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Squirrels on Skis (Beginner Books(R))
by Pascal Lemaitre J. Hamilton RayThis new Beginner Book about manic skiing squirrels--by J. Hamilton Ray with illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre--has the feeling of an old classic read-aloud. "Nobody knew how the mania grew. First there was one, and then there were two. Three more came gliding from under the trees. LOOK! On the hill. Those are squirrels on skis! Below lay the town, snow-covered and still. Not a sound could be heard. All was silent, until . . . Swwwishhhh swooped the skiers, all dressed for play. Eighty-five squirrels and more on the way!" As you can imagine, the townsfolk are NOT amused. Can intrepid reporter Sally Sue Breeze find out where the squirrels are getting their skis-and make them stop skiing long enough to eat lunch-before pest-control guy Stanley Powers sucks them up in his vacuum device? (Don't worry--Sally triumphs in a most unexpected way.) With delightfully understated, funny illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre, this is the perfect book for beginning readers to curl up and chill out with on a snow day--or any day!
Squirrels on Skis: Read & Listen Edition (Beginner Books(R))
by J. Hamilton RayThis new Beginner Book about manic skiing squirrels—by J. Hamilton Ray with illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre—has the feeling of an old classic read-aloud. "Nobody knew how the mania grew. First there was one, and then there were two. Three more came gliding from under the trees. LOOK! On the hill. Those are squirrels on skis! Below lay the town, snow-covered and still. Not a sound could be heard. All was silent, until . . . Swwwishhhh swooped the skiers, all dressed for play. Eighty-five squirrels and more on the way!" As you can imagine, the townsfolk are NOT amused. Can intrepid reporter Sally Sue Breeze find out where the squirrels are getting their skis-and make them stop skiing long enough to eat lunch-before pest-control guy Stanley Powers sucks them up in his vacuum device? (Don't worry—Sally triumphs in a most unexpected way.) With delightfully understated, funny illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre, this is the perfect book for beginning readers to curl up and chill out with on a snow day—or any day!Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Squirt Saves the Day: A Stinkbug's Story
by Maryel HendersonA delightfully illustrated children&’s story of friendship, heroism, and self-discovery about Squirt, the lovable stinkbug. A young stinkbug named Squirt isn&’t sure what to expect when he arrives at his new school—and he&’s unpleasantly surprised to be confronted by bullies. But Squirt perseveres. In overcoming rejection, he learns that the best way to deal with problems is head on. And by choosing courage and doing what must be done, Squirt gains the respect and admiration of the whole school. Squirt Saves the Day is full of colorful illustrations that will win children's hearts and teach them that, if a little stinkbug can conquer his fears, so can they.
Squish #1: Super Amoeba (Squish #1)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew HolmNow an animated show streaming on HBO Max!It's SQUISH—a graphic novel series about a comic book-loving, twinkie-eating grade school AMOEBA trying to find his place in the world (or at least trying to make it through a school day). Inspired by his favorite comic book hero, SUPER AMOEBA!, Squish has to navigate school (bullies! detention! Principal Planaria!), family (dad: Hates to wear a tie. Secretly listens to heavy metal in the car), and friends (Peggy-rainbows! happy all the time! and Pod . . . who's . . . well, you just have to meet him). Can Squish save the world—and his friends—from the forces of evil lurking in the hallways? Find out in Squish: Super Amoeba—saving the world, one cell at a time!
Squish #2: Brave New Pond (Squish #2)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew HolmNow an animated show streaming on HBO Max!It's SQUISH—a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School.He's baa-ack! It's a brand new school year for everyone's favorite AMOEBA! Will Squish finally get to sit with the cool kids at lunch? Will Pod stop the giant asteroid from destroying the world? Will the LEECHES be the end of Super Amoeba? And what makes cafeteria nachos so delicious anyway? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Squish's second electrifying, fast-paced adventure, Squish #2: Brave New Pond—saving the world, one cell at a time! Yowza! You can draw comics, too! Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Shazam! Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba! New York Times: "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." The Bulletin: "A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."
Squish #3: The Power of the Parasite (Squish #3)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew HolmNow an animated show streaming on HBO Max!It's SQUISH—a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School. School's out! Everyone's favorite amoeba is headed to summer camp! But instead of SUPER AWESOME FUN, Squish's summer is turning out to be SUPER AWESOME TERRIFYING! For one thing, Squish can't swim. And to make matters worse, his new camp friend is a Hydra (scientific fact: A hydra's tentacles can paralyze you!). Will Squish sink or will he swim this summer? (And what's up with Pod and black holes anyways??) Find out the answers to these questions and more in the super spectacular adventure, Squish #3: The Power of the Parasite. Summer reading has never been so slimey!Yowza! You can draw comics, too! Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Shazam! Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba! New York Times: "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." The Bulletin: "A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."
