Dojo Daycare

Dojo Daycare
Author: Chris Tougas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781771470575

Six energetic ninjas at daycare fight over toys, throw fits during story time, and tip chairs at lunch, as their master attempts to teach them about honor, kindness, and respect.

Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop!

Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop!
Author: Todd Tuell
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2014-04-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613126328

Follow this little ninja as he sneaks up on the family dog, swipes a cookie from his brother, and escapes from Granny’s kiss . . . only to be out-ninja’d by his younger brother’s sneak attack! Young readers will be drawn in by the fast-paced rhymes that parallel the little ninja’s quick moves, and will chant the refrain with glee! This humorous ode to stalking, sneaking, spying, and scheming is sure to be read over and over again, inspiring imaginary play for a new generation of ninjas. Praise for Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop "Bright primary hues add an energetic yet retro feel to Carpenter’s illustrations... a good choice for mischievous preschoolers with an interest in the martial arts." --Kirkus Reviews "The blocky, bold illustrations and quickly paced narrative combine to evoke satisfying comic-book action." --School Library Journal

Vegetables in Underwear

Vegetables in Underwear
Author: Jared Chapman
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613127405

A bunch of friendly vegetables wear colorful underwear of all varieties—big, small, clean, dirty, serious, and funny—demonstrating for young ones the silliness and necessity of this item of clothing. The unexpectedness of vegetables in their unmentionables is enough to draw giggles, but the pride with which the “big kid” attire is flaunted in front of the baby carrots in diapers will tickle readers of all ages. With rhyming text that begs to be chanted aloud and art that looks good enough to eat, this vibrant story will encourage preschoolers to celebrate having left those diapers behind!

The Worst Breakfast

The Worst Breakfast
Author: China Miéville
Publisher: Akashic Books
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1617755168

“Miéville, known for his genre-defying fantasy novels for adults, makes a splash with his picture book debut . . . a subversive delight.” —School Library Journal Two sisters sit down one morning and begin describing all of the really gross things that were in the worst breakfast they ever had, until all they can picture is a table piled sky-high with the weirdest, yuckiest, slimiest, slickest, stinkiest breakfast possible. And then they have the best breakfast ever . . . almost. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2016 A Mississippi Clarion-Ledger Bestseller “This is a child’s imagination come to life, where a good thing can be the greatest thing in existence and a minor inconvenience snowballs into the most horrendous, atrocious, appalling, not good, very bad meal you’ve ever had.” —San Francisco Book Review “Miéville and Smith’s dialogue is fantastic: witty, smart, with great rhythm that doesn’t sacrifice artful turns of phrase to reach for an internal rhyme . . . A brilliant, original, infinitely rereadable book that can sit alongside Sendak and Dahl.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Miéville lets it rip in this stomping, howling rant about a bad meal of legendary proportions.” —Publishers Weekly “Imaginative and fun, The Worst Breakfast is perfect for any picky eater out there. A rhyming scheme and inventive text kept up the giggles and the pace.” —100 Pages a Day “Deftly written by the exceptionally talented China Miéville and shockingly but gifted illustrated by Zak Smith, The Worst Breakfast is a unique picture book that will be enduringly popular . . . Very highly recommended.” —Midwest Book Review Publishers Note: This is the flowable text e-book edition, optimized for e-ink readers that cannot support fixed layout e-books. If you have a tablet or software that can support fixed format e-books, please search for The Worst Breakfast: Fixed Layout Edition. The Fixed Layout e-book more closely resembles the illustrator's and author's design of the print book. This edition presents the text and images separately, on alternating pages.

Oopsy, Teacher!

Oopsy, Teacher!
Author: Stephanie Calmenson
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1467738115

Even the best teachers can have an oopsy day. Sometimes things just don't go their way. Uh-oh! Mr. Bungles drips jam on his tie at breakfast. His students play a trick on him at school. And the class hamster, Nibbles, escapes from his cage! Mr. Bungles and the class chase Nibbles through the halls and into town. But can they catch the hamster?

Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home

Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home
Author: Daniel Kirk
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613125194

The library mouse learns about architecture, homes, and renovations in this illustrated adventure. When Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah wake to find the library being packed up to prepare for a major renovation, they realize they won’t have a home during the construction. So off they go in search of a new place to live. Sam knows research is key, so he finds books about architectural styles to get ideas for building a temporary home from objects found around the library. They build and live in a variety of houses: a castle, an igloo, a yurt, a modern house, and even a geodesic dome. But none feels like home to Sam. Finally, though, the renovation of the library is complete, and they can move back to their true home, the library! The book includes photos of the real house styles discussed in the text and a relevant glossary of architectural terms. Praise for Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home “Kirk’s familiar gouache illustrations maintain a mouse perspective filled with library details. This clever presentation of world housing types has three pages of backmatter that describes each style and its location. Not only is the story amusing, but the information will be useful in classrooms.” —Kirkus Reviews “Newcomers and fans of the previous titles will welcome this tale, and librarians will put it to good use in their research lessons.” —School Library Journal “This is a fine use of light fantasy to teach a little lesson about building structures, and it will be especially useful to those preparing children for the disruptions that come with home renovations.” —Booklist

Poem in My Pocket

Poem in My Pocket
Author: Chris Tougas
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1525307835

Rhyming, fanciful allegory of the creative writing process. When a child’s carefully written poem slips out of a ripped pocket, its words join randomly with other words to form funny riffs and puns all over a busy city street. The child scrambles to capture the loose words and arrange them back into poem form, only to lose them again as a storm swoops in. Eventually, the words plant themselves in the muddy ground, growing into something that might be even better than the original poem: a Poet-Tree. A poem is never really lost. The words may just need a little room to play.

Dojo Daytrip

Dojo Daytrip
Author: Chris Tougas
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781771471428

Six ninjas from Dojo Daycare go on a field trip to the farm where all kinds of chaos ensues.

Hello, Door

Hello, Door
Author: Alastair Heim
Publisher: little bee books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781499805369

In Hello, Door, kids can follow a thieving fox as he greets everything he sees in a home that isn't his. Hello, door. Hello, house. Hello, mat. Hello, mouse! In this ode to the classic "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" story, kids can follow a thieving fox as he greets everything he sees in a home that isn't his. He collects fine art and jewelry, practices his golf swing, and devours a tasty snack along the way. But just when he thinks he's in the clear to leave with all the goods, the owners of the house-a mama bear, papa bear, and baby bear-come home. They chase him through the house, and when the mama bear catches him she promptly throws him out. But she throws him so far that he ends up in a much nicer neighborhood-in front of a mansion, in fact-where he can begin his mischievous adventure again!

Surfer Chick

Surfer Chick
Author: Kristy Dempsey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-07
Genre: Chickens
ISBN: 9780876174197

Filled with cool surf lingo, this sweet rhyming picture book is perfect for summer at the beach and for celebrating the love between a father and a daughter. Kirkus writes, ''A most expressive chicken makes a splash in this winning title about learning to surf.'' - STARRED REVIEW