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Mermaids are the worst!

Willan, Alex,


Who doesn't love a good vacation? Soaking up some sun, floating on the waves and arm wrestling an octopus? When mermaids show up in the middle of Gilbert's goblin getaway, their fin-flapping festivities quickly turn rest and relaxation into stress and aggravation. This is clearly proof that mermaids are the worst! Can Gilbert find his beachside bliss or will he be caught in the undertow of these seaside shenanigans?
Date Published:2025

Who doesn't love a good vacation? Soaking up some sun, floating on the waves and arm wrestling an octopus? When mermaids show up in the middle of Gilbert's goblin getaway, their fin-flapping festivities quickly turn rest and relaxation into stress and aggravation. This is clearly proof that mermaids are the worst! Can Gilbert find his beachside bliss or will he be caught in the undertow of these seaside shenanigans?

Date Published:2025

Butt or face?.. Vol. 2, Revenge of the butts /

Lavelle, Kari,


"Discover . . . facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! [This book] continues the . . . challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the . . . um . . . bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete photo of the animal! Also included are factual animal details along with how these animals use camouflage or other trickery to engage with their home. Readers will discover animals like the alien butt spider who turns leaves into burrito-like hideaways, the leaf-tailed gecko whose body mimics the leaves and bark of a tree, and many more!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"Discover . . . facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! [This book] continues the . . . challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the . . . um . . . bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete photo of the animal! Also included are factual animal details along with how these animals use camouflage or other trickery to engage with their home. Readers will discover animals like the alien butt spider who turns leaves into burrito-like hideaways, the leaf-tailed gecko whose body mimics the leaves and bark of a tree, and many more!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Butt or face? Super gross butts /

Lavelle, Kari,


"Are you ready for round three of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about disgusting animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! This picture book continues the entertaining challenge with a new set of (nasty!) animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a photo of the complete animal. Readers will discover animals like a horned lizard that shoots blood from its eyes, a tongue-eating louse, a caterpillar that ejects poop, and many more gross, amazing animals. Fun animal facts and information about camouflage and other sneaky animal tricks are included"--
Date Published:2025

"Are you ready for round three of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about disgusting animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! This picture book continues the entertaining challenge with a new set of (nasty!) animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a photo of the complete animal. Readers will discover animals like a horned lizard that shoots blood from its eyes, a tongue-eating louse, a caterpillar that ejects poop, and many more gross, amazing animals. Fun animal facts and information about camouflage and other sneaky animal tricks are included"--

Date Published:2025

Butt or face? : Can you tell which end you're looking at?

Lavelle, Kari,


"Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The Price Is Right - this book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing...um...err... the bottom or the top? Readers will learn about animals like Cuban Dwarf Frogs, whose backsides look like a pair of eyes, and the Mary River Turtle, which not only has a unique face, but even breathes through its butt! On every reveal page, kids can enjoy the animals' complete photos and fascinating scientific facts, which explain how the critters' camouflage and trickery help them to engage with their habitats. Can YOU tell a butt from a face?"--
Date Published:2023

"Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The Price Is Right - this book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing...um...err... the bottom or the top? Readers will learn about animals like Cuban Dwarf Frogs, whose backsides look like a pair of eyes, and the Mary River Turtle, which not only has a unique face, but even breathes through its butt! On every reveal page, kids can enjoy the animals' complete photos and fascinating scientific facts, which explain how the critters' camouflage and trickery help them to engage with their habitats. Can YOU tell a butt from a face?"--

Date Published:2023

Elves are the worst!

Willan, Alex,


Kirkus, August 15, 2023. School library journal starred, September 2023. Gilbert the Goblin is positive he can work harder than any elf, and so, in his best elf disguise, he infiltrates Santa's workshop to prove it.
Date Published:2023

Dragons are the worst

Willan, Alex,


The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, July2021. Disgruntled Gilbert the goblin argues that dragons are terrible and not nearly as frightening as he is, but perspectives change when knights arrive to capture a dragon.
Date Published:2021

Piece out

Willan, Alex,


Toy Story meets Traction Man Is Here in this picture book that offers a fresh spin on a universal premise: the secret action-adventure story of a toy. When Red, a game piece, is accidentally left out of the game box, nothing--not a hungry robot nor the ferocious family dog Lady Flufferton--will stop Red from reaching home. The unthinkable has happened! Red is alone on the living room floor, far from the safety of the game closet and best pal, Yellow. After almost being devoured by a ravenous robot (a.k.a. the vacuum cleaner), Red embarks on the dangerous journey home. There will be perils--a transparent cliffside to climb, hanging forests to conquer, and the beastly Lady Flufferton (a.k.a. the family dog) to escape. And there will be setbacks--as when Red is found and carelessly tossed into the junk drawer. But in this action-packed, humorous story, Red learns from mistakes and discovers that with perseverance and resourcefulness nothing is impossible.
Date Published:2025

