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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
K to 3rd grade
The epic tale of how Rock, Paper, and Scissors met. Big laughs for kids and adults.
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The best Funny Books picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
Alexander seriesK to 3rd grade
Alexander flatly refuses to move when his family relocates, and he means it. A funny, honest story for any kid dreading a big change.
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The Boy Who Makes a Million Mistakes
The Boy Who Makes a Million Mistakes
Million Mistakes seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A boy learns mistakes are part of learning anything. A great confidence builder for kids who hate getting it wrong.
Bathe the Cat
Bathe the Cat
PreK to 2nd grade
A family rushes to clean before Grandma visits, but the cat keeps rearranging the chore list. Funny, chaotic, and a laugh out loud read aloud.
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The Humble Pie
The Humble Pie
The Food Group seriesK to 3rd grade
Another punny Food Group story, this time about bragging and why a little humility goes a long way.
Exclamation Mark
Exclamation Mark
K to 2nd grade
Exclamation Mark feels different from the periods, until he learns what makes him special. Clever, funny, and great for being yourself.
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Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
Dragons Love Tacos seriesPreK to 1st grade
The dragons ate all the tacos, so it's time for a time machine. Funny and fast.
The Wonky Donkey
The Wonky Donkey
PreK to 1st grade
A cumulative song stacks up silly words describing one very unusual donkey, until the whole page is a tongue twister. Kids beg to hear it again and again.
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The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: Dance Disaster
The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: Dance Disaster
Million Mistakes seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A dance recital goes wrong and she keeps going anyway. Great for kids nervous about performing.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander seriesK to 3rd grade
From gum in his hair to lima beans at dinner, everything goes wrong for Alexander. Kids laugh in recognition, and it reminds everyone that some days are just like that.
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Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Creepy Tales seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Jasper's new underwear glows in the dark and seems to follow him. Silly and spooky.
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Alexander seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Grandparents give Alexander a dollar, and bit by bit he spends it on gum, bets, and fines until nothing is left. A hilarious, painless first lesson in saving money.
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The Girl Who Has a Million Problems
The Girl Who Has a Million Problems
Million Mistakes seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Millie's egg drop project falls apart right before the STEM challenge, and she has to choose between a meltdown and a clever fix. Great for little problem solvers.
A Bad Case of Stripes
A Bad Case of Stripes
K to 4th grade
Camilla worries so much about fitting in that she breaks out in stripes and wilder things, until she admits she loves lima beans. A vivid classic about being true to yourself.
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The Smart Cookie
The Smart Cookie
The Food Group seriesPreK to 3rd grade
A cookie who doesn't feel smart finds out there are lots of ways to be smart. Wonderful for kids who struggle at school.
Everyone Poops
Everyone Poops
PreK
From elephants to fish to people, this classic shows that every living thing poops. Simple, matter of fact, and gently funny, it makes potty talk feel totally normal for little ones.
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The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes
The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes
Million Mistakes seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Mistakes aren't the end of the world, they're how you get better. Kids cheer for her every single time.
The Poky Little Puppy
The Poky Little Puppy
PreK to 2nd grade
Five puppies dig under the fence to explore, and the poky one always arrives home last, just in time for dessert. This Little Golden Book has charmed families for generations.
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Turkey's Sandtastic Beach Day
Turkey's Sandtastic Beach Day
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey heads to the beach for a summer adventure. Light, silly fun.
Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever
Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever
Busytown seriesPreK to 2nd grade
This big treasury gathers dozens of short, silly stories starring Scarry's beloved animals. Perfect for bedtime, with a quick tale for every night of the week.
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The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed
The Food Group seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A grumpy seed decides he can change, and kids see that a bad day doesn't make you bad. Funny, honest, and one of our favorites.
Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Town
Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Town
Busytown seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Follow Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm around Busytown as everyone works, builds, and plays. The crowded, funny pages reward every reread with something new to find.
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Creepy Crayon!
Creepy Crayon!
Creepy Tales seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Jasper finds a crayon that helps him with schoolwork, but it's a little too creepy. Perfect for spooky season.
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Tikki Tikki Tembo
PreK to 3rd grade
When a boy with an extremely long name falls into a well, his little brother races for help but struggles to say it. Kids love chanting the name along with you.
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Creepy Carrots!
Creepy Carrots!
Creepy Tales seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Jasper's favorite carrots seem to be following him. Spooky fun that's just scary enough.
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The Sour Grape
The Sour Grape
The Food Group seriesK to 3rd grade
A grape who holds every grudge learns to let things go. Laugh out loud funny with a real lesson about forgiveness.
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The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas
The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas
The Food Group seriesK to 3rd grade
The Big Cheese learns Christmas isn't all about him. Full of puns and holiday heart.
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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
K to 3rd grade
Beatrice has never made a mistake, until she does in front of everyone. A classic for perfectionists, and it's really funny.
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I Am Going! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Am Going! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Piggie says she's going, and Gerald panics. A funny friendship story for early readers.
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The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese
The Food Group seriesK to 3rd grade
A cheese who has to win at everything learns what really matters. Perfect for the competitive kid in your house.
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Listen to My Trumpet!
Listen to My Trumpet!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie has a trumpet and Gerald has to listen. Big laughs and a lesson about being a kind friend.
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The Thank You Book
The Thank You Book
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie sets out to thank everyone, and the last thank you is for the reader. A sweet farewell to Elephant and Piggie and a perfect gratitude book.
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I'm a Frog!
I'm a Frog!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie is pretending to be a frog, and Gerald is very confused. A funny intro to the fun of pretending.
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The Skeleton and the Cat
The Skeleton and the Cat
PreK to 2nd grade
A skeleton and a cat become unlikely friends. Spooky in the best way, and sweet underneath.
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Turkey Goes to School
Turkey Goes to School
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey sneaks into school disguised as a student. Funny fall fun.
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My New Friend Is So Fun! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
My New Friend Is So Fun! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald worries Piggie's new friend will replace him. A sweet story about jealousy and friendship.
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Can I Play Too?
Can I Play Too?
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A snake wants to play catch with Gerald and Piggie. A funny way to talk about including everyone.
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The Couch Potato
The Couch Potato
The Food Group seriesK to 3rd grade
A potato who never leaves the couch discovers how good the outside world feels. A fun nudge to put down the screens.
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Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald has a big decision to make, and it's melting fast. A funny, relatable book about sharing.
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This Book Is on Fire!
