Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Random House USA Inc Apple Crush
Book SynopsisAfter finally adjusting to life on a family farm with two brand new step-sisters, a young girl faces an even bigger challenge - figuring out where she fits in at her first year in middle school. This middle grade graphic novel explores family, friendship, and change!Jen is just getting used to her life on Peapod Farm with her new stepsisters, Andy and Reese. But when the school year starts, there are even more changes in store for her. Jen has to navigate new friends and new challenges--but at least she'll have Andy with her, right? As she starts the sixth grade, she finds that her stepsister seems way more interested in crushes and boys than hanging out with her, while Jen wants to know when the world decided boys and girls couldn't be just friends anymore. Jen's story continues in the standout sequel to Stepping Stones that captures everything awesome (and scary) about growing up.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Mayor Good Boy Goes Hollywood A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisOur favorite dog is back! Mayor Good Boy has gone from the first dog mayor of Greenwood . . . to the first dog mayor on the silver screen! In this second series installment, a very good dog is going to see his name in lights--one hilarious take at a time.The script is in . . . and Mayor Good Boy is going to the movies!Mayor Good Boy is starring in his very own movie, set in his very own town, Greenwood. Too bad some crooks are out to steal the show! Don’t worry—interns Abby and Aaron are ready to help out. With items around town going missing and pizzas being stolen, will the mayor be able to save the day—and his movie—before it’s too late?Dave Scheidt and Miranda Harmon return with our favorite dog mayor. This hilarious graphic novel series continues with all-new hijinks and all-new fun!Mayor Good Boy will make you sit, stay, and roll over with laughter! -- John Patrick Green, creator of the New York Times<
£15.64
Random House USA Inc Hello Garage
Book SynopsisThis lift-the-flaps and touch-and-feel board book is perfect for toddlers exploring the world they know!In this toddler's world, Alex the cat is at the garage today! He wants his friends to come out and play, but where are they? Lift the flaps under every van and truck, and help Alex gather a group of friends! Anteaters, hippos, moose, and bears join Alex outside to play ball on a hill of green touch-and-feel grass. In this fresh new series, friendly animals put the spotlight on familiar places found in the toddler world, including Hello House, Hello Zoo, and Hello Farm.
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Hello Zoo
Book SynopsisThese lift-the-flaps and touch-and-feel board books are perfect for toddlers exploring the world they know!In this toddler's world, Alex the cat wants to play at the zoo! But where are all his friends? Lift the flaps at every stop, and help Alex round up a group of animal friends. Elephants, pandas, porcupines, and zebras join Alex outside to play on a touch-and-feel bounce house! In this fresh new series, friendly animals put the spotlight on familiar places found in the toddler world, including Hello House, Hello Zoo, and Hello Farm.
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Hello House
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Random House USA Inc Hello Farm
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Random House USA Inc Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting
Book SynopsisGreat characters, hilarious jokes... a joy to read. —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he's willing to wait... A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.Good things come to those who wait.Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie's advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter--the kid who's always picked last--for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn't going so well.... But eventually, Ben's patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hun
£9.60
Random House USA Inc te He Dicho Alguna Vez Lo Afortunado Que Eres Did
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Random House USA Inc Super Sidekicks 3 Trial of Heroes
Book SynopsisEveryone loves an underdog. Super Sidekicks is a WINNER! --Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of the BIG NATE seriesCalling fans of Captain Underpants and Hilo! Sidekicks are SUPER in this humor- and action-packed graphic novel series. Expect bugs, well-read dinosaurs, and lots of goo!The Super Sidekicks just saved the world! And now they've been invited to join HERO: The Heroic Earth Righteousness Organization. It's the most exclusive club for the planet's most famous superheroes. (No big deal!) But before they can become members, they must pass the hardest challenge in the universe--a test so scary only the truly heroic can survive.A super side-splitting good time! --Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood, creators of the REAL PIGEONS series
£12.34
Random House USA Inc Monsters at the End of This Book Sesame Street
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Penguin USA Vampire Vacation
Book SynopsisIt’s time to celebrate Halloween! But Fang isn’t like the other vampires. Will he be able to make his dreams of a beach vacation come true?The last thing Fang wants is another vacation in Transylvania. He’s toured Dracula’s castle and the coffin museum enough for an eternal lifetime. Why can’t he spend the summer swimming and surfing like his other friends? When his parents refuse, Fang decides to convince them that fun at the beach is possible, even for a family of vampires.Laura Lavoie’s clever text and Micah Player’s devilishly fun illustrations are the perfect pairing for this hilarious picture book that captures the joy of having new adventures and staying true to yourself.
