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That's Not the Monster We Ordered
by Terry Jones Richard Fairgray Tara BlackThe day the Turner family gets their very own monster is a momentous event in the neighborhood. Everyone gathers for the occasion. The monster can roar louder than a lion, leap down the stairs better than any Slinky, and eat grass so no one needs to mow. Based on the Turners’ experience, investing in a monster seems like a great idea!Except, the monster that shows up isn’t the monster they ordered at all. Their monster likes to pull pranks and paint murals, and when he eats grass, he gets gas! He isn’t a good baker and he smells! Will the family return their defective monster? Or will the monster find a way to win their love?That’s Not the Monster We Ordered is a fun twist on household pets but full of enough silly antics to warrant rereads. As in Gorillas in Our Midst and My Grandpa Is a Dinosaur, Fairgray and Jones have blended imagination into the real world, creating an entertaining story everyone will enjoy.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
That's So Gross!: Creepy Crawlies (That's So Gross! #2)
by Mitchell SymonsGO MAD FOR MINIBEASTS!Discover the answers to top trivia such as:Does the dung beetle really stink?Why are caterpillars so muscly?Why would fleas be champion high-jumpers?Includes cool collector cards to swap with your mates.
That's So Gross!: History (That's So Gross! #3)
by Mitchell SymonsFRIGHTFUL FACTS AND GORY STORIES . . .Top trivia about life in the past such as:Did Vikings wear horns on their helmets?How did Ancient Egyptians make their mummies?Which animals were gladiators forced to fight?
That's So Gross!: Human Body (That's So Gross! #4)
by Mitchell SymonsNOXIOUS NOISES AND STINKY SMELLS . . .Amaze your mates with top trivia such as:Why do we puke and sweat?Which tribe uses farting as a greeting?How likely are you to be injured by a toilet seat?
That's So New York: Short (and Very Short) Stories about the Greatest City on Earth
by Dan SaltzsteinCharming, poignant, and occasionally salacious, That’s So New York is brimming with little snapshots of humanity that make one thing clear: There’s no place like New York.New York Times editor and lifelong New Yorker Dan Saltzstein compiles hundreds of distinctly New York moments for this peek at the city that never sleeps. Inspired by Saltzstein’s viral Twitter thread, this illustrated book features hilarious anecdotes from locals and transplants, short essays from folks like Molly Jong-Fast and Michael Ian Black, who have seen it all, and Q&As with everyday New Yorkers from across the five boroughs. Eels wriggling through subway cars, accidentally stumbling onto the set of Law & Order, drag queens emerging from manholes—if there’s one thing New York never runs out of, it’s stories. And rats. Always rats.INCREDIBLE TRUE TALES: These are real New York stories from real people who have lived or currently live in the city! While some are absolutely outlandish, the fact that these stories come from everyday people makes for an exciting reading experience for tourists and total relatability for locals. Topics range from the subway to celebrities, crime and grime to the New York slice, doorman dish to the (sometimes weird) rules of the city ("I'm walkin' here!"), and much more.EXPERT AUTHOR: As a lifelong New Yorker, senior editor for the New York Times, and creator of the popular Twitter thread that inspired this book, Dan Saltzstein has a wealth of knowledge about New York and an incredible network within it. This collection brings together the voices of notables like Alexander Chee, Molly Jong-Fast, Isaac Fitzgerald, and Megan Abbott with everyday folks like sanitation workers, doormen, train operators, and bartenders who make the city run.ULTIMATE NYC GIFT BOOK: In a highly giftable, affordably priced package, this is the perfect present for current New Yorkers, anyone who has ever lived in New York, and visitors who love the Big Apple!Perfect for:People from New York, past and presentTravelers and tourists planning or returning from a trip to NYCGift-diving to NY transplantsBirthday or holiday gift for family and friends who love city stories
That's What Dinosaurs Do
by Jory JohnFrom The Bad Seed and The Good Egg creators, Jory John and Pete Oswald, comes a story about a dinosaur who loves to ROAR.William the dinosaur likes to roar. At the park?“ROAR.”At the bus stop?“ROAR!”At the farm? You bet. ROARRR!William never lets the chance to roar pass him by, even if others find it rather bothersome. That's until William gets a sore throat and the doctor warns him not to roar for a WHOLE week. But can this overexcited, boisterous, giant lizard not do what dinosaurs are meant to do?! In his humorous and insightful style, Jory John creates an epic story about unapologetically and happily being yourself, no matter the cost. Another side-splitting combination of John’s brilliant text and Pete Oswald’s expressive and lively illustrations, That’s What Dinosaurs Do is a read-aloud that young readers will roar for again and again.
