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Twenty Questions (Hardcover)
Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Christian Robinson
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"Ridiculously fun and brilliantly illustrated.” —Dav
Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants As seen on The
TODAY Show! New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett and Caldecott
Honor award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris turn their massively
popular The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza live cartoon into an
action-packed and hysterical graphic novel series—perfect for
fans of Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and Jeff Kinney. A Kids'
Indie Next List Pick, an Indie Bestseller, and a Junior Library
Guild Selection! Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats
are eating the MOON! There’s only ONE hero for the job, a bold
and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon’s
savior and Earth’s last hope! And that hero is . . . a cat. A cat
who will be blasted into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon
Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in
Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to
save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in
time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast
universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some
pizza?Â
From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and
multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious
fully-illustrated new spy adventure series! Before Mac Barnett was
an author, he was a kid. And while he was a kid, he was a spy. Not
just any spy. But a spy...for the Queen of England. James Bond
meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking
fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious
Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can
help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac
travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure... but
will he find it in time? From secret identities to Karate hijinks,
this fast-paced, witty and historically inspired chapter book will
keep readers guessing until the very last page. With full-color
illustrations and fascinating historical facts masterfully
sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue,
absurdity, history and humor. Discover this totally smart and
side-splittingly funny new series, and experience what it's really
like to be a kid spy.
Leo is any kid''s best friend. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can’t even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost.
When a new family moves into his home and Leo’s efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin.
This charming tale of friendship―from the author of Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the BolognaRagazzi Award–winning Josephine―is destined to become a modern classic that will resonate for years to come.
The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a
perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney? When Santa
arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the
chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if
there’s no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a
piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the tap?
What happens once he’s inside? Mac Barnett’s iconic talent for
earnest deadpan humour and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny art
honour this timeless question with answers both ridiculous and
plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues. Channeling
a child’s fanciful explanations, this latest collaboration by a
bestselling team will find a secure spot among family Christmas
traditions.
Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World
Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable
secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find
out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling
author, Mac Barnett! The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once
again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been
recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to
France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his
arch-nemesis, the KGB man ... and the world headquarters of
Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's
video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video
Game World Championships? historical facts masterfully woven
throughout the plot full-colour illustrations on every page perfect
for kids who love to laugh themselves silly. Don't Miss! Mac
Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1) The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid
Spy #2) Top Secret Smackdown (Mac B., Kid Spy #3) Mac Cracks the
Code (Mac B., Kid Spy #4)
As seen on The TODAY Show! New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett
and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris turn
their massively popular The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza live
cartoon into an action-packed and hysterical graphic novel
series-perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and Jeff
Kinney. A Kids' Indie Next List Pick and an Indie Bestseller!
Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the
MOON! There's only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast
bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's
last hope! And that hero is . . . a cat. A cat who will be blasted
into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a
toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a
fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these
unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot
find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in
Space ever eat some pizza?
A tender, funny tale celebrating all forms of love from
award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator duo Mac Barnett
and Carson Ellis. "What is love?" a young boy asks. "I can't answer
that," his grandmother says, and so the boy goes out into the world
to find out. But while each person he meets-the fisherman, the
actor, and others-has an answer to his question, not one seems
quite right. Could love really be a fish, or applause, or the
night? Or could it actually be something much closer to home? A
CLASSIC LOVE STORY: A wonderful narrative voice and spectacular
pictures give this book the feel of a modern classic. A BOOK THAT
KIDS AS WELL AS PARENTS WILL ENJOY: This book begins from the
child's perspective, and it's funny and unexpected in ways that
children can relate to, while being thoughtful in ways that adults
will appreciate. A STORY GRANDMOTHERS WILL LOVE: The boy's
grandmother is an essential part of this story. Grandmothers
everywhere will appreciate what this book says about their wisdom
and affection. A BOOK ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF: The boy's journey
takes him to many different people, whose descriptions of what love
means to them is very much about how they see themselves and their
lives. A GREAT READ-ALOUD: The engaging text is full of surprises
and the distinctive voice of the narrator invites audiences to
respond. STAR TALENT: Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling
author and Carson Ellis is a Caldecott Honor-winner and illustrator
of some of the most interesting and beautiful children's books
published today.
