Humorous Picture Books
A list of books for children featuring light-hearted, funny and/or clever stories. These books are fun to read out loud & deliver an unexpected twist at the end.
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Alligator Baby by Robert Munsch & Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)
Kristen's parents just can't seem to do anything right. First they have their baby at the zoo, not in a hospital. Then, they accidentally bring home an baby alligator instead! After it bites everyone on the nose, they return to the zoo and come back with a baby seal! Kristen sees that... more
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Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow
Splish splash rumba-rumba bim bam boom! It's bedtime at the swamp?except somebody's not ready. Somebody's still splashing in the water and the mud. Is there a monster on the loose? Kristyn Crow has taken every child's worst nightmare and transformed it into a frolic through swampland.... more
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Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum by Lisa Wheeler
"Bubble gum, bubble gum, icky, sticky bubble gum..." There is a glob of bubble gum in the middle of the road. One by one a variety of animals, including a bumble bee, crow, and frog get stuck in the goo. Whatever will they do when they see a truck - a BIG truck - zooming down the... more
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Christmas on Exeter Street by Diana Hendry
Christmas brings aunts, uncles, friends, and strangers to the house on Exeter Street, where the holiday gradually becomes a crowded but festive occasion.
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Class Two at the Zoo by Julia Jarman & Lynne Chapman (Illustrator)
It’s a field trip to the zoo! The teacher and students see parrots squabbling and cheetahs running. What they don’t see is the crafty anaconda that slithers out of its pond. . . One by one, the students and teachers are gobbled up by the sneaky snake. That is, until one little girl... more
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The Curious Demise of a Contrary Cat by Lynne Berry
On a pale gray nightwith a bright full moon,Witch is preparing for a bash.She asks her catfor a little help,but Cat's too busy chasing Rator eyeing Bator stalking Ghost.And all we can say to that is WATCH OUT, CAT!
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Dear Fish by Chris Gall
DESCRIPTION: Dear Fish, Where you live is pretty cool. You should come visit us sometime. Plus, my mom makes good pies. Sincerely, Peter Alan What happens when the creatures of the sea take Peter Alan up on his offer? Something fishy, of course! Watch out for a bucking bull shark at the rodeo,... more
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Duck and Cover by Jackie Urbanovic
When Harold, a large green alligator with a big mouth and an even bigger appetite, shows up at Irene's door seeking shelter, everyone hides. Except Max. Max persuades the other critters that this particular runaway needs their help. So while everyone keeps busy seeing that Harold remains well... more
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Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming & G. Brian Karas
Tippy, tippy, tippy, Pat! That's the sound three hungry bunnies make when the sun goes down and the moon comes up and Mr. McGreely's garden smells yum, yum, yummy! While he's dreaming of his mouth-watering carrots, the bunnies are diving over fences and swimming trenches to get the veggies first!
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No More Water in the Tub! by Tedd Arnold
William is getting ready for his bath when the faucet breaks, sending him and his tub surfing through the building! On his wet ride, he collects a strange fleet in his wake -- from Uncle Nash, who sits in the trash, to Little Dottie, who sails the potty. Who will William carry off next?... more
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Purple, Green and Yellow by Robert Munsch & Helene Desputeaux (Illustrator)
"Brigid went to her mother and said, 'I need some coloring markers. All my friends have coloring markers. They draw wonderful pictures. Mummy, I need some coloring markers."
But Brigid's mother fears she will draw on the walls, floor or herself. When Brigid proves she will... more
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There's Nothing to Do on Mars by Chris Gall
When Davey Martin's family moves to Mars, he discovers that there's nothing to do--at least until he and his robot dog Polaris learn to seize the spirit of adventure. It's not until they've zipped around the planet on his flying scooter--climbing Martian "trees," digging up "fossils," dancing in... more
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Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide! by Candace Fleming
ÔªøKnocka-knocka-knocka!That's the sound of three little bunnies on Mr. McGreely's doorstep, begging to come inside for the winter. But while Mr. McGreely shared his carrots with the bunnies last summer, he has no intention of sharing his house! So...Hammer Bam! Smack Slam!That's the sound of... more
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Roar of a Snore by Marsha Diane Arnold
All the Huffles are fast asleep, except for Jack. He heard a noise that rocked the floor. He heard a noise that shook the door. Jack heard . . . a snore! Just who is making this racket? Unable to sleep, Jack and his dog go searching. It must be Mama Gwyn, whose huffs and puffs set her curlers... more
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What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? by Judy Sierra & Doug Cushman (Illustrator)
Mr. Crocodile has big plans for finally catching and eating five pesky monkeys. But as the hours pass, the monkeys dupe him again and again. In the end they teach persnickety Mr. Crocodile something about friendship . . . and about having fun.
