Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In a story with the echoes of Seuss and Willems, Virjan offers a very funny lesson about the unreliability of narrators." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A boatload of giggles will keep the reader returning for more easy-to-read fun." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisBob and Joss return for another hilarious adventure as they hike in circles through the woods (without a clue about where they are going)!From dynamic author Peter McCleery and esteemed children’s book illustrator Vin Vogel comes a fun, rib-tickling escapade where this unmatched pair of best buds climb trees, get itchy bites from bugs, and hike a never-ending trail to find their way back to their camp site. Full of bold illustrations and clever one-liners, Bob and Joss Take a Hike! is sure to have young readers laughing along.“Camping is boring,” said Joss. “Let’s do something.”“Okay,” said Bob. “But whatever you do, don’t forget the map.”“I won’t forget the map,” said Joss.They forget the map.For more Bob and Joss fun, check out Bob and Joss Get Lost!

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Book SynopsisNow, for the first time, all twelve books in the bestselling My Weirder School series are together in one box:#1: Miss Child Has Gone Wild!#2: Mr. Harrison Is Embarrassin'!#3: Mrs. Lilly Is Silly!#4: Mr. Burke Is Berserk!#5: Ms.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 12 million books sold, bestselling author Dan Gutman's My Weird School series really gets kids reading!For A.J.

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Book Synopsis“Funny and engaging. Marty Pants is a surefire hit!”—Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate seriesMarty Pants will have you laughing from the first page!—Jeff Kinney, author of the Wimpy Kid seriesReaders will love the riotous hero of this new series.—School Library JournalMarty Pants returns to face his archenemy Simon, the so-called school artist, in his third adventure! How is Simon turning their classmates, teachers, and even the mayor against Marty—could it be magic? Is Simon literally a charmer who is charming people with magic charms?With Simon using magical powers to turn everyone against him, it will be up to Marty to stop this madness before Simon controls the whole world and maybe even the space-time continuum!The third book in the Marty Pants series from the award-winning cartoonist

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Book SynopsisThe Problims try to win the Corn Dog Carnival and rescue their missing mama in the second book in New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd’s hilarious and clever series that’s perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech!“An affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a weird family.” —Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and BreadcrumbsAll siblings are capable of magic if they stick together. But trusting each other isn’t easy for the Problim siblings when neighbors like Desdemona and Carly-Rue O’Pinion are working double-time to turn the town against them.From catapulting cattle to runaway corndogs to spiders on the pageant stage, the Problim brothers and sisters are blamed for every catastrophe at this year’s carnival. And to top it all off, Mama Problim is missing!Can the seven siblings come together in time to save th

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Book SynopsisMystery and mayhem abound in the final book in New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd''s middle grade series, as the Problim siblings board a pirate ship to rescue their missing Mama and baby brother from the villainous Cheesebreath.Problim Children to the rescue! Sal and his siblings follow a trail of Toot’s toots as they sail through the barrier islands to rescue their baby brother from the evil Cheesebreath. He’s been holding Toot and Mama Problim hostage in the hopes that the Problims will lead him to their granddaddy’s treacherous treasure. But not all treasure is gold, and this one was buried long-ago for good reason.Can the Problims find Mama, rescue their brother, and destroy the treasure before Cheesebreath and their nasty neighbor Desdemona capture them all?Bursting with adventure, mystery, humor, and heart, the final book in Natalie Lloyd’s series is an affectionate

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Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this ninth book in the new My Weirdest School series, Miss Universe is coming to Ella Mentry School!

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Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this twelfth book in the My Weirdest School series, there’s a new lunch lady at Ella Mentry!