£14.24
Penguin Putnam Inc Fibbed
Book SynopsisElizabeth Agyemang smartly weaves culture, adventure, and a little magic into a dynamic story about stories. Agyemang''s colorful illustrations breathe life into Nana''s journey as she connects with her roots and learns to believe in her own voice. At its core, FIBBED is a bold reminder that stories—and those who tell them—have power. —Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled series A magical middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who doesn’t lie but no one believes, and who winds up tangled in the web of a trickster spider of Ghanaian lore, Ananse.Everyone says that the wild stories Nana tells are big fibs. But she always tells the truth, as ridiculous as it sounds to hear about the troupe of circus squirrels stealing her teacher’s toupee. When another outlandish explanation lands her in hot water again, her parents announce that Nana will be spending the summer with her grandmother in Ghana.<
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Penguin Putnam Inc Fibbed
Book SynopsisElizabeth Agyemang smartly weaves culture, adventure, and a little magic into a dynamic story about stories. Agyemang's colorful illustrations breathe life into Nana's journey as she connects with her roots and learns to believe in her own voice. At its core, FIBBED is a bold reminder that stories—and those who tell them—have power. —Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled series A magical middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who doesn’t lie but no one believes, and who winds up tangled in the web of a trickster spider of Ghanaian lore, Ananse.Everyone says that the wild stories Nana tells are big fibs. But she always tells the truth, as ridiculous as it sounds to hear about the troupe of circus squirrels stealing her teacher’s toupee. When another outlandish explanation lands her in hot water again, her parents announce that Nana will be spending the summer with her grandmother in Ghana.
£11.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Kitty Quest A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisDog Man meets the Lord of the Rings in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters, and bumbling wizards.Matt Braly, creator of Disney''s Amphibia, proclaims Kitty Quest is an absolutely charming story that had me chuckling the whole way through. I couldn''t put it down!Woolfrik and Perigold are two down-on-their-luck kittens in need of some extra cash, so they''ve decided to become professional monster slayers. Except they don''t know the first thing about it! So when a huge beast starts rampaging through town, they are put to the ultimate test. Fortunately, the duo accidentally awakens a ghost named Earl Mortimore, who is the last not-so-living member of an ancient guild of warriors, and he''s going to teach them everything he knows.But the monster is just the beginning of their worries, because someone even more troublesome is pulling its strings. So even though they''ve never been in a battle--or even gone on a real quest before--it''s up to these kittens to save the day and prove they''ve got what it takes to be heroes.
£18.89
Penguin Putnam Inc Kitty Quest
Book SynopsisDog Man meets the Lord of the Rings in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters, and bumbling wizards.Matt Braly, creator of Disney''s Amphibia, proclaims Kitty Quest is an absolutely charming story that had me chuckling the whole way through. I couldn''t put it down!Woolfrik and Perigold are two down-on-their-luck kittens in need of some extra cash, so they''ve decided to become professional monster slayers. Except they don''t know the first thing about it! So when a huge beast starts rampaging through town, they are put to the ultimate test. Fortunately, the duo accidentally awakens a ghost named Earl Mortimore, who is the last not-so-living member of an ancient guild of warriors, and he''s going to teach them everything he knows.But the monster is just the beginning of their worries, because someone even more troublesome is pulling its strings.
