Fans of Bad Kitty, Wimpy Kid, and Fly Guy will love this brand new graphic novel chapter books series!Meet Mr. Pants! It's the last day of summer, which means the last chance for fun, and he really, really wants to play laser tag. But his sisters have other ideas—the Fairy Princess Dream Factory? Gah! Good thing Mr. Pants knows how to get what he wants—and have a blast doing it.
One of the greatest plays of all time, the compelling tragedy of the tormented young prince of Denmark continues to capture the imaginations of modern audiences worldwide. Confronted with evidence that his uncle murdered his father, and with his mother's infidelity, Hamlet must find a means of reconciling his longing for oblivion with his duty as avenger. The ghost, Hamlet's feigned madness, Ophelia's death and burial, the play within a play, the "closet scene” in which Hamlet accuses his mother of complicity in murder, and breathtaking swordplay are just some of the elements that make Hamlet an enduring masterpiece of the theater.Each Edition Includes:• Comprehensive explanatory notes • Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship • Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English• Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories • An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a collection of festive poems from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come!It's Thanksgiving time and everyone is getting into the holiday spirit! From making stuffing with Grandma to playing Plymouth Rock in a school skit, these poems from author D. J. Steinberg cover the heartwarming and hilarious moments families share on this special occasion. With a sheet of stickers included, readers are sure to be thankful for this book!
Over 300 side-splitting jokes based on the New York Times best-selling series.If you want to know exactly why Milton Hershey's wife married him, look no further. (Because she wanted lots of Hershey's Kisses!) This hilarious and original collection of jokes featuring all the subjects of the ever-popular Who Was? series will keep kids laughing right through history class! Q: Why did Betsy Ross wear long dresses?A: To cover her colo-knees!Q: Which playwright is also a great cook?A: Will-yum Shakespeare!Q: Which president liked lasers?A: Ronald Ray-gun!
A fastball of a book by Paul Volponi-an author who knows sports and suspense! Julio Ramirez Jr. lives in the shadow of his famous father. Not just because Julio Senior is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins and famous for his scorching fastball, but because he defected from Cuba, leaving Julio and his sister and mother branded as the family of a traitor. Now sixteen, Julio has dreams of playing shortstop for Cuba's national team--until he's given the opportunity to sail to the U.S. Can he abandon his family, just like his Papi did? Is freedom worth the perilous journey and risking prison if he's caught? Will his Papi be waiting for him on the other shore-or, with the Marlins in the World Series against the Yankees, has Julio Senior forgotten all about his son?"An entertaining tale of baseball, family and loyalty."-Kirkus Reviews"Volponi once again delivers top-notch sports fare coupled with a deeper story of family and fidelity. . . Readers will identify with Julio as he juggles dreams, bitterness, and family loyalties in this lyrical, spare novel."-Booklist "A poignant story. . . this is a must-read for any teen who not only loves stories about sports but also enjoys reading about families."-VOYA
An exciting historical adventure, co-written by the New York Times bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series! Stonewall Hinkleman (yup, that's his real name) hates participating in historical reenactments with his Civil War-obsessed parents. Who wants to pretend to fight in some old war anyway? But one day, Stonewall finds himself transported back in time to the actual Battle of Bull Run-and he's not alone! Mr. Dupree, an ardent Confederate from Stonewall's time, has also traveled back in order to change the outcome of the whole Civil War. Stonewall needs to use all of his knowledge of the battle to stop Dupree and save the course of American history as we know it.
A charming novel about sisterhood, self-identity, and friendship from the author of Flutter Indie Lee Chickory knows she's not as cool as her older sister Bebe. Bebe has more friends, for one. And no one tells Bebe she's a fish freak, for two. So when Indie accidentally brings her pet lobster to school, makes a scene, loses him in the ocean and embarrasses Bebe worse than usual, she makes a wish on a star to become a better Chickory. She tries to do this by joining the stage crew of the community's theater production, The Sound of Music. (Bebe has a starring role.) But Bebe is worried that Indie will embarrass her again, so she gives her a makeover and tells her who she should be friends with. That means Owen is out. But he's fun and smart, so Indie keeps her friendship with him a secret. At night, Indie and Owen rebuild a tree house into a ship in the sky to catch Indie's pet lobster. But during the day, Indie has to hide her friendship with Owen. When things come to a head, Indie realizes that being true to yourself is more important than being cool. But what's even more surprising is that Bebe realizes it, too.
Fans of The Great Gatsby, Libba Bray's The Diviners, and Bright Young Things will be captivated by Janet Fox's Roaring Twenties tale.Two girls. One gangster. A deadly secret.When Josephine's father ships her off to live with her rich cousins on the glittering island of Manhattan, he says it's to find a husband. But Jo knows better--there's trouble brewing, and in 1925, all that glitters is not gold. Caught up in a swirl of her cousin's bobbed-hair set--and the men that court them--Jo soon realizes that this world of jazz and gangsters and their molls hides a nest of lies. But when she befriends the girlfriend of one of the most powerful and dangerous gangesters in town, Jo begins to uncover secrets--secrets that threaten an empire and could destroy everyone she loves. Jo is faced with a choice: hang on to her soul, or lose herself in the decade of decadence.