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Extra Yarn (Hardcover)
Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen
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R479
R426
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On a cold afternoon in a cold little town, where everywhere you
looked was either the white of snow or the black of soot from
chimneys, Annabelle found a box full of yarn of every colour. It
seemed like an ordinary box. But it turned out it wasn't.
Early one morning a mouse met a wolf and was quickly gobbled up...When a woeful mouse is swallowed up by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs and, boy, has that duck got it figured out! Turns out it's pretty nice inside the belly of the beast - there's delicious food, elegant table settings and, best of all, dancing. And there's something more: no more fear of being eaten by a wolf! Life's not so bad, considering the alternatives. That is, until a hunter shows up... With a nod to traditional fables and a wink to the reader, the award-winning Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Extra Yarn and Triangle offer a tale of cooperation and creative cuisine that is sure to go down easy.
A daring dog takes a whirlwind tour of Rome in search of freedom in
new picture book from beloved storyteller Mac Barnett and masterful
illustrator Claire Keane  Paolo the dachshund is trapped.
Though he lives in Rome, a city filled with history and adventure,
he is confined to a hair salon. Paolo dreams of the sweet life—la
dolce vita—in the Eternal City. And then, one day, he escapes!
Paolo throws himself into the city, finding adventure at every
turn. Join our hero as he discovers the wonders of Rome: the ruins,
the food, the art, the opera, and—of course—the cats. Readers
will cheer the daring of this bighearted dog, whose story shows
that even the smallest among us can achieve great things.
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John's Turn (Hardcover)
Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Kate Berube
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R358
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E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality
in a story told with tenderness and subtlety. It's John's big day
at school today - a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is
carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the
curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the
other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and
begins. Mac Barnett's compassionate text and Kate Berube's
understated and expressive art tell the story of a kid who finds
the courage to show others his talent for dancing.
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Circle (Paperback)
Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Jon Klassen
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R232
Discovery Miles 2 320
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Everyone's favorite pranksters are at it again! School's out, and
Miles and Niles are running wild in the woods outside town:
climbing trees, exploring caves, and, yes, pranking. But these
leafy, lazy days of mischief darken when bully Josh Barkin and his
cadets from a nearby kids' boot camp discover the merrymakers-and
vow to destroy them. Are our heroes' sharp minds any match for
these hooligans' hard fists? The third installment of the witty,
on-target illustrated series is another "fast paced, laugh-out-loud
novel" (School Library Journal on The Terrible Two) that proves
once again that, in the hands of the powerless, pranks can be tools
of justice-plus, they're funny.
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Triangle (Paperback)
Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Jon Klassen
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Mac B. is on a secret mission to retrieve a stolen, priceless piece
of history in this totally true kid spy adventure from New York
Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett! England is in trouble! A
priceless violin has been stolen, and there's only one person who
can help: Mac B., kid spy. Mac's adventure takes him on a
top-secret museum night watch, zip-lining in Italy with his trusty
corgi sidekick, and on an undercover mission in the heart of enemy
territory. But when he ends up as a captured prisoner, is the
mission lost for good?Catch the latest hilarious adventure in the
New York Times bestselling Mac B., Kid Spy books! Mike Lowery's
signature illustrations appear on every page and historical facts
are woven throughout, along with intrigue, history, hilarity and
more. Discover this TOTALLY TRUE, wholly original, and
side-splittingly funny kid spy action-packed adventure, from the
wildly talented author Mac Barnett.
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CĂrculo
Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Jon Klassen
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R370
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Square (Paperback)
Mac Barnett; Illustrated by Jon Klassen
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R247
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With perfect pacing, the multi-award-winning, "New York Times"
best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a
deadpan tale full of visual humor.
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something
spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they
find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular
after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure
in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary -- and finding
it in a manner you'd never expect.
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