This Book Is on Fire!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Finn the Frog's book is on fire, and kids have to help put it out. Wildly interactive and so funny.
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A Big Guy Took My Ball!
A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A whale takes Piggie's ball, and Gerald finds a kind solution. Great for talking about sharing and size.
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Turkey Trouble
Turkey Trouble
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey disguises himself as other animals to avoid becoming Thanksgiving dinner. A hilarious fall classic.
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I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald breaks Piggie's new toy and their friendship is tested. A great one about forgiveness.
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Happy Pig Day!
Happy Pig Day!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald worries he can't celebrate Pig Day. A sweet story about being included.
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Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald thinks he's allergic to Piggie. Big laughs and a happy ending.
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Turkey's Birthday Bash
Turkey's Birthday Bash
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey wants to celebrate his birthday and things don't go as planned. Silly fun from the Turkey Trouble crew.
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I Really Like Slop!
I Really Like Slop!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie loves slop, and Gerald has to decide whether to try it. A funny book about trying new things for a friend.
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The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon finds a hot dog, and a curious duckling wants to share. A funny way to talk about sharing.
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We Are in a Book!
We Are in a Book!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald and Piggie discover they're in a book and someone is reading them. So clever and fun.
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Let's Go for a Drive!
Let's Go for a Drive!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald plans everything for a drive, and they forget one thing. Silly and fun for early readers.
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I Will Take a Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Will Take a Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald is cranky and wants a nap, but Piggie isn't helping. Funny and relatable for tired families.
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Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Dragons love tacos, but never give them spicy salsa. A hilarious read aloud kids ask for over and over.
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The Good Egg
The Good Egg
The Food Group seriesPreK to 3rd grade
A perfect egg learns he doesn't have to be perfect all the time. So good for little ones who are hard on themselves.
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The Cool Bean
The Cool Bean
The Food Group seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Being cool isn't about the clothes, it's about being kind. A great one for starting a new school year.
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The Bad Seed Goes to the Library
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library
The Food Group seriesK to 2nd grade
The Bad Seed finds out the library is pretty great. Fun for new readers and library day.
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The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!
The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!
The Food Group seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The eggs escape the store and have the best adventure. A fun spring and Easter pick from the Food Group crew.
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I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald and Piggie try to surprise each other. A funny, sweet friendship story.
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I Broke My Trunk!
I Broke My Trunk!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald tells a long, wild story about how he broke his trunk. Kids love the big ending.
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The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets
The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets
The Food Group seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The Cool Bean and friends in a snowy, cozy adventure about friendship. Great for winter break.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon tries every trick to stay up past bedtime. Sound familiar?
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Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie can't throw well but has the most fun. A great reminder that fun matters more than winning.
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I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald and Piggie prepare for a party, and they overdress. Silly fun for early readers.
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This Book Is a Mistake!
This Book Is a Mistake!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Finn the Frog finds out the book is full of mistakes, and kids get to help fix them. Interactive and super funny.
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There Is a Bird on Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
There Is a Bird on Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald has a bird on his head, then a nest, then babies. Kids crack up every time.
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The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon definitely does not need a bath. Kids who fight bath time will relate.
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Waiting Is Not Easy!
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie has a surprise, and Gerald has to wait for it. Every kid who's ever been impatient will relate.
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The classic that started it all, one cookie leads to a whole day of requests. Perfect for sequencing and cause and effect.
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Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
PreK to 3rd grade
Max sails off to be king of the wild things and comes home to a warm supper. A true classic about big feelings and being loved.
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Frog and Toad Are Friends
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Frog and Toad seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The book that started it all for Frog and Toad. Gentle, funny, and still perfect for early readers.
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Frog and Toad Together
Frog and Toad Together
Frog and Toad seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Five short stories about the best friendship in children's books. Perfect for new readers and for reading together.
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The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky
The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky
The Food Group seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The Bad Seed takes on Halloween with the whole gang. Silly spooky fun without being scary.
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Today I Will Fly!
Today I Will Fly!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie is sure she'll fly today, and Gerald isn't so sure. Funny and great for big dreamers.
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My Friend Is Sad
My Friend Is Sad
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald is sad and Piggie tries everything to cheer him up. Funny and sweet, and it shows kids what being a good friend looks like.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Pigeon seriesPreK to K
The Pigeon begs to drive the bus, and kids get to say no. A modern classic that every kid loves to shout along with.
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Elephants Cannot Dance!
Elephants Cannot Dance!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald is sure he can't dance, but he gives it a try. A sweet reminder that trying is what counts.
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The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Duckling gets a cookie just by asking nicely, and the Pigeon is furious. A funny lesson about manners.
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon doesn't want to go to school, and kids get to reassure him. Perfect for first day jitters.
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The Crayons' Book of Colors
The Crayons' Book of Colors
The Crayons seriesPreK to K
The crayons teach colors in their funny way. Great for toddlers learning colors.
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The Day the Crayons Quit
The Day the Crayons Quit
The Crayons seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The crayons go on strike with letters explaining why. Clever, funny, and a modern classic.
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The Cool Bean Makes a Splash
The Cool Bean Makes a Splash
The Food Group seriesK to 2nd grade
A summer day at the pool and a lesson about including everyone. Light, funny, and kind.
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Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Rain ruins their plans, until it doesn't. A great book about making the best of things.
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Turkey Trick or Treat
Turkey Trick or Treat
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey wants candy too, so he comes up with costumes to get some. Funny Halloween fun.
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Pirates Don't Change Diapers
Pirates Don't Change Diapers
PreK to 2nd grade
The pirates come back and find a baby in the way of their treasure. Funny for new big siblings.
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This Book Is Boring!
This Book Is Boring!
Finn the Frog seriesK to 5th grade
Finn the Frog thinks the book is boring and wants kids to make it exciting. Interactive and hilarious.
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This Book Stinks!
This Book Stinks!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Finn the Frog's book stinks, literally. Interactive and very silly.
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How I Became a Pirate
How I Became a Pirate
PreK to 3rd grade
Jeremy Jacob joins a pirate crew and learns pirate life isn't everything. Funny, full of pirate talk, and great for summer.
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The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon wants a puppy, until he meets one. Kids love the twist.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon wants to drive Santa's sleigh, and kids have to say no. Interactive holiday fun.
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
Penelope Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Penelope Rex has a hard time not eating her classmates. A hilarious first day of school book about making friends.
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The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon is ready to ride, and his imagination takes over. Fun for kids heading to a theme park.
