![Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0802796842.jpg?itok=Fl1werph)
Could the chicken’s dream of buried treasure — a treasure of cracked corn under a great pink pig — be true? His friend George thought so. And so Chicken and George set out to follow the dream. Corny jokes abound in this funny, fast fable sure to delight (as well elicit groans!).
Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share
![Fly High, Fly Guy!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545007224.jpg?itok=D4uWT0IV)
When Buzz and his family go on vacation, they don’t want to take Buzz’s pet, Fly Guy, with them — but he joins them nonetheless. Though small, the fly proves his mettle and saves the day with his flying skills. Bug-eyed cartoon characters and broad humor make this an entertaining read for newly independent readers.
Fly High, Fly Guy!
![Go, Go America](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439703387.jpg?itok=i8vfYhqo)
This fun, fact-filled glimpse at the states begins with a warning that many of the facts are “wacky and outrageous” but buckle up and join the romp! (Leominster, MA, was the birthplace of the plastic lawn flamingo, for example.) Factoids combine with humorous illustrations to engage travelers on the go!
Go, Go America
![A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152060200.jpg?itok=JYMttBw-)
For one glorious, hot summer week, James went to stay with his friend Eamon’s grandparents so the boys could go to a nature camp. Though the boys seem to prefer playing video games and staying indoors, the truth is in the comic illustration. Adults will recall summer vacation while young readers will enjoy its unbridled joy.
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
![Skunkdog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374370095.jpg?itok=AXCaO5PF)
Dumpling, an enthusiastic dog with a poor sense of smell, enjoys her life with the Frisbees. With a useless sniffer, she has no dog pals and befriends a small black animal with a wide white stripe down its back. Eventually, the dog’s family learns to keep tomato juice handy in this satisfying family story.
Skunkdog
![Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805079963.jpg?itok=ASrJtO_H)
When new neighbors move near Rabbit; he learns from a wise owl to “do unto otters as you would have otters do to you.” That includes saying please and thank you (in several languages), cooperating, and more. The humorous take on manners makes them fun to see in practice, in stylized, engaging illustrations.
Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners
![The Boy Who Wouldn't Swim](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618914846.jpg?itok=GFiIdHMo)
In order to beat the heat that summer, most of the residents of Clermont County practically lived in the pool. That is, everyone except Eric Dooley. He and his rubber giraffe were afraid of the water. How Eric learns to overcome his fear is told with humor and bubbly illustrations.
The Boy Who Wouldn’t Swim
![Such a Silly Baby](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811851346.jpg?itok=D4bETPea)
Everyday is an adventure with a silly baby who gets switched at the zoo, the circus, and other places. When the silly baby is retrieved by mom, that happy child makes joyful noises all the way to bedtime — or playtime! The jaunty illustrations complement the predictable adventure.
Such a Silly Baby
![The Pigeon Wants a Puppy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423109600.jpg?itok=1WS8Vyvn)
Pigeon — like most young children — wants a puppy and he wants it now. He wheedles, begs, and promises to get it. Will pigeon change his mind when a puppy shows up? Readers will appreciate that the indomitable pigeon speaks directly to them on each appealing page.
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy
![Maybe a Bear Ate It!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/043992961X.jpg?itok=6uRQbZgU)
As he gets ready for bed, a cat can’t find his book anywhere! While young readers will see that the book is in plain sight, they’ll delight in what the cat imagines might have happened to it. Told with few words and lively illustrations, this is sure to delight.
Maybe a Bear Ate It!
![Blue Goose](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416928340.jpg?itok=w5P2Rzmg)
When Farmer Gray went on vacation, Blue Goose and his friends decided to paint their black and white barnyard for a happy surprise. With the help of his friends, Blue Goose mixes paints to introduce both primary and secondary colors in this clever barnyard tale.
Blue Goose
![""](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/2024-02/my-teacher-for-president.jpg?itok=7UOpN2fV)
Since Oliver’s class has been studying about elections and voting, he decides to nominate his teacher for President, and contacts a local television station, clearly stating her many qualifications! Humor abounds as the teacher’s assets are juxtaposed with U.S. presidential duties — and with a real sense of child-like appreciation for what the teacher does.
