"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.

A delightful tale of unexpected challenges that lead to delightful kindnesses, one after another after another. Bright colors amplify the humor and vivacity of this story's heroine.

A day spent with a young child at the beach is filled with many minor dramas, but Daddy finds a way to fix each problem, lovingly and patiently. This spot-on pairing of words and images is a warm, reassuring, and humorous tribute to dads everywhere. Illustrations.

Republication of this classic title, featuring new art and cover, celebrates the August 1999 release of the first Ramona book in 15 years, "Ramona's World." In this perennial bestseller, Beezus and Ramona learn about the challenges of sisterly love.

Ambitious young entrepreneur Ernie runs a pet funeral business that explodes when he hires tomboy Swimming Pool, who's a great crier. Illustrations.

Ollie is not the best at anything in second grade, but he does love to cook. When the famous Chef Antonia comes to visit, he can't wait! Will he finally be the best in the class?

Cork is a muskrat. Fuzz is a possum. Cork eats only veggie stuff. Fuzz eats beetles and worms. Cork likes to play hide-and-seek. Fuzz likes to play find-and-eat. Cork and Fuzz have nothing in common. Or do they?

Readers first met the Herdman kids, the notorious troublemakers of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, in Barbara Robinson's hilarious novel "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Now the Herdmans return in an even funnier sequel in which they start a riot at the laundromat, kidnap someone's baby brother for fun and profit, and create a diversion at the school talent show.

Sam is tired of waiting to be Hamster Helper. So when his class takes a trip to the science museum, Sam decides to bring along something extra . . .

Quirky, jubilant, and effervescent, Bink and Gollie brim with individualism that thrives on friendship, even though their strong personalities occasionally tangle, albeit temporarily. Sparse text leaves plenty of room for imagination to play, while rich vocabulary introduced in lively context helps young readers instantly grasp and recall new information. Clever, hilarious illustrations ensure a s ...

The Gamages and the Martinkas have been feuding for generations. When Bo Gamage is orphaned, he finds himself in a nest of Martinkas out on the California desert. Peppered with witty dialogue that bites faster than a Mojave green rattlesnake, this humorous tale shows that even Gamages and Martinkas may be able to help each other chase after their dreams.

When someone breaks in to the Black Cat Bookstore, Cobweb, the owner's cat, is on the case. Cobweb plans to scare the burglar away with the help of the ghost who lives in the bookstore. There's only one problem--the burglar doesn't believe in ghosts. But maybe he'll change his mind once he meets this special ghost. Full-color illustrations.

Written by a former head writer for "The Simpsons," this hilarious cautionary tale finds a little boy who refuses to share his toys learning a lesson with the help of an unlikely ally. Full color.

In this sequel to "Bub Moose," Bub, Snow, and all their woodland friends have more funny adventures in their forest home. Illustrations.

The humorous tale leads to a surprise ending that young readers will love! Great fun, even though its in a bog.

With the same premise as Mother Goose's This is the House That Jack Built, The Cake That Mack Ate builds on relationships and explains what goes into baking a cake in a fun, humorous way. Booklist called it a perfect pre-school read-aloud, and School Library Journal said will delight audiences.

Beloved by generations, this timeless classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Full color.

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.

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.