That's What Frenemies Are For: A Novel
by Sophie Littlefield Lauren GershellIn this razor-sharp novel for fans of When Life Gives You Lululemons, a Manhattan socialite turns her spin instructor into a fitness superstar to impress her friends. But can she keep her little project under control? Or has she created a monster? Julia Summers seems to have it all: a sprawling Upper East Side apartment, a successful husband, and two adorable children attending the best private school in the city. She relishes wielding influence over her well-heeled girlfriends . . . but her star appears to be fading. That’s why, when stranded in Manhattan for the summer as her entire crowd flees to the Hamptons, Julia is on the hunt for the next big thing that will make her the envy of her friends and put her back on top. Enter Flame, the new boutique gym in her neighborhood. Seductive and transformative, Flame’s spin classes are exactly what Julia needs—and demure, naïve instructor Tatum is her ticket in. But rebranding Tatum as a trendy guru proves hard work, and Julia’s triumphant comeback at summer’s end doesn’t quite go as planned. Tatum begins to grasp just how much power her newfound stardom holds, and when things suddenly get ugly, Julia realizes she’s in way over her head. Julia’s life is already spiraling out of control when her husband is arrested for fraud and bribery. As her so-called friends turn their backs on her, and Tatum pursues her own agenda, Julia is forced to rethink everything she knew about her world to reclaim her perfect life. But does she even want it back? Witty and incisive, Sophie Littlefield and Lauren Gershell’s That’s What Frenemies Are For provides an engrossing glimpse into the cutthroat moms’ club of the Upper East Side.Advance praise for That’s What Frenemies are For“Pack up your beach bag and put your phone on Do Not Disturb: This modern-day Pygmalion story is juicy fun! Fans of Lauren Weisberger and Jill Kargman will delight in this delicious romp about how the other half lives.”—Jamie Brenner, bestselling author of The Forever Summer and Drawing Home “Whether this book hits a little too close to home or offers the perfect escape, readers will love the insanity of Julia’s social ups and downs in this clever novel.”—Laurie Gelman, author of Class Mom
That's What Friends Aren't For (Dear Dumb Diary #9)
by Jim BentonBestselling author Jamie Kelly is back with an all-new, all-funny diary! But she has no idea that anybody is reading it. So please, please, please don't tell her.Dear Dumb Diary,So now I'm friends with Angeline. This is automatic friendship, and I have to just accept it and make the best of things. See, if I objected, then Aunt Carol might divorce Angeline's uncle, sending both of them tumbling into a deep pit of depression for the rest of their lives, and Angeline could wind up feeling so guilty that she would have to go be locked up in an old dirty insane asylum for years and years, and Stinker's puppies could grow up not knowing both their parents --- and I couldn't live with myself for doing something like that to a puppy.
That's What She Said
by Justin Nicolas Wishne BryanWith the help of TV series like The Office: An American Workplace, TWSS - or 'that's what she said' - has quickly become one of the hottest jokes of the 21st century. Now, in a book exploding with laughs, Justin Wishne and Bryan Nicolas, founders of TWSSstories. com, bring together hundreds of screamingly hilarious TWSS moments from fans, choice historical and celebrity quotes, an introduction from 'she' and a brief history of the phrase.
That's What She Said: Women Reveal What Man Really Need to Know
by T. J. JeffersonThe book was called Everything Men Understand About Women. Upon opening it, the reader found 100 blank pages. Get it? Very funny. But it gave T. J. Jefferson an idea. If men know nothing about the fairer sex, then why not go straight to the source? After all, if your toilet is backed up, you don't call your dentist, you call a plumber. So he asked strangers (and even some celebrities, such as Madonna, Shakira, Demi Moore, and Cameron Diaz) to fill the blank pages of his book. In That's What She Said, Jefferson shares 100-plus tips he's gathered from women of all ages and backgrounds in a collection of entries in their own words that are offbeat, funny, sometimes mean, often poignant--but always honest. For men, it's not a book on how to get a woman to go home with you but on how to keep her attention once you have it. And for women, think of it as an entertaining look at what other ladies are going through. You may find vindication ("amen, sister") or put it down, relieved that you aren't "as crazy as her" or that your man isn't a complete cad. Organized by topics, including love, sex, beauty, lying, and listening, this is the ultimate look into the mind of today's modern woman.
