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The Adventures of Captain Underpants (The First Epic Novel) (Captain Underpants)

The Adventures of Captain Underpants (The First Epic Novel) (Captain Underpants)

by Dav Pilkey

When naughty George and Harold hypnotise their headteacher, they accidentally create the greatest superhero in the history of their school - Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret that even he doesn't know who he is...but he's fighting for truth, justice, and all things pre-shrunk and cottony!! If you're a naghty villain like the diabolical Dr Diaper, watch out! Captain Underpants has wedgie-power on... (more)

The Monster at the End of this Book

by Jon Stone

Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page—for fear of a monster at the end of the book. “Oh, I am so embarrassed,” he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This all-time favorite is now available as a Big Little Golden Book—perfect for... (more)

Beezus and Ramona

by Beverly Cleary

Ramona Quimby is the youngest of all the famous characters in Mrs. Cleary's wonderful Henry Huggins stories. She is also far and away the most deadly. Readers of the earlier books will remember that Ramona has always been a menace to Beezus, her older sister, to Henry, and to his dog Ribsy. It is not that Ramona deliberately sets out to make trouble for other people. She simply has more imagination than is healthy... (more)

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

by Mo Willems

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.

Eloise: Book 5

Eloise Takes A Bawth

by Kay Thompson, Hilary Knight

ELOISE has been celebrated at the PLAZA, in PARIS, at CHRISTMASTIME, in MOSCOW. Now ELOISE takes a plunge in the BAWTH."Some say "Eloise Takes a Bawth" was lost at sea for forty years. Others swear it was locked up in a credenza in Venice and dried out only recently. Only Eloise knows the real story, and she's not talking.There is some evidence, though, that... (more)

God Save the Sweet Potato Queens

by Jill Conner Browne

Hallelujah! The Sweet Potato Queens are back! In 1999, Jill Conner Browne, royal boss of Jackson, Mississippi's own glorious Sweet Potato Queens, introduced them to the world in the hilarious bestseller The Sweet Potato Queen's Book of Love (which contained everything you ever need to know about Love, Life, Men, Marriage, and the importance of Being Prepared). But, fortunately for us, that was not the final... (more)

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big (Storyopolis Books)

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big (Storyopolis Books)

by Berke Breathed

annie Fudwupper's big brother, Edwurd, spends his time cooking up big fibs full of phooey and letting them rip. But one day, Edwurd tells such a whopping lie that the army, the air force, and the dogcatcher are called to reverse the damage!

Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale

Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale

by Glenn Murray, William Kotzwinkle

Walter's family is holding a yard sale, but there are few customers. Walter, farting contentedly near Father, wonders why. When a man offers ten dollars for Walter, Father readily agrees. Walter wonders why. Walter is sad to leave his family behind, but relieved to discover that his new owner is a clown. Walter figures he will help the clown bring joy to children on their birthdays. But the clown has a... (more)

Please Do Not Open This Book!

by Jon Stone

Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page—for fear of a monster at the end of the book. “Oh, I am so embarrassed,” he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This all-time favorite is now available as a Big Little Golden Book—perfect for... (more)

Mommy Laid An Egg: Or, Where Do Babies Come From?

Mommy Laid An Egg: Or, Where Do Babies Come From?

by Babette Cole

"Cole's drawings and simple text are candid without being offensive and . . . communicate the essentials of conception and childbirth in a direct but light-hearted manner that will leave everyone grinning and no one embarrassed."--Publishers Weekly, starred review.

Eloise: Book 1

Eloise

A Book for Precocious Grown-Ups

by Kay Thompson, Hilary Knight

Eloise is a little girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel in New York. She is not yet pretty but she is already a Person. Henry James would want to study her. Queen Victoria would recognize her as an Equal. The New York Jets would want to have her on their side. Lewis Carroll would love her (once he got over the initial shock). She knows everything about The Plaza. She is interested in people when they... (more)

Eloise in Hollywood

by Kay Thompson, J. David Stem

In 1957 on the set of Funny Face Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight first thought Eloise might go to Hollywood Now forty-nine years later she'll finally have her silver screen debut It's rawther extraordinary really with apes and biplanes and thrills and starring of course ELOISE Here's the thing of it dahlings Buy your popcorn now and do find a seat quickly The show is about to start And you absolutely cawn't... (more)

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

by Doreen Cronin

Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Clickety, clack, MOO. But Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes.... Doreen Cronin's understated text and Betsy Lewin's expressive illustrations make the most of this hilarious situation. Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows turn Farmer... (more)

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants (The First Epic Novel) (Captain Underpants)

by Dav Pilkey

The Monster at the End of this Book

by Jon Stone

Beezus and Ramona

by Beverly Cleary

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

by Mo Willems

Eloise Takes A Bawth

by Kay Thompson, Hilary Knight

God Save the Sweet Potato Queens

by Jill Conner Browne

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big (Storyopolis Books)

by Berke Breathed

Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale

by Glenn Murray, William Kotzwinkle

Please Do Not Open This Book!

by Jon Stone

Mommy Laid An Egg: Or, Where Do Babies Come From?

by Babette Cole

Eloise

A Book for Precocious Grown-Ups

by Kay Thompson, Hilary Knight

Eloise in Hollywood

by Kay Thompson, J. David Stem

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

by Doreen Cronin