£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Kitty Quest Tentacle Trouble
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans Dog Man and The InvestGators, the laugh-out-loud adventures continue in the second book of this graphic novel series when the cats of Kitty Quest face off against an army of ludicrous sea monsters!The islands of Pawdor are in peril once again! Ferocious sea monsters have been spotted on shore, and the townsfolk are in a complete panic. Luckily, there’s a new guild of heroes known as Kitty Quest that’s ready to protect the land. So what if Woolfrik and Perigold are its only members (besides their mentor who’s a ghost), and it’s just their second week on the job? They may be all that stands in the way of an invasion! But how are these two amateur heroes supposed to stop a whole army of tentacled beasts? It may just take some quick thinking, a whole lot of luck, and a little help from the most unexpected of places. In order to save all of kitty-kind, Woolfrik and Perigold are going to have to learn to work together and prove
£12.34
Penguin USA Low Power A Graphic Novel
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Penguin USA Low Power A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisIn this action-packed sequel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred shows us how all arguments, big and small, can be solved with kindness—even when it's not always welcomed!Fred has made quite a name for himself as a peacemaker since his last adventure! Now everyone who loves to argue is coming to him for help resolving their disagreements, but there's just one problem . . . Fred is low on power. Thanks to the clouds of pollution in the sky, Fred's solar battery can't recharge. With the help of his best friend, Wormy, he sets off for SunTop—a city with a sky-high place where the sun can be seen. But once there, he's told that he can't recharge unless he stops a clan of garbage-like creatures from attacking every night. It's a race against time for Fred to solve the mystery of the Trash before he runs out of power forever!
£11.39
Penguin USA The Glitch A Graphic Novel
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£18.35
Penguin Workshop Ks Car Can Go Anywhere
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£8.95
Penguin Young Readers Invisible Alphabet The
Book SynopsisAn ABC of things unseen: from Air to Zero, and Nothing in between.A is for AirB is for Bare C is for ClearThere is nothing to see in this A to Z, other than clues to what was once or may soon be there. The 26 alphabetical scenarios are conceptual, mysterious, and meticulous, deliberately hinting at a story that has happened off the page. Readers are encouraged to explore each letter and soak in the wonder and curiosity of the alphabet unseen. Cleverly illustrated by the beloved Ron Barrett of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, this hardcover picture book is less about the letters you see, and more about the story you don't.Trade Review"Make sure to see this A+ alphabet book." -- Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)"Everything in this book is unseen." --School Library Journal
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc The Magic Eraser 1
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Penguin Putnam Inc Bubblecat Grows a Garden
Book SynopsisBeing part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem in this new BubbleCat mixed-media tale!When he attempts to grow a garden, BubbleCat will try everything to get his flowers to bloom... except perhaps the most obvious idea!BubbleCat may be made out of a bubble, but that doesn''t stop him from growing his own garden! Only, after he plants all his flowers, none of them start to bloom. Ah, bubbles! At the advice of his friends, BubbleCat tries everything he can think of to help them grow ? even playing the flowers an encouraging song!? but it may be that the simplest act is all he needs...Trade Review"A cute story, a plucky main character, and surprising illustrations make this a winner."–School Library Journal"A fun, inspiring story about overcoming fears and finding exceptional friendships... An easy addition to collections where Adam Rubin’s Dragons Love Tacos and Nancy Rose’s The Secret Life of Squirrels are popular."–School Library Journal on BubbleCat vs. DragonBear
£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc Bubblecat Get That Balloon
Book SynopsisBeing part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem in this new BubbleCat mixed-media tale!BubbleCat must float to the rescue to save his friend''s favorite balloon!BubbleCat and Molly Mouse are excited to have a Favorite Things picnic, complete with BubbleCat''s new beloved hat and Molly''s favorite balloon. But when he accidentally knocks away her balloon, he knows it''s up to him to get it back. With no time to listen to Molly''s protests, BubbleCat takes matters into his own paws; he''s going to get the balloon back, no matter how far he has to go!Trade Review"Energetic and very appealing, BubbleCat is quite a hero. Recommended for all collections."–School Library Journal"A fun, inspiring story about overcoming fears and finding exceptional friendships... An easy addition to collections where Adam Rubin's Dragons Love Tacos and Nancy Rose's The Secret Life of Squirrels are popular."–School Library Journal on BubbleCat vs. DragonBear
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Penguin Putnam Inc My Teacher and Me
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift to say thank you to a very special teacher!The Mr. Men and Little Miss are here to show your teacher just how great you think they are. From giving you the confidence to shine, to instilling in you a love of learning, teachers are clever, wise, and fun--all the very best Mr. Men and Little Miss rolled into one!
