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I'm a Baked Potato!
Par Elise Primavera. 2019
When a baked potato–loving lady adopts a dog, she adores him unconditionally—and given the pup's small, round frame and warm,…
brown coat she can't help but call him "Baked Potato"! But what happens when a dog who thinks he's a baked potato gets lost? Will he find his lady? And more importantly, will he find himself? I'm a Baked Potato! is a fun, bighearted story about the names we're given, the names we choose, and how both can help us find our way home. Full of heart and laugh-out-loud moments, this story will leave readers giggling—and looking at pets in a whole new way.Most Marshmallows
Par Rowboat Watkins. 2019
Most marshmallows are born into marshmallow families, play with marshmallow friends, and go to marshmallow school where they learn to…
be squishy. Most marshmallows read a book before bed and then fall asleep to dream ordinary marshmallow dreams. Is this book about most marshmallows? It isn't. Because Rowboat Watkins knows that just like you, some marshmallows have big dreams, and just like you, these marshmallows can do anything they set their minds to. This sweet and silly book is an inspiring reminder that by being true to ourselves each of us can be truly extraordinary.Hungry Jim: (children's Emotion Books, Animal Books For Kids, Funny Children Books)
Par Laurel Snyder. 2019
When Jim wakes up one Tuesday morning, he doesn't feel like eating his pancakes. In fact, Jim doesn't feel like…
Jim. He feels rather, well, beastly. But he is hungry. Very hungry....This clever and relatable tale of moods from Laurel Snyder and Chuck Groenink offers a lighthearted depiction of the beastliness that lives inside all of us—and the power we have to put it in its place. Surprising yet satisfying, this richly illustrated book brims with humor that readers of all ages will be roaring to devour.The Stupendous Switcheroo #2: Born to Be Bad (The Stupendous Switcheroo #2)
Par Mary Winn Heider, Chad Sell. 2024
Switch and his heroic crew of rag-tag, superpowered kids are back! And this highly illustrated sequel has one mission: Operation…
Jailbreak (to Rescue the Parents who were Wrongfully Jailed by a Hero who Might Actually Turn Out to be the Real Villain?!)The Stupendous Switcheroo—Switch for short—used to idolize legendary superhero Vik Valor. He wanted to be just like him: a hero. But now that he has finally gotten used to waking up with new powers every day, Switch isn&’t so sure that Mr. Valor is one of the good guys. How could he be, if he put all of Switch's new friends&’ parents (who happen to be famous supervillains) in jail?Switch is left with only one course of action: Operation Jailbreak. Switch will have to get their families back, if he ever wants to find out the truth about Vik Valor—and himself. What else can you do if the good guys aren't really good? And if your parents are villains, were you born to be bad?Happy Birthday to You (LEGO)
Par Random House. 2024
Join a playful birthday party in this hardcover LEGO® storybook based on the happy birthday song!You&’re invited to a surprise…
birthday party featuring a cast of LEGO® minifigures! But before we can celebrate, there are gifts to wrap, pizzas to eat, decorations to hang, and a kitten to rescue. Putting a fun and creative LEGO spin on &“Happy Birthday to You&”, this jacketed hardcover storybook will make a great gift that&’s sure to entertain boys and girls ages 4 and up.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.How to Train a Tooth Fairy (Magical Creatures and Crafts #9)
Par Sue Fliess. 2024
What happens when you have a loose tooth, but it's the Tooth Fairy's first day on the job? How will…
she find you and where will she leave her gifts? In this installation of Sue Fliess and Simona Sanfilippo's Magical Creatures and Crafts series, a group of children wonder what happens if the Tooth Fairy assigned to collect their most recent lost tooth is brand new to her job. How will she know where to find the tooth? What if she goes to the wrong room? To help the Tooth Fairy remember her training, the children devise a plan that will guarantee her success! With the right supplies—colored paper, crayons or pens, scissors, stickers and glitter, and ribbon—young readers who have a wiggly tooth or have recently lost a baby tooth can also help train their Tooth Fairy by making a sign for their bedroom doors similar to the ones the children make in the book. Fliess&’s bouncy read-aloud rhyming text and Sanfilippo&’s energetic, whimsical illustrations will bring joy to young readers as they watch the children create a scene that will direct the little Tooth Fairy to the tooth she seeks. Also included are guides for teachers and parents about the origin and history of the Tooth Fairy, as well as instructions for making the craft featured in the book.The Kid
