bus like people do, they don't talk like people do, and they certainly don't eat fish sticks like people do. Her family tells her, "You're not actually a penguin." But she knows that she ACTUALLY is. A hilarious new picture book about using your imagination - but also knowing that sometimes your costume needs to be washed!

Praise For I Am Actually a Penguin...

The bright mixed-media illustrations are full of motion and personality, and scenes of the child festooning the living room with toilet-paper snow and sliding down the stairs face first on her belly are sure to elicit chuckles from kids (and sucked teeth from adults). A funny story that encourages readers to be unapologetic about who they actually are.
-Kirkus Reviews

This lighthearted romp celebrates children's freedom to try on different identities and extends imaginative play to new (and sometimes annoying-to-parents) levels...Scenes of penguin mania, including the girl draping the sofa in "snow" (toilet paper) and standing in the fridge, are a hoot. Reality finally intrudes with an urgent need to wash the outfit, but the girl's adaptability (and knack for quick costume changes) is both comic and triumphant.
-Booklist Online

Templar, 9781536202786, 32pp.

Publication Date: September 4, 2018

About the Author

Sean Taylor is an award-winning author, storyteller, and teacher who has written more than twenty books for young children, including Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise and I Want to Be in a Scary Story, both illustrated by Jean Jullien; A Brave Bear, illustrated by Emily Hughes; and Don't Call Me Choochie Pooh!, illustrated by Kate Hindley. Sean Taylor lives in England.

Kasia Matyjaszek is an Edinburgh-based illustrator who graduated with a master's degree in illustration from the Edinburgh College of Art in 2010. This is her second picture book.

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When a little girl is given a penguin suit, she decides that living as a penguin is much more fun than just dressing as one. Penguins don't ride the bus like people do, they don't talk like people do, and they certainly don't eat fish sticks like people do.

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EllRay Jakes Series by Sally Warner & Jamie Harper

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EllRay Jakes Series by Sally Warner & Jamie Harper

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EllRay Jakes is tired of being bullied by fellow classmate Jared Matthews. But when EllRay tries to defend himself, he winds up in trouble. Then his dad offers him a deal: If he stays out of trouble for one week, they'll go to Disneyland! EllRay says he can do it.

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Guys Read Series (and Audiobooks) by Jon Scieszka and Various Authors

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Guys Read Series (and Audiobooks) by Jon Scieszka and Various Authors

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Guys Read
Funny Business
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Description

Funny Business, the first volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to delight, amuse, and possibly make you spit your milk in your friend's face.

There's something for everyone in this collection of short stories from some of the funniest writers around. This hilarious, offbeat first installment in the Guys Read Library is 100% grade-A humor, guaranteed to have kids of all ages asking for more.

Authors include Mac Barnett, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, Kate DiCamillo & Jon Scieszka, Paul Feig, Jack Gantos, Jeff Kinney, David Lubar, Adam Rex, and David Yoo, with illustrations by Adam Rex.

Praise For Guys Read: Funny Business...

Utterly dude worthy.
- Kirkus Reviews

A must-have collection for the boys in your library-and while you're at it, get a copy for the girls, too!
- Booklist (starred review)

Future volumes will cover such genres as nonfiction, science fiction, mystery, and sports. If they're as good as this one, boys--and girls--are in for a treat.
- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Funny Business, sets the bar high....Will have readers laughing as they turn the pages.
- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Walden Pond Press, 9780061963735, 288pp.

Publication Date: September 21, 2010

About the Author

Jon Scieszka is the National Ambassador for Children's Literature emeritus and the bestselling author of more than twenty-five books for kids, including The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, Math Curse, Robot Zot!, and the Time Warp Trio series. Jon founded Guys Read to encourage a passion for reading among young boys, with the philosophy that boys love to read most when they are reading things they love. A former elementary school teacher, Jon lives in Brooklyn with his family. For more great books, more great facts, and more about your favorite authors, head over to www.guysread.com. You'll be glad you did.

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Funny Business, the first volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to delight, amuse, and possibly make you spit your milk in your friend's face.There's something for everyone in this collection of short stories from some of the funniest writers around.