Panic grips the city! There is a killer loose in New York City, and Carver Young is the only one who sees the startling connection between the recent string of murders and the most famous serial killer in history: Jack the Ripper. Time is winding down until the killer claims another victim, but Carver soon sees that, to The Ripper, this is all a game that he may be destined to lose. "Petrucha's story hits the ground running and doesn't let up…"-Publisher's Weekly "A rollicking story full of cannot-put-it-down twists an turns." -VOYA "A well-crafted romp through yesteryear's New York." -Kirkus Reviews
Mad Libs - now in Spanish! - is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Christmas! Mad Libs, ahora en español, es el mejor juego de palabras del mundo y el regalo o la actividad perfecta para cualquier persona que le guste reírse. Escribe las palabras que faltan en cada página para crear tus propias historias divertidas sobre la Navidad.We want to wish you a/an ADJECTIVE Christmas! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about merry things like presents, piñatas, mistletoe, Las Posados, and Candlemas, a Feliz Navidad will be had by all with the laughter shared in this festive edition of Mad Libs. Play alone, in a group, or at the North Pole! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. ¡Queremos desearte una ADJETIVO (FEMENINO) Navidad! Con 21 historias de "rellenar los espacios en blanco" sobre cosas alegres como regalos, piñatas, arbolitos de Navidad, las Posadas, etc. Todos tendrán una Feliz Navidad con las risas compartidas en esta edición festiva de Mad Libs. Juega solo, en grupo o en el Polo Norte. Los Mad Libs son una divertida actividad familiar recomendada para edades entre 8 y NÚMERO año(s).
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about the sport whose very name cannot be decided upon: football/soccer/the beautiful game! He VERB (PRESENT TENSE), he scores! GOALLLLLL! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about penalty kicks, slide tackles, and clutch saves, there are plenty laughs to be had about the most cherished sport worldwide! Play alone, in a group, or in the Champions League final! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about basketball.Time to lace 'em up and take to the court to score some NUMBER-pointers in this buckets-filled edition of Mad Libs! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about slam dunks, cross-ups, and airballing free throws, create the silliest ways a game of basketball can be played! Play alone, in a group, or in the paint! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.
Take a bite out of Mad Libs!Beware of shark-infested...PINEAPPLES?! Only in Shark Attack Mad Libs! This book includes 21 not-so-scary stories all about the ocean's most feared and misunderstood creatures: sharks! There's nothing to fear inside this book of silly shark-themed stories, perfect for playing on your next summer road trip or sitting by the pool.
UFOs, alien life forms, Area 51...Mad Libs!Unidentified Flying Mad Libs is a science-fiction lover's dream! It includes 21 stories all about space, aliens, UFOs, and whether or not life actually exists on other planets. Doesn't matter if you're a believer or a skeptic, you'll love filling in the blanks of the stories inside this book!
A Mad Libs with 21 stories and plenty of blanks to fill in all about our country's most famous--and infamous--presidents! With stories about Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and even Trump, you'll learn a little something, and have fun doing it, too!
Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this rhyming story!When Max's new friend-a bug-gets sick, Ruby recommends taking her to the vet, just like any other pet! Told in verse, this easy-to-read tale featuring classic characters from bestselling author Rosemary Wells will be one that young readers return to again and again.
Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this rhyming story!Max can't wait to eat his lunch-until he discovers it's gone! With help from Ruby, can Max find the missing meal? Perfect for beginning readers and fans of the classic characters from Rosemary Wells, this book about Max's delicious and nutritious lunch makes story time a treat!
What's the Scoop?Americans eat more ice cream than people in any other country (on average 48 pints per person a year). Where did this cool treat come from? And how did its popularity spread? If you're curious about all things ice cream, this fun, visual 8 x 8 developed with the food curators at the Smithsonian is now on the menu!
Lulu loves her dog, Bingo. They do everything together: draw, run in the woods, and play with the Bug Squad. Join in the fun as Ladybug Girl and Bingo have the best day playing together!
Today is the parade! Tiny's best friend, Eliot, is dressed as a cowboy, but what will Tiny wear? Nothing fits him right! That's okay, Tiny can be Eliot's horse. Now Tiny will be able to lead the parade! This is a relatable and funny friendship story that beginning readers will be proud to read all by themselves."Add Tiny to the roll call of great dogs in children's literature: Ribsy, Martha, Carl, Mudge. He may just wind up being a young reader's best friend." --The Horn Book on Tiny Goes to the Library
Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful, tiniest birds in nature. They are the only creatures that can fly forward, backward, sideways—even upside down! Their hearts beat anywhere from 500 to 1200 times every minute; their wings flap as many as 52 times per second; and they breathe up to 600 times per minute. This fact-and-photo-filled nonfiction 8x8 will leave readers astounded by the smallest bird in America!
Cork is a muskrat who likes small, safe adventures. Fuzz is a possum who likes big, exciting adventures. Fuzz convinces Cork to go with him on a snowy exploration, but Cork is scared of the big animals they might encounter. When Fuzz pretends he has seen a dangerous animal, he only makes Cork more scared. Then, like the Boy Who Cried Wolf, Fuzz really does run into a big animal—a puppy! Both friends discover how brave they really are, and learn when it is and isn't okay to fool someone you care about.
Ode to Alcohol Mad Libs is the perfect party accessory! The 21 stories inside pay homage to everyone's favorite type of liquid: alcohol, of course! This book makes the perfect gift for all the party animals in your life.
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