Kanickity knack is a horror story for children, based on a bedtime story my dad used to tell me when I was seven. It is the story of two small town boys who form a friendship and find courage to deal with a monster that has been terrorizing the county. Suitable for 8 - 12 year olds, but also entertaining for adults. Suitable also for EFL leaners of all ages. Perhaps too scary for very little ones.

Mazzie is a fourth grader, bullied because she has a nervous tick and big boofy hair. But soon she will discover an amazing object that will forever change her life. This short illustrated children's book introduces the Mazzie And The Pearl adventure series.

Fourth grade is finished and summer vacation promises to leave the woes of the school year behind. But it does not go as expected, and soon Mazzie will have to face a new set of issues that will redefine her friendships, and challenge her to discover the real purpose and secrets of the Pearl. This is the second volume of the Mazzie And The Pearl series.

These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!It's the end of March, and Hubie is struggling to prepare his pranks for the big day. The whoopee cushion, the rubber tarantula, and the fly in the ice cube just aren't good enough anymore--not when the worst joke comes from the place he least expects it. Will Hubie play the fool on this day?

From the Newbery and Caldecott Honor award-winning author of the Frog and Toad books, "a warming relationship . . . that invites dwelling on, and re-reading." ( Kirkus Reviews)While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. And what a time they have! Uncle Elephant makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and trumpets the dawn. The visit is perfect, except for one thing—it ends much too soon.This Level Two I Can...

**A PRINTZ HONOR BOOK • Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant novel-in-verse.“In her debut novel, Starfish, Lisa Fipps confronts diet culture and fat phobia head-on. . . . The book reads as if Ellie herself is writing these poems, which are accessible and engaging.”—The New York Times Book Review**Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her ...

Being a monster isn't all frightening villagers and sucking blood. Monsters have their trials, too. Poor Frankenstein's cupboard is bare, Wolfman is in need of some household help, and it's best not to get started on Dracula’s hygiene issues. What could be scarier?Nineteen hilarious poems delve into the secret lives of the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Bigfoot, Godzilla, and others. In a range of styles that pay homage to everyone from Charles Schulz to John James Audubon, the mo...

It’s the summer of 1990, and Amy (age 11), Beth (age 9), and Marion (age 6) are in for the family vacation of a lifetime. No, they’re not going Disneyland, Hawaii, or on a Caribbean cruise. No, they’re not flying to Germany to collect pieces of the Berlin Wall.They will be looking at rocks, though. Lots of rocks. So many rocks.You see, when your father is a geologist, that’s what you do on your summer vacation. You drive for days to the British Columbia–Yu...

There’s always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry’s Busytown! When someone steals Ma Dog’s cherry pies, Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on the case!Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig want to help Ma Dog find out who is stealing her cherry pies. Will they catch the clever crook? Children will enjoy searching for clues in this silly storybook! It's a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry’s Busytown.

When two ex-best friends get lost in the wilderness, can they outrun a storm and find their way back to safety? From Meika Hashimoto, author of The Trail, comes an action-packed adventure about rekindling friendship and doing what it takes to survive.Amos and Marlo have always been best friends. From hiking trips to backyard camp-outs, from playing soccer at the park to sitting together at lunch, they did everything together -- until this past school year,...

Harriet is your average, everyday, garden-variety honeybee. Until one day, when her life is changed forever, she comes upon a Mystery. It's a Mystery of tiny, yet epic proportions. Harriet's mystery is the first in a series of stories inspired by Rory's Story Cubes.Harriet's Mystery is completely kid-friendly. No harsh language or themes to see here.

If you can't trust your friends, who CAN you trust?Ruby's turning sixteen but the day doesn't turn out as sweet as it's supposed to…Her long-lost father shows up, and Ruby doesn't want anything to do with him. She wants to hang out and eat cake with her friends – loyal Beth, dangerous Katherine, and gossipy Maria. They always have plenty of advice for her, and they have A LOT to say about her dad's return. But Ruby's not sure what to think or feel.Especially when a ...