Par Jeff Schill. 2024
The Kid is the quickest draw in the West. Little does anyone know he isn&’t real. A fast-paced, cleverly woven,…
witty middle grade western adventure.It's 1881 in Destiny, Colorado. Fourteen-year-old Henry Upton&’s parents have died, and he&’s trying to keep his three younger brothers together on the farm. Henry writes a story about The Kid, the fastest draw in the West, to keep people away from their parts. But his stories will soon put more than his family and the farm at risk.Meanwhile, Herbert might lose his job as an editor at Gunslinger Magazine in Philadelphia if he can't find out why the author of The Kid stories recently stopped sending them. The soft city slicker is headed out west to find the author.And Snake-Eye Sam has set his sights on The Kid, whom he thinks is real. Sam has evil in his heart and jealousy in his veins. Breaking out of prison to shoot down The Kid is about the only thing that can cure the itch running down Sam's spine.Three storylines—plus Gunslinger Magazine&‘s The Kid stories—intertwine and come together just as Snake Eye Sam and Herbert both arrive in Destiny. On Main Street at high noon, a master plan is put in place at the same time that Henry and the Destiny sheriff get what they need to keep the Upton brothers together.Pull up for a tall frothy glass of sarsaparilla and enjoy this engaging and satisfying Western tale, full of quirky characters, snappy dialogue, and heart.Sweet Valley Twins: (A Graphic Novel) (Sweet Valley Twins #4)
Par Francine Pascal. 2024
There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if…
the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins.The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle School is all about Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town's infamous haunted house. Jessica is convinced there's something witchy about her, but Elizabeth thinks there's more to the story. Caught in a whirl of rumors and a rift with her twin, can Elizabeth discover the truth before friendships are torn apart?Maxine Gets a Job
Par Alexandra Garyn, Bryan Reisberg. 2024
In this irresistible picture book, the exceptionally adorable global sensation Maxine the Fluffy Corgi teaches your littlest reader the importance…
of figuring out what they love to do and doing it with their whole hearts! Maxine needs a job. Well, maybe she doesn&’t need a job, but she&’d very much like one. Her talented dog friends all have jobs, and as a talented dog herself, she should have one too . . . right? From working as a lifeguard at the beach to pulling a sled in the snow, Maxine tries (and fails at) her friends&’ jobs until she realizes the key to finding the perfect job: doing what she loves. From the humans behind one of the most famous and fluffiest corgis in the world comes a tail-wagging tale about a small but mighty dog named Maxine.Who Are These People? (Little Golden Book)
Par David Croatto. 2024
Learning all about your neighbors has never been funnier as adorable Funko Pop! versions of Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer, and…
other loveable oddball characters from Seinfeld ask the question, &“Who Are These People?&” in their first-ever Seinfeld Little Golden Book!From Seinfeld&’s mailman Newman to Yev the soup guy, learning about the wacky people in New York City has never been more fun with the adorable Funko Pop! versions of Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer, and other characters from Seinfeld, the best TV sitcom of all time! Perfect for children 2 to 5, Funko collectors of all ages, and fans of the hit television series Seinfeld will love this new addition to the Little Golden Books line. Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.Thelma the Unicorn (Movie Novelization) E-Book
Par Ms Kate Howard. 2024
Aaron Blabey's hit picture book Thelma the Unicorn is now an animated movie on Netflix! Don't miss this junior novel…
that captures all of Thelma's hilarious hijinks.Thelma the pony has an amazing singing voice and dreams of making it big, but who wants to pay attention to a little farm pony? If only she were a sparkly unicorn! With the help of a carrot and a glitter-filled moment of fate, her dream comes true. Thelma the Unicorn becomes an international sensation! But is fame all Thelma thought it would be?This junior novel based on the Netflix movie includes eight pages of full-color photos!Cash Splash (Diary of a Roblox Pro)