My Teacher for President
![Teacher's Pets](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763622524.jpg?itok=SZSMRsQJ)
Miss Fry welcomes the variety of pets that come to visit for the school year as warmly as she does each child in her increasingly noisy classroom. But each evening she returns to her calm little home in this quietly humorous and gentle story.
Teacher’s Pets
![The Bug in Teacher's Coffee](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064443051.jpg?itok=13hveLbq)
Teachers and children alike will see everyday school activities and objects in a different way through each short, easy-to-read poem. From the front door to the most everyday object (a pencil), each poem has its own slightly offbeat take on things, echoed in equally wacky illustrations.
The Bug in Teacher’s Coffee
![Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061235881.jpg?itok=yL15L1od)
Fans of the young girl who likes fancy everything — from words to clothing — will appreciate her angst when she must miss her friend Bree’s butterfly-themed birthday party. Instead, Nancy must attend her grandparents’ special anniversary celebration. Detailed line and wash illustrations and fancy (but clear) language create a memorable tale.
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly
![Little Blue Truck](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152056610.jpg?itok=jTt9gubP)
Unlike the arrogant, large dump truck, Little Blue Truck always has time to greet the animals in and around the farm. So when both get stuck in the mud, the animals respond to Little Blue Truck’s plea for help. Cooperation abounds in this rhyming story — ideal for reading aloud.
Little Blue Truck
![Bow-Wow Hears Things](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152058419.jpg?itok=vm3M5BQr)
A small chick finds his true voice with the help of Bow-Wow, a small, expressive terrier. Strong lines in simple illustrations convey humor and movement — for both child and adult — in this short tale.
Bow-Wow Hears Things
![Enchanted Forest Chronicles](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152050523.jpg?itok=sBunMtXX)
A four-book series featuring reluctant princess Cimorene, warring factions of dragons and wizards, and tons of humor.
Enchanted Forest Chronicles
![Hatching Magic](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416924973.jpg?itok=PonvbLjb)
When Wycca, a dragon living in the 13th century, stumbles through a gateway to the future, she lands in present day Boston, followed shortly thereafter by the wizards looking for her. What can 11-year old Theodora do and how did she get mixed up in this anyway?
Hatching Magic
![Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763630144.jpg?itok=k_NsJ_WE)
What should a pink pig don for Halloween? A pink princess costume, of course. Mercy is reluctant until the mention of treats is made. This is as lively and funny as the other books about this porcine prima donna.
Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise
![Baby Shoes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1582346844.jpg?itok=n9E3729Q)
Ah, that baby in those “White shoes./High-jumping,/fast-funning,/fine-looking/shoes!” sure moves quickly when she and her mama take a walk to the park and beyond. Lively language and jaunty watercolors share the joy of the outing — for mother and child!
Baby Shoes
![Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060542136.jpg?itok=Ampab7h9)
Fancy Nancy (still decked out in her amazingly fancy outfits) and her family decide to get a dog. Of course, Nancy wants a posh papillon, a small and delicate canine. However, they find the perfect pup at the pound — to everyone’s delight. Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in her newest and quite fancy adventure.
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy
![Dimity Dumpty: The Story of Humpty’s Little Sister](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763630780.jpg?itok=LlccXaeV)
Everyone knows that rascally egg, Humpty Dumpty, but few have met the rest of his family which includes his younger sister, Dimity. Painfully shy, Dimity comes out of her shyness (her shell, so to speak!) to help her rambunctious brother. Humor abounds in both text and illustration on this take-off of the traditional rhyme.
Dimity Dumpty: The Story of Humpty’s Little Sister
![There Is a Bird on Your Head!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423106865.jpg?itok=Rv6aXgN0)
When a bird builds its nest on Elephant’s head, his buddy Piggie suggests that Elephant simply ask the bird to move to another location. The bird honors Elephant’s polite request and takes up residence on Piggie’s head! Humor abounds in the understated text and simple illustrations of this easy-to-read book.