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A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee
PreK to 2nd grade
Mr. Magee and his dog go camping and meet a hungry bear. A rhyming adventure perfect for summer.
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Turkey Claus
Turkey Claus
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey tries to escape becoming Christmas dinner by asking Santa for help. Kids love his disguises.
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The Good Egg and the Talent Show
The Good Egg and the Talent Show
The Food Group seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Good Egg gets nervous before the talent show and finds his own way to shine. An easy reader that new readers love.
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We Will Rock Our Classmates
We Will Rock Our Classmates
Penelope Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Penelope Rex is nervous about the talent show. Funny and sweet for kids with stage fright.
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We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish
We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish
Penelope Rex seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Penelope Rex is in charge of the class goldfish over the weekend. Funny and a little bit about responsibility.
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Unicorn's Slime Rescue: A Story On Being Helpful
Unicorn's Slime Rescue: A Story On Being Helpful
K to 2nd grade
Ted and Unicorn go looking for a place to play with slime and end up helping fairy tale characters along the way. Messy fun with a message about helping others.
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Being Frank
Being Frank
K to 2nd grade
Frank tells the truth, a little too much of it. A funny, kind look at being honest without hurting feelings.
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The Unicorn Who Sold Zero Cupcakes
The Unicorn Who Sold Zero Cupcakes
PreK to 2nd grade
Unicorn and Ted Giraffe can't sell a single cupcake, so they keep trying wilder ideas. A silly, sparkly story about failure being part of success.
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Pig in Jeans
Pig in Jeans
Pig in Jeans seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Brian the pig gets teased for his jeans full of pockets, until those pockets save the day. A silly, sweet story about being yourself.
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The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard!
The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard!
Finn the Frog seriesK to 3rd grade
Finn the Frog promises the scariest story ever. It's not, and kids love it.
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The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick
The Epic Adventures of Huggie & Stick
K to 3rd grade
A grumpy bunny and a cheerful stick fall out of a backpack and travel the world. Funny and full of heart.
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This Book Is Viral!
This Book Is Viral!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Another wild, interactive Finn the Frog book. Kids love joining in on every page.
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The Crayons Go Back to School
The Crayons Go Back to School
The Crayons seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The crayons get ready for school, with nerves and all. Perfect for the first week of school.
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I Turned My Mom Into a Unicorn
I Turned My Mom Into a Unicorn
PreK to 2nd grade
Ted is tired of chores, so he wishes his mom into a unicorn, then misses her pancakes and bedtime stories. Hilarious, with a sweet lesson about gratitude.
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A Frog Thing
A Frog Thing
PreK to 2nd grade
Frank the frog wants to fly, even though frogs can't. A funny, sweet story about big dreams and finding what you're great at.
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The Worst Birthday Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Birthday Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
A birthday book that thinks birthdays are terrible. A hilarious pick for party day.
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I Need My Monster
I Need My Monster
My Monster seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Ethan's monster takes a night off, and none of the substitutes are scary enough. A hilarious bedtime read that takes the fear out of monsters.
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The Crayons' Book of Numbers
The Crayons' Book of Numbers
The Crayons seriesPreK to K
The crayons help kids count. A colorful, funny way to practice numbers.
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Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets
Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets
Penelope Rex seriesK to 2nd grade
Penelope wants a pet, but the class pet has other ideas. Funny and sweet.
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
PreK to 3rd grade
Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter and start leaving notes with demands, going on strike when he refuses. A hilarious Caldecott Honor book about negotiation.
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The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery
The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery
K to 5th grade
Horace the elephant's birthday feast vanishes, and readers must find clues to solve the mystery. A puzzle packed book kids return to again and again.
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Penguin Problems
Penguin Problems
PreK to 2nd grade
A penguin grumbles about the cold, the dark, and the snow, until a wise walrus offers him a new perspective. Funny, relatable, and great for kids who love to complain.
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Stuck
Stuck
PreK to 1st grade
Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, so he throws his shoe, then a ladder, then a whale, at it. Oliver Jeffers' absurd humor makes this one irresistible.
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This Is Not My Hat
This Is Not My Hat
Hat Trilogy seriesPreK to 3rd grade
A tiny fish steals a hat and swims away, confident he'll get away with it, but the big fish is on his trail. A darkly funny Caldecott winner.
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Too Much Glue
Too Much Glue
PreK to 2nd grade
Matty uses way too much glue and gets stuck in his art project. Silly fun for little artists.
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The Secret Life of Squirrels
The Secret Life of Squirrels
PreK to 2nd grade
Real squirrel photos in tiny homes and scenes. Kids love spotting all the details.
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Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook
Elf: The Classic Illustrated Storybook
PreK to 3rd grade
Buddy the Elf's story from the movie, made for little readers. A cheerful holiday pick for families who love the film.
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The Scariest Campfire Story You've Ever Heard!
The Scariest Campfire Story You've Ever Heard!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Finn the Frog tries to tell a scary campfire story. Rhyming, interactive, and not scary at all.
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This Book Is Ridiculous
This Book Is Ridiculous
The Ridiculous Chronicles seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Ed gets trapped in a totally absurd book and has to find a way out. Kids love shouting predictions and spotting the silly details.
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Hey, That's MY Monster!
Hey, That's MY Monster!
My Monster seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Ethan helps his little sister find her own bedtime monster. Funny and sweet for new big siblings.
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It's Not Easy Being a Bunny
It's Not Easy Being a Bunny
PreK to 2nd grade
P.J. Funnybunny tries living with other animals, then learns there's no place like home. A sweet classic about being yourself.
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The Book with No Pictures
The Book with No Pictures
PreK to 3rd grade
The reader has to say every silly word on the page. Kids laugh harder at this one than almost any book.
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Woolbur
Woolbur
PreK to 3rd grade
Woolbur does everything his own way, even when the flock wants him to fit in. A funny celebration of being yourself.
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How I Met My Monster
How I Met My Monster
My Monster seriesPreK to 2nd grade
How Ethan first met his under the bed monster. Funny and a great way to make bedtime less scary.
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I'm Not Scared, You're Scared
I'm Not Scared, You're Scared
PreK to 2nd grade
Two friends who are both secretly scared. A funny way to talk about fear and bravery.
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If I Built a School
If I Built a School
If I Built seriesPreK to 3rd grade
A kid dreams up the most amazing school ever. Rhyming and full of imaginative ideas.