Par Ari Avatar. 2023
Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a…
Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari and his friends have discovered a portal to a parallel universe. And Ari is shocked to find that in this world, he's a millionaire! With a butler, dragon pets, and all the candy he could possibly eat, why would Ari ever want to go back home? Or is there something more threatening in this universe that Ari can't see?Join Ari and his friends on the seventh unofficial Diary of a Roblox Pro adventure!Jerry, Let Me See the Moon
Par Jeffrey Ebbeler. 2023
Things get squirrely when Jerry discovers that his new town is a sanctuary for were-creatures, humans who turn into animals…
when the moon is full, in an action-packed romp for younger middle grade readers.Jerry has serious questions about the town his scientist father drags him to: why did they give up traveling the world to settle down in such a strange spot? Why won&’t his dad talk about his mysterious research or explain what happened to his mother, who disappeared years ago? And when he sees his friend Pearl transform into a were-squirrel under the light of the full moon, he needs to know: were exactly has he ended up?But when criminal mayhem turns Jerry&’s town—a safe haven for were-creatures—into a not-so-safe haven, Jerry must uncover a twisty conspiracy and take down the instigators who are trying to tear the place that&’s become his home apart. Packed with twists and turns and filled with vivid black-and-white drawings, Kraken Me Up author Jeffrey Ebbeler&’s experience as a comics artist translates into dynamic, visual action sequences that even the most reluctant readers won&’t have to fight their way through. Larger-than-life bad guys and slapstick humor meets a heartfelt exploration of what makes a place home in this page-turner that will leave younger middle grade readers howling for more.Band Camp! 1: All Together Now! (Band Camp)
Par Brian Smitty Smith. 2024
The band is getting together in this brand-new, laugh-out-loud graphic chapter book series starring four musical instruments in their first…
year at Band Camp!Cordelia the accordion, Trey the triangle, Kaylee the ukulele, and Zook the kazoo meet when they're assigned to Bunk J--nicknamed "Junk Bunk" by the other instruments. Despite their differences, they'll have to become fast friends as they explore the wonders and challenges of the camp, including experiences with nature, food fights, and camp pranks. Can they learn to be in tune with each other by the time the big relay race comes around?The Truth About the Couch
Par Adam Rubin. 2024
Pssst! Hey. I'm here to tell ya what the furniture police don't want you to know... Listen close. I'll explain…
everything. Most people think couches are just for sitting, or maybe napping, and don't give it a second thought. But did you know couches can go berserk if you don't feed them a steady diet of coins, cell phones, and remote controls? And did you know some couches are grown on a farm? (Where do you think the term couch potato comes from?) Some come from two chairs who love each other very much, and some are actually aliens in disguise. And that's just the tip of the iceberg... This laugh-out-loud send-up of conspiracy theories brings Adam Rubin's trademark zany humor together with the richly expressive artwork of Macanudo creator Liniers to explore the totally, completely true (really! maybe?) history of the world's most beloved—and misunderstood—item of furniture. New York Times BestsellerIn a world where marriage doesn’t exist—only seven-year contracts—you don’t marry, you sign. You don’t divorce, you breach. And sometimes,…
you just expire.Kate is struggling to find her footing. She gave up a career she hated to pursue the law, and now she’s buried in debt and unemployed. At least she’s signed to an amazing guy—hot, sweet, and committed. Enter the contract killer, the man who pursues only signed women. No commitment, no hassle, all the fun. But Kate has enough fun on her plate… until her partner doesn’t re-up their contract.After an epic but well-deserved meltdown, Kate gets practical. She accepts a job with her uncle’s law firm, practicing signing law—the one type of law she swore she’d never do. And the contract killer? Now that Kate is single, she’s no longer his type, but he still wants to be friends. Yeah, that’ll work. Kate may be heartbroken, but she’s not impervious to this sexy, smart, and complex man. But hey, it looks like he may not be impervious to her either—signed or not. With biting wit and charm, I Love You Subject to the Following Terms and Conditions is hilariously relatable, for the millennial set.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.This Is a Window