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue

Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)

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Description

The first adventure of this New York Times best-selling porcine wonder is available in paperback.
To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig - she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK! As the bed and its occupants slowly sink through the floor, Mercy escapes in a flash - "to alert the fire department," her owners assure themselves. But could Mercy possibly have another emergency in mind - like a sudden craving for their neighbors' sugar cookies? Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson - an ebullient character for early chapter-book readers in a series that's destined to be a classic.

Praise For Mercy Watson to the Rescue...

Van Dusen's boldly hued, tactically hyperbolic gouache paintings tap into the narrative's wry humor and joie de vivre.
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Appropriate as both a picture book and a beginning reader, this joyful story combines familiar elements with a raucous telling that lets readers in on the joke.
- Booklist, starred review

DiCamillo employs enough creative word choices to elevate the story beyond the controlled vocabulary of a first reader, yet the short chapters, large font, double spacing, and easygoing narrative make it approachable for transitional readers.
-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The

Hilarity and hijinks abound.
-Kirkus Reviews

Mercy Watson, a disarmingly charming pig adopted by a loving human family, makes her debut in this new series of chapter books for beginning readers.
-School Library Journal

Featured/recommended
-St. Paul Pioneer Press

DiCamillo's suspenseful yarn keeps readers turning the page, while the retro-folksy illustrations by Chris Van Dusen go for laughs and make for a gentle transition from picture books.
-FamilyFun

All heck breaks loose in this affectionate screwball take on bringing up baby.
-Parenting

This fast-paced tale features a pig named Mercy, a problem neighbor, and piles of buttered toast.
-People Magazine

Short and peppy chapters for reading or read-alouds.
-Chicago Tribune

Mr. and Mrs. Watson live in a charmingly retro world with their adorable pet pig.
-Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year

DiCamillo's tightly woven, outlandish story shows she's a pro at making readers laugh.
-Pittsburgh Post Gazette

With its straightforward story line, repeated text and hilarious illustrations, this new series should delight young readers.
-Book Page

An ebullient new character for early chapter-book readers in a series that's destined to be a classic.
-Midwest Book Review

Porcine merriment.
-Star Tribune

A beguiling blend of slapstick and whimsy.
-Child Magazine's Best Children's Book Award

Candlewick, 9780763645045, 80pp.

Publication Date: December 22, 2009

About the Author

1. Every night, the Watsons sing Mercy to sleep. The song makes Mercy feel warm inside, as if she had just eaten her favorite-hot buttered toast. What makes you feel warm inside?

2. Eugenia Lincoln thinks pigs belong on farms. Name other animals that could be both pets and found on farms.

3. Baby agrees with everything Eugenia says because she thinks it's easier that way. Why do you think that is? Is Baby right to do it?

4. Why does Mrs. Watson want Eugenia to call Mercy a porcine wonder? Do you think that's an accurate description of Mercy?

5. At the end of the book, Mercy takes a nap. Why do you think she was tired?

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The first adventure of this New York Times best-selling porcine wonder is available in paperback.To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig - she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them.

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You Don't Want a Unicorn by Ame Dyckman & Liz Climo

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You Don't Want a Unicorn by Ame Dyckman & Liz Climo

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You Don't Want a Unicorn!

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Description

Be careful what pet you wish for in this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Ame Dyckman and beloved illustrator Liz Climo.
When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he's in for. Unbeknownst to him, unicorns make the absolutely worst pets: they shed, they poke holes in your ceiling, and they make a big mess. With a knowing wink from Ame Dykeman, creator of Wolfie the Bunny and cheerful illustrations from Rory the Dinosaur creator and Tumblr star Liz Climo, this rollicking story shares all of the ways a pet unicorn can ruin your life, and is sure to have readers in stitches.

Praise For You Don't Want a Unicorn!...

An Amazon Best Book of the Month A 2018-2019 Florida SSYRA Jr. List Book Praise for You Don't Want a Unicorn!: "Climo's rainbow-bright illustrations take Dyckman's silly premise to a whole new level of absurdity.... This is a crowd-pleaser, complete with cupcake poops and rainbow burps, and...a welcoming and unobtrusive gender-nonconforming vibe."-Horn Book

"Climo creates gleeful unicorn havoc ... there's a lot of mischievous fun to be had."-Publishers Weekly

"The tone of the wry, bemused narrator is perfect...and the target audience will likely be eager for a repeat listen."