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I Love You, Stinky Face
I Love You, Stinky Face
PreK to 2nd grade
A child asks if Mom would still love them as a monster or a skunk. A sweet, silly bedtime favorite about unconditional love.
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D Is for Drool: My Monster Alphabet
D Is for Drool: My Monster Alphabet
My Monster seriesPreK to K
An alphabet book full of friendly monsters. A fun way to practice ABCs.
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This Book Is Mine!
This Book Is Mine!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Finn the Frog won't share his book. A silly, interactive way to talk about sharing.
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So Much Slime
So Much Slime
K to 2nd grade
Slime takes over the school in the silliest way. A fun one for slime loving kids.
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The Worst Summer Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Summer Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Summer is the worst, says the book. Kids happily prove it wrong.
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Scaredy-Cat, Splat!
Scaredy-Cat, Splat!
Splat the Cat seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Splat tries to be scary for Halloween and ends up scaring everyone by accident. Funny and not too spooky.
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How to Catch a Turkey
How to Catch a Turkey
How to Catch seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Kids set traps to catch a sneaky turkey. A rhyming Thanksgiving favorite.
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Happy Easter from the Crayons
Happy Easter from the Crayons
The Crayons seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The crayons celebrate Easter in their colorful, funny way. A fun spring read.
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Turkey's Valentine Surprise
Turkey's Valentine Surprise
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey plans a Valentine surprise. Silly holiday fun.
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Snappsy the Alligator and His Best Friend Forever (Probably)
Snappsy the Alligator and His Best Friend Forever (Probably)
Snappsy the Alligator seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Snappsy wants a quiet night, but a chicken wants to be his best friend. Funny and sweet.
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This Book Is Perfect!
This Book Is Perfect!
Finn the Frog seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Finn the Frog thinks this book is perfect, but is it? Interactive and funny.
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The Crayons Trick or Treat
The Crayons Trick or Treat
The Crayons seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The crayons go trick or treating together. Colorful, silly Halloween fun.
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Fangsgiving
Fangsgiving
PreK to 2nd grade
Vlad's family crashes the monsters' Thanksgiving feast. Funny holiday chaos.
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Uh-Oh! My Dragon's Smelly
Uh-Oh! My Dragon's Smelly
Uh-Oh! My Dragon's seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A girl tries every wild idea to fix her dragon's stink, anything but a bath. A silly rhyming read that makes bath time more fun.
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The Trouble with Children (According to Cat)
The Trouble with Children (According to Cat)
PreK to 2nd grade
The family cat lists every complaint about her kids, from bath threats to stolen yarn, and still finds sweet moments. Funny for any house with pets and kids.
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Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)
Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)
Snappsy the Alligator seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Snappsy argues with the narrator the whole time. Hilarious to read aloud.
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This Book Is NOT About Bedtime!
This Book Is NOT About Bedtime!
PreK to 3rd grade
A loud, silly awake time book that winks its way into being a bedtime story. Sneaky fun for kids who fight bedtime.
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Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious seriesPreK to 1st grade
She eats so many pink cupcakes she turns pink! Kids love the silliness and it's a fun way to talk about listening to your parents.
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The Worst Easter Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Easter Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
An Easter book that wants nothing to do with Easter. Silly, interactive holiday fun.
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This Book Is TOO Scary for You!
This Book Is TOO Scary for You!
PreK to 2nd grade
Chicken warns you not to read this book because it's way too scary. Spoiler: it isn't. Silly, interactive Halloween fun.
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How to Catch a Leprechaun
How to Catch a Leprechaun
How to Catch seriesPreK to 4th grade
Kids build traps to catch a tricky leprechaun. A St. Patrick's Day favorite that inspires real trap building.
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If You Give a Pig a Pancake
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
One pancake sets off a whole chain of silly requests. A favorite for predicting and retelling.
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If You Give a Moose a Muffin
If You Give a Moose a Muffin
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A muffin leads to jam, then a sweater, then a puppet show. Kids love guessing what comes next, and it's great for sequencing.
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Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble
Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A dinosaur with crayons is pure chaos. Kids who love dinos and drawing will laugh the whole way through.
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Big Fat Bear Battle!: The BEAR-ly True Tale of Alaska's Fat Bear Week
Big Fat Bear Battle!: The BEAR-ly True Tale of Alaska's Fat Bear Week
1st to 3rd grade
The funny, true inspired story of Alaska's Fat Bear Week. Kids love the bears and learn a little science too.
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Never Let a Unicorn Make Slime
Never Let a Unicorn Make Slime
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
What could go wrong when a unicorn makes slime? Everything, and kids love every sparkly second.
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No More Noisy Nights
No More Noisy Nights
K to 2nd grade
Jackson can't sleep with all the noise, so he finds a kind solution. A gentle, funny bedtime read.
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The Worst Luck Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Luck Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
A book with the worst luck ever, perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Interactive and very silly.
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Never Let a Unicorn Meet a Reindeer
Never Let a Unicorn Meet a Reindeer
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A unicorn and a reindeer team up for some holiday chaos. Silly, sparkly Christmas fun.
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This Book Is Even More Ridiculous
This Book Is Even More Ridiculous
The Ridiculous Chronicles seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Ed is still trapped in the book, and every page piles on more nonsense. Interactive, unpredictable fun.
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This Dinosaur Learns Self-Love
This Dinosaur Learns Self-Love
PreK to 3rd grade
Bloop is a clumsy dinosaur who struggles to make friends, until he solves a school mystery just by being himself. A funny confidence booster.
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Pig in Jeans: I Love You and Cheese Pizza
Pig in Jeans: I Love You and Cheese Pizza
Pig in Jeans seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Silly, sweet, and all about the love in a family. A fun Valentine's pick for little ones.
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Never Let a Unicorn Get Spots
Never Let a Unicorn Get Spots
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A unicorn gets spots and the silliness spreads. Funny and colorful.
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Never Let a Unicorn Scribble
Never Let a Unicorn Scribble
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The first Never Let a Unicorn book, where a unicorn's scribbles cause chaos. Kids love it and it's great for little artists.
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Green Is for Christmas
Green Is for Christmas
The Crayons seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The crayons argue over which color is the most Christmasy. Silly holiday fun.
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Uh-Oh! My Dragon's Hungry
Uh-Oh! My Dragon's Hungry
Uh-Oh! My Dragon's seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A girl feeds her hungry dragon all her favorite junk food, but he turns out to want steak and veggies. A silly rhyming book that's great for picky eaters.
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If You Take a Mouse to School
If You Take a Mouse to School
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Mouse tags along to school and keeps busy all day. A fun first day of school read.