Toy Story meets Traction Man Is Here in this picture book that offers a fresh spin on a universal premise: the secret action-adventure story of a toy. When Red, a game piece, is accidentally left out of the game box, nothing--not a hungry robot nor the ferocious family dog Lady Flufferton--will stop Red from reaching home. The unthinkable has happened! Red is alone on the living room floor, far from the safety of the game closet and best pal, Yellow. After almost being devoured by a ravenous robot (a.k.a. the vacuum cleaner), Red embarks on the dangerous journey home. There will be perils--a transparent cliffside to climb, hanging forests to conquer, and the beastly Lady Flufferton (a.k.a. the family dog) to escape. And there will be setbacks--as when Red is found and carelessly tossed into the junk drawer. But in this action-packed, humorous story, Red learns from mistakes and discovers that with perseverance and resourcefulness nothing is impossible.

Date Published:2025

Ode to grapefruit : how James Earl Jones found his voice

Lavelle, Kari,


"This Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"--Copyright page. Booklist, June 2024. This extraordinary picture book shows how legendary actor James Earl Jones, who stopped speaking as a young boy for eight years due to his stutter, found his voice through poetry, becoming an EGOT-winning (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards) performer with an unforgettable voice.
Date Published:2024

Jasper & Ollie build a fort

Willan, Alex,


Junior Library Guild. "Jasper the fox and Ollie the sloth have a fort-building contest in their yard"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Jasper & Ollie

Willan, Alex,


Junior Library Guild. Jasper, an impatient fox, and Ollie, a slow-moving sloth, head to the pool on a summer day, each taking their own unique path.
Date Published:2019

Got your nose!

Katz, Alan,


Booklist, November 01, 2022. Kirkus, November 01, 2022. Becky loves her Grandpa Max. When he visits, they have a lot of fun together. But when Grandpa Max pulls his favorite prank on Becky, he accidentally takes her nose! Becky and Grandpa Max have to chase Becky's runny nose all over town.
Date Published:2023

Yetis are the worst

Willan, Alex,


Gilbert the Goblin is convinced yetis are not nearly as mysterious as they seem, and sets off to find one to prove once and for all that Goblins are just as cool and mysterious as the elusive yeti. Booklist, November2022. Kirkus Review, September2022. School Library Journal, December2022.
Date Published:2022

We move the world

Lavelle, Kari,


Booklist, May2021. Kirkus Review, April2021. Presents examples from history where small actions made a significant impact to the world or led to positive change.
Date Published:2021

Unicorns are the worst

Willan, Alex,


Kirkus Review, July2020. Kirkus, July 15,2020. A grumpy goblin hates having unicorns as neighbors, but when dragons threaten his home and the unicorns come to the rescue, he has to admit that maybe unicorns are not so bad after all.
Date Published:2020

Agents of S.U.I.T. Wild ghost chase /

Green, John Patrick, 1975-


"Pondering that conundrum is what has kept the dearly departed General Inspectre tethered to Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost haunting the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad--except he's possessed Monocle to serve as his Earthly form! Zeb--along with Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and cameos from everyone's favorite Gators--must decipher the series' biggest mystery ever to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!"--OCLC.
Date Published:2025

"Pondering that conundrum is what has kept the dearly departed General Inspectre tethered to Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost haunting the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad--except he's possessed Monocle to serve as his Earthly form! Zeb--along with Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and cameos from everyone's favorite Gators--must decipher the series' biggest mystery ever to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!"--OCLC.

Date Published:2025

Underwater battles : 4 books in 1!

Pallotta, Jerry,


"4 books in 1!" Consists of material previously published separately between 2009 and 2014. Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Whale vs. Giant Squid, Lobster vs. Crab, and Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark.
Date Published:2025

"4 books in 1!" Consists of material previously published separately between 2009 and 2014. Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Whale vs. Giant Squid, Lobster vs. Crab, and Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark.

Date Published:2025

Porcupine vs. pangolin

Pallotta, Jerry,


"Reading level grade 3"--Back cover. Pitting two unlikely animals against each other--a porcupine and a pangolin--children will learn about each creature's anatomy, behavior, and more to discover who would win the fight!
Date Published:2025

We are in a book

Willems, Mo,


Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read! But what will happen when the book ends!?
Date Published:2010

Watch me throw the ball

Willems, Mo,


Gerald the elephant tries to tell Piggie that ball-throwing is serious business, but Piggie just wants to have fun.
Date Published:2009

Waiting is not easy

Willems, Mo,


Piggie tells Gerald she has a surprise for him, but it is not there yet so Gerald must be patient.
Date Published:2018