-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Imaginative fun throughout."-Booklist

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316343473, 40pp.

Publication Date: February 14, 2017

About the Author

Ame Dyckman is the award-winning author of That's Life!, Dandy, Read the Book, Lemmings!, You Don't Want a Unicorn!, Horrible Bear!, the New York Times Bestselling Wolfie the Bunny, and more. Ame lives in New Jersey with her family, pets, and hair bow collection. You can visit Ame on Twitter (@AmeDyckman).

Liz Climo grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Los Angeles after college to work as a character artist on The Simpsons. She started a comic blog, LizClimo.tumblr.com, and is the author and illustrator of the Rory the Dinosaur series, The Little World of Liz Climo and Lobster is the Best Medicine. Liz currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, and their daughter.

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Be careful what pet you wish for in this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Ame Dyckman and beloved illustrator Liz Climo. When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he's in for.

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Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin & Daniel Salmieri

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Dragons Love Tacos

Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri (Illustrator)

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Summer 2012 Kids' Next List

"Dragons are great! And they love parties -- all kinds of parties! And tacos -- all kinds of tacos! What could be better, what could be more fun than a taco party for dragons?! Just be careful not to use spicy toppings or the results could be a bit hotter than you wanted. This red-hot little gem will have you planning a party and craving tacos in no time. Just don't forget to invite the dragons!"
- Kris Vreeland, Once Upon a Time, Montrose, CA
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Description
A #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud is an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack that will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose.
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble.

The award-winning team of Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri are also the creators of Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel, El Chupacabras, High Five, Robo-Sauce, and Secret Pizza Party.

Praise For Dragons Love Tacos...

#1 New York Times bestseller Summer 2012 Kids' Indie Next List
New York Times Notable Book

* "Off-kilter fun for those who like their picture books (and salsa) zesty and fresh."- Publishers Weekly, starred review

" Dragons Love Tacos is a heaping helping of silly. Little kids will relate to the anti-spicy bias and chuckle over Salmieri's watercolor and gouache cartoon illustrations showing literally boatloads of tacos and all sizes of dragons enjoying their favorite food at pool parties, costume parties and, well, taco parties."- San Francisco Chronicle

"The perfect book for kids who love dragons and mild tacos."- Kirkus Reviews

"The watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil cartoon illustrations are the real stars here. Regardless of, or perhaps because of, the absurdity of the story, this tale should be a big hit with anyone with an affinity for dragons."- School Library Journal

Dial Books, 9780803736801, 40pp.

Publication Date: June 14, 2012

About the Author

Adam Rubin is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of ten critically-acclaimed picture books, including the Those Darn Squirrels trilogy, Dragons Love Tacos, Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel, Secret Pizza Party, Robo-Sauce and El Chupacabras (which was short-listed for the 2018 Texas Blue Bonnet award). He spent ten years working as a creative director in the advertising industry before leaving his day job to write full-time. In between writing projects, he designs and collects optical illusions, puzzles and games.

Daniel Salmieri is an award-winning illustrator from Brooklyn, NY. He has illustrated 12 picture books, including three New York Times best-sellers ( Dragons Love Tacos, Robo-Sauce, and Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel), and he regularly creates illustrations for magazines and newspapers. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife Sophia and their dog Ronni. His favorite things to draw are cars, plants, dogs and people.

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A #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud is an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack that will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose. Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos.

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Pig the Pug

Aaron Blabey, Aaron Blabey (Illustrator)

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Description
A hilarious book about learning to share from the much loved, awarding winning author and illustrator Aaron Blabey.
Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug. He has all the bouncy balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want yet he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor. Little does he know, however, that being greedy has its consquences. Join Pig as he learns to share - the hard way!Young readers will love the irresistbly quirky and funny illustrations that are paired with a relatable lesson of learning to share with others. For dog and pet lovers everywhere.