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Turkey's Eggcellent Easter
Turkey's Eggcellent Easter
Turkey Trouble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Turkey wants to join the Easter fun and needs a clever disguise. Kids love spotting him every time.
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This Book Is NOT About Bathtime!
This Book Is NOT About Bathtime!
PreK to 3rd grade
The book swears it has nothing to do with bathtime, and kids catch on. Reverse psychology that actually makes bath time fun.
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If I Were the Teacher
If I Were the Teacher
PreK to 2nd grade
A kid imagines running the classroom, with silly results. A fun back to school read that gets kids talking about rules and why we have them.
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Never Let a Princess Paint with Her Unicorn!
Never Let a Princess Paint with Her Unicorn!
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A painting session turns into a colorful mess. A fun one for little artists.
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My Mom Has No Fun
My Mom Has No Fun
PreK to 2nd grade
A boy is sure his mom has no fun, so he sticks by her side to keep her company. A sweet rhyming reminder that time together is the fun part.
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The Worst Vacation Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Vacation Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A vacation that's the worst, according to the narrator. Interactive fun for travel season.
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The Worst Spring Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Spring Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Spring is the worst, the book says. Kids love shouting back that it isn't.
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When a Dragon Moves In Again
When a Dragon Moves In Again
When a Dragon Moves In seriesK to 2nd grade
A new baby arrives, and the boy's dragon has a hard time adjusting. A funny, honest look at becoming a big sibling.
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Mary Manatee: A Tale of Sea Cows
Mary Manatee: A Tale of Sea Cows
2nd to 4th grade
Mary the manatee teaches her son Mikey how to stay safe in the water. A sweet story packed with real manatee facts.
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The Worst Halloween Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Halloween Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesK to 3rd grade
The grumpy narrator says Halloween is the worst, and kids get to argue back. So fun to read aloud.
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The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesK to 2nd grade
The book that started the series, a grumpy book that kids love to argue with. Big laughs every time.
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Pig in Jeans: New House, Same Underwear
Pig in Jeans: New House, Same Underwear
Pig in Jeans seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A funny look at moving and how some things, like you, stay the same. Perfect for a kid facing a move.
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When a Dragon Moves In
When a Dragon Moves In
When a Dragon Moves In seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A dragon moves into a boy's sandcastle, and the fun begins. A summer favorite about imagination.
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The Worst Fall Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Fall Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The book insists fall is the worst, and kids love proving it wrong. Interactive and silly.
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Never Let a Unicorn Crash a Party
Never Let a Unicorn Crash a Party
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A unicorn crashes a party and things get magically out of hand. Great for birthday season.
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Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu
Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu
Never Let a Unicorn seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A unicorn in a tutu is a recipe for a dance disaster. Silly fun for little dancers.
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Just Snow Already!
Just Snow Already!
PreK to 2nd grade
A family can't wait for snow and tries everything to make it come. Funny and relatable on any winter day.
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Animal Antics: A Rhyming Book of Creatures Big and Small
Animal Antics: A Rhyming Book of Creatures Big and Small
PreK to 2nd grade
A dog that ribbits, a pig in a wig, a flamingo playing bingo. Silly rhymes that get kids making up their own.
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My Dog Is Kinda Rude
My Dog Is Kinda Rude
PreK to 2nd grade
A rhyming look at all the hilariously rude things dogs do. Any dog loving family will recognize their own furry friend.
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The Scariest Book in the Whole Entire World
The Scariest Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
It promises to be terrifying but keeps turning out silly. Kids can't stop laughing.
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The Worst Sports Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Sports Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The book thinks sports are the worst and kids get to disagree loudly. Great for sporty kids.
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The Worst School Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst School Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A book that hates school, until it doesn't. A funny back to school read for nervous kids.
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How to Catch the Easter Bunny
How to Catch the Easter Bunny
How to Catch seriesPreK to 5th grade
Kids set traps for the Easter Bunny, who outsmarts every one. A rhyming Easter favorite.
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Bad Dad Moves
Bad Dad Moves
PreK to 2nd grade
Dad dances everywhere, at home, in elevators, at the grocery store. Embarrassing and sweet, and a great reminder that life is better when you dance.
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Wendel's Workshop
Wendel's Workshop
PreK to 3rd grade
Wendel invents a robot to clean up, and it goes very wrong. Fun for little inventors.
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This Book Is the Most Ridiculous
This Book Is the Most Ridiculous
The Ridiculous Chronicles seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Ed is stuck in a ridiculous book again, and it's sillier than ever. Kids love shouting along.
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Piper's Pet Pursuit
Piper's Pet Pursuit
PreK to 2nd grade
Piper's parents keep saying no to a pet, so she starts caring for some unexpected creatures. A funny story about persistence and kindness.
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Grandma Marjorie and the Feathered Pirate
Grandma Marjorie and the Feathered Pirate
K to 3rd grade
Baking brownies with Grandma Marjorie turns into a wild adventure with her parrot Misty. A fun celebration of grandparents.
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Pterodactyl Show and Tell
Pterodactyl Show and Tell
K to 2nd grade
A boy brings a pterodactyl to show and tell, with chaotic results. A rhyming, funny school read.
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Salty Seagull: A Tale of an Old Salt
Salty Seagull: A Tale of an Old Salt
PreK to 2nd grade
Salty is a wise old seagull who looks out for the young birds on Little Island. A sweet seaside story that teaches kids about seagulls.
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Goodnight Already!
Goodnight Already!
Bear and Duck seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Bear just wants to sleep, but Duck wants to hang out. A hilarious bedtime read every tired parent will appreciate.
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I Love You Already!
I Love You Already!
Bear and Duck seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Bear wants a quiet day, but Duck wants to be best friends. Funny and sweet for Valentine's Day or any day.
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Hooray for Halloween, Curious George
Hooray for Halloween, Curious George
Curious George seriesPreK to 2nd grade
George gets into Halloween mischief, of course. Classic fun for little ones who love George.
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If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A trip to the movies turns into a holiday adventure. Fun for Christmas time.
Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature
Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature
3rd to 5th grade
Funny haiku poems celebrate the gross side of nature, from slime to poop. Perfect for kids who love icky facts.
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Interrupting Chicken
Interrupting Chicken
PreK to 3rd grade
Little Red Chicken can't stop jumping into Papa's bedtime stories to warn Hansel, Gretel, and Little Red Riding Hood. A Caldecott Honor book that is pure bedtime giggles.
