After the police come, a family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat.

Celebrate the special bond between grandmas and grandkids with this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge of babysitting...if just for one day. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, and any day shared with Grandma! When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky, you'll have a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaran ...

A delightful celebration of family and love, this sweet story is one to be treasured. As the story progresses readers get a unique perspective on all the things a boy loves about his grandpa. This telling beautifully displays the power of relationships and the joy that love and loyalty bring. It begs readers to share personal connections and stop and appreciate the important people who add meaning ...

We the reader cheer our hero, the rat (is that possible??) as he weaves story after story to save his life. We cheer because he cleverly weaves tales we recognize, yet the cast of characters now resemble the rat's extended family. Hugely entertaining.

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 ...

The illustrations steal the show in this tale. Gerald dramatically reacts to Piggie's announcement, complete with tears, whaling, panic and general "How will I survive?" antics. Hilarious and heartwarming.

Readers immediatley feel the pull of Gerald's crazy tale, predicting the cause of his trunk incident. But a clever plot twist offers an unexpected explanation, and an unexpected consequence. Another funnybone tickler.

In this bright picture book, award-winning author Barrett and illustrator Moreton invite young readers to think of numbers, counting, and rhyming in a whole new way. Full color.

The first hilarious story in the New York Times bestselling Magnolia Says DON'T! series about a charismatic kid who's got a terrific knack for terrible ideas! Note to self: If your teacher tells you to bring something from nature for show-and-tell, she does not want you to bring an alligator! But nothing will stop Magnolia, who's determined to have the best show-and-tell of all--until her reptili ...

A perfect introduction to causes and effects in a most humorous way. Dog is full of energy and ideas, so when one request is granted, he gets an idea for another, which of course leads to another. Sparse text enable processing of humorous actions and anticipating what Dog might do next. A perfect read aloud.

"If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. When you give him the milk, he'll probably ask you for a straw. . . ". So begins this delightful story about an energetic mouse and an accommodating little boy. Full-color illustrations.

When Cow's ""jokes"" fall flat, he finds help from a classic joke's protagonist. Young readers will love the characters and the humor!

Now an animated series on Disney Junior! The Chicken Squad is back for their third (mis)adventure, this time facing off with whatever's hiding in a mystery box in the backyard. A hilarious chapter book in what has been called "a lip-bitingly funny series" (School Library Journal) by the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and Diary of a Worm. Our fluffy, fearless young detectives are back. The ...

Jack and Jill and big dog Bill go sledding one snowy winter day. When big dog Bill notices a rabbit on the hill, mayhem ensues. This fun phonics reader helps early readers with the use of alliteration and rhyming.

When the Brats play the Ladies, there is only one team to cheer for. But when the game comes down to Jack having to bat, the outcome is certainly not guaranteed. Nor is it predictable. Humor and reader engagement will have even reluctant readers howling for more stories featuring Jack, a lazy rabbit who comes through in the end (or does he?).

"A roaring good time."--School Library Journal You see, the jackalope didn't start out with horns. First he was a plain old hare. You know, a jackrabbit. The horns came later, along with a corny fairy godrabbit and a cranky coyote. And the trouble those horns brought--hoooo-wee! With a gut-busting brew of sassy storytelling and outrageous art, Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel finally give ...

MEET JAKE DRAKE, BULLY BUSTER. When Jake was three years old at Miss Lulu's Dainty Diaper Day Care Center, what did he know about bullies? Nothing. But he learned fast! Why? Because Jake was kind of smart and not a tattletale, and he had no big brother to protect him. He was a perfect bully magnet. But everything changed the year Jake was in second grade. That's when SuperBully Link Baxter move ...

Absolutely delightful, this book with its familiar setting and scenario will be a hit with young readers.

Mrs. Snavin looked right past all those waving hands. She looked right at me and she smiled and said, I think I'll have Jake take it. Then Mrs. Snavin said, but be sure to hurry right back, Jake, because we're going to work on our number-line project, and you have to be my special computer helper, okay? And I could feel every kid in the class looking at me. They weren't saying anything. They weren ...

An adventurous giraffe drives off with his friend, a cautious turtle, to see the world in an endearing comedy of errors perfect for early readers. Full color.