Squish #4: Captain Disaster (Squish #4)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew HolmNow an animated show streaming on HBO Max!It's SQUISH—a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School. It's soccer season! But the Waterfleas (Hey, it could be worse—Okay, maybe it couldn't.) are getting pummelled game after game. Squish knows winning isn't everything, but it's something right? Can Squish turn the losing streak around when he becomes team captain? Will Pod figure out how to harness the power of lightning? And how can amoebas play soccer when they don't have any feet? Find out in the electrifyingly funny page-turner Squish #4: Captain Disaster—saving the world, one cell at a time! Yowza! You can draw comics, too! Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Shazam! Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba! New York Times: "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." The Bulletin: "A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."
Squish #5: Game On! (Squish #5)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew HolmIntroducing Squish—a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants, Dan Gutman's Weird School, and Jarrett Krosoczka's Lunch Lady. Beep! Beep! Squish can't get enough of his awesome new video game Mitosis! (Mitosis is what happens when cells divide. Who says video games can't be educational?) In fact, he may even be obsessed! He plays at home . . . at school. . . even in his sleep! Are video games taking over Squish's life?! And can Squish's favorite comic book hero, Super Amoeba, stop the Creeping Black Mold that's taking over Small Pond? Find out in Squish #5: Game On—saving the world, one cell at a time! Yowza! You can draw comics, too! Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Shazam! Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba! New York Times: "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." The Bulletin: "A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."
Squish #6: Fear the Amoeba (Squish #6)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew HolmNow an animated show streaming on HBO Max!He&’s ba-ack! From the award-winning creators of Babymouse, it&’s the most spine-tingling* Squish yet! Gulp! A SCARY new movie has everyone talking—and Squish is SPOOKED out of his cellular mind! But it&’s just a movie, right? Right?! Will Squish be eaten alive by a TERRIFYING movie monster? Will his friends think he&’s (gasp!) totally chicken? And can Squish&’s comic book hero, Super Amoeba, defeat his CREEPIEST foe yet? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the 6th Squish graphic novel: Fear the Amoeba—saving the world, one cell at a time! BONUS: Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters and to get instructions for a SENSATIONAL science experiment you can do at home! SHAZAM! *Amoebas do not actually have spines. Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School.
Squish #7: Deadly Disease of Doom (Squish #7)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew HolmNow an animated show streaming on HBO Max!Ahhh-CHOO! From the New York Times bestselling, Eisner-winning creators of Babymouse, it&’s Squish&’s most contagiously fun adventure yet! Uh-oh! A deadly disease is spreading through Small Pond! People are dropping like flies! And YIKES—it looks like Squish is patient #1. Will this epic epidemic be the end of everyone&’s favorite amoeba? (And if it is, who will he leave his comic collection to?!) Find out the answers in the seventh hilarious Squish graphic novel: Deadly Disease of Doom! BONUS: Look in the back of the book to learn how to draw one of the Squish characters and to get instructions for a SENSATIONAL science experiment you can do at home! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School! Praise for Squish * &“Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does.&” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred &“An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy.&” —The New York Times &“Simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining.&” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children&’s Books
Squish #8: Pod vs. Pod (Squish #8)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew HolmNow an animated show streaming on HBO Max!From the New York Times bestselling, Eisner-winning creators of Babymouse, it&’s green . . . it&’s blobby . . . it&’s gross . . . it&’s SQUISH(!), a comic-book-loving amoeba whose adventures are perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School. Uh-oh! Squish&’s friend Pod just hasn&’t been himself lately. One minute he&’s happy-dancing; the next he&’s sobbing in his soup. What&’s going on? (Hint: &“mitosis&” is the process that splits single-celled organisms. That&’s right, splits.) It is truly Pod vs. Pod—and may the best Pod, umm, win? BONUS: Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters and to get instructions for a SENSATIONAL science experiment you can do at home! SHAZAM!Praise for Squish: * &“Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does.&” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred &“An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy.&” —The New York Times &“Simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining.&” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children&’s Books
Squished: A Graphic Novel
by Megan Wagner LloydFrom the powerhouse duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel about finding your own space… especially when you're in a family of nine!Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated.Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up.
Squishmallows: The Official Collector's Guide
by Bernie CollinsBased on the #1 plush property, this NEW Squishmallows Official Collector’s Guide is the perfect gift for any fan!They're lovable, they’re ultra-soft—they're Squishmallows! This OFFICIAL Collector's Guide is packed with fun facts, top-ten lists, Squishmallows’ bios & stats, a rarity guide, and hundreds of colorful photos and unique art styles. Whether you’re already an avid collector or new to the Squishmallows Squad, this Collector’s Guide is perfect for fans of all ages!Since Squishmallows debuted in 2017, each plush has featured its own lovable personality and have become known for their ultra-soft feel and whimsical design that have captivated fans of all ages, both online and in person. More than 1,000 Squishmallows ranging from two to twenty-four inches in size have gained the attention of bona fide Squishmallows fans in more than 40 countries.