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Louie and Bear in the Land of Anything Goes
Book SynopsisThe kind of book I wish I had as a kid! – Christopher Eliopoulos, author-illustrator of Cosmic Commandos Get sucked in - literally - to the Land of Anything Goes with Louie and Bear, in this hilarious graphic novel filled with bizarre new worlds, crazy creatures, and a whole lot of adventure! Perfect for fans of Hilo and Cardboard Kingdom!Welcome to the Land of Anything Goes! It's a world filled with wild creatures, absurd chicken-boy hybrids, and oh, did we mention the giant,winged, kid-eating monster called a Cacapoop?When Louie and his pet hamster get sucked through a portal into a bizarre new land where truly anything can happen, they have no idea the adventure that's waiting for them. Really, they're less focused on adventure and more concerned about the fact that Louie has turned into a wrestler, Scooty the hamster has become Bear the giant bear, and they're now being chased across a purple planet by a terrifyingTrade ReviewPraise for Louie and Bear in the Land of Anything Goes:"Louie and Bear is the kind of book I wish I had as a kid! Chicken-headed people, wrestling, giant hamsters…this book has it all! Brady Smith takes us on a wonderful journey that includes pizza ducks, weird monsters, big laughs, and friendship! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I know your kids will, too!” – Christopher Eliopoulos, author-illustrator of Cosmic Commandos
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Penguin Putnam Inc Zoned Out 2
Book SynopsisFrom the mind of Murr from the Impractical Jokers comes the second book in the hilarious and action-packed series about a world of bizarre creatures, wacky gadgets, and four kid interns at the most interesting place on Earth: Area 51!After saving their parents from an alien attack and becoming official interns at Area 51, Viv Harlow and her friends Charlotte, Ray, and Elijah are ready to keep taking down bad guys and helping test all the fun high-tech gadgets. Instead, they all get put on filing duty (bo-ring!) and kept away from the real action. When Elijah discovers a secret Forbidden Zone hidden away on the base, the group jumps at the chance to explore the new place, only to learn it''s home to some of the most elusive creatures on Earth. But after the Yeti, Loch Ness Monster, and more terrifying monsters escape, they''ll have to prove themselves to their parents and capture the beasts to save the base!The debut middle-grade series from Murr of the ImpraTrade Review"Tongue-in-cheek, pedal-to-the-metal action, with an unusually broad cast of humans, aliens, and…others."—KirkusPraise for Area 51 Interns #1: Alien Summer:“An idea that’s so fantastic, I wish I thought of it. An internship at Area 51 — what could go wrong? This one’s So. Much. Fun.”—Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World series “Fast and furious thrills. Just when I thought the kids had survived the terrifying dinosaurs, the REAL monsters appeared! Action, laughs, surprises – it's all here. A GREAT read!"—R.L. Stine, bestselling author Goosebumps and Fear Street “[A]n action-packed adventure tale filled with humor and charm.”—Kirkus
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Penguin Putnam Inc When Carrot Met Cookie
Book SynopsisWhen their other pals make fun of their friendship, Cookie and Carrot start to wonder if different food groups can ever really be friends, in this ?punny? tale of acceptance and forgiveness. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.Trade Review"This tale of two unlikely friends is sure to delight." —School Library Journal"Geisel Honoree Fenske offers bright, uncluttered cartoon art in this comedic tale of friendship and tolerance." —Publishers Weekly"...Perl and Fenske’s collaboration is a pun-filled exploration of friendship." —Kirkus
£6.88
Penguin Putnam Inc Blippo and Beep
Book SynopsisKnock-knock. Who''s there? Blippo and Beep!Blippo and Beep are a pair of silly robot friends. While Blippo is good-natured and eager, Beep is a bit more serious and practical. But when they start to share knock-knock jokes with each other, Blippo doesn''t really understand how they work, and Beep begins to run out of patience!Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.Trade Review"Fans of Mo Willems’s “Elephant and Piggie” series will enjoy this book that follows a similar pattern with different characters." —School Library Journal
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Random House USA Inc How to Scare a Ghost
Book SynopsisFrom Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, bestselling creators of How to Catch Santa and How to Babysit a Grandpa, comes a silly (and not-too-spooky) send-up of Halloween for the little ghost in your life! This Halloween, the kids are in charge! Playful, tongue-in-cheek advice shows kids how to set the stage for a spooktacular Halloween. There are jack-o'-lanterns to make, games to play, and LOTS of costumes to try on. And if a ghost should happen to be attracted to all the activity? Invite him to join in the fun, of course! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of holiday spirit, How to Scare a Ghost is sure to delight even the littlest trick-or-treaters.
