New Releases by David Lewman

SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star are back for a new middle-grade mystery filled with ghosts, superheroes, and Bikini Bottom''s most dangerous creatures When a glowing green trail appears outside of the Shady Shoals Rest Home, retired superheroes Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy ask SpongeBob and Patrick to take on the case and figure out what the trail is. Unfortunately for the two detectives, they are lead through ship graveyards, underground tunnels, and ultimately in the nest of some of the most dangerous villains Bikini Bottom has ever been faced with! SpongeBob SquarePants Mysteries Book 2 keeps up the thrills, twists, and laughs of Book 1 and will leave readers ready for another SpongeBob mystery!

On the eve of a big event happening at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob''s best friend Patrick Star goes missing. With no one willing to help find him, SpongeBob and Squidward put on their best detective gear and hit the case themselves.

This junior novelization retells the story of Garfield—arriving in theaters May 24, 2024! Garfield comes to the big screen in an all-new animated film that features Chris Pratt as the voice of everyone’s favorite lasagna-loving cat. This junior novelization, which includes eight full-color pages, is sure to thrill children ages 6 to 11.

Celebrate the holidays with the DreamWorks Trolls in this hardcover storybook with a lift-the-flap countdown calendar at the end! Poppy, Branch and all the Trolls are celebrating Trollsmas with a great big Secret Holiday Gift Swap! When Branch picks Poppy’s name, will he be able to find the perfect gift? Children ages 3 to 7 can join in the festivities in this hardcover storybook that includes a Trollsmas countdown calendar with flaps to lift. It’s the perfect way to get ready for Christmas! Welcome to Trolls Nation, where life is a constant and colorful party, led by Queen Poppy, Branch, and the rest of the Snack Pack, including newcomers Queen Barb and Tiny Diamond. All six musical tribes--Funk, Country Western, Techno, Classical, Pop and Rock—keep the happy vibes and concert beats pumping. This glittering Trolls world is full of color, optimism, music, and a unique cast of the most vivacious characters!

In this silly, read-from-both sides, comic-style joke book for kids, one side is dog jokes told by cats, and the other side is cat jokes told by dogs—for more than 200 jokes in all! There are few rivalries across history that are quite as formidable as CATS vs. DOGS. In this fully illustrated joke book, they go head-to-head—with a twist or two that may give you…paws. Presented in a read-from-both-sides format, the first half of the book consists of cat jokes told by a recurring cast of dogs (What do you call an insect in a cat’s bathroom? A litterbug!). Flip the book over to start from the other side, and it becomes a book of dog jokes told by cats (What’s the difference between kibble and a heavy mist? One is dog food, and the other is fog, dude!) In the middle spread, the casts of cartoon dogs and cats come together for a mid-book finale of shared giggles, snorts, and guffaws.

Help the Minions save the day in this fun-filled activity book, which includes colored pencils and cute pencil-top erasers and features characters from Minions: The Rise of Gru! Kevin, Stuart, and Bob are back for more hysterical comedy! Children will love the five Minions pencil toppers included in this 64-page activity book. With more than 50 activities—including mazes, puzzles, memory games, and more—kids can follow the despicable Gru and his adorable minions on another adventure in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

This leveled reader introduces readers to Batman™ as featured in the exciting movie The Batman! The Batman wasa huge hit in theaters, bringing with it all the adventure and action of one of the most popular Super Heroes of all time. This motion picture event follows the adventures of the Caped Crusader as he races against time to save his beloved Gotham City! Batman''s friends and foes, including Catwoman™, The Riddler™, and The Penguin™, star in this kid-friendly leveled reader! This Step 3 Step into Reading introduces Batman fans ages 4 to 7 to the iconic DC Super Hero, his tech, and his friends and foes. It includes more than 30 stickers to add to the fun! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.

