What do you get if you cross a python and a porcupine?
A roll of barbed wire.

What do you call a teacher who’s always in a bad mood?
Typical.

Jaco Jacobs is the master of jokes and funny stories and now his 101 Joke books are finally available in English as well! Prepare for hours of laughter and entertainment at a price that will make you smile.

"Phillip Shabazz is the children's grist.this collection of story poems invite the reader to clap, cheer, sing, dance, mourn, but never forget."

-Jaki Shelton Green, poet, winner of the North Carolina Award for Literature

"In this, his third collection of poems, Phillip Shabazz has created a novel in verse that explores the joys, mysteries, and challenges of childhood.Shabazz's poems reach us like raindrops on the skin, some warm, some stinging, but all reminders of how we are connected to each other within one big human spirit."

-Joe Cole, professor of ethics and philosophy at Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, columnist for the Raleigh "News & Observer"

Told through the eyes of a young boy, "When the Grass Was Blue" poetically portrays the trials and hardships of growing up in the South during the Civil Rights era of the 1960s.

On the surface, Kathoor, the youngest child in a working-class African American family from Louisville, Kentucky, appears sheltered in a stable home with his working father, faithful mother, and cool big brother. But as dysfunction in his family becomes apparent, Kathoor senses their familial closeness slipping away-and he feels as though he's losing the most important people in his life. Trying to adjust, Kathoor's only option is to search for strength within his own heart.

This is definitely NOT just another boring book about farm animals... It is full of ridiculously funny facts and rib-tickling jokes that will make you giggle like a gaggle of geese. After reading Not Just Another Book About Farm Animals, you'll never look at a cow, sheep or llama the same way again! This is definitely NOT just another early learning series. Our brand-new approach ensures that children and parents will giggle together as they find out just how funny facts can be! Titles include: Farm Animals, Things That Mooove, Under The Sea and Night-time.

This joke book is packed with 300 hilarious one-line jokes that are bound to appeal to young comedians. The jokes have been arranged from A to Z, so finding the perfect gag for every occasion is easy.

The jokes are kid-safe and familyfriendly, and include golden oldies as well as brand-new material.

Penelope Dyan is back with more of her wonderful poetry for children. This time she enters the world of fairytales, fairies, elves, witches and gnomes--the stuff from which dreams are made. This is the hardcover with dustjacket version of this book. Dyan continues in her tradition of creating poetry kids of all ages can enjoy, especially little princesses; and her sensitivity to children and her expertise in the filed of education makes this book of poems a pure delight. Dyan is a writer, former educator, and an attorney, and is the author of several delightful Bellissima Children's books. Watch for Dyan's Penny Mouse Beginning Readers for Children, published by Bellissima This book is also available in case laminate hardcover and in softcover versions, ISBN's 0-9794006-2-7; and 0-9794006-3-5.

Tells the story of the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill, and how it changed California. Written in graphic-novel format.

The creators of A Nantucket Nanny cross the water to Martha's Vineyard, offering smiles for all ages in this new collection of limericks.

This is a book of poems for girls who love to dance, and it was written for a very special little girl who has music in her heart and dance in her soul. Full of love and whimsy, Penelope Dyan has done it again; and she has produced a delightful little book, perfect for carrying along in your favorite dancer's dance bag. This book is certain to be enjoyed by dancers of all ages, young and old, and by anyone who appreciates dance. It is a book your dancer will cherish because like the true art of dance, this book came from the heart. Penelope Dyan has written several books of poetry for children, and as a former teacher, a mother and a grandmother, she has exhibited her love for children once again in the pages of this wonderful book. Add this book to your Penelope Dyan poetry books for kids collection!

Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! The first in a fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.

Tina lives at Boone Elementary and LOVES listening in to Ms Pigeon’s lessons and seeing all the kids having fun with their friends. She just wishes she had a real friend of her own.

Then Ms Pigeon announces that a new class pet is arriving and Tina wonders if her wish might come true.
Tuck is a ball of energy with a knack for causing chaos and the opposite of who Tina expected. She’s sure he’s going to be nothing but TROUBLE!
Then Boone Elementary is faced with closure and Tina and Tuck decide to work together to find an ancient treasure that’s rumoured to be hidden somewhere in the school – can these two unlikely allies save the school before it’s too late?!

'Heartwarming and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Jess Brallier (Author)
During his years as a publisher, Jess Brailler became known for breaking rules and launching bestsellers. Under his creative guidance, the Planet Dexter imprint produced a string of hits including the New York Times bestselling Grossology and its sequels. Linking storytelling and gaming literacy, he launched the world’s largest kids’ site, Poptropica, and digitally published Jeff Kinney’s phenomenal Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Jess is the author of over thirty books including Who Was Albert Einstein? (NYT bestseller) and Tess’s Tree (illustrated by Peter H Reynolds). Jess is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (B.A.) and Boston University (M.S.).

Jack Keely (Author, Illustrator)
As an illustrator in both New York and Los Angeles, Jack Keely's projects have included over thirty books for kids. The characters he created for the bestselling Grossology series have come to life in an animated film and in a video game, and as robotic performers in the record breaking international Grossology museum exhibitions. Jack is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (BFA) and Cranbrook Academy of Art (MFA) and has taught illustration and graphic design at several universities.

Set out into the wilderness with Lewis and Clark or ride along on the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails with the pioneers who built the West. This series presents the important events and people that shaped United States history through interesting text and historically accurate photos and drawings. Each book includes a supplemental section on important dates and people, suggestions for finding more information, and a Did You Know? section filled with lots of interesting and unusual facts.

Boo! Discover all the frightful stories behind iconic ghost tales and legends from around the world with history's most horrible headlines: the ghost and ghouls edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to spooks and spirits. From the ancient evils of Egypt, cutthroat Celtic sacrifices, Anne Boleyn and other restless royals, a deathly drummer boy trapped in the underground passages of Edinburgh, as well as ghost busters and spook rumblers, combined with tons of Horrible Halloween facts and top tips for getting rid of ghouls, it's all in Horrible Histories: Ghosts: Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included With a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new The perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!