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Random House Children's Books How to Raise a Mom
Book SynopsisCelebrate the bond between moms and children with this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom—from waking her up in the morning to arranging play dates, to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time, and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of love, How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day—or any day! Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” –Kirkus Revi
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Random House USA Inc The Willoughbys Movie TieIn Edition
Book SynopsisNow a Netflix animated film starring Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Séan Cullen, and Ricky Gervais!Convinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.The Willoughbys is a turn to the hilarious from the award-winning author of The Giver and Number the Stars that will have children and parents laughing.
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Random House USA Inc You Can Be a Doctor Barbie Step into Reading Step
Book SynopsisJoin Barbie as she visits and helps a doctor in this all-new You Can Be a Doctor Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader!When Barbie visits the doctor, Dr. Vargas shows Barbie how to weigh and measure patients, and even helps take off an arm cast! Children ages 4 to 6 will love to read how Barbie visits and helps a doctor in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to a president, she knows that girls can do anything!
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Random House USA Inc Theres a Superhero in Your Book Whos in Your Book
Book SynopsisWhoosh! A SUPERHERO has landed in YOUR book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series!Use the power of your imagination to unlock this adorable Superhero's powers. But you'd better act fast before The Scribbler ruins your book completely! Readers will enjoy interactively tapping, stretching, and whizzing this book around as they help Superhero defeat the villain and save the day--while discovering the real power of kindness. Bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher and illustrator Greg Abbott have once again created a creature that readers will fall in love with--and want to play with--again and again!Don't miss a single story in the Who's In Your Book series!There's a Monster In Your BookThere's a Dragon In Your BookThere's an Elf In Your BookThere's an Alien in Your Book...and more books to come!Trade Review"Fans of Fletcher and Abbott’s There’s a Dragon in Your Book and similar titles will love having a new character to follow. The story moves quickly and allows readers to “help” Superhero with different actions, such as tapping spots on the book and stretching. VERDICT A great read-aloud picture book that will boost story hours as listeners help save the day." —School Library Journal
£17.09
Random House USA Inc Scaredy Squirrel Gets Festive
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Random House USA Inc Scaredy Squirrel Gets Festive
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Random House USA Inc Ham Helsing 2 Monster Hunter
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Random House USA Inc Ham Helsing 2 Monster Hunter
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Nancy Paulsen Books Hello Preschool
Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to the joy of preschool, featuring a diverse teacher and classroom (originally published in hardcover as Hello School!)A diverse class of excited youngsters are about to start school and experience all its wonders! Small moments like discovering one's own cubby space and big moments like a first nature walk are all brought to life with inviting artwork. This is a great book to help familiarize children with all the activities they can expect at school, from circle time to snack time to goodbye time, all the while sharing the experiences with lots of great new friends.