That's the Spirit, Claude
by Joan Lowery NixonWhen Shirley convinces her husband Claude to help fulfill their adopted daughter's dream of a visit from Santa, she doesn't reckon on the real Santa Claus showing up at their place in Texas.
Thatababy Geeks Out! (UDig)
by Paul TrapSometimes he’s Thatababy Jones, venturing bravely into the Closet of Doom. Other times he’s Superbaby, on a mission to improve any household object by outfitting it with a superhero’s cape. Whatever world Thatababy inhabits, his imagination runs wild as he investigates important questions, such as: How many action figures does it take to clog a toilet? What are the hidden dangers of a prank call to the moon? And which makes a better imaginary friend: a tortoise, a raccoon, or the alien from Alien? This e-book only collection of Thatababy’s geekiest adventures features the crisp art and clever writing that earned the strip critical acclaim and a finalist’s spot in Amazon’s Comic Strip Superstars contest. It is the brainchild of Paul Trap, a freelance computer graphics illustrator and editorial cartoonist for Baseball America magazine.
Thatababy Rocks Out! (UDig)
by Paul TrapWhen his parents are asleep and the gate to his crib is securely locked, that’s when Thatababy really shines. His nightly solo concerts feature everything from country to classic rock, disco to doo-wop, and more often than not leave his mom and dad singing the blues. Thatababy is the infant born too busy to sleep, and through air guitar lessons, impromptu Van Halen dance parties, and other musical adventures with Mom and Dad, he’s well on his way to becoming the world’s most sonically sophisticated baby. Thatababy Rocks Out is a funny and visually captivating e-book only collection of comic strips about life from the perspective of an infant with the uncanny ability to keep his parents on their toes. A finalist in Amazon’s Comic Strip Superstars contest, it is the brainchild of Paul Trap, a freelance computer graphics illustrator and editorial cartoonist for Baseball America magazine.
The Mating Season
by P. G. WodehouseA Jeeves and Wooster novel. At Deverill Hall, an idyllic Tudor manor in the picture-perfect village of Kings Deverill, impostors are in the air. The prime example is man-about-town Bertie Wooster, doing a good turn to Gussie Fink-Nottle by impersonating him while he enjoys fourteen days away from society after being caught taking an unscheduled dip in the fountains of Trafalgar Square. Bertie is of course one of nature's gentlemen, but the stakes are high: if all is revealed, there's a danger that Gussie's simpering fiance Madeline may turn her wide eyes on Bertie instead. It's a brilliant plan u until Gussie himself turns up, imitating Bertram Wooster. After that, only the massive brain of Jeeves (himself in disguise) can set things right.
The "L" Bomb
by Phoenix Emrys A. J. CorzaGil Donigan has made a career of treating the word "love" like something from an NFL playbook. Then he meets Devon Drake, and for the first time says "I love you" and really means it. Devon immediately bolts, and that was the last thing Gil expected. But maybe he had it coming; he got as good as he'd ever given. Karma's a bitch, he thinks, but he'll take the hit like a man. His new game plan? Shake off the heartbreak and move on, but Gil may need to rethink his recovery when Devon turns up on his doorstep with an enigmatic box, begging for a chance to explain.