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Book SynopsisIn this endearing and hilarious picture book by Jennifer Stinson, young readers can take a peek into the marvelous mess-ups and ferocious faux-pas of fairy-tale characters.Rebecca Ashdown's delightful colors and funny expressions will leave readers snickering.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for back-to-school and Halloween, this is a funny and sweet story about a monster’s first day of school by the popular author-illustrator of Cat Secrets.Trade Review“A recommended, imaginative, and playful read-aloud perfect for preschool and early elementary school, sure to scare away the first-day-of-school nerves.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “The illustrations are as entertaining as the text, adding a layer of humor with the reversal of what’s delightful and what’s fearful in the perspective of this oddly endearing little monster….An adorably soothing introduction to the potential terrors of school.” — Kirkus Reviews “Author-illustrator Czekaj plays reversals throughout to full comedic effect. Comics-style paneled art, rendered in ink and colored digitally, is approachable, expressive, and inclusive, with characters of differing abilities, religions, and skin tones. Adults will appreciate allusions to Mary Shelley and Edward Gorey in this entertaining subversion, which simultaneously serves as an ode to librarians.” — Publishers Weekly “Czekaj’s splendidly horrid twist on the standard account of first-day jitters is bound to get kids giggling…. A fun book for releasing nerves and finding comfort." — Booklist “New-to-school fears are humorously explored in this story of one little ghoul whose first day doesn’t go as expected….a uniquely monstrous perspective on a common kid milestone” — Horn Book Magazine

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Book Synopsis“A delightfully fun read that will leave you in stitches!”—Caldecott Medalist Dan SantatFans of Stick Dog and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish will LOL when rival pets Wedgie and Gizmo brave their first family camping trip in book three of bestselling author Suzanne Selfors’s hilarious illustrated series. Wedgie and Gizmo’s humans are taking their first family vacation—to a campground by a lake! And their pets are too destructive to stay home alone. Wedgie the corgi is super-excited. He can’t wait to chase squirrels and poop in the woods!But Gizmo, the evil genius guinea pig, has no time for games. He must convince the forest critters to join his Evil Horde and help him take over the world—one tent at a time.Muh-hah-hah!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Those learning colors and vocabulary will enjoy the conflict and concepts. The book presents color blending in an entertaining way.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisFriday Night Lights meets Concussion in this powerful and important novel by Geoff Herbach, author of the Stupid Fast series, exploring the dangerous concussion crisis in football through the eyes of a high school team captain.Isaiah loves football. In fact, football saved Isaiah?s life, giving him structure and discipline after his sister?s death tore his family apart. But when Isaiah gets knocked out cold on the field, he learns there?s a lot more to lose than football.While recovering from a concussion, Isaiah wonders what his life would look like without the game. All his friends are on the team, and Isaiah knows they can?t win without him. The scholarship offer from Cornell is only on the table if he keeps playing. And without football, what would keep his family together? What would prevent him from sliding back into the habits that nearly destroyed him?Isaiah must decide how much he?s willing to sacrifice for the sport that gave him everything, even if playing football threatens to take away his future.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author, Food Network star, and The Pioneer Woman herself, Ree Drummond, brings us the first book in a brand-new picture book series! In Ree''s own words: “I was all grown up when I moved out to the country. When I first arrived, I felt so out of place! But eventually, I looked around and discovered all the wonderful things about country life. So I decided to write a story about my experiences, as seen through the eyes of a little girl named Ree.Little Ree moves to the country and feels as scared and unsure as I was. But then she finds that if she sets her mind to it, being a country girl is a pretty cool thing. Come along on her adventures!”Little Ree trades in her city days for a country way of life when she moves with her family to her grandparents’ ranch. She’s excited to ride horses, swim in the pond, and help Grandma cook for everyone. But on her first day, she finds that living on

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author, Food Network star, and The Pioneer Woman herself, Ree Drummond, is back with the second book in the Little Ree picture book series!

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Book Synopsis“A wildly imaginative world and a plot full of unexpected twists and turns, not to mention plenty of witty banter.” —Sarah Prineas, author of the Magic Thief series“Out-of-this world magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and a cast of lovable characters.” —Sage Blackwood, author of the Jinx series“A solid fantasy adventure with several laugh-out-loud moments.” —School Library JournalA thrilling new middle grade fantasy from Texas Bluebonnet Award winner Joel Ross. Packed with adventure and humor and filled with goblins, royals, and magic, this is a tale of unlikely heroes who embark on a daring quest.Boot boy Ji is tired of scrubbing soles and untangling shoelaces. He doesn’t want to bow and scrape. All he wants is freedom—for himself and his friends.He decides

