Mouse creatively concocts three stories to sidetrack and outwit Weasel, cleverly planning his escape to freedom.

Although his circumstances appeared to be an insurmountable challenge for realizing his musical passion, Louis (and readers) realize the powerful beauty of kindness given (and accepted) and the reward of hope and dependability. A valuable read.

Who knew chickens could be so manipulative, and that J.J. Tully, the dog whose heart still holds a soft spot to rescue the troubled would fall for their shenanigans? First-person narrative and a far-fetched storyline keep pace with comical illustrations sure to entertain even the most reluctant readers.

Trump, the veterinarian's canine assistant, narrates each patient visit with such empathy and entertainment, at times it is easy to forget he is a dog! The authors have found an endearing way to show how valuable patience and understanding can be in stressful situations.

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory! Can Cam help catch the diamond thief? Cam and her friend Eric are sitting at the mall when the jewelry store is robbed. Cam sees the thief, but the police arrest the wrong person. Now it's up to Cam to catch the real criminal! The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to ...

"Simple, lively prose, an element of suspense, and a repeated refrain--'There are no bears on Hemlock Mountain'--are combined successfully in a story of an eight-year-old boy who fears to travel over a mountain".--Horn Book.

More hilarious adventures with two fun and funny canines! Great for reading aloud and for young readers wanting a bit of humor in their reading.

Great humor results from the stories told from canine perspectives. Ideal for reading independently or together, and will appeal to even reluctant readers.

Macaulay's clever use of not only showing the eye and its parts, but also playing an active role in the story's unfolding soccer match, gives the reader a greater sense of its inner workings and the purpose of its many parts. By the story's end, readers can more fully appreciate this organ's importance and its multi-layered protective construction. An effective primer.

Narrated by class pets, a squirrel, and a dog, each one giving a distinct personality to the retelling, the story builds in cascade of cause/effect events certain to have readers rolling in laughter. Note: a couple of the animal narrators use the words "pee" and "poop" in their storytelling. These terms are used within humorous narrations and do not seem gratuitous.

Hunter, his twin brother, Zack, and neighborhood pest Sarah Yulefsky are about to be rich. All they have to do is find the hidden hoard of town founder, Lester Dinwitty. It shouldn't be a problem, because they have clues. Shovels in hand, the gang sets to work tearing up their town and getting into some tight spots, including Dr. Diglio's dreaded dentist's chair. In a novel that is both humorous a ...

Saddle up for this first volume in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from DiCamillo's "New York Times"-bestselling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horseNuntil he meets Maybelline, and then it's love at rst sight. Illustrations.

This delightful first written work by illustrator Mike Litwin introduces readers to Bermooda, the island home to talking cows and a host of other colorful characters - a 'flying' pig, a plump gray cow whose yellow shirt is as bright as his personality, and an orange manic monkey, to name a few. When adventure-loving Chuck discovers Dakota (a hu'man) washed ashore, he offers help, protection, and a ...

While it borders on the silly, who can resist a tale with chicken detectives named Dirt, Sweetie, Poppy, and Sugar? Although humorous wrong assumptions complicate their investigative strategy, the Chicken Squad bumbles its way to finding the "weird blue chicken's" missing home, restoring peace and order in their community. Very entertaining — a good choice for reluctant readers.

In her chapter book debut, Nancy Clancy must find the culprit when a prized possession goes missing at school. Illustrations.

"What if Walt Disney quit and never made "Steamboat Willie?"O That's the question Mr. Caruthers poses to his third grade class. Abigail, Jacob, Zack, and Bo are excited to travel back in time and meet Disney, and they're determined to convince him not give up making the first animated movie with sound. Illustrations.

The hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate--Newbery Medal winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan, Crenshaw, and Wishtree--returns with a fresh new look from artist Brian Biggs and bonus material! When his classmates can't sit still for a big performance at school, Roscoe Riley takes matters into his own hands with a liberal dose of ...

Lighthearted humor defines the antics in this chicken caper. Tail the Squirrel, paralyzed with fear, can't clearly convey the sight he's seen, so the chickens, by fastidious notetaking and deductive reasoning (based on limited experience), try to discover the frightful source of Tail's worry. A hilarious kerfuffle results. A fun read with rich conversation, narration, and storytelling that illustr ...