The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden
by William AlexanderThis “wildly entertaining” memoir recounts the joys—and horrors—of trying to grow your own food (The Boston Globe). Bill Alexander had no idea that his simple dream of having a vegetable garden and small orchard in his backyard would lead him into life-and-death battles with groundhogs, webworms, weeds, and weather; midnight expeditions in the dead of winter to dig up fresh thyme; and skirmishes with neighbors who feed the deer and other vermin. Not to mention the vacations that had to be planned around the harvest, the near electrocution of the tree man, the limitations of his own middle-aged body, and the pity of his wife and kids. When Alexander runs a cost-benefit analysis, adding up everything from the live animal trap to the Velcro tomato wraps, and then amortizing it over the life of his garden, it comes as quite a shock to learn that it cost a staggering $64 to grow each one of his beloved Brandywine tomatoes. But as any gardener will tell you, you can’t put a price on the unparalleled pleasures of providing fresh food for your family. “Engaging, funny, and down-to-earth.” —Entertainment Weekly “A hilarious horticultural memoir.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “A delightful guide to achieving gardening bliss.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune
The ''I Do'' Dilemma (The Heirs of Hansol #1)
by Jayci LeeA read-in-one-sitting, fast-paced Rom Com.Oprah Magazine recommended as one of the Best Romance Novels We Couldn't Put Down in 2020! Resolute bachelor Garrett Song&’s single-minded focus on business is about to pay off. He&’s this close to taking the reins of his family&’s L.A. fashion empire. But his family is throwing up a roadblock: Marry the Korean heiress they handpicked for him or lose the CEO seat. To foil the plan, he needs a fake bride, fast. As if on cue, Natalie Sobol enters his office, reading him the riot act about breaking company rules...dare he pop the question?Talk about breaking the rules. Natalie can&’t believe her ears when the big boss proposes—and she says, &“I do&”! Where the heck did that come from? Sure, Natalie needs to show she can provide a stable home to keep custody of her adorable orphaned niece, and adding a husband to the picture, even temporarily will make her case. She&’ll benefit from a fake marriage as much as he does. But there&’s one hitch: the spark between them. Will red-hot chemistry burn their bargain down?&“A trope trifecta…This book literally ticks all the boxes…Just the kind of emotional rollercoaster I love being on.&” –Smart Bitches, Trashy Books Previously published as Temporary Wife Temptation in 2020.Read the entire swoon-worthy Heirs of Hansol series:Book 1: The &“I Do&” Dilemma Book 2: The Not So Secret CrushBook 3: The Enemy Entanglement
The 'Me!' Monsters: Cautionary Tales for Lovers of Squeam! Book 3 (Grizzly Tales #3)
by Jamie RixGrizzliness is out there. Every child has the makings of mischievousness, and can be lured into committing dastardly deeds. The six stories in each of the Grizzly Tales books show the rise and hard fall of vile and villainous children. We have completely reinvented Grizzly Tales for today's readers - ingenious concepts to link the separate stories, new design and illustrations, new accessible formats, but still capturing Jamie Rix's legendary brilliance for creating stories that linger in the mind long after the lights go out at night!The third title in the all-new Grizzly Tales series captures the crimes of the 'ME!' monsters - those vain, selfish, greedy little children who want only the best for themselves, usually at the expense of everyone else. Hear the shrill explosion of breaking glass as all those mirrors shatter one by one!
The (Fake) Dating Game
by Timothy Janovsky&“Game show antics, idiots in love, and a healthy dose of steam…this book is everything I want in a romance novel!&” —Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once for MeReady. Set. Faux.Holden James picked the worst time to have a meltdown. His chance to audition for his favorite game show, Madcap Market, should have been a moment of triumph—a glorious, loving homage to his adored mom, who died six years ago. Instead, he&’s destroying the minibar in a grim Los Angeles hotel room…recently dumped, partnerless and sliding into misery.But at least the hotel service is sublime. It even comes with an unfairly fit and sexy (smart-ass) concierge who arrives at the door with pizza, Monopoly and deliciously distracting forearms.All Holden knows about Leo Min is that he&’s beautiful and unexpectedly sympathetic, and the chemistry between them is beyond. Maybe it&’s even enough to convince everyone, including the show&’s casting directors, that they&’re a real couple. All they&’d have to do is crush the competition, win the huge cash prize and all of Holden&’s problems—his broken heart, his buried grief, his complete lack of money and direction—will be fixed.Of course, reality doesn&’t quite work out that way. But love is an entirely different game…From showing up to glowing up, these characters are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way.Don&’t miss these other fun titles from Afterglow Books:The Bookbinder&’s Guide to Love by Katherine GarberaThe Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey KennedyFrenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. JohnThe Boyfriend Subscription by Steven SalvatoreManila Takes Manhattan by Carla de GuzmanFake Flame by Adele BuckOut of Office by A.H. Cunningham
The (Not Quite) Biggest Ever Tim Vine Joke Book: Children's Edition
by Tim VineComedian and TV star, Tim Vine, will have you laughing for hours with this new, abridged version of his hilarious joke book . . .Velcro.What a rip off.Why do you never see an elephant on a bus? Because he's got a massive bum.So I went to the doctors. I said, 'I got hurt in a pillow fight.' He said, 'You've got concushion.'Believe it or not there are twice as many eyebrows in the world as there are peopleI tried to surf the Internet and I fell off my chairRead it to find these funny puns, plus many more original jokes and illustrations. You won't be able to put it down!