Praise For Pig the Pug...

Praise for Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley:* "Splendid visual treatment. . . .Make sure to note Charlie's wonderfully expressive eyebrows; they, like this book, stand out." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise for Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley:* "Splendid visual treatment. . . .Make sure to note Charlie's wonderfully expressive eyebrows; they, like this book, stand out." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Scholastic Press, 9781338112450, 32pp.

Publication Date: December 27, 2016

About the Author

Aaron Blabey has written many well-loved, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children -- the New York Times bestselling The Bad Guys, Pig the Pug, and Thelma the Unicorn. In 2018, it was announced that a movie adaptation of The Bad Guys is in development at DreamWorks Animation with Aaron serving as an executive producer on the project. Aaron's books have won many awards, including nine REAL Awards, an INDIE Book Award for Children's Book of the Year, a Children's Book Council of Australia -- Book of the Year Award, a NSW Premiers Literary Award for Children's Literature, two Australian Book Design Awards, and a Children's Peace Literature Award.

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A hilarious book about learning to share from the much loved, awarding winning author and illustrator Aaron Blabey.Pig is a greedy and selfish Pug. He has all the bouncy balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want yet he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor.

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Stuck

Oliver Jeffers, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)

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Description
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.

Praise For Stuck...

* "Jeffers' light-handed illustrations are hilariously droll . . . The giggle-inducing conclusion leaves some stuff, um, up in the air."--A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2011, starred review - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

* "Yields a childlike aesthetic sure to tickle the funny bones of its target audience-and of the adults who share the story with youngsters."-- School Library Journal, starred review - School Library Journal (starred review)

"With deceptive simplicity and sophisticated illustration, this comic look at problem solving will have wide appeal."-- Booklist - Booklist

Philomel Books, 9780399257377, 32pp.

Publication Date: November 10, 2011

About the Author

Oliver Jeffers (www.oliverjeffersworld.com) makes art and tells stories. His books include How to Catch a Star; Lost and Found, which was the recipient of the prestigious Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award in the U.K. and was later adapted into an award-winning animated film; The Way Back Home; The Incredible Book Eating Boy; The Great Paper Caper; The Heart and the Bottle, which was made into a highly acclaimed iPad application narrated by Helena Bonham Carter; Up and Down, the New York Times bestselling Stuck; The Hueys in the New Sweater, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year; and This Moose Belongs to Me, a New York Times bestseller. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oliver now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

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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.

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Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

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Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

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Autumn 2010 Kids' Next List

"Little Red Chicken simply can't restrain herself when, in the bedtime stories that Papa reads to her, the characters are about to do something she knows they shouldn't do. So she interrupts, and Papa can't ever finish a story, and Little Red Chicken still isn't asleep. It's enough to wear a papa out, so Little Red Chicken offers to read him a story instead. David Ezra Stein's art is electric and energetic, and the story has just the right amount of silliness for kids and parents alike."
- Ellen Richmond, Children's Book Cellar, Waterville, ME
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"The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
It's time for the little red chicken's bedtime story - and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But the chicken can't help herself! Whether the tale is Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood or even Chicken Little, she jumps into the story to save its hapless characters. Now it's the little red chicken's turn to tell a story, but will her yawning papa make it to the end without his own kind of interrupting? The charming 2011 Caldecott Honor Book is available in paperback for the first time.

The delivery is Catskill perfect; readers will fall hard for the antics of this hapless pair.
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

This is one of the rare titles that will entertain both parent and child.
-School Library Journal

Stein uses page turns dramatically to build tension, which is released each time the chicken interrupts and amends a fairy tale...illustrations are vivid and dramatic. Great fun for reading aloud.
-Booklist

Candlewick, 9780763689032, 40pp.

Publication Date: July 11, 2016

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The Book with No Pictures

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Description

A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian.

You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . .

BLORK. Or BLUURF.

Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY.

Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. (And parents will be happy to oblige.)

Praise For The Book with No Pictures...