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Book SynopsisA funny interactive picture book that's great for reading aloud. Like to play a rousing game of Go Fish? Prefer peanut butter and jelly? Enjoy wearing party hats? Whatever you do, be sure to practice your ROAR!Trade Review“Olien’s cartoon illustrations create a playfully realistic portrait of pre-dinner-party jitters, making the event’s eventual success all the more winning.” — Publishers Weekly “A prime choice for a light-hearted readaloud.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for ADRIFT: “[With a] tongue-in-cheek text…[this is] an offbeat selection for Valentine’s Day...sneak this one into a primary-grade science unit.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for ADRIFT: “The simple storyline and art complement each other as readers are gently guided to comprehend the folly of judging a book by its cover.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for THE BLOBFISH BOOK: “Delivers big laughs.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Delightful…the story is strangely inspirational...Many readers will demand further adventures-or imagine them for themselves.” — Kirkus Reviews Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Nothing slows the determination of chip-munching Shark in this lively romp through the mean streets. He’s one cool sleuth.” — School Library Journal Praise for SHARK DETECTIVE: “Shark is an endearing goofball worth rooting for.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisWith mod, quirky art full of personality from Serge Bloch (Butterflies in My Stomach and The Big Adventure of a Little Line) and a disarming text from Davide Cali (I Didn’t Do My Homework Because .Trade Review“Bibo’s translation of Cali’s text is smooth and sly.” — Publishers Weekly “Collage elements add to the visual slapstick, broad blocks of color hint at the light-versus-dark theme, and Bloch’s loopy line captures chairs, crockery, and city buildings with impulsive spontaneity.” — Publishers Weekly “George is one of those adult characters who could just as well be a child...” — Publishers Weekly “Bonus giggles are provided by George’s crocodile-schnozzed dog, who helps him see the shadow’s potential as a friend.” — Publishers Weekly “Cali subtly explores friendship and solitude with panache and a refreshing lack of condescension. Bloch’s stylish computer-generated illustrations play with shape, color, and perspective, adding another layer of absurdism. Droll.” — Kirkus Reviews “Whimsical black-and-white line drawings—created, according to the front matter, with the artist’sbrain, hands, and computer—clearly enhance the escapades, using swatches of color and texture to highlight various aspects, such as a green plaid for George’s suit and homburg.” — Booklist “Reminiscent of the style and humor of Jon Agee’s books, this import from Italy (clearly set in New York City) is sophisticated in style yet deals with concepts (shadows and companionship) easily understood by young children...[C]ompare and contrast with Mac Barnett’s The Skunk (2015).” — Booklist “The short, clipped words and sentences complement Bloch’s illustrative approach perfectly. It’s as though the writer, Davide Cali, wrote the book with Bloch in mind.” — New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Nippy prose, lighthearted stakes, physical comedy, and thriller pacing... A rollicking adventure." — Kirkus Reviews "No sleight of hand here, this enjoyable caper charms with a strong sense of camaraderie and imagination." — School Library Journal "Mystery readers and adventure fans will find much to appreciate in this zippy, well-constructed novel." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for the WISHMAKERS series: “Looking for a fantastically fast-paced and funny read? Bazang! Your wish is granted!” — Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and co-author of the I Funny series “If I had one wish it would be to forget I read this book, so I could read it all over again. The consequence, of course, would be uncontrollable laughter at the turn of every page.” — John Kloepfer, author of The Zombie Chasers series and Monsters Unleashed “Whitesides concocts an ingenious premise. High hilarity, with a climactic twist that will leave readers fervently wishing for the sequel.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for the JANITORS series: “Entertaining...with plenty of twists and turns!” — Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven series and the Five Kingdoms series “Enormously entertaining.” — Orson Scott Card, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ender’s Game “Action-packed and surprising!” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisCodzilla is a heartfelt and hilarious picture book based on the classic school story of bully vs. But when danger strikes from the deep in the form of a shark, Bertie must use his vast shark knowledge and his sizeable heart to save his friends.