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Queen of the Falls
Queen of the Falls
3rd to 5th grade
Annie Edson Taylor goes over Niagara Falls in a barrel at age 63 hoping for fame and fortune. Chris Van Allsburg's wry true story.
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Be Quiet!
Be Quiet!
PreK to 2nd grade
Rupert the mouse wants to star in a beautiful wordless picture book, but his chatty friends simply will not stop talking. Kids crack up at the irony, and it's a total blast to read aloud.
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Beach Bummer
Beach Bummer
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Everyone in Soggy Hollow loves beach day except Bruce, who finds it too hot, sandy, and windy. A breezy, funny Little Bruce book for kids who prefer a shady spot.
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Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow
Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Bruce hates holidays, so his mice and geese try a scary story to get him into the Halloween spirit, until a ghostly visitor appears. Spooky, silly fun that never gets too scary.
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Bruce Saves the Planet
Bruce Saves the Planet
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Bruce just wants a quiet day of fishing, but beetles steal his lunch and protesters are fighting a factory in the forest. A funny, gentle introduction to caring for the planet.
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The Bruce Swap
The Bruce Swap
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The mice wish Bruce were more fun, and suddenly a cheerful bear appears, but it is really his wild cousin Kevin. A clever, funny story about loving people just as they are.
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Bruce's Big Move
Bruce's Big Move
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Fed up with the mischievous mice, Bruce packs up his geese and moves somewhere rodent free, but nothing goes to plan. A funny, warm story for families facing a move.
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Bruce's Big Storm
Bruce's Big Storm
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A huge storm sends Bruce's woodland neighbors crowding into his already full home. Funny and heartwarming, it shows kids how opening your door builds a real community.
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Buffalo Fluffalo
Buffalo Fluffalo
PreK to 3rd grade
A little buffalo puffs up his fur to look big and tough, but bluffing leaves him lonely. A silly, sweet story about how real friends like you just as you are.
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Butt or Face?
Butt or Face?
PreK to 3rd grade
Each page shows a close up animal photo and asks if you're looking at its butt or its face, then reveals the answer with fun facts. Expect giggles and lots of shouted guesses.
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David Gets in Trouble
David Gets in Trouble
No, David! seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Every time David gets in trouble he has an excuse, until he learns that saying sorry feels far better. A funny, honest look at owning mistakes that sparks great conversations.
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The Day the Crayons Made Friends
The Day the Crayons Made Friends
The Crayons seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Duncan's crayons sneak off around his bedroom and befriend the toys and odds and ends they find there. Each crayon returns with a goofy tale, and it's a sweet reminder that friends turn up everywhere.
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Egg
Egg
PreK to 3rd grade
Four eggs crack open, three baby birds fly off, and the fourth egg holds a big surprise. Told in comic panels with few words, it is a sweet story about unlikely friends.
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Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Nancy loves everything fancy and gives her plain family lessons in style, right up to a messy dinner out. A joyful, word rich story that celebrates being exactly who you are.
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Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique
Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique
Fancy Nancy seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Nancy's pop up boutique is booming until rain threatens her little sister's birthday party. A cheerful story showing kids how a little creativity can rescue a big plan.
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Forty the Fortune Teller
Forty the Fortune Teller
PreK to 3rd grade
A paper fortune teller gets left on the playground after recess, so she teams up with a potato chip, a basketball and some chewed gum to fix the slide. Wacky, funny teamwork from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit.
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Frankenkitty
Frankenkitty
PreK to 2nd grade
Frankenkitty, a stitched together kitten, scares everyone except Olive, who sees its sweet side. When it is wrongly blamed and banished, Olive comes to the rescue. Spooky, funny, and full of heart.
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The Future Book
The Future Book
PreK to 3rd grade
This book claims it was written in the future, and it takes readers on a wacky tour of tomorrow's strange words, customs, and colors. Clever, offbeat humor that kids want again and again.
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A Gold Star for Zog
A Gold Star for Zog
Zog seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Eager young dragon Zog keeps crashing at dragon school while trying to earn a gold star, and a kind girl patches him up every time. Funny, rhyming, and full of heart.
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Goodnight, Bruce
Goodnight, Bruce
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The mice and geese want monster movies, ice cream, anything but sleep, and tired Bruce must settle them down. Every parent who has battled bedtime stalling will laugh in recognition.
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Grow Up, David!
Grow Up, David!
No, David! seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Little David bugs his big brother nonstop, eating his candy and following him everywhere, until he finally wins him over. A funny, true to life book about sibling love.
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Grumpy Monkey Party Time!
Grumpy Monkey Party Time!
Grumpy Monkey seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Jim dreads all the dancing at Porcupine's party, and when he finally says so, his friends admit they feel the same. A funny, reassuring pick for kids who need a different way to have fun.
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Grumpy Monkey Up All Night
Grumpy Monkey Up All Night
Grumpy Monkey seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Jim is determined to stay awake all night at a jungle slumber party, even as his friends drift off one by one. A giggly, gentle way to talk about why sleep matters.
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Hank Goes Honk
Hank Goes Honk
PreK to 2nd grade
Hank the goose honks, interrupts, and pops everyone's balloons until his fed up friends leave him lonely. Told with deadpan humor, it's a hilarious and gentle lesson in being considerate.
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Hey, Bruce!
Hey, Bruce!
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The mice invite readers to tilt, flip, and tap the book, sending poor Bruce tumbling. A giggly interactive read that turns story time into a hands on game.
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The Highway Rat
The Highway Rat
K to 3rd grade
A greedy rat gallops down the road stealing everyone's snacks, until a clever duck outwits him. Kids love the galloping rhythm and the satisfying comeuppance.
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Hotel Bruce
Hotel Bruce
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Bruce comes home tired and finds three mice have turned his den into a busy hotel full of critters. A laugh out loud story about a grump learning to share his space.
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I Want My Hat Back
I Want My Hat Back
Hat Trilogy seriesPreK to 3rd grade
A polite bear asks every animal in the forest if they have seen his missing hat, and one answer sounds awfully suspicious. The deadpan humor and surprise ending make kids howl.
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It's Christmas, David!
It's Christmas, David!
No, David! seriesPreK to 2nd grade
David tries so hard to be good for Christmas, but peeking at presents and a wild holiday dinner keep landing him in trouble. A giggly holiday treat for little rule testers.
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It's My Bird-Day!
It's My Bird-Day!
Pigeon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Pigeon is ready for his big birthday party, hot dog cake and all, but can he handle a surprise? Kids love yelling back at him, and his meltdowns are pure comedy.