"Conceptually radical . . . making the refreshing and contrarian case that words alone have sensory and imaginative vibrancy to spare."-Mark Levine, The New York Times Book Review

* ""This book may not have pictures, but it's sure to inspire lots of conversations-and laughs . . . A riotously fresh take on breaking the fourth wall.""- Kirkus, starred review

"This book is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, and it's perfect for one-on-one sharing with a parent or caregiver. Expect requests for repeated readings."- School Library Journal

"Actor Novak's expert sense of comic timing is on full display in his first picture book . . . sure to deliver big laughs."- Publishers Weekly

"Listeners will be tickled by hearing adults say ridiculous things . . . The comic pacing and foolproof theatrics ensure a wild and silly trip through the pages for everyone."- The Horn Book

"This picture book with no pictures knows a thing or two about both books and kid-friendly comedy . . . Once children get the joke, they'll want to play it on as many of their grownups as possible."- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Unlike any of the children's books you read growing up."- Bustle.com

"Will have little ones laughing and finding a new appreciation for words."- Entertainment Weekly

"A perfectly-pitched tool for parental humiliation and childish glee."- The Boston Globe

Dial Books, 9780803741713, 48pp.

Publication Date: September 30, 2014

About the Author

B.J. Novak is well known for his work on NBC's Emmy Award-winning comedy series The Office as an actor, writer, director, and executive producer. He is also acclaimed for his standup comedy, his performances in motion pictures, and his New York Times bestselling book of short stories, One More Thing. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in English and Spanish literature, B.J. lives in Los Angeles, California.

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A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian. You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here’s how books work.

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Ivy and Bean Series by Annie Barrows & Sophie Blackall

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Ivy and Bean Series by Annie Barrows & Sophie Blackall

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Ivy & Bean - Book 1 (Ivy and Bean Books, Books for Elementary School)

Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)

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Prebound (7/1/2007)

Description

The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to quickly hide and Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming and addictive introduction to the Ivy and Bean Book Series.

From beloved children's book author Annie Barrows, The Ivy & Bean collection has been delighting preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and kids of all ages for nearly two decades. Centered upon messages promoting friendship, empathy, and understanding, each book follows Ivy and Bean on their various adventures through adolescent life.

Praise For Ivy & Bean - Book 1 (Ivy and Bean Books, Books for Elementary School)...

BARNES & NOBLE REVIEW
\\\"Annie Barrows accomplishes the almost impossible task of reflecting the world of second grader, creating the tension and drama of family and friendships in language that can be read easily by child who recently graduated from easy readers to early chapter books. \\\" Lisa Von Drasek, Children\\\'s Librarian, Bank Street College of Education

BARNES NOBLE REVIEW
\\\"Annie Barrows accomplishes the almost impossible task of reflecting the world of second grader, creating the tension and drama of family and friendships in language that can be read easily by child who recently graduated from easy readers to early chapter books. \\\" Lisa Von Drasek, Children\\\'s Librarian, Bank Street College of Education

Chronicle Books, 9780811849098, 120pp.

Publication Date: May 3, 2007

About the Author

Annie Barrows has written many books for adults, but Ivy and Bean is her first series for children. She lives in northern California with her husband and two daughters.

Sophie Blackall is an Australian illustrator whose books include Ruby's Wish and Meet Wild Boars. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to quickly hide and Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other.

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Elephant and Piggie Series by Mo Willems

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Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.In We Are in a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?Using vocabulary perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early-learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a mind-bending story that is even more interactive than previous Elephant &...

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Don't Let the Pigeon... Series by Mo Willems

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

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Description

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.

In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.

Hyperion Books for Children, 9780786819881, 40pp.

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

About the Author

Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.

Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors for his picture books, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and five Geisel Honors for his celebrated Elephant & Piggie series. He lives in Massachusetts with his family. Learn more at pigeonpresents.com.

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When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.

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I Love Lemonade by Mark and Rowan Sommerset

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I Love Lemonade

Mark Sommerset, Rowan Sommerset (Illustrator)

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Description
A duped-and grossed-out-Quirky Turkey is aiming for payback, but does he have what it takes to pull the wool over Baa Baa's eyes?
After getting tricked by Little Baa Baa into eating "smarty tablets," Quirky Turkey wants revenge. What if he uses Baa Baa's own tactics against him by exchanging a few pleasantries before tempting his friend with a fresh, delicious glass of "lemonade"? Turns out gullibility isn't so easy to quench in an outrageous follow-up to Baa Baa Smart Sheep that will have kids laughing so hard, they may just lemonade themselves.