Par Lauren Paige Conrad. 2024
"Perfectly captures the rich, fulfilling world of childhood fun to be found in the seemingly mundane." —Kirkus ReviewsThe power of…
children's imaginations takes center stage in this gorgeous, playful rhyming picture book about a group of kids who build a make-believe world in their homes.Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination! Children and their caretakers will love this beguiling child-led tour of a make-believe world constructed from everyday household and backyard objects. Words and pictures work together cleverly to spark eureka moments: that &“ship&” is really a table, that &“dark cave&” is really a laundry basket, and more, as a day full of building, playing, and pretending turns into bedtime. Children will use their own imaginations and storytelling skills as they figure out what the book&’s busy characters are up to in the gorgeous collage-style art. With perfect rhymes that make it an irresistible read-aloud, this delightful book is a classic in the making perfect for a wide audience of parents and childcare professionals, especially anyone seeking a book that celebrates creative play.My Sister, the Serial Killer: A Novel
Par Oyinkan Braithwaite. 2018
ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • BOOKER PRIZE NOMINEE • &“A taut and darkly funny…
contemporary noir that moves at lightning speed, it&’s the wittiest and most fun murder party you&’ve ever been invited to.&” —MARIE CLAIRE Korede&’s sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola&’s third boyfriend in a row is dead, stabbed through the heart with Ayoola&’s knife. Korede&’s practicality is the sisters&’ saving grace. She knows the best solutions for cleaning blood (bleach, bleach, and more bleach), the best way to move a body (wrap it in sheets like a mummy), and she keeps Ayoola from posting pictures to Instagram when she should be mourning her &“missing&” boyfriend. Not that she gets any credit. Korede has long been in love with a kind, handsome doctor at the hospital where she works. She dreams of the day when he will realize that she&’s exactly what he needs. But when he asks Korede for Ayoola&’s phone number, she must reckon with what her sister has become and how far she&’s willing to go to protect her.Poor White (Belt Revivals)
Par Sherwood Anderson. 2018
Hugh McVey moves from Missouri to the agrarian town of Bidwell, Ohio. He invents a mechanical cabbage planter to ease…
the burden of famers, but an investor in town exploits his product, which fails to succeed. His next invention, a corn cutter, makes him a millionaire and transforms Bidwell into a center of manufacturing. McVey, perennially lonely and ruminative, meets Clara Butterworth, who attends college at nearby Ohio State and is perennially harassed by her potential matches. Published one year after Winesburg, Ohio, in 1920, Poor White has a modernist style, an realist attention to every day life, and an eerily contemporary resonance.No Call Too Small
Par Oscar Martens. 2020
&“Martens&’ work would be impressive in any era, but it is particularly timely today. It is wonderful to come upon…
an author who faces into the horrific absurdities of modern life without flinching, a stylist who delivers his most powerful satiric points with laser sharp accuracy and lyrically beautiful language."—Vancouver Sun&“Haunting, darkly funny situations, captured in crisp, spare prose, will appeal to fans of George Saunders.&”—Publishers WeeklyBy the end of the day, a cop must choose between ethics and social death. A camp counsellor, stuck deep in the woods with a small group of boys, only has a few hours before the DTs kick in. Adult children scramble to get the best of what remains of their mother's estate, but funeral plans may be premature. Sandwiched between a depressed mother and a careless father, a young girl must help attract customers to the family business, no matter the cost.The stories in No Call Too Small represent micro-scale disaster tourism on a winding road that is long and dark. Driving too fast, weaving between flaming wrecks, and drifting through cliff-side curves, there's little choice but to hang on and meet whatever's over the rise head on.&“Marten&’s strong prose is a pleasure to read, with dark humour and lively storytelling that brings a quirky humanity to his characters.&”—Janie Chang, Globe and Mail bestselling author of Dragon Springs Road&“A beautifully crafted collection.&”—Marcia Butler, author of Pickle&’s Progress