Welcome to the Amazing Automated Inn, home of twelve-year-old inventor Wally Kennewickett, his genius scientist parents, and his dashing dog, Noodles. From the lightning harvester on the roof to the labs full of experiments in the dungeon, the inn is a wonderful place for a curious boy and his loyal dog to live. That is, until President Theodore Roosevelt himself calls the elder Kennewicketts away, leaving Wally and Noodles to face the evil Mesmers, horrible hypnotists bent on controlling the minds of powerful people. It seems the inn is their first stop on the way to world domination...and only an ingenious boy, a staff of automatons, and a brave dachshund stand in their way!

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"A broken light might cause a crash! Who can help? Who is fast?

Officer Mike, on traffic patrol!

Situation? Under control! aWhen people need help, we rock and roll!a"

With Kersten Hamiltonas high-energy rhyming text that begs to be read aloud, and R. W. Alleyas warm and silly illustrations, this picture book is a fun and reassuring way to tell kids about what police offi - cers do.

aWith a well-crafted text spiced with sound effects, this appealing picture book is highly recommended.aa "Booklist," starred review for "Red Truck"

The perfect board book for toddlers who love trucks
"Can Red Truck make it up the hill?
Red Truck can Red Truck will
ZOOOOM "
This simply told read-aloud tells the story of Red Truck saving a school bus from a mud puddle. Toddlers fascinated by vehicles will love following the candy-colored illustrations, mimicking Red Truck's sounds ("ZOOOOM " "VROOOOOM "), and hearing this favorite book read to them over and over again.