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No Jumping on the Bed! by Tedd Arnold
Walter has been told not to jump on the bed, but he just can't resist. Higher and higher he bounces until the floor cracks and down he tumbles, bed and all, into the apartment below. And so begins the most exciting nighttime adventure of Walter's life.
This wild and giddy book has... more
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Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner
My name is Skippito Friskito.
I fear not a single bandito.
My manners are mellow,
I'm sweet like the Jell-O,
I get the job done, yes indeed-o.
Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. Oh, no.... He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over!... more
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Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble (Skippyjon Jones) by Judy Schachner
"My name is Skippito Friskito, (clap-clap) And I'm off to see old Egypt-ito. (clap-clap) My chicos insist, And I dare not resist The chance to go meet a mummito." (clap-clap)
Another tale featuring the independent, stubborn Siamese kitten. Once again, Skippyjon dons mask and... more
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Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse by Judy Schachner
The Siamese cat from Skippyjon Jones that thinks he's a Chihuahua returns in another adventure. Sent to his room by his mother for drawing on the walls, the feline puts on a mask and cape and then sings in a Spanish accent: "Oh, my name is Skippito Friskito/And I heard from a leetle... more
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Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones by Judy Schachner
Holy guacamole! Skippyjon Jones is crazy-loco for dinosaurs! The kitty boy enters (via his closet) the land of dinosaurs in search of the fabled Skipposaurus. Instead he runs into his old amigos, the Chimichango gang. When a T-Mex threatens the pack, it's El Skippito, the great sword fighter, to... more
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The Cows Are in the Corn (Hello Reader L2) by James Young
In this silly rhyme everyone in the family is upset when the farm animals are where they shouldn't be. "The goats are in the oats and they won't come out. The bees are in the peas and they won't come out." Mother, of course, remains calm and knows just what to do. The... more
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Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh & J. Otto Seibold (Illustrator)
Thinking that "all of the other reindeer" she hears people singing about include her, Olive the dog reports to the North Pole to help Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
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Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester & Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)
Tacky the Penguin is different from the others, they are so graceful and elegant and his is well, loud and messy. Rather tacky! When evil hunters come to capture the penguins, it's Tacky who saves the day!
Tacky is an odd bird who marches to the beat of his own drummer. He’s... more
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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)
When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want. Farmer Brown thinks it's odd when he hears the sounds of typing coming from the barn, but his troubles really begin when his cows start... more
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Snow Day! by Lester L. Laminack
When the television weatherman predicts a big snowfall, the narrator gleefully imagines the fun-filled possibilities of an unscheduled holiday from school.Piling under warm blankets. Sipping hot chocolate in snowman mugs. Building a snow fort. Piling up a zillion snowballs inside. Sledding in... more
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When Dinosaurs Came with Everything (Junior Library Guild Selection) by Elise Broach
Get a WHAT!?Free WHAT!?DINOSAURS?Just when a little boy thinks he's going to die of boredom from running errands with his mom, the most remarkable, the most stupendous thing happens. He discovers that on this day, and this day only, stores everywhere are giving away a very special treat with any... more
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Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem by Mac Barnett
A blue whale is longer than thirty dogs lined up nose to tail. Its tongue weighs as much as four hundred cats. Blue whales make terrible pets....Just ask Billy Twitters.
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Class Three at Sea by Julia Jarman
In this sequel to Class Two at the Zoo, students in Class Three are going to sea! The see dolphins, sea lions, flying fish, and an octopus that's all knotted up. What they don't see is the pirate ship sneaking up behind... Before the students can say "Arrr!" they're captured! That is, until... more
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Manny's Cows: The Niagara Falls Tale by Unknown Author
At first, everything goes smooooothly. But . . . Flossie gets bus-sick. Goldie goes AWOL. Bathroom breaks are a nightmare. And the whole herd storms the gift store like bulls -- er, cows in a china shop! Niagara Falls will never be quite the same. If Manny doesn't find a way to get these cows... more
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A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea... more
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Down to the Sea With Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
With enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when onel playful whale decides to say hello. Soon the crew that once was floating finds themselves flying! How will they get down? Who will come to their... more
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Mercy Watson Fights Crime (Mercy Watson, Bk 3) by Kate DiCamillo
Leroy Ninker is a small man with a big dream: he wants to be a cowboy, but for now he's just a thief. In fact, Leroy is robbing the Watsons' kitchen right this minute! As he drags the toaster across the counter -- screeeeeech -- and drops it into his bag -- clannngggg -- little does he... more
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Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes (Mercy Watson, Bk 6) by Kate DiCamillo &...