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Poopsie Gets Lost
Book SynopsisA fluffy, nap-loving cat goes on the (fur-raising!) outing of a lifetime in this funny and gorgeously illustrated adventure about finding your inner tough kitty.Poopsie the cat spends her days licking her paws and rubbing her ears and looking fluffy, until the pushy narrator of this story pressures her to do something a little less boring. Adventure is waiting, after all! So off Poopsie goes, out the cat door, across the lawn, and . . . through a gate covered in Danger signs. Soon Poopsie is lost in a jungle full of menace, from a vine that's actually a snake to a crew of tigers to a river full of crocodiles! All the while the narrator keeps pushing her to keep going. Will fluffy little Poopsie make it out of the jungle in one piece?Trade Review★ "Harrison has created a wonderfully engaging tale using extremely simple vocabulary that even the littlest of learners should know, interactive and deadly questions clearly shown against the page, and inventive illustrations that add context and humor . . . Disarming comedy from start to finish, this suspenseful tale will have children screaming at Poopsie to ignore anyone reading this aloud. Sublime." —School Library Journal, starred review"Harrison’s latest tale is laugh-out-loud funny and has an adorable protagonist. The watercolor on vellum illustrations, a mix of spot and full-bleed art, are vividly imagined. Poopsie isn’t a talking cat, but her facial expressions speak volumes . . . Feline fun with a touch of clever metafiction." —Kirkus"Lush illustrations make the most of the inherently funny contrast of a princesslike cat in an untamed jungle. While the narrator is a touch mean-spirited to keep directing Poopsie into danger, it is funny to see her dodge various obstacles and, after an incident with a waterfall, turn the tables by taking control of her story. A Loony Tunes–esque romp." —Booklist
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Penguin Putnam Inc Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates
Book SynopsisTwo hamster roommates with wildly different personalities crammed in one cage--what could go wrong in this hilarious story about introverts versus extroverts?It's been two hundred and five days since Henry has had peace. That's because it's been two hundred and five days since Marvin has come to live with him. Marvin, who loves to talk in the tunnels, talk while they're eating, talk while they're running. Marvin, who drives Henry up the cage walls. But when Henry finally loses his cool and gets exactly what he wanted, both hamsters have to figure out a way to live together and work through their communication mishaps.Trade Review★ "Funny, cleverly building dialogue by Klein . . . Debut illustrator Alwar creates two highly and equally expressive rodent protagonists . . . readers should get a tickle out of how the freewheeling digital compositions open up the tiny world of the hamster cage in unexpected ways." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"Klein’s pithy storytelling both thoughtfully conveys the introvert-extrovert divide and gently teaches the art of apology. Alwar’s watercolor-textured digital illustrations are funny, expressive, and emotive, with a combination of spot and spread illustrations moving the story along . . . Whether for hamsters or humans, a lighthearted how-to guide to being a good roommate." —Kirkus"The story’s respect for Henry’s preference for solitude makes this book particularly refreshing; it focuses not on self-sacrifice but on boundaries and how guidelines for time spent together can make a relationship more meaningful . . . a gentle but humorous primer to youngsters on exercising their own agency and respecting that of others." —BCCB"With a palette that dynamically carries scenes from serene to anger-infused, the illustrations cue preschoolers into the underlying emotions behind the roommates’ misunderstanding. It’s funny, sincere, and teachable . . . Hamsters may make terrible roommates, but Klein and Alwar give beginning readers the path to harmony through honest conversation and admitting wrongdoing." —SLJ
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Penguin Putnam Inc The King Penguin
Book SynopsisKing Penguin is off to find subjects who will listen to him - as long as they don’t eat him first, in this cheeky tale by beloved author-illustrator Vanessa Roeder.Trade ReviewNPR Best Book of the Year Selection"Humorous alliterative asides, quick quips, and heavily anthropomorphized depictions of adorably squat penguins lift the mood of this whimsical tale that also has a sound message about the dangers of wielding power. A positively plucky look at government from a penguin’s perspective." —Kirkus"This adorable and hilarious picture book uses bright watercolors and large, easy-to-read black text to tell the tale. Alliteration abounds in the form of hard P’s popping up all through the pages. Educators or caregivers reading to children will be laughing along with the silly jokes sprinkled into the illustrations between the text, and kids will enjoy the scrapes Percival finds himself in. A joyful story hour read . . . Percival and his pals will teach kiddos precisely how to rule." —School Library Journal"The playful text matches penguin names with individual features, from emperor penguin’s laurels to the chinstrappenguin’s cute chinstrap. Acrylic paint and colored pencils capture the icy blue of the penguins’ setting while keeping backgrounds simple, allowing the focus to be the goofy natures of the penguins and their many silly, often alliterative comments via speech bubble. This will make a laugh-out-loud read." —BCCB"In this comedic picture book, Roeder imagines a king penguin lording over penguin peers, based strictly on his royal appellation. [A] goofy acrylic and colored pencil romp." —Publishers Weekly
