Even Aliens Need Snacks

Even Aliens Need Snacks
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 080273815X

In this read-to-me eBook follow up to his breakout picture book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts, Matthew McElligott brings back the young monster barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found a new clientele--aliens. Readers will delight in McElligott's gently offbeat humor and unique artistry as spaceships full of hilarious creatures line up for a taste of the intergalactic cuisine.

Even Aliens Need Snacks

Even Aliens Need Snacks
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0802738141

In the read-to-me eBook follow up to his breakout picture book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts, Matthew McElligott brings back the young monster barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found a new clientele--aliens. Readers will delight in McElligott's gently offbeat humor and unique artistry as spaceships full of hilarious creatures line up for a taste of the intergalactic cuisine.

Even Monsters Need Haircuts

Even Monsters Need Haircuts
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2013-06-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0802736262

Perfect for Halloween, this hilarious story is about a boy who follows in his father's footsteps . . . in his own monstrously unique way! Just before midnight, on the night of a full moon, a young barber stays out past his bedtime to go to work. His customers may be regulars, but they are anything but normal--after all, even monsters need haircuts! Business is steady all night, and this barber is prepared for anything with his scissors, rotting tonic, horn polish, and stink wax. It's a tough job, but someone's got to help these creatures maintain their ghoulish good looks.

Bean Thirteen

Bean Thirteen
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2007-05-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399245359

Ralph warns Flora not to pick that thirteenth bean. Everyone knows it’s unlucky! Now that they’re stuck with it, how can they make it disappear? If they each eat half the beans, there’s still one left over. And if they invite a friend over, they each eat four beans, but there’s still one left over! And four friends could each eat three beans, but there’s still one left over! HOW WILL THEY ESCAPE THE CURSE OF BEAN THIRTEEN?! A funny story about beans, that may secretly be about . . . math! Sometimes you can divide, but you just can’t conquer (the bean thirteen, that is).

The Lion's Share

The Lion's Share
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2012-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0802723608

Ant is honored to receive an invitation to lion's annual dinner party, but is shocked when the other guests behave rudely and then accuse her of thinking only of herself.

The Spooky Book

The Spooky Book
Author: Steve Patschke
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 080278870X

In a dark house, Andrew gets scared while reading a spooky book in which a girl is reading a spooky book in a scary house.

Backbeard

Backbeard
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2007-08-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 080279632X

When the Pirate Council tells Backbeard that he must stop wearing colorful clothing and look more fearsome, he decides to quit being a pirate and get a job on shore, if only he can find work that matches his particular skills.

The Weather Disaster

The Weather Disaster
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Crown Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0553523767

Dr. Cosmic s class of clever monsters must face down snow, floods, and a dangerous thunderstorm as freak weather conditions threaten the school.

Benjamin Franklinstein Meets Thomas Deadison

Benjamin Franklinstein Meets Thomas Deadison
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2012-08-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101581395

Benjamin Franklinstein's most electrifying adventure yet Victor Godwin and his very old friend, 200-year-old reanimated Benjamin Franklin, are back for more madcap fun! After releasing the Wright Brothers from the clutches of the nefarious Emperor, the pair are working with the dwindling members of the Promethean Underground to try to stop the Emperor altogether. But when new Infinity light bulbs are installed throughout Philadelphia, Ben and Victor realize they are emitting more than just light. It turns out that Thomas Edison's scientific genius has been hijacked as well, allowing the Emperor to brainwash just about everyone to do his evil bidding. Zombies, mystery, and mayhem keep the pages turning in this hilariously quirky adventure, and the illustrations, puzzles and a fantastic interactive website extend the fun.

Backbeard and the Birthday Suit

Backbeard and the Birthday Suit
Author: Matthew McElligott
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 080279680X

After his birthday party, Backbeard decides to get a new suit, but the clothing shop in town doesn't sell pirate gear so he gets a new look, and he is not sure it will work for him.