The porcine wonder is off to the drive-in -- and driven to follow that buttery smell -- in a comic crescendo that reunites a familiar cast of characters.
Some may find it wonky to take a pig to the movies. But not Mr. and Mrs. Watson, who think the title of the film, WHEN PIGS FLY,... more
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Sakes Alive! A Cattle Drive by Karma Wilson
akes Alive! When two cows steal the farmer's car keys to go for a joyride, hilarity ensues! Mabel and Molly drive off with Farmer's car, speed through a stop sign, narrowly miss hitting a sheriff's car, sideswipe the mayor's flowerbed, and end up in town where the townsfolk all gather to see the... more
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Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
One winter morning, Mr. Magee and his little dog, Dee, head out bright and early to learn how to ski. But what begins as a pleasant day in the snow quickly goes downhill when a run-in with a curious moose sends them flying through the air and hanging above an abyss! How will Dee and Magee find... more
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That's What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting & Emily Arnold McCully (Illustrator)
The three leprechauns Ari, Boo, and Col have a job to do. They must race to where they've buried the pot of gold and dig it up before the rainbow comes. The clouds are already gathering, so there'll be no time for mischief along the way.
But Mrs. Ballybunion"s cow, Miss Maud... more
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I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur by Jeanne Willis
Another Willis-Reynolds collaboration which will delight readers of all ages."One foggy, groggy morningBy the salty, splashy seaI'm sure I saw a dinosaur And sure that he saw me."But there's more to this story than meets the eye. Can there really be a dinosaur at... more
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Dodsworth in New York by Tim Egan
Dodsworth wanted adventure. He wanted to see the world. He especially wanted to visit New York City. What he didn't want was to be joined by a duck. A crazy duck. A duck that misbehaves. Young readers will laugh out loud at the duck's silly antics as Dodsworth has the unexpected adventure of his... more
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Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)
Farmer Brown is going on vacation. He asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. "But keep an eye on Duck. He's trouble."
Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown's notes exactly. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and... more
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Dooby Dooby Moo by Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)
While Farmer Brown sleeps, his animals prepare for a talent show at the county fair.
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Alligator Sue by Sharon Arms Doucet
"All you can do is be who you is."Suzanne Marie Sabine Chicot Thibodeaux (called Sue for short) lives on a houseboat deep in Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Swamp. One lazy summer afternoon when the air grows heavier than a catfish's bath towel, a hurricane swoops Sue up -- only to drop her like a... more
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I Am Reading: Yeti Spaghetti by Samantha Hay
A brand-new, laugh-out-loud book in the highly successful I Am Reading series The villagers of Scoffi are crazy about cooking and chefs have travelled from all over the world to take part in the Scoffi cookery competition. There's only one problem ? the Yetis! Will Yann's yodelling keep them... more
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Chickens to the Rescue by John Himmelman
Meet the most heroic chickens in town! On Monday, Farmer Greenstalk dropped his watch down the well. . . . On Tuesday, Mrs. Greenstalk was too tired to make dinner. . . . Who will help the poor Greenstalk family? Chickens to the rescue! The amazing chickens on the Greenstalk farm race to help... more
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Pigs to the Rescue by John Himmelman
Farmer Greenstalk and his family have the darnedest luck. Broken-down tractors, kites stuck in trees—they’re always having problems! It’s a good thing they have such helpful farm animals on hand.This time around, the pigs want to pitch in, and boy, do they ever! The Greenstalks soon find,... more
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Purr-fect Pete (I Am Reading) by Samantha Hay
The Flying Fur Balls recruit Purr-fect Pete to join their successful feline acrobatic show. Small but strong, Pete soon becomes their star performer, with his daring tightrope and trapeze stunts. The Flying Fur Balls overlook the fact that Pete has cheese breath and never laughs at mouse jokes.... more
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Cows to the Rescue by John Himmelman
It's the day of the county fair!Three-legged races, a ?Smartest Pig? contest, the Ferris wheel?what could be more fun? But the Greenstalks? car won?t start, so they?ll need some help getting there. . . .
