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Give Me a Snickle!

Alisha Sevigny (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459828711

A hug and a giggle? Who doesn’t love a good higgle!? This delightfully playful board book will have readers of all ages chuckling as they read fabricated words of affection. A tickle plus a snuggle makes for a tuggle while a snickle and a higgle gets you a sniggle.

Through the Elephant's Door

Hélène De Blois (author) France Cormier (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459821958

It's a rainy day; so, the boy and his elephant, Émile, decide the perfect way to pass their time is with a trip to the museum. Their problems start before they even walk through the doors. First, what door does an elephant fit through? And second, why does the grumpy guard assume they are going to cause problems?

Just Three

Lorna Schultz Nicholson (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459821705

Before Rory and Jillian's mother died two years ago, she hired Rebecca to be the family housekeeper. Rebecca is a terrible cook and not so great at housework either. One day Jillian catches her father flirting with Rebecca and decides it's time to find him a girlfriend. The twins create a profile for their father on an online dating site. Dad is very reluctant, but Jillian gets him to agree to go on three dates before giving up. Each date turns out to be more disastrous than the last. Will Rory and Jillian manage to find their dad the perfect match? Or was the answer right in front of them the whole time?

The Goddaughter Does Vegas

Melodie Campbell (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459821163

Gina Gallo is a mob goddaughter who doesn't want to be one. She's left her loopy family behind to elope with Pete to Vegas, except that eloping may be a mortal sin in an Italian family. Between that and some weird deliveries and suitors, Gina's nerves are frayed. Vegas is full of great acts, but one impersonation is real: Gina has a crime-committing double whose activities are making Gina front-page news.

Tank & Fizz: The Case of Firebane's Folly

Liam O'Donnell (author) Mike Deas (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459812628

When their school bus veers off course while taking the kids from Gravelmuck Elementary on a field trip, monster detectives Tank and Fizz witness a crime that brings them snout to snout with Rockfall Mountain's oldest monster, the ancient dragon Firebane Drakeclaw. Thieves have stolen the Crown of Peace, which keeps the monster clans of the Dark Depths from fighting, and Tank and Fizz saw the whole thing. The Case of Firebane's Folly is the fourth book in the Tank & Fizz series.

The B-Team: The Case of the Angry First Wife

Melodie Campbell (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459818088

Del's great-aunt, Kitty, has retired from a life of crime and embarked on a new venture, the B-Team. Although Del works at an animal shelter by day, by night she, her great-aunt and their cohorts, Dino and Ritz, use their criminal skills to right wrongs. In this fun book, the modern-day Robin Hoods set out to return a necklace to its rightful owner but along the way discover they've been duped by an imposter who also wants to get her hands on the necklace. The problem is, criminals can't go to the police, even if they are on the side of the good. Del comes up with a new plan, and the B-Team saves the day.

The Love Mints

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989011

Maddie and Lori find some very unusual mints that they love at first. But what happens when they learn something entirely unexpected about their favorite candy?

A Wish-For Dinosaur: A Just-For-Fun Book

Jane Belk Moncure (author) Dana Regan (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623237509

A boy meets a wish-for dinosaur who agrees to be his pet for the day.

Snowflakes on Our Tongues

Mike Ornstein (author) Pauline Gregory (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935415

Farmer Pumpernickel has a blissful, peaceful farm with his contented cows, satisfied sheep, pampered piglets, cheerful chickens, and happy horse. All is as it should be. But when winter arrives with its cold weather, something wacky happens when the good farmer isn't looking. As snow starts to fall, the farm animals share their delight in the tasty flakes coming down from the sky. The animals prance, dance, and kick up their hooves and feet in a barnyard revelry. Boisterous rhymes combine with humor-filled artwork to bring this snowy celebration to life. And, as it turns out, the farmer has fun as well. After all, who doesn't like snowflakes on their tongue? Back matter includes animal facts as well as information on the science of snowflakes.

Chameleon Kid and the Shock: Lunch Is Served

Emilie Dufresne (author) Katy Jones (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229491

Chameleon Kid and the Shock were having a normal day at school. But was it going to stay that way? Soon, the superkids were battling stink bombs, farts, and explosions!

Whatever.

William Anthony (author) Drue Rintoul (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228951

The village of Bottom needed a new leader. With a lot of demanding people to care for, this was a big job. It was a shame that it happened to fall to Nina. The villagers were in for a bumpy ride...

Odd Gardeners

John Wood (author) Kris Jones (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228609

It is the day of the gardening contest. The gardeners are quite odd this year. Sanam has snails in her pockets. Winifred glues clocks to her hands. But all of that is nothing compared to what Prue is hiding. The phoneme /ue/ is featured in this title.

Do Not Feed the Cow Sprouts

Robin Twiddy (author) Emre Karacan (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228449

Never feed a cow sprouts! Dan knows this, but someone has done it anyway. As Dan's house fills with a foul smell, he must find a way to escape. Can he do it? The phoneme /ou/ is featured in this title.

Abigail Toenail and the Clipper of Doom!

William Anthony (author) Irene Renon (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888228425

Abigail Toenail has a big fear. She fears the toenail clipper. But Abigail needs to decide what she is more afraid of. Is it the toenail clipper or supersized, smelly toenails? The phoneme /oe/ is featured in this title.

The Lurking Turnips

Emilie Dufresne (author) Kris Jones (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798888229132

Asher really doesn't like turnips. But one day they start to appear everywhere! Is it magic or just one of Arthur's pranks? The phonemes /ur/er/ are featured in this title.

There's an Alien in My Ballet Class

Amy Culliford, Anita Barghigiani (author) Anita Barghigiani (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638972938

You see, there is a student in class who is new. But if you ask me, that's an alien in a tutu! I've seen things that prove it, without a doubt. Just wait 'til our ballet teacher finds out!

Slime Rhyme Time

Amy Culliford, Anita Barghigiani (author) Anita Barghigiani (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638973089

Of course a great pet to have is a dog or a cat. But did you know a colorful slime pet is really where it's at?

The Pirate Cruise

Amy Culliford, Anita Barghigiani (author) Anita Barghigiani (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638972969

Need a vacation? Try booking a cruise! Better yet, try this ship with five-star reviews! They promise their cruise is a fun time for all. Just try to ignore any sword fight or brawl!

Do NOT Hire a Dinosaur Babysitter

Amy Culliford, Anita Barghigiani (author) Anita Barghigiani (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638972976

If you learn anything from this book, let this be it. Do not ever, and I mean ever, hire a dinsoaur to babysit! Between the roaring, the stomping, and not going to bed, just cancel your plans and stay home instead!

If You Had Three Wishes

Amy Culliford, Anita Barghigiani (author) Anita Barghigiani (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638972983

If you had three wishes, you could wish for the usual stuff, like money and mansions. But this genie wants to see a little creativity! You could wish for a chocolate river in your backyard or to have jellyfish all over the world fly instead of swim!

Never Ask a Unicorn to Play Hide and Seek

Amy Culliford, Anita Barghigiani (author) Anita Barghigiani (illustrator)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781638973096

What happens when you ask a unicorn to play hide and seek? With their shiny manes, glittery tails, and long sparkling horns, unicorns aren't very good at hiding! And they're not that great at seeking, either. They like to peek!

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.