With her trademark black hair and spunky attitude, Emily the Strange is a follower of no one but herself. In her first adventure, Emily finds herself in the small, sinister town of Blackrock with no memory of how she got there, who she is, or even of her own name. Armed with only a blank notebook and a slingshot, but befriended by four black cats, can she puzzle out Blackrock’s hidden secret and how it connects to her own amnesia?Internationally known, and instantly recognizable, t...

It’s double trouble when Emily, a mad scientist for kids, accidentally duplicates herself! What at first looks like the best thing to ever happen to her—two Emilys means half the time in school for each, and twice the mischief, right?—soon turns sinister. Are the two Emilys experiencing growing pains, or are they fundamentally…different from each other? Internationally known, and instantly recognizable, thirteen-year-old Emily is a mad scientist, a cat lover, and a rock guitarist whose une...

Emily's uniquely strange homeschool syllabus includes:Time Travel 101Advanced Spy PhotographyBonnet BasicsGreat Aunts Through the AgesIntro to Germ TheoryCare and Feeding of 'Squito FishFundamentals of Black RockSpiderweb EmbroideryHistorical & Contemporary FelinesPop QuizzesFoodstuffs of the 1780sThwarting Ancestral EnemiesTechniques in Parallel

Emily’s Strange To-Do List:Lose (and regain) mindReprogram golemLocate secret book vaultCommune with Dead Dark AuntsRescue Cousin JakeyRedecorate souvenir kioskThwart Thought ThiefEndure hero worshipGrant ancestral enemy’s deepest wishSave cat-napped kittySummon black rock

In the tale, Duchess invites Ribby for tea and offers her a pie filled with mouse bits, which Ribby finds objectionable. Meanwhile, Ribby offers Duchess a patty pan filled with mouse bits, unaware that Duchess is also repulsed by the idea. The miscommunication and misunderstandings between the characters lead to humorous situations.As with many of Beatrix Potter's works, "The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan" features charming illustrations and a whimsical storyline that captivates young ...

One beautiful day, a shy little kitten embarks on a journey filled with adventure! In the course of her wanderings, she meets an interesting and often amusing collection of fellow creatures. The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren.

From the bestselling author of THE PUPPY PLACE!Mia and Michael Battelli would love a kitty of their very own. But until their family is ready for a full-time pet, they foster cats and kittens. They give them lots of love and attention, and help these cute kitties find the perfect home.On a cold winter night, Michael discovers an adorable tuxedo kitten lost in the snow. Domino is wearing a collar, but the tag is missing. He's scared, hungry, and all alone. It's up to Michael to help this ki...

Kitty's owners are home with a big surprise for Kitty. But what is it? Kitty, reeling in horror, thinks it's a . . . dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it's a cat. But we all know that it's really a BABY!With Nick Bruel's trademark mix of antic humor (this time involving a Kitty game show and the Kitty Olympics—which the baby wins hands down), riotous illustrations, total mayhem, and Uncle Murray Fun Facts, this may be the funniest Kitty book yet, and the one that hits closest to ...

BAD KITTY IS BACK (AND BADDER THAN EVER!)when she is forced to take a bath in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll also need Kitty…but good luck with that! Since its pub...

Beautifully illustrated with watercolor paintings, The Magic Gem is a much-loved Korean folk tale that tells the story of why cats and dogs don't get along.A poor fisherman wins a fabulous magic gem that grants his every wish before it's lost to a conniving neighbor. His cat and dog manage to recover the gem, but on the way home the dog loses it in the river. The clever cat gets it back and becomes the favored house pet, while the jealous dog gets nothing,...

"Move over Wilbur and Babe, there's a new pig in town." — School Library Journal (starred review)Flora's a die-hard dreamer. She's never left the farm, but she knows she was born for adventure. She's determined to become a sled pig!A harrowing voyage to Antarctica, a bacon-loving cook, and a shipwreck in deadly conditions stand between Flora and her dream. What will happen to Flora, whose companions see her as more of a meal than an adventurer?...

Eve is not excited about having to spend her time away from home at her parents' friends' cat-sitting business. But when a tiny kitten with sandy-colored fur shows up, he stands out immediately from the rest of the cats. She quickly learns that there is something special about this one. . .