An Alien in My House by
Ben is less than thrilled when an Alien, who looks strange and won't let him watch TV, moves into his house. But the Alien isn't any happier. He complains about how his grandson, Ben, runs all over the house and eats only junk food. This imaginative full-color picture book explores the problems different generations have in understanding each other.
The F Team by
When Fanny and her friendsí hopes to play on a team are dashed, Fanny comes up with the grand solution: figure skates. She and her team will learn moves never dreamed of by a hockey coach. And learn they do. After a few weeks of training, the F Team faces off against the A Team; the ìAísî are in for a surprise!
Hank and Fergus by
Fergus is invisible, but the string that Hank uses as his leash is not. Cooper, the new boy next door, sees only the string, not the dog. He also sees the large birthmark on Hankís face. Thus begins a war between the two boys, a struggle that threatens to dissolve all hope for the friendship they both crave. The climax comes when Cooper grabs the string and tries to pull it from Hankís iron grip, snapping it in two. What follows brings the boys together without threatening Fergusís existence. In fact, Fergus ends up with a friend of his very own.
How Hot Was It? by
(ages 4 - 6) The award-winning duo who brought us How Cold Was It?(Lobster Press,1999), pleases their fairer weather friends with a companion title. Boisterous prose alternates with playful rhyming sequences as the author takes us on a journey at well above scorching temperatures. It's enough to make you melt!
It Couldn't Be Worse by
The tiny house had just one room for the farmer, his wife, their six children, and the grandparents. They quarreled and fought and got in each other's way. It couldn't be worse! On hearing of their difficult situation, a wise old fishmonger suggests the family take their goat inside the house with them. The farmer's wife is dumbfounded by this strange advice. But as the fishmonger is such a wise man, she follows his suggestion. The next day the farmer's wife tells the fishmonger that things couldn't be worse! He smiles and tells her to take their sheep into the house, then things will get better. As the woman and her husband push and pull the sheep into the house, they remind themselves that the fishmonger must be a wise man. Next the farmer's wife is advised to bring the pig into the tiny house, and soon they have been convinced to bring all the barnyard animals inside. Finally, the desperate woman returns to the fishmonger and tells him that things couldn't be worse! He smiles broadly and tells her to take all of the animals out of the house, then things will definitely get better. And of course they do. He was, after all, such a wise man! This adaptation of a classic folk tale unfolds with sprightly illustrations, richly colored and filled with hilarious details. Key Features Award-winning author/illustrator Hilarious story that will give children fits of giggles Detailed illustrations add to the humor and build on the absurd circumstances
Jillian Jiggs and the Great Big Snow by
On a wonderful winter morning with lots of snow, Jillian goes out to play. Soon, she and her friends are busy making a snowy masterpiece. But then, Jillian loses her scarf, then her mitts and her hat. What will her mother say?
Sink or Swim by
Ralph the unstoppable cow tackles the new challenge of learning to swim with the same unsinkable optimism that got him off the ground in When Pigs Fly. Ralph and his friend Morris are trying to beat the heat of a scorching hot summer's day. What better way to cool off than to go swimming? But wait, cows don't swim. Or do they? Well, not like ducks, or turtles, or frogs! Readers will laugh along with Ralph, and learn about optimism, resourcefulness, and positive thinking.
Stanley's Party by
Stanley's people go out a lot. Stanley is a good dog, but one night, while they're away, the temptation becomes too great and he sneaks up onto the couch. What a wonderful experience! Soon he's also blasting the music, dancing around the living room and raiding the fridge. Stanley's never had so much fun! But after a couple of weeks something is missing, and Stanley realises that partying alone has lost its thrill. Ages 3-7
The Subway Mouse by
Nib lives in a subway station the mice call Sweetfall. One day, Nib sets out to find Tunnel's End and along the way he faces danger, finds a friend, and discovers a place more wonderful than he ever dreamed.
You Can't Rush a Cat by
Jessica#65533;s grandfather is eager to meet the wild little cat who streaks into the house and hides in the basement, but Jessica knows that it takes great patience to woo a cat. She waits and waits and then, near the end of her visit, she sits down in the middle of the kitchen floor and puts to work all her knowledge of felines. When she goes home, her grandfather has a new friend.
Stanley's Party by
Stanley's people go out a lot. Stanley is a good dog, but one night, while they're away, the temptation becomes too great and he sneaks up onto the couch. What a wonderful experience! Soon he's also blasting the music, dancing around the living room and raiding the fridge. Stanley's never had so much fun! But after a couple of weeks something is missing, and Stanley realises that partying alone has lost its thrill. Ages 3-7