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Kitten's First Full Moon
Kitten's First Full Moon
PreK to 3rd grade
A hungry kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk and keeps trying to reach it. The gorgeous black and white art and gentle humor make it a perfect bedtime read.
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Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Knuffle Bunny seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Trixie proudly brings Knuffle Bunny to preschool, only to find Sonja has the very same bunny. A late night swap turns rivals into friends in this hilarious sequel.
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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Knuffle Bunny seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Toddler Trixie leaves her beloved bunny at the laundromat and can't find the words to tell Daddy. A Caldecott Honor gem that makes parents and kids laugh at every frantic page.
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The Leaf Thief
The Leaf Thief
The Leaf Thief seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Squirrel panics when a leaf goes missing and sets out with Bird to catch the thief. A funny, gentle story about autumn and the worry change can bring.
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Lilly's Big Day
Lilly's Big Day
Mouse Books seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Lilly is sure she will be the flower girl at her teacher's wedding, and her disappointment is huge. How she handles it, with surprising grace, makes this a great feelings book.
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Mouse Books seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Lilly adores her teacher until he takes away her musical purse, and her anger leads to a mean drawing she regrets. A funny, honest look at big feelings and making amends.
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Mermaids Are the Worst!
Mermaids Are the Worst!
K to 2nd grade
Gilbert just wants a peaceful beach vacation, but a crowd of loud, partying mermaids keeps ruining it. His grumpy reactions are laugh out loud funny, and the twist makes a great read aloud.
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Merry Christmas, Splat
Merry Christmas, Splat
Splat the Cat seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Worried he hasn't been good enough for Santa, Splat goes way overboard trying to prove himself. A frazzled, funny Christmas story that will have kids giggling all December.
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Mother Bruce
Mother Bruce
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Grumpy Bruce just wants to cook his eggs, but they hatch into goslings who decide he is their mother. Dry humor and expressive art make this a read aloud parents enjoy as much as kids.
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No, David!
No, David!
No, David! seriesPreK to 2nd grade
David makes messes, runs wild, and hears no at every turn, yet always ends up wrapped in his mom's love. A Caldecott Honor classic kids adore because they see themselves in it.
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Norman and the Smell of Adventure
Norman and the Smell of Adventure
Norman seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Norman craves something new and exciting, but his best friend Mildred the tree has other plans, so he storms off alone. A funny, tender look at wanting independence while still needing your best friend.
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Norman Didn't Do It! (Yes, He Did)
Norman Didn't Do It! (Yes, He Did)
Norman seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Norman the porcupine and his best friend, a tree named Mildred, are inseparable until a new tree sprouts nearby. Jealous Norman does something he shouldn't, and owning up to it is hilarious and heartfelt.
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Olivia
Olivia
Olivia seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Olivia the pig is good at lots of things, especially wearing people out. Her big personality, from beach castles to museum visits, makes this Caldecott Honor book an instant favorite.
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Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
Olivia seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Olivia is tired of everyone wanting to be a pink princess, and she wants to be something truly different. A clever, funny celebration of being yourself.
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Olivia Forms a Band
Olivia Forms a Band
Olivia seriesPreK to 2nd grade
When Olivia learns there will be no band at the fireworks, she decides to be the whole band herself. A noisy, joyful romp that celebrates big ideas.
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Olivia Goes to Venice
Olivia Goes to Venice
Olivia seriesPreK to 2nd grade
On a family trip to Venice, Olivia eats gelato, rides a gondola, and searches for the perfect souvenir. The stunning photos mixed with her antics make it pure fun.
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Olivia Helps with Christmas
Olivia Helps with Christmas
Olivia seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Olivia is determined to help her family get ready for Christmas, from untangling lights to waiting for Santa. A cozy, funny holiday read for the whole family.
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Olivia Saves the Circus
Olivia Saves the Circus
Olivia seriesPreK to 2nd grade
For show and tell, Olivia explains how she saved the circus by performing every act herself. Her tall tale is hilarious, and kids adore her boundless confidence.
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Olivia the Spy
Olivia the Spy
Olivia seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Olivia loves to eavesdrop, and when she overhears her mom talking about her, she jumps to some very funny conclusions. A great laugh about listening carefully.
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Olivia... and the Missing Toy
Olivia... and the Missing Toy
Olivia seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Olivia's favorite toy vanishes, and she storms through the house searching during a dark and stormy night. The culprit is a funny surprise that kids love guessing.
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Out Cold
Out Cold
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Bruce is stuck inside with a cold while the mice ski and skate, so they bring the winter fun to him. A sweet, funny Little Bruce book about caring for someone who feels poorly.
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Pig the Elf
Pig the Elf
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pig stays up all night demanding his Christmas presents and ends up on a wild sleigh ride with Santa. A cheeky holiday rhyme about greed that keeps the whole family laughing.
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Pig the Fibber
Pig the Fibber
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pig tells fib after fib to grab the treats and gets poor Trevor blamed, until a bowling ball delivers justice. A giggly, memorable way to talk about honesty with little ones.
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Pig the Monster
Pig the Monster
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
On Halloween, greedy Pig rampages for treats and plots tricks for anyone stingy with candy. A rowdy, rhyming Halloween romp with the payback kids love to see coming.
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Pig the Pug
Pig the Pug
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pig refuses to share a single toy with sweet Trevor, and his greed sends him tumbling. Bouncy rhymes and a hilarious comeuppance make sharing lessons land without any lecture.
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Pig the Rebel
Pig the Rebel
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
After years of trouble, Pig gets sent to obedience school and fights every single lesson. Blabey's bouncy rhymes make this a hilarious read for kids who also push back on rules.
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Pig the Slob
Pig the Slob
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pig parks himself on the couch with snacks and TV and ignores Trevor's invitations to play, until something finally gets him moving. A laugh out loud nudge to get up and go play.
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Pig the Star
Pig the Star
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pig hogs every costume at a photo shoot and shoves Trevor aside, then schemes when Trevor gets noticed. A funny rhyme about sharing the spotlight that little show offs will recognize.
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Pig the Stinker
Pig the Stinker
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pig adores being filthy and will do anything to dodge bath time, but his plan backfires spectacularly. Gross out giggles plus a sneaky hygiene lesson make this a bath night favorite.
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Pig the Tourist
Pig the Tourist
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pig tours the world being rude to everyone he meets, and his bad behavior eventually catches up with him. A funny rhyme about manners and respecting others wherever you go.