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Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Splash! by Candace Fleming
Surf?s up for a bunch of mischievous bunnies and one frazzled farmer in this beach-time read-aloud adventure.
Mr. McGreely had bunny problems.
He had bunnies in his garden.
Bunnies in his shed.
Bunnies in his cupboard.
Bunnies in his?BED!
Mr. McGreely has had it with irksome rabbits, so he... more
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Probuditi! by Chris Van Allsburg
For his birthday, Calvin's mother gives him two tickets to see Lomax the Magnificent (magician and hypnotist extraordinaire!). Even though Mama hints that his little sister, Trudy, would love to go, Calvin doesn't hesitate to invite his friend Rodney instead. The boys return home greatly... more
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The Loch Mess Monster by Helen Lester
Ever since Angus was a wee baby monster, living below the surface of Loch Ness, his parents tried to teach him to be a proper monster. But as Angus grows bigger, he gets sloppy. Puggy-nit shells (peanuts) are piling up; his grottie (dirty) laundry is in a heap; tatties (potatoes) litter the... more
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Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Once upon a time, in a little village in India, there lived an old woman. Everyone in the village called her Grandma. One day, Grandma received a letter from her daughter, who lived on the other side of the jungle. "Please come and visit me," said the letter. "I haven't seen you in so long. I... more
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The Magic Bojabi Tree by Dianne Hofmeyr
Python has wrapped himself around the melon/mango/pomegranate tree with its delicious fruit, and he won't share the fruit unless the animals can tell him the correct name of the tree. Elephant, Monkey and Zebra each in turn visit Lion, who alone knows the name of the tree. But every time, the... more
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The Big Blue Thing on the Hill by Yuval Zommer
This crazy animal caper will have you cheering for the little guys!
When the Big Blue Thing (a camper van to us humans) arrives on Howling Hill, the local wildlife all agree it has to go. First the wolves try to scare it away, then the bears, boars, and foxes have a turn. Finally the wise owls... more
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Grandma Drove the Garbage Truck by Katie Clark
Grandma has run the town's garbage business, and her three sons drive the trucks. But what happens when her sons are all too sick to work-and it's the 4th of July, the day of the Big Parade? Leave it to Grandma to get the town clean, with the help of her young grandson, Billy, as she embarks on... more
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Grandma Drove the Snowplow by Katie Clark & Katie Clark
The redoubtable Grandma-this books is a sequel to Grandma Drove the Garbage Truck-is at it again. In addition to collecting the town's garbage, Grandma and her sons also plow the roads in the winter. But what happens when a blizzard comes through, it's the day of the big town carol sing, and... more
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Click, Clack, Peep! by Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin (Illustrator)
Farmer Brown, oh-so-sleepy, has a new, adorable -- and LOUD -- duckling to deal with in this addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and Click, Clack, Boo! There's more trouble on the farm, but Duck has... more
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Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' (reillustrated edition) by Eileen Spinelli
You're invited to Thanksgiving dinner with the Tappletons, the nicest family of wolves you'll ever meet! But be prepared for a big surprise when it's time to bring out the turkey and trimmings ...
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King Puck by Unknown Author
Set against the backdrop of Ireland's oldest and most unusual fair, King Puck is a jig-reeling, kid-appealing tale of friendship and fun. Experience the power of the fairies' magic through radiant illustrations by Michael Garland. With affection and skill, he captures the lushness of the Irish... more
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The Ring of Truth: An Original Irish Tale by Teresa Bateman
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Gracias The Thanksgiving Turkey (Scholastic Bookshelf: Holiday) by Joy Cowley
When Papa sends a turkey to be fattened up for Thanksgiving, Miguel takes a liking to the friendly bird. Soon, Miguel and Gracias are going everywhere together. But Gracias isn't a pet-he's supposed to be a meal! With a little help from Abuelito, Abuelita, and Tia Rosa ((implement accents)),... more
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Sometimes it's turkey, sometimes it's feathers by Lorna Balian
"Oh! What a fine Thanksgiving Dinner we'll have!" Mrs. Gumm says when she finds a turkey egg and decides to raise it. Month by month the turkey eats everything in sight, and everything her garden produces. But she doesn't mind, because as the turkey gets plumper and plumper she imagines what a... more
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Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende Devlin & Harry Devlin
Maggie and her grandmother each invite a guest to their Thanksgiving feast, featuring Grandmother's own cranberry bread, made from a secret recipe. "A tried and true recipe for an entertaining story that will delight young readers
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Earth Space Moon Base by Ben Joel Price
Outer space, a moon base, and . . . bananas? Discover Ben Joel Price?s quirky extraterrestrial world and its unusual trio of guardians.