Praise For I Love Lemonade...

The Sommersets offer another tale of mischief told mostly in dialogue bubbles that is sure to make parents groan and ...um...wee ones double over with laughter. Both the earth-toned, cartoon critters on slightly paler earth-toned solid backgrounds and precise sense of comedic pacing again bring Willems to mind. Guaranteed hysterics for readers with strong stomachs.
-Kirkus Reviews

The goofy farm animals are drawn with a certain Boynton-esque charm...many young audiences will roar with laughter at the scatological humor.
-School Library Journal

The Sommersets have a rare gift for making flowers of wit grow out of manure (or, in this case, pee), and youngsters who appreciate indelicacy will embrace Little Baa Baa and Quirky Turkey as Elephant and Piggie's crude cousins.
-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Candlewick, 9780763680671, 32pp.

Publication Date: August 2, 2016

About the Author

Mark Sommerset is a writer and part-time sheep interpreter. Rowan Sommerset grew up with lots of pets. Together, Mark and Rowan Sommerset create picture books from their home on Waiheke Island, New Zealand, where they live with their son, Linden.

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A duped-and grossed-out-Quirky Turkey is aiming for payback, but does he have what it takes to pull the wool over Baa Baa's eyes?After getting tricked by Little Baa Baa into eating "smarty tablets," Quirky Turkey wants revenge. What if he uses Baa Baa's own tactics against him by exchanging a few pleasantries before tempting his friend with a fresh, delicious glass of &#8220...

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Baa Baa Smart Sheep by Mark and Rowan Sommerset

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Baa Baa Smart Sheep by Mark and Rowan Sommerset

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Baa Baa Smart Sheep

Mark Sommerset, Rowan Sommerset (Illustrator)

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Description
Kids who love wicked humor will gobble up this tale of a trickster sheep and a comically gullible turkey. Ewww!
Little Baa Baa is bored. So when Quirky Turkey comes along, the opportunity to make mischief is too good to resist. "What's that?" asks Turkey, pointing at a suspicious something on the ground. "What's what?" "That there." "This here?" "Yes, that there." "Oh, it's just a pile of . . . smarty tablets." "Ohhh. . ." After a well-sustained buildup evoking hilarity and disbelief, this kid-pleasing trickster tale will have readers both groaning and laughing out loud at the payoff.

Praise For Baa Baa Smart Sheep...

The Sommersets' tale of sheep mischief (there's a warning on the cover that the book contains such) is an amusing read-aloud, particularly if the dialogue is exploited to its full effect.
-Kirkus Reviews

There's an innocent Boynton-esque silliness to the pencil and digital art in subtle earthtones, and butter wouldn't melt in the mouth of the wide-eyed, fuzzy-faced, yet diabolical Baa Baa.
-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

...useful as a cautionary tale (it comes with a "Warning! Contains Mischief" label) to spark discussions about making foolish choices.
-School Library Journal

Candlewick, 9780763680664, 32pp.

Publication Date: February 23, 2016

About the Author

Mark Sommerset is a writer and part-time sheep interpreter. Rowan Sommerset grew up with lots of pets. Together, Mark and Rowan Sommerset create picture books from their home on Waiheke Island, New Zealand, where they live with their son, Linden.

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Kids who love wicked humor will gobble up this tale of a trickster sheep and a comically gullible turkey. Ewww!Little Baa Baa is bored. So when Quirky Turkey comes along, the opportunity to make mischief is too good to resist. "What's that?" asks Turkey, pointing at a suspicious something on the ground.

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Dog Man
From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1)
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Other Editions of This Title:
Hardcover (8/3/2021)
Hardcover (12/26/2019)
Prebound (8/30/2016)
Hardcover, Chinese (8/26/2019)
Paperback, French (10/1/2016)

Description

From worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey comes Dog Man, the canine cop who's part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!

