Two opposites lost at sea discover the power of bravery, creativity, and friendship in this action-packed middle-grade adventure for fans of Stuart Little and PoppyMr. Popli, the mouse Mayor of Garbage Island, is always at odds with Archibald Shrew, a brilliant but reckless inventor. When Garbage Island splits apart, they’re trapped together in Mr. Popli’s houseboat, desperate to find their way home. At first, they only argue, but when they face a perilous thunders...

In the midst of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Archibald Shrew and Garbage Island’s mouse mayor, Mr. Popli, constantly clash over Archibald’s bungled inventions.In fact, Archie and Mayor Popli are so busy arguing that they don’t realize their island is falling apart until it’s too late.Caught in a current, these unlikely companions are swept far from home on a rip-roaring adventure neither could have imagined.As they try to find their way back, they’ll face many p...

Very short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own."One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end," says our storyteller—a girl with a busy imagination and a thirst for adventure. The art tells a fuller tale of calamity on the way to school and an unpredictably happy ending. Each illustration in this inventive picture book captures multiple...

The charmingly oblivious elephant Little Jumbo "saves the day" in a superhero story that’s perfect for fans of Ian Falconer’s OliviaBeing a superhero isn’t easy. All Little Jumbo wants to do is fight crime and defend the weak, by doing things like halting traffic for snails to cross the street and stopping Dad from sneaking cookies. It’s not his fault grown-ups don’t appreciate his heroic deeds! Luckily, Little Jumbo doesn't give up easily. He even powerfully resis...

A hilarious book about parent and child relationships for fans of Ian Falconer and Jon Agee--a perfect gift idea for Father's Day and beyond!Little Jumbo just can't understand why his dad is having such a bad day. It couldn't be the raisins Little Jumbo spit out at the ceiling or the bath he refused to take--after all, Little Jumbo's dad knew he hated raisins and had already taken a bath that week! Luckily, Little Jumbo is such a thoughtful elephant that he decides to turn...

The Skunk Squad, an elite space defender force, is used to smelly jobs. When they get a call from a fancy fragrance festival, it’s clear that they are the wrong animals for the job. But someone is sabotaging the festival. Can the Skunk Squad save the day and prove what they are capable of?Practice vowel r-words with this exciting adventure.

Ollie Iguana is the cleverest lizard at Riverside School of Innovation, and he's not about to let his paradise be overrun by humans! Ollie's hilarious and crafty attempts to reclaim his home might just land him a new job. Will Ollie manage to outwit the humans, or will he become an unexpected hero?Vowel team syllables are practiced in this funny story.

Ever since Jack can remember, his mom has been unpredictable, sometimes loving and fun, other times caught in a whirlwind of energy and "spinning" wildly until its over. But Jack never thought his mom would take off during the night and leave him at a campground in Acadia National Park, with no way to reach her and barely enough money for food. Any other kid would report his mom gone, but Jack knows by now that he needs to figure things out for himself - starting with how to get from the b...

Join these adorable elephants for a lyrical good night routine in this tender bedtime tale from the bestselling author of Time for Bed and Hello Baby!After all the kissing, and the hugging, and the rocking, and the snuggling, there at last comes a time for—sleeping.From beloved, bestselling picture book author Mem Fox, this cozy, dreamy bedtime book is a soothing lullaby that’s just right for lulling little ones to sleep.

A boy and his elephant escape into the jungle when the Viet Cong attack his village immediately after the Vietnam war.

Meet Greg Kenton, billionaire in the making.Greg Kenton has two obsessions -- making money and his long-standing competition with his annoying neighbor, Maura Shaw. So when Greg discovers that Maura is cutting into his booming Chunky Comics business with her own original illustrated minibooks, he's ready to declare war.The problem is, Greg has to admit that Maura's books are good, and soon the longtime enemies become unlikely business partners. But their bud...

This illustrated story has been designed for bilingual children and others wishing to read a parallel text in English and Greek. For ease of understanding, the languages are displayed together mostly one or two sentences at a time.The aim was to make the translation as direct as possible but always using everyday language of native speakers. Reading this entertaining bilingual story will help you learn Greek.Basil, Rosemary and the Pansy sisters are lively, chatty little pla...