A spaceman, a robot, and a cheeky monkey use a most unusual method to protect Earth from hungry, googly-eyed moon aliens. Ben Joel Price?s offbeat rhymes... more
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If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen
If I built a car, it'd be totally new! Here are a few of the things that I'd do...
Young Jack is giving an eye-opening tour of the car he'd like to build. There's a snack bar, a pool, and even a robot named Robert to act as chauffeur. With Jack's soaring imagination in the driver's seat,... more
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If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen
The much-anticipated follow-up to the E. B. White Award-winning picture book If I Built a Car
In If I Built a Car, imaginative Jack dreamed up a whimsical fantasy ride that could do just about anything. Now he's back and ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying... more
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The Sweetest Fig by Chris Van Allsburg
"These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They can make your dreams come true." -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and... more
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Eat Pete by Michael Rex
From the creator of Goodnight Goon, a laugh-out-loud friendship story that perfectly captures the high and low moments of a typical playdate!
Pete couldn't be more thrilled when a monster shows up in his bedroom. Now Pete has someone to play with! And the hungry monster couldn't be more... more
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Poor Little Guy by Elanna Allen
With the cheeky twist of Jon Klassen?s This Is Not My Hat and the graphic appeal of Mo Willems, Poor Little Guy will leave kids giggling?and begging for rereads!
What do you do when you're so tiny that the bigger ocean creatures think you might even taste adorable?
An itsy-bitsy,... more
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One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo & David Small (Illustrator)
Polite, bow-tie-and-suit-wearing Elliot is none too excited when his father suggests attending Family Fun Day at the aquarium. But once he is there, he is drawn to the Magellanic penguins, whose tidy black feather tuxedos with their proper posture remind Elliot of himself. So he decides to sneak... more
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The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach
Bear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . A sly classic-in-the-making for fans of Jon Klassen, Peter Brown, and Mo Willems.
By now I think you know what happened to your sandwich.
But you may not know how it happened.
So let me tell you.
It all started with the bear . . .
So... more
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Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex
It's time for bed, but one little goon still isn't ready for sleep! With lively rhymes and cheeky art that'll get readers howling, this hilarious take on the beloved classic will have a whole new audience saying, "Goodnight monsters everywhere!"
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Runaway Mummy: A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex
A hysterical (and creepy) parody of a children's classic!
Filled with uproarious illustrations, a beloved classic gets a kindhearted send-up in this utterly monsterized parody from Michael Rex, creator of the New York Times bestselling Goodnight Goon. This is The Runaway Bunny like you've never... more
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Mrs. McMurphy's Pumpkin by Rick Walton
One morning, a few days before Halloween, Mrs. McMurphy wakes up to find a large pumpkin by her front door. "My mouth is here. I speak to you. When my teeth are here, I'll eat you!" it says with a mischievous grin. Unafraid, Mrs. McMurphy politely places the threatening squash outside. But day... more
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Three Little Ghosties by Pippa Goodhart & Pippa Goodhart
How much trouble could three harmless little ghosties get into in one night? Plenty! These silly spirits love boasting to each other about who is the scariest. Ghouls, witches, and even a neighborhood ogre all find themselves at the mercy of these naughty ghosties, who spook them with a... more
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Samurai Santa: A Very Ninja Christmas by Rubin Pingk
A young ninja wants a snowball fight for Christmas, and he just might get his holiday wish in this picture book with graphic novel?inspired illustrations that celebrate the spirit of giving, Samurai style.
It?s snowing on Christmas Eve! Yukio loves snowball fights, but none of the other ninjas... more
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The Perfect Pumpkin Pie by Denys Cazet
When he was alive, Mr. Wilkerson was an ill-tempered, disagreeable, sour, and impatient old man. Once he died, he got better.But not much.Now he is back and very, very hungry.When Jack and his grandma move into the old Wilkerson house, they find out just how hungry, and why.At least they think... more
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