George and Harold have created a new breed of justice. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

Praise For Dog Man: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1)...
Everyone Digs Dog Man!
* "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Riotously funny and original." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "An utter, unfettered delight." -- Booklist, starred review

* "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Everyone Digs Dog Man!
* "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Riotously funny and original." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "An utter, unfettered delight." -- Booklist, starred review

* "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Graphix, 9780545581608, 240pp.

Publication Date: August 30, 2016

About the Author

DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.pilkey.com

DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.pilkey.com

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From worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey comes Dog Man, the canine cop who's part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!George and Harold have created a new breed of justice. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels.

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The Day My Butt Went Psycho by Andy Griffiths

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The Day My Butt Went Psycho by Andy Griffiths

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An adventure that you and your butt will never forget! An epic tale of one brave boy and his crazy, runaway butt. Can Zack save the earth from butts gone berserk? Can he defeat the biggest, ugliest, meanest butt the world has ever seen? More important -- will Zack and his butt ever find true happiness?

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Battle Bunny by Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, & Matt Myers

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Battle Bunny by Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, & Matt Myers

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Battle Bunny

Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, Matt Myers (Illustrator)

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Description
Encourage creativity with this wildly entertaining picture book mash-up from the minds of Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett.
Alex has been given a saccharine, sappy, silly-sweet picture book about Birthday Bunny that his grandma found at a garage sale. Alex isn't interested-until he decides to make the book something he'd actually like to read. So he takes out his pencil, sharpens his creativity, and totally transforms the story!

Birthday Bunny becomes Battle Bunny, and the rabbit's innocent journey through the forest morphs into a supersecret mission to unleash an evil plan-a plan that only Alex can stop.

Featuring layered, original artwork that emphasizes Alex's additions, this dynamic exploration of creative storytelling is sure to engage and inspire.

Praise For Battle Bunny...

* "An enthusiastically taboo, devil-may-care outing for combat fans-and a great writing inspiration to use on old books headed for the bin."
- Kirkus

* "A hilarious and transgressive story with a clear message: Don't suffer schlock."
- Publishers Weekly

* "This deliciously subversive piece of metafiction skewers--with sharp wit and a sharper pencil--the earnest, purposeful literature so popular in the middle of the last century."
- Booklist, starred review

* "This is a perfect book to give independent readers who are looking for something a little different. The unique layout and design will inspire creativity in readers."
- School Library Journal, in a starred review

* "Battle Bunny makes for great entertainment: it's funny, the plot builds, and the protagonist captivates readers' attention. It also begs to be reread and shared. Kids will be eager to compare notes and to relive it with their friends."
- Shelf Awareness, starred review

A "Best 2013 Books" in the Children's Picture Book category!
- Publishers Weekly

A New York Times bestseller
- The New York Times

"This book says 'Welcome!' to children."
- The New York Times

"It's all very clever...."
- The Horn Book

* "The resulting text is thus an honest reflection of the ways kids interact with books-in a way that's accessible to kids themselves-as well as a complexly layered work of comic genius."
- BCCB, in a starred reviewe

A Southern California Independent Booksellers Association Bestseller for Children's Illustrated Books
- SCIBA

A "Best Book of 2013!"
- National Public Radio

2014 Picture Book of the Year
- Northern California Independent Booksellers Associations

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 9781442446731, 32pp.

Publication Date: October 22, 2013

About the Author

Jon Scieszkais the creator of Trucktown, including the New York Times bestselling Smash, Crash!, and the author of The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, the Time Warp Trio series, Caldecott Honor Book The Stinky Cheese Man, and many other books that inspire kids to want to read. He has worked as an elementary school teacher and is the founder of GuysRead.com, a literacy initiative for boys.

Mac Barnett is the author of the Brixton Brother series and several picture books, including Guess Again! and Chloe and the Lion (both illustrated by Adam Rex), and the New York Times bestseller Extra Yarn. He's on the board of directors of 826LA, a nonprofit writing center, and founded the Echo Park Time Travel Mart, a convenience store for time travelers. Mac lives in Oakland, California.

