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The Beans Take a Road Trip

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651906

The Bean Family is taking a road trip. But they have a problem. They keep driving in circles and ending up right back where they started. Baby Bean suggests they use a map. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Watch a Scary Movie

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651876

It's movie night at the Bean House and they're watching a scary movie. But they have a problem--they're too scared to watch! Baby Bean suggests they watch a different movie. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Plant a Garden

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651883

The Bean family is planting a garden. But they have a problem--it's no fun waiting for it to grow. Baby Bean suggests they practice being patient. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Go Camping

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651890

The Bean family is going camping! But they have a problem. There are so many noises outside their tent, no one can sleep. Baby Bean suggests they sing a soothing song that will help them fall asleep. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Run a Race

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651869

The Bean family is running in a race! But they have a problem. They can't smell the flowers if they're running. Baby Bean suggests they run first, smell later. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

The Beans Build a House

Laurie Friedman, Barbara Szepesi Szucs (authors) Barbara Szepesi Szucs (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039651852

The Bean family is building a house! But they have a problem. With a roof over their heads, they can't see the stars at night. Baby Bean suggests they go outside to see the stars. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.

Monster Zoo

Margaret Salter (author) Margaret Salter (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427157409

Would you like to visit the Monster Zoo? You can see vampire bats that wear baseball hats, birds made of fire, and a three-headed dog. If you're lucky, you may even spot Big Foot. This story uses limericks to tell readers all about the weird and wonderful sights at Monster Zoo.

Rumpled Stilton Skin

Daniel Postgate (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427176868

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, a funny little man with an unusual name appears when the poor cheesemaker's daughter needs his help. He makes her beautiful for a ball, but what will he ask for in return?

Rapunzel and the Prince of Pop

Karyn Gorman, Laura Anderson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427176851

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, the Prince of Pop is driving through the forest when he hears a stunning voice singing. It's Rapunzel! The only problem is she is locked in a tower by a witch. Can he free her and make Rapunzel into his next big pop star?

Hansel and Gretel and the Green Witch

Laura North, Chris Jevons (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427176844

In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, Hansel and Gretel are eat a lot of junk food and aren't very active. Their father, the woodcutter, plans a trip for them to the woods for exercise. But the children get lost and discover a hungry - but health-conscious - witch!

Around the World in Jokes, Riddles, and Games

Marguerite Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117458

Laughter is a universal language. Using jokes, puns, riddles, fantastic images, rhymes, and more, this book examines humor around the world. Readers will learn how humor is shaped by language and culture and how being a "cultural insider" can help you understand humor in another language or country.

Monster and Creepy-Crawly Jokes, Riddles, and Games

Rachel Eagen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117465

Vampire jokes, insect humor…we often make fun of the things that creep us out. This cringe-worthy book examines how our funny bones are sometimes tweaked by fright. Using jokes, puns, riddles, and rhymes, readers will learn how to harness their own fears and slay them with jokes.

Thumbelina Thinks Big

Katie Dale, Rupert Van Wyk (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177254

Thumbelina dreams of being a model on the catwalk. She has big dreams of stardom…but not very much luck at getting noticed! Then a local fashion show comes to town. Could this be her big chance? 

Rub-a-dub-dub: Three Men and a Pancake

Katie Dale, Steve Stone (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177223

The baker gets a huge shock when the giant pancake he is making leaps off the frying pan and rolls off into town! The butcher and the candlestick maker help give chase. But when a giant sniffs out the tasty pancake, he chases them all! The only escape is on the river, but how can they stay afloat?

The Ninjabread Man

Katrina Charman, Fabiano Fiorin (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177247

In a terrific twist on the original tale of The Gingerbread Man, follow the amazing Ninjabread Man as he dips and dives out of danger!

The Boy Who Cried Sheep!

Laura North, Becka Moore (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177230

In this version of the classic fairy tale, the shepherd boy who cried "wolf" is watching a herd of stunt-jumping sheep! He must save the day when no one comes to rescue little Red Riding Hood from the Big Bad Wolf!

Sports Jokes, Riddles, and Games

Anne-Marie Rodger (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117472

What can you serve but never eat? A volleyball! When your team is down and out, sometimes the only thing you have is humor. Using sports jokes, puns, riddles, and rhymes, this riotous book helps readers learn how to understand the culture of humor and how to use it in their own writing.

Brownilocks and the Three Bowls of Cornflakes

Enid Richemont, Polona Lovsin (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177209

In this classic twist on the traditional fairy tale, meet Brownilocks the bear. She gets hungry while she's out for a walk in the woods and finds a tasty surprise! Three delicious bowls of cornflakes have been left out for breakfast, but what happens when Mom, Dad, and Sam come home? 

Little Red Hen's Great Escape

Elizabeth Dale, Andrew Painter (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177216

Little Red Hen knows something is wrong when she sees the bulldozers arrive on the farm! How can she find out what the farmer is up to when the other animals are all too lazy to help!

Animal Jokes, Riddles, and Games

Clara Christopher (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117441

Why did the chicken cross the road? The answers are as varied and as funny as chickens themselves. Using clever animal jokes, puns, riddles, fantastic images, rhymes, and more, this book examines animal humor in everyday life. Readers will learn how humor is shaped by language and culture and be motivated to use it in their own writing.

The Night of the Were-Boy

Enid Richemont, Gustavo Mazali (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427116611

There is a full moon and Frankie the cat is feeling rather strange. Then something quite incredible suddenly starts to happen!

The Pop Star Pirates

Maggie Pearson, Dan Chernett (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427116635

When three boys all run away from home to try and live like pirates, life is easy at first. Then they meet Bonnie-Ann who trains them like real pirates. But their real talent turns out to be more musical.

The Pirate's Daughter

Christophe Miraucourt, Delphine Vaufrey (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427116628

Melinda is struggling to find a birthday present for her Dad. What do you get a pirate who has everything?! Her brother Ricky starts to cause trouble and before you know it the two of them get themselves into terrible danger.

The Wheels on the Bus and The Boat on the Waves

Richard Morgan, Wes Magee (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427192325

Read the traditional nursery rhyme Wheels on the Bus first, then enjoy a fun new rhyme. Can you make up a rhyme of your own?

The Princess and the Frozen Peas

Laura North (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427175588

A princess is horrified when a cranky, old king arrives at the palace intending to marry her. She must first pass the frozen peas test to prove she is a real princess. But does she want to?