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Penguin Putnam Inc Groundhog Gets It Wrong
Book SynopsisThis laugh-out-loud funny picture book about getting things wrong and then making them right is not your average Groundhog Day readGroundhog is shocked and a bit ashamed when he discovers that he doesn’t have innate weather-predicting gifts—especially when his mis-forecast ruins the spring carnival.First he tries fixing his mistake, but when shoveling up the snow and hosing it away turns out to cause more problems, he realizes that the only way to truly fix his mistake might just be to literally learn his meteorological lessons.Trade Review“Whimsical…A motivational nudge to develop talent—innate or acquired.”–Kirkus“This pro-science fable …makes an unmistakable point: there are no shortcuts to understanding one’s calling, one’s strengths, or the natural world.”—Publishers Weekly“Townes provides a witty take on the bizarre tradition of Groundhog Day, enhanced by a well-paced plot that humorously relies on the tension caused by Groundhog’s unearned authority...Miles’ digital illustrations highlight the action and humorous moments, and auxiliary sound effects and speech bubbles will support a spirited storytime rendition.” –BCCB
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Penguin USA When PB Met J
Book SynopsisThe best friendship since sliced bread!Once upon a kitchen, the Fridgers chilled on one side.The Cupboard Crew loafed about on the other. The kitchen may look like a peaceful place, but there was never more division than between the Fridgers and the Cupboard Crew. The Fridgers could be a little too cool. The Cupboard Crew—well, they often got stale. It was clear that the two should never mix. But that was until Peanut Butter (PB, for short) met Jelly. When Jelly finds herself in a sticky situation, it''s Peanut Butter to the rescue. And the result is the best friendship since sliced bread. When PB Met J is the deliciously funny origin story of every child''s favorite lunch. Readers will cheer that these sweet and salty characters should always stick together.
£15.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Look What We Can Do
Book SynopsisElephant & Piggie meets Narwhal and Jelly in this hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series about Archie & Reddie, two fox friends who have wild fun! In this third book, the pair are excited about entering a talent show, but will they be able to come up with a winning act?There''s a talent show happening in town today, and Archie and Reddie really want to win the grand prize: a shiny new wagon! It would be such a help with carrying their books home from the library. But if they''re going to come in first place, they''ll need a super-special act—one that no one''s ever seen before...maybe not even Archie and Reddie! Are they in over their heads, or will they be able to get their act together in time for the show?
£10.44
Penguin Putnam Inc It Doesnt Scare Me
Book SynopsisElephant & Piggie meets Narwhal and Jelly in this hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series about Archie & Reddie, two fox friends who have wild fun! In this fourth book, when Archie is woken by a scary noise in the night, he turns to Reddie to help him get to the bottom of it.Archie and Reddie are having a sleepover! That means they get to play super fun games all night long and wear their favorite pajamas! And even when a storm knocks out the power, they don’t get scared. Well, maybe a little at first, so it’s a good thing they have their trusty flashlights! But when Archie is woken in the middle of the night by a loud grumble, he’s afraid there might be a monster in the house. Luckily, Reddie is there to remind him of his bravery as the two friends investigate together. Everywhere they look, the noise seems to follow, but they can’t seem to find a monster anywhere. Is it super-sneaky, or could there be something else causing these late-ni
£10.44
Penguin USA Tiny Dino
Book SynopsisDid you know dinosaurs still roam the earth? A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little? Dinosaurs didn’t have feathers . . . or did they? This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big animal family. With a playful ensemble of animal characters and dynamic bursts of dialogue, celebrated author and illustrator Deborah Freedman has created a spirited and informative picture book for dinosaur lovers of all ages.
£13.29
Penguin USA Never Grow Up
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£15.72