Matt Myers has illustrated more than a dozen books, including The Most Terrible of All, A Dog Named Doug, the New York Times bestseller Battle Bunny, and The Infamous Ratsos, a Theodor Seuss Geisel honor book. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can see more illustrations and fine art at MyersPaints.com.

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Encourage creativity with this wildly entertaining picture book mash-up from the minds of Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett.Alex has been given a saccharine, sappy, silly-sweet picture book about Birthday Bunny that his grandma found at a garage sale. Alex isn't interested-until he decides to make the book something he'd actually like to read.

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17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore by Jenny Offil and Jenny Carpenter

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17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore by Jenny Offil and Jenny Carpenter

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17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore

Jenny Offill, Nancy Carpenter (Illustrator)

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Other Editions of This Title:
Library Binding (12/26/2006)
Hardcover (12/26/2006)

Description

A laugh-out-loud look at all the fun things grown-ups never let you do . . . now in paperback! Jenny Offill, author of 11 Experiments That Failed, describes how tough it is to be a kid, when even the (seemingly) best ideas are met with resistance. The text is short, spare, and fall-on-the-floor funny-not to mention utterly child-friendly. Here, accompanied by Nancy Carpenter's hilariously clever illustrations, is a day-in-the-life look at a kid as she torments her brother, her pet, her classmates, and, of course, her mother. The theme of this Dragonfly Book is Just for Fun.

Praise For 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore...

School Library Journal starred review

Dragonfly Books, 9780375866012, 32pp.

Publication Date: September 13, 2011

About the Author

JENNY OFFILL is the author of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore, a Parenting Magazine Best Book of the Year and a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year, and 11 Experiments That Failed, also a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year, which Kirkus Reviews, in a starred review, called "the most joyful and clever whimsy."

NANCY CARPENTER is the illustrator of Imogene's Last Stand by Candace Fleming; Apples to Oregon, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book, and Fannie in the Kitchen, both by Deborah Hopkinson; Sitti's Secrets by Naomi Shihab Nye, winner of the Jane Addams Picture Book Award; Masai and I by Virginia Kroll; Loud Emily by Alexis O'Neill; and the jackets for the Emestine & Amanda series. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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A laugh-out-loud look at all the fun things grown-ups never let you do . . . now in paperback! Jenny Offill, author of 11 Experiments That Failed, describes how tough it is to be a kid, when even the (seemingly) best ideas are met with resistance.

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The New Captain Underpants Collection Plus Sticker (Captain Underpants, Books #1-5)

Dav Pilkey (Illustrator), Dav Pilkey (Illustrator), Dav Pilkey

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Description

It's got FIVE times the action! FIVE times the adventure! FIVE times the Flip-O-Rama! Now you can have the first FIVE Captain Underpants books in one boxed set!
Tra-La-Laaaaa! Join George and Harold on FIVE hilarious adventures with the amazing Captain Underpants, as they duel Dr. Diaper, tackle the talking toilets, clash with the crazy cafeteria ladies, plot against Professor Poopypants, and wrestle the wicked Wedgie Woman. Overflowing with humor, action, and that world-famous cheesy animation technique, Flip-O-Rama, this boxed collection will make kids laugh until soda comes out their noses.

Have you read your UNDERPANTS today?

The Blue Sky Press, 9780439417846, 128pp.

Publication Date: August 1, 2002

About the Author

DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.pilkey.com

DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.pilkey.com

DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.pilkey.com

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It's got FIVE times the action! FIVE times the adventure! FIVE times the Flip-O-Rama! Now you can have the first FIVE Captain Underpants books in one boxed set!Tra-La-Laaaaa! Join George and Harold on FIVE hilarious adventures with the amazing Captain Underpants, as they duel Dr. Diaper, tackle the talking toilets, clash with the crazy cafeteria ladies, plot against Professor Poopypants, and wrestle the wicked...

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Walter the Farting Dog, by William Kotzwinkle & Glenn Murray

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Walter the Farting Dog, by William Kotzwinkle & Glenn Murray

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The Fartiste, by Kathleen Krull & Paul Brewer

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The Fartiste, by Kathleen Krull & Paul Brewer

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https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781416928287