Squishy Taylor and the Tunnel of Doom (Squishy Taylor)
by Ailsa WildWhy are tunnels both exciting and scary? How do dogs always know who the bad guys are? Why are pinkie-swears so important? Who's storing toxic waste under the park? It will take a sleuth like Squishy Taylor to investigate these mysteries!
Srta. Quinces (Miss Quinces)
by Kat FajardoRising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceañera! A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition.Sue solo quiere pasar el verano leyendo y haciendo cómics en el campamento con sus amigos, pero en lugar de eso se embarca con sus padres y sus dos hermanas en un viaje a Honduras a visitar a la familia, que vive en medio del campo, ¡así que no podrá mandar mensajes y no tendrá cable ni internet! Las cosas empeoran cuando la mamá de Sue anuncia que le harán una quinceañera sorpresa a la chica, aunque esto es lo último que ella desearía. ¡No se imagina vistiendo un vestido enorme, abultado y colorido! ¿Qué podrá hacer? ¿Cómo sobrevivirá todo este tiempo "en familia" con sus revoltosos familiares?Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and making comics at sleepaway camp with her friends, but instead she gets stuck going to Honduras to visit relatives with her parents and two sisters. They live way out in the country, which means no texting, no cable, and no Internet! The trip takes a turn for the worse when Sue's mother announces that they'll be having a surprise quinceañera for Sue, which is the last thing she wants. She can't imagine wearing a big, floofy, colorful dress! What is Sue going to do? And how will she survive all this "quality" time with her rambunctious family?
St. Patrick's Day from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #19)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!It's St. Patrick's Day and Hubie needs to find something green to wear for the big class parade. Leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, pickles--how can he possibly make a decision with all these great options? He better decide quickly, because there's a rainbow out and everyone is looking for the pot of gold at the end of it.
Stacey McGill...Matchmaker? (The Baby-Sitters Club #124)
by Ann M. MartinWhen Stacey sits for the two Brooke kids, she can't help noticing that their dad is a very cute single father, and the perfect match for her single mom.
Stacey Speaks Up
by Stacey AbramsThe third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling and NAACP Image Award–winning Stacey’s Stories picture book series, from Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas.Stacey and her friends can’t wait for lunchtime on Friday, also known as TacoPizza FryDay!But when Stacey discovers that some of her classmates can't afford to eat lunch, she loses her appetite. She knows she has to do something . . . but what can a kid do?Plenty, as it turns out! With the help of their community, Stacey and her friends devise a plan to make their voices heard.Inspired by Stacey Abrams’s legacy of grassroots activism and advocacy, this is a story about how everyone has the power to make a difference.
Stacey and the Bad Girls: Stacey and the Bad Girls (The Baby-Sitters Club #87)
by Ann M. MartinStacey quits the club, but suddenly realizes that her new "friends" are using her as a cover for their drinking, shoplifting, and other ideas of summer fun.
Stacey and the Boyfriend Trap (BSC Friends Forever #6)
by Ann M. MartinIn one of the funniest, most romantic BSC books ever, Stacey must juggle five ex-boyfriends and figure out the truth about her current relationship.
Stacey and the Cheerleaders: Stacey and the Cheerleaders (The Baby-Sitters Club #70)
by Ann M. MartinStacey starts dating a jock basketball player and falls in with a super-cool crowd, including the cheerleaders who ask her to try out for the squad.
Stacey and the Haunted Masquerade: Stacey and the Haunted Masquerade (The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #22)
by Ann M. MartinLearning that a local girl who was humiliated at a prior event is trying to sabotage the Stoneybrook Middle School Mischief Night Dance, the baby-sitters hope to stop the girl and set things right.
Stacey and the Missing Ring: Stacey and the Missing Ring (The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #1)
by Ann M. MartinThe hit series is back, to charm and inspire another generation of baby-sitters!Stacey is shocked when a new family accuses her of stealing a valuable ring from them while she was baby-sitting. Stacey would never take anything from anyone! Even worse for the Baby-sitters, the Gardellas are threatening to tell their other clients about the missing ring.Will everyone in Stoneybrook think the Baby-sitters are thieves? Not if Stacey can help it--she's going to find out what happened to that ring!The best friends you'll ever have are detectives, too!
Stacey and the Mystery At the Mall: Stacey and the Mystery At the Mall (The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #14)
by Ann M. MartinWhen the Baby-sitters are assigned jobs at Washington Mall for a school class, they soon learn of some pretty bad things going on. Is it safe to shop at Washington Mall anymore? The Baby-sitters don't know -- but they're going to make sure this mystery is solved!
Stacey and the Mystery Money: Stacey and the Mystery Money (The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #10)
by Ann M. MartinWhen Stacey gets caught with a counterfeit ten dollar bill, the Baby-sitters search for the crook spreading phony money around Stoneybrook.