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Pig the Winner
Pig the Winner
Pig the Pug seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Pig cheats at everything and sulks when he loses, until a kibble eating contest goes very wrong and Trevor saves him. A rollicking rhyme about playing fair that kids beg to reread.
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The Pumpkin Thief
The Pumpkin Thief
The Leaf Thief seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and Squirrel follows tracks and feathers to solve the mystery. A cozy Halloween whodunit with bonus facts about the holiday.
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Santa Bruce
Santa Bruce
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Once again Bruce is mistaken for someone else, and this time the forest critters line up to tell him their Christmas wishes. A hilarious holiday read where the grump grudgingly spreads cheer.
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The Scarecrows' Wedding
The Scarecrows' Wedding
PreK to 3rd grade
Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay plan their dream wedding on the farm, but a show off scarecrow named Reginald Rake nearly ruins it. A sweet, funny, rhyming romance.
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See You Later, Alligator
See You Later, Alligator
PreK to 2nd grade
A tortoise heading off on an adventure stops to say goodbye to every animal friend with a sillier rhyme each time. Little ones love chanting along and guessing what comes next.
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Skippyjon Jones
Skippyjon Jones
Skippyjon Jones seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Skippyjon, a Siamese cat who believes he's a Chihuahua, becomes El Skippito and rescues his pals from a giant bumblebee. Rhythmic, playful wordplay makes this an irresistible read aloud.
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Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse
Skippyjon Jones in the Doghouse
Skippyjon Jones seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Sent to his room, Skippyjon tumbles into his closet and another wild adventure with his Chihuahua friends. Bouncy rhymes and pretend play make this a giggly read aloud.
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The Snow Thief
The Snow Thief
The Leaf Thief seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Squirrel loves his first snow, but when it vanishes he suspects a snow thief. A cozy, funny winter story that helps kids understand seasonal change and calm their worries.
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The Spiffiest Giant in Town
The Spiffiest Giant in Town
PreK to 2nd grade
George the giant buys fancy new clothes, then gives away each piece to help animals in need. This rhyming story, called The Smartest Giant in Town in the UK, celebrates kindness.
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Splat the Cat
Splat the Cat
Splat the Cat seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Splat is a bundle of nerves about his first day at Cat School, but it turns out better than he imagined. A funny, comforting read for kids starting school.
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Splat the Cat: Splat and the New Baby
Splat the Cat: Splat and the New Baby
Splat the Cat seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Splat is ready to be a great big brother, even when the new arrival turns out to be a crocodile. A silly, sweet story for kids preparing for a sibling.
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Spring Stinks
Spring Stinks
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Eager Ruth the bunny wants Bruce to smell all the scents of spring, but he is not convinced it is worth it. A short, funny Little Bruce book that is perfect for younger listeners.
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A Squash and a Squeeze
A Squash and a Squeeze
PreK to 2nd grade
A little old lady thinks her house is too small, so a wise old man has her bring in a hen, a goat, a pig, and a cow. Hilarious, and a sweet lesson in contentment.
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Thanks for Nothing
Thanks for Nothing
Mother Bruce seriesPreK to 2nd grade
The Soggy Hollow mice are thankful for everything, and grumpy Bruce is tired of all the thanking. A short, funny Little Bruce story that sneaks in a lesson about gratitude.
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That's Not Funny, David!
That's Not Funny, David!
No, David! seriesPreK to 2nd grade
David wants to make everyone laugh, but he learns some stunts are just not funny. A playful look at good humor versus going too far, with Mom's love steady throughout.
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This Book Is Dangerous!
This Book Is Dangerous!
PreK to 2nd grade
Nervous Jelly is stuck inside a book full of sea serpents, pirate crabs, and cannons, and your child decides what he does next. Kids love ignoring the warnings and turning every page anyway.
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The Toast of the Town
The Toast of the Town
The Food Group seriesPreK to 3rd grade
New from the Food Group, out November 10, 2026, so preorder now. Toast used to keep to himself, until one moment showed him how good it feels to help his whole town.
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We Found a Hat
We Found a Hat
Hat Trilogy seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Two turtles find one hat in the desert, and both secretly want it. Quietly funny and surprisingly sweet, it shows how choosing friendship can matter more than getting what you want.
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A Weekend with Wendell
A Weekend with Wendell
Mouse Books seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Pesky houseguest Wendell bosses Sophie around all weekend, until she finally stands up for herself and the two discover they can have fun together. Funny and very relatable.
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The Worst Adventure Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Adventure Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock would much rather stay put, but he finds himself pulled into an adventure book he wants no part of. He complains about every twist and turn as the silly journey carries him along anyway.
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The Worst Bedtime Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Bedtime Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock ends up stuck in a bedtime book. Silly, interactive fun for the last read of the night.
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The Worst Christmas Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Christmas Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock is stuck in a Christmas book and insists the holiday is the worst, grumbling his way through every cheerful page. The festive silliness keeps piling up around him no matter how hard he tries to warn readers away.
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The Worst Cook Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Cook Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock is unhappy to find himself inside a cookbook full of silly recipes that nobody should take seriously. He protests every ridiculous dish as the kitchen chaos keeps cooking.
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The Worst Elf Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Elf Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock does not see why elves deserve their own book, and things only get worse when Santa goes missing, the sleigh catches fire, and an overly cheerful elf has built just one toy, a stick. All Nameless wants is a quiet nap by the fire, but he keeps getting dragged deeper into Elfmas.
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The Worst Love Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Love Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock wants nothing to do with Valentine's Day and all its hearts and mushy feelings. He tries to convince readers that a book about love is the worst idea ever while the lovey dovey chaos grows around him.
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The Worst New Year's Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst New Year's Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock grudgingly faces a book all about ringing in the new year. He argues that the countdown, the noise, and the resolutions make this the worst celebration of all.
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The Worst Thanksgiving Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Thanksgiving Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock is stuck in yet another Worst book, and this time he is grumpy about Thanksgiving. Readers wonder about the mysterious turkey on the cover, whether Jerry Pumpkins comes back, and whether a chicken sneaks into the story.
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The Worst Unicorn Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Unicorn Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock gets trapped inside a book with a unicorn, which is the last thing he wanted. The two of them stir up plenty of sparkly chaos while Nameless looks for a way out.
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The Worst Winter Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Winter Book in the Whole Entire World
The Worst Book in the Whole Entire World seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Nameless the Rock is trapped in a dreadful winter book and has to find his way out of the cold. Along the way he gets tangled up in a silly mystery about a snowman.
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