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What to Do with a String

Jane Yolen (author) C. F. Payne (illustrator)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640001374

Snag the spirit of adventure and lasso the limitless horizons of imagination to discover all the simple yet fantastical things one can make out of a string—from slingshots to sails, swings to phone lines—in this sequel to Jane Yolen’s popular picture book, What to Do with a Box (2016).

Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume

Kwame Alexander (author) Tim Bowers (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534178861

On the eve of singing at a community festival, a bout of stage fright threatens a little girl's confidence. As Indigo Blume drifts off to sleep, she isn't sure she's brave enough to take the stage. But once she falls asleep, Indigo finds herself in a dream world with the characters of her favorite book, Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band. The band's members, including Miss Dairy Parton and Chickee Minaj, are rehearsing, and they invite Indigo to join the group. But when a storm destroys their barn, the animals are left with almost nothing. Can Indigo rally the band to work together and save their home? And will she find her voice in time for the festival?

Junk: A Spectacular Tale of Trash

Nicholas Day (author) Tom Disbury (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534126466

2019 Green Earth Book Awards - Short List Sylvia Samantha White is very good at finding--she just doesn't know exactly what all her "junk" is good for, not yet at least. But when completely ridiculous disaster strikes, she springs into action and uses her junk to create solutions to the town's troubles. A charming ode to collecting, creating, and following your bliss--even when you're not entirely sure where it will lead you.

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.

El baño de Zamboni

Vicki Scott Burns (author) Linda Pierce (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641321624

Zamboni, the curious guinea pig, makes quite a splash when he secretly accompanies Billy to school.

Tres buenos amigos de Zarigüeya

Barbara Bannister (author) Kathy Baron (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641321709

Possum thinks he's happy, but his friends aren't sure. Readers will enjoy the efforts they make to cheer up Possum, and use picture clues to determine who's right.

Ashley's Elephant

Evan Zaretsky (author) Barbara Spurll (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641323123

Ashley can take care of lots of pets, but can she really take care of a pet elephant?

Zamboni's Bath

Vicki Scott Burns (author) Linda Pierce (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641325066

Billy unknowingly carries his guinea pig, Zamboni, to school in his backpack. Zamboni's escape and the commotion he causes are humorously described as he scurries his way through the school cafeteria.

El elefante de Ashley

Evan Zaretsky (author) Barbara Spurll (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641321648

Ashley can take care of lots of pets, but can she really take care of a pet elephant?

El gallo Chayo

Barbara J. Underwood (author) Patricia Dewitt Grush (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641321655

Chayo has a sore throat, and his crow won't go. Can his friends help him wake Farmer Dell up?

El gol de Zamboni

Vicki Scott Burns (author) Linda Pierce (illustrator)

Publisher: Kaeden Books ISBN: 9781641321631

Zamboni's curiosity gets the best of him and he finds himself in the middle of a hockey game!

Knock Knock, Red, White, and Blue!

Brenda Ponnay (author) Brenda Ponnay (illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532426988

Laugh out loud through history, fireworks, 4th of July parades and more. In Knock Knock, Red, White and Blue, kids will celebrate their country and laugh at the same time. This collection of illustrated jokes is sure to get reluctant readers engrossed in their reading material.

Knock Knock, Unicorn Who?

Stephanie Rodriguez (author) Jenna Johnston (illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532431746

Knock, Knock, Unicorn Who? is an illustrated joke book filled with unicorns, mermaids, narwhals, and other fun and magical creatures. Celebrate childhood joys with funny jokes sure to make little ones laugh. Don't miss the other illustrated joke books in this series.

Knock Knock, Olive You!

Brenda Ponnay (author) Brenda Ponnay (illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532429798

Let someone know how much you care about them on Valentine's Day or any other with an illustrated joke from Brenda Ponnay. Knock Knock, Olive You! is filled with funny jokes for kids celebrating love for each other. Each page features one illustrated joke. Knock Knock, Olive You! is part of the Illustrated Jokes series from Brenda Ponnay.

Out of this World

Stephanie Rodriguez (author) Jenna Johnston (illustrator)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532430008

Aliens and planets and rockets and astronauts are ready to make little ones laugh! Get kids reading AND laughing with funny outer space jokes. Jenna Johnston's bold illustrations add to the hilarity of outer space puns. Developing readers will build confidence and story time will never be the same for your rocket-loving child. These jokes are silly and strange and make a great gift for a science and space fan.

I Won't Go to Bed

Harriet Ziefert (author) Andrea Baruffi (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781949801651

Jake should be asleep, but he's decided to stay up all night long. Will he make it until morning?

41 Uses for a Grandma

Harriet Ziefert (author) Amanda Haley (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781609051068

Grandmas get their due in this companion to 40 Uses for a Grandpa. "Don't be surprised when little ones demand to take Grandma and Grandpa through these books, page by charming page," declares Cricket magazine. From one to forty-one, great grandmothers are celebrated in this perfect-for-giving-and-getting homage.

35 Uses for a Daughter

Harriet Ziefert (author), Deborah Zemke (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781593540999

Daughters come in all colors, sizes, and shapes, with all kinds of enthusiasms, abilities, and talents. But whether they're acting as the family's computer guru, movie critic, taste tester, fashionista, tennis partner, or dog walker, or are just using up all the cell phone minutes, every daughter is special. Deborah Zemke's whimsical illustrations show families from all walks of life.

Ridiculous Riddles

Cyl Lee (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624023316

How many months have 28 days? All of them! Young comedians will build vocabulary and learn fun homophone word play sharing Ridiculous Riddles with family and friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Really Silly Jokes

Cyl Lee (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624023309

What did 0 say to 8? Nice belt! Young comedians will build vocabulary and learn fun homophone word play sharing Really Silly Jokes with family and friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Monster Jokes

Ima Laffin (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624023293

What do monsters read in the newspaper? The horror-scope! Young comedians will build vocabulary and learn fun homophone word play sharing Monster Jokes with family and friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.