The 10 Year Plan
by Jc CalcianoBest friends Myles and Brody are total opposites: Myles believes in true love and happily ever after; Brody believes in hot guys and lots of happy endings. But after Myles has a particularly bad date, they make a plan that, if they haven't found true love in 10 years they'll become a couple.<P><P> 10 years later...<P> Nothing has changed. Myles is still a hopeless romantic looking for Mr. Right and Brody is still on the hunt for Mr. Right Now - both still alone. When they realize it's almost time to make good on the promise they made to each other a decade earlier, both friends scramble to do whatever it takes to avoid their fate: to be a couple!<P> The search for each other's perfect partner is on! But maybe the man of their dreams is too close to see...<P> This book also contains special extra content, including: <P> * Myles' Favorite Recipes<P> * Images From the Movie The 10 Year Plan
The 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World: A pointless book written by the presenters of the hit BBC 1 TV show
by Alexander Armstrong Richard OsmanWe've all had them, those pointless arguments that are seemingly impossible to solve. We've been round in circles trying to work out what came first, the chicken or the egg? Don't get us started on the debate of what we are all here for? And you're bound to have had sleepless nights pondering which ingredient you simply can't do without in a full English Breakfast - sausage or bacon. Well worry no more, here to help you solve some of life's biggest - and most pointless - conundrums are Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.So, does God exist? and what is the most pointless sport - ballet or darts? With a witty and intelligent collection of stand-up pieces, quizzes, cryptic brainteasers and pointless facts, Alexander Armstrong and his pointless friend Richard Osman will put the world to rights and finally answer the 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World....Ever.
The 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World: A pointless book written by the presenters of the hit BBC 1 TV show (Pointless Books #2)
by Alexander Armstrong Richard OsmanWe've all had them, those pointless arguments that are seemingly impossible to solve. We've been round in circles trying to work out what came first, the chicken or the egg? Don't get us started on the debate of what we are all here for? And you're bound to have had sleepless nights pondering which ingredient you simply can't do without in a full English Breakfast - sausage or bacon. Well worry no more, here to help you solve some of life's biggest - and most pointless - conundrums are Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.So, does God exist? and what is the most pointless sport - ballet or darts? With a witty and intelligent collection of stand-up pieces, quizzes, cryptic brainteasers and pointless facts, Alexander Armstrong and his pointless friend Richard Osman will put the world to rights and finally answer the 100 Most Pointless Arguments in the World....Ever.
The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World: A Pointless Book Written by the Presenters of the Hit BBC 1 TV Show
by Alexander Armstrong Richard OsmanThe world is full of pointless things. From rail replacement bus services to chip forks. From war to windchimes. From people who put cushions on beds to people who read the bit they write about the book on amazon. Look around you right now. Just about the only thing that isn't pointless is you. You look amazing. Join Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, the hosts of BBC1 quiz show Pointless as they take you on a journey through The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World. Filled with play-along quiz questions and unlikely facts, their hilarious collection of musings on some of the most pointless things found in everyday modern life is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly.
The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World: A pointless book written by the presenters of the hit BBC 1 TV show (Pointless Books #1)
by Alexander Armstrong Richard OsmanThe world is full of pointless things. From rail replacement bus services to chip forks. From war to windchimes. From people who put cushions on beds to people who read the bit they write about the book on amazon. Look around you right now. Just about the only thing that isn't pointless is you. You look amazing. Join Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, the hosts of BBC1 quiz show Pointless as they take you on a journey through The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World. Filled with play-along quiz questions and unlikely facts, their hilarious collection of musings on some of the most pointless things found in everyday modern life is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly.