She wears funny hats and makes funny cakes, but only she can save the school. The endearingly loony stories from Babette Cole have now been published in a new miniature format. As always, her vibrant, outrageously funny depictions will have kids--and parents--roaring with laughter. Winner of the prestigious Kurt Maschler Award, Babette Cole is the author of such favorites as "The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book, Dr. Dog, Princess Smartypants," and "The Bad Good Book of Manners."
A young boy's mother, who is a witch, is not immediately accepted by the parents of the children in his new school.
Dad's fantastic robot creations cause the family to have incredible adventures.
Whether he wants to push the cart, pick the best apples, or get his sister out of the candy aisle, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach kids about being on their best behavior!
These endearingly loony stories from Babette Cole have now been published in a new miniature format.
A young boy's mother, who is a witch, is not immediately accepted by the parents of the children in his new school.
Uncle, who is a pirate, doesn't fit in with the other members of the yacht club, so he starts his own club, buys a treasure map, and ends up marrying a mermaid. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Fairies are real, and they're all around us! Award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl offers a fanciful and beautifully illustrated peek into the hidden world of fairies, sprites, and other magical creatures.
Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy.
Four stories about people who aren't what they seem. Mum is a part-time witch, Dad invents crazy robots, Gran is really an alien, and Grandad grows such enormous tomatoes they destroy the police station.
From an author who has been a finalist for the National Book Award, among numerous other honors, this is “a compelling story suffused with raw and honest emotion” (Kirkus Reviews) and “a taut psychological mystery” (Publishers ...