"A humorous rhyming text immediately engages readers . . . [Children] will respond to the comedy, the catchy rhythm, and especially the yuck factor." — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksFrank was a monster who wanted to dance. So he put on his hat, and his shoes made in France . . . and opened a jar and put ants in his pants! So begins this monstrously funny, deliciously disgusting, horrifyingly hilarious story of a monster who follow...

An adorable crawfish tries to stop a blue jay from making a meal out of his friend in this Louisiana bayou in this classic tale of friendship.Clovis Crawfish takes young readers on a journey through the bayou, his first of many adventures. Curious, Clovis begins searching for the reason his bayou is named "Tail of the Frog" and encounters many friends along the way, including Gaston Grasshopper, Lizette Lizard, and Fernand Frog. But friends are not the only creatur...

Rabbit lives alone. He cooks for himself, cleans up for himself, and at the end of the day, reads himself a story. It's a simple life, and he likes it. But one evening, Froggie shows up at his door. He wants to listen to Rabbit's story, too. While eating a snack-or three. While lounging on a pillow-or ten. And bringing over his family-dozens and dozens of frogs! Rabbit has finally had enough; Froggie will have to go! But when he sits down alone to read himself a story, Rabbit realizes some...

Trog has all the best toys: the best stick, the best rock, the best mud. But Trog doesn't care about those things. He only wants one thing: a puppy. So he sets off to find one, but what he brings back may not be exactly what he thinks it is.Join Trog on his quest for the perfect pet in this hilarious picture book from the creator of The Monsterator and Second Banana.

This story centers on the life of a poor, teenage girl living in New York City circa 1905. Her city is bustling with construction as well as many newcomers. Libby lives with her mother and works in a textile factory. A friend of the family becomes interested in her and she has to make the most important decision of her young life.

A collection of poetry written by a talented bipolar teenager about the ups and downs of high school life.

It isn't everyday one gets a new dad. Dealing with the reality prompts Jerad to escape into his created hero's world. Marvelous Man flies to the rescue! But can Jared's fictional superhero really save him from his own problems? Can Jerad learn to fly despite his nagging doubts?

Shabalaba Zoo Diaries is a children’s poetry book filled with whimsical rhymes and delightful **illustrations.** Each poem relates the antics of some creature that may or may not be found in a zoo and can stand alone or come together in this wonderful menagerie. The creatures can be found jumping, running, climbing, dancing, singing, painting and getting into a variety mischief and having lots of fun. The poems are easy to read for those who can a...

What do the animals do when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare? Some fly long distances, while some swim to warmer waters. Some take a long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy coat and can stay in the snow!As with Il Sung Na's previous books, Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit is filled with rich illustrations, charming animals, and a simple, lyrical text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package. It's a gentle introduction to the ideas of ...

Imagination is something magical that happens to a little girl named Michele. The magic mirror deep inside her mind is where Michele can be free to live her life. Every day Michele plays in her bedroom with her magical mirror. One day Michele discovers how fun can play an important role in developing a powerful imagination as she naturally experiences the pressures of the world shaping her emotions; developing her brain to live happy or sad in the world.Please realize how important...

Summer’s here—and Froggy’s hopping off to camp!Froggy packs a lot into one week of overnight camp: archery lessons, food fights, and even spooky stories around the campfire! But only Froggy could also manage to lose his trunks during swim class and overturn his kayak with the camp director in it!With gentle, relatable humor and easy-to-follow text, Froggy’s silly summertime adventures make the perfect read-aloud!

"I wonder if something is wrong," Mr. Broderick asked as he headed across the room. He swung open the window and called. "Chris?" Officer Hall's head appeared at the window. "Kendall thinks you're watching us.""Actually he's right," Officer Hall said. "I was wondering if I could talk to the kids for a few minutes." Why did Officer Hall want to talk with Kendall and Jamie?See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.LearningIsland.com believes ...