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Book SynopsisTold entirely in words that contain a double o, this playful story is a great choice for emerging readers.Bright illustrations and an engaging, interactive text will invite repeated readings.Trade Review“With bright...illustration, Fiona Woodcock draws children’s attention to the surprising frequency of double-o’s in Look. ...[a] cheerful picture book.” — Wall Street Journal “A picture book that takes as its text more than 30 words containing two consecutive Os sounds like breezy entertainment, but Fiona Woodcock’s art is worth a close inspection. ...Look is a toothsome and groovy book. Understood?” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) “Woodcock creates art that feels hand-crafted, warm, and extremely appealing. ...each spread [creates] its own tableau within a loose narrative structure. ...A delightful exploration of a thematic concept, exceptionally designed and thoroughly charming.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Clever and eye-catching...With its satisfying narrative arc and imaginative wordplay, this picture book is pretty cool.” — The Horn Book “This picture-book compendium of words with double oo’s finds visual fun in the letters’ shapes…made with hand-cut stencils and printing techniques, burst with playful energy…the scenes create an appealing visual game that will encourage kids to think about word patterns and, perhaps, draw their own spin-offs.” — Publishers Weekly “The ingenious story line becomes clear after just a few pages. ...Laid out on expansive light backgrounds, the artwork invites young readers to look and look again. Playful fun, this engaging read-aloud will be welcome in most collections.” — School Library Journal “Bright colors and simple shapes make Look delightfully appealing and cheerful, while its lights-out ending makes it an ideal bedtime book. Look is full of easy-to-learn sight words for beginning readers, and it will also find a home in classrooms. ...Even nonreaders can keep up with this book’s straightforward plot.” — BookPage

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Woodcock’s latest picture book works through a simple, elegant format of words that contain and repeat the use of double letters. . .The bold graphics flow with lines both straight as an arrow, and rollicking as hills. . . .A fun book for all to fall for! Highly recommended.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) “The artwork, done with markers, rubber stamps, and digital compositing, showcases Woodcock’s cheerful, primary palette. . .Deliciously colored end pages, pattered with the letter “L,” highlight the design’s appeal. . . .Woodcock captures the joy of a summer day’s adventure in this diverting romp through a thematic concept.” — Kirkus Reviews “The bright, ebullient images, in reds, yellows, and blues, feature open composition with lots of movement, and the use of heavy, buff paper stock enhances their tactile, textured richness.Woodcock’s careful attention to light establishes a morning-to-night story arc, though this is an outing that will be (repeatedly) enjoyed at any time of day.” — Horn Book Magazine “Fans of the author’s Look will rejoice in this celebration of words with double L’s. . . .Woodcock’s palette is like sherbet on a summer day. Rookie readers won’t mind practicing on this seasonal jaunt.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis special edition of Henry and Beezus features the original illustrations by Louis Darling—the first artist to ever render Henry, Ribsy, Ramona, and Beezus—as well as a foreword written by Caldecott Honor and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Marla Frazee.  For the well-meaning Henry Huggins, nothing ever works out quite as planned—including getting the bike of his dreams. Luckily his pal Beezus Quimby is there to help!Henry’s attempts at raising money for his bike fund keep falling flat. Selling bubble gum on the playground gets him in trouble with his teacher, and then Ribsy’s nose for mischief almost ruins Henry’s paper route. Even pesky little Ramona Quimby manages to get in the way of Henry’s chance at a bike. But no matter what, Henry can always count on reliable Beezus to stick by his side.Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary portrays a genuine friends

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Book SynopsisThis special edition of Henry and the Paper Route features the original illustrations by Louis Darling—the first artist to ever render Henry, Ribsy, Ramona, and Beezus—as well as a foreword written by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney. Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary gives readers a hero they’ll relate to—and root for—in this comical and inspiring novel about Henry Huggins’s mission to prove himself worthy of his very own paper route. All the older kids work their own paper route, but because Henry is not quite eleven yet, Mr. Capper won’t let him. Desperate to change his dad''s mind, Henry tries everything he can think of to show he’s mature and responsible enough for the job. From offering free kittens to new subscribers, to hauling hundreds of pounds of old magazines for his school’s paper drive, thereR

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Truly this contains some knights to remember.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisIn the twelfth chapter book in the New York Times–bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia heads to the beach for a summertime adventure.With her cousin Jason and her best friend Alice by her side, she’s ready to try surfing, explore Blackberry Island, and learn more about this pirate-obsessed beach town.

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Book SynopsisIn the twelfth chapter book in the New York Times–bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia heads to the beach for a summertime adventure.With her cousin Jason and her best friend Alice by her side, she’s ready to try surfing, explore Blackberry Island, and learn more about this pirate-obsessed beach town.

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Book SynopsisLearn to read with young Amelia Bedelia!The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers.Trade ReviewPraise for the young Amelia Bedelia series: “Parish has turned the clock back, making Amelia Bedelia young again and giving a new generation of readers the opportunity to enjoy her humor and self-confidence.” — Kirkus Reviews

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