Books written by Erica S. Perl

Truth Or Lie: Cats!

"A book made up of 75% truths and 25% lies, challenging kids to spot what is false in this fun reader about cats"--
The Ninth Night of Hanukkah

Then, just as Hanukkah is nearly done, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea: to celebrate the Ninth Night of Hanukkah as a thank you to everyone!
Goatilocks and the Three Bears: with audio recording

Goatilocks gobbles more than porridge in this fractured fairy tale that puts a hilarious twist on a favorite story.
All Three Stooges

An unforgettable coming-of-age story about comedy, loss, and friendship for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Gary D. Schmidt. Spoiler alert: This book is not about the Three Stooges.
When Life Gives You O.J.

When her grandfather suggests Zelly Fried show her parents she's ready for the responsibility of taking care of a dog by making a "practice dog" out of an orange juice jug, she is not entirely sure about the idea.
King of the Zoo

Each of the animals at the zoo thinks of himself as King of the Zoo, but Carlos the Chameleon is sure that the crown is his, and he has at least one ally.
Penny and Clover, Up and Over!

Learning to read doesn't need to be ruff with this rhyming tail about a pair of lovable pups!
Ninety-Three in My Family

A young boy explains to the mailman that his family consists of ninety-three members, including his parents, sisters, and an assortment of pets.
Dotty

An appealing story that merits repeat visits." —Booklist "Denos's paintings are an unadulterated delight." —Publishers Weekly "A charmer." —Kirkus Reviews "This enjoyable tale of maturing at one’s own pace and on one’s own terms ...
Truth or Lie: Dogs!

" The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of canines.
Truth or Lie: Cats!

" The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of felines.
Ferocious Fluffity: A Mighty Bite-y Class Pet

Erica Perl’s pitch-perfect rhymes and Henry Cole’s over-the-top animal character make for the perfect classroom read-aloud.
Chicken Butt!

You know what? What? Chicken butt! The classic schoolyard joke has been recast as an irreverent picture book, with call-and-response parts for parent and child.
Goatilocks and the Three Bears

In this version of the classic tale, a hungry goat pays a visit to the home of the three bears.
Truth or Lie: Presidents!

" Our mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this entertaining and fact-packed book, filled with historical photos and kid-appealing art and humor.
Truth or Lie: Cats!

" The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of felines.
Aces Wild

Zelly Fried has finally convinced her parents to let her get a dog, with the help of her grandfather Ace.
All the Fun Winter Things #4

At least that's what Louise thinks. In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!
Truth or Lie: Sharks!

" The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed Step 3 Reader, filled with photos of sharks in action, as well as kid-appealing art and humor.
Chicken Butt's Back!

" Wordplay has never been so much fun. Like Chicken Butt!, this story encourages children to participate in a call-and-response reading format that reinforces their reading skills. Praise for Chicken Butt's Back!