Nickelodeon''s Rugrats is an all-new animated series on Paramount+! Get ready to chuckle with Chuckie, titter with Tommy, and giggle with Phil and Lil! Based on Nickelodeon’s all-new Rugrats, this collection of wisecracks has over 200 gut-busters, from classic knock-knock jokes to silly one-liners. Perfect for kids 6 to 11, this joke book includes a full-color poster and laughs to last a lifetime. Rugrats, the show that put Nickelodeon on the map, returns in 2021 with an all-new series! This CGI-animated show about the misguided adventures of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie, and Angelica has been reimagined for a new generation. With a fresh look and new stories, it’s sure to be a hit with kids and their parents who grew up on the original.

A school-themed Step into Reading leveled reader based on the DreamWorks Trolls! Children ages 4-6 will love this all-new DreamWorks Trolls school-themed Step into Reading reader featuring Tiny Diamond on his first day of school! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Nickelodeon''s SpongeBob SquarePants returns to theaters in an all-new feature film! THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: IT''S A WONDERFUL SPONGE comes to theatres May 22, 2020. Part origin story, part rescue mission, and part buddy road trip, the all new feature-length movie follows SpongeBob, Patrick, and the entire Bikini Bottom crew as they embark on a journey that spans from childhood to an adventure to save their friend, Gary the Snail. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader that includes over 30 stickers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. Step 2 is for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

This all-new paperback novelization is based on DreamWorks Trolls World Tour--available at home on demand April 10, 2020! Includes an eight-page full-color insert featuring scenes from the movie! Featuring eight pages of scenes from the movie, Trolls fans ages 8 and up will love this complete paperback retelling of DreamWorks Trolls World Tour! In the beginning, it''s all glitter and happiness in Troll Village until Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery--there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, each defined by a different genre of music! When a mysterious threat puts all the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest do the impossible: create harmony among the diverse Trolls to unite them against certain doom.

Scooby and the gang face their most challenging mystery ever: a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this dogpocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has an epic destiny greater than anyone imagined.

At head of title: SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the run.

When the Top Wing Academy cadets take their copilot test, they must work together to finish the course around Big Swirl Island in time.

At head of title: Nickelodeon Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

A Beginner Book featuring all the DreamWorks Trolls! Based on the DreamWorks Animation movie and TV series Trolls, Biggie asks the Bizzy Buzzer Bugs to help him bake cupcakes for Poppy''s party. The Bizzy Buzzer Bugs can''t wait--but they can''t stop! Will the Trolls get buried in sweet treats? Girls and boys ages 4 to 6 will love following the all-new adventures of Poppy, Branch, and their friends in this original Beginner Book, which features Troll-tastic full-color illustrations!

Outlines the events on Isla Nublar since the destruction of the Jurassic World amusement park, profiling the dinosaurs that live on the island and the human crew members of Jurassic World.

The Trolls experience the joys of spring! Based on DreamWorks Animation''s Trolls movie and the Netflix series Trolls: The Beat Goes On, Branch keeps hearing a sound that''s driving him crazy. Can his friends Poppy and Cloud Guy help him figure out what it is? Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love following Branch and his friends in a great new adventure! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories for beginning readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

"This all-new Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles chapter book follows Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo on four hilarious adventures as they battle otherworldly forces in New York City and save the day in time for pizza!"--

Poppy is throwing a dance party and all the trolls are invited, but Biggie is shy and needs to learn some new cool moves to show off in front of his friends.

Trolls—the most magical creatures with the wildest hair—experience hilarious problems when a pet grows way too big in this book! From the makers of Shrek, DreamWorks Trolls is the hair-raising comedy filled with unbelievable adventure, incredible music, and Trolls, the joyous creatures with crazy, colorful, magical hair! Poppy brings a new pet to the pet nursery, but chaos and fun ensue when the pet proves to be too big for Poppy . . . and the other Trolls. This full-color storybook for boys and girls 3 to 7 features favorite characters from the hit movie.

Poppy and her friends get bold new hair-dos in the first installment in the all-new chapter book series based on DreamWorks Trolls! From the makers of Shrek, DreamWorks Trolls is the hair-raising comedy filled with unbelievable adventure, incredible music, and Trolls, the joyous creatures with crazy, colorful, magical hair! In this first book in a new and original chapter book series, Poppy and her friends get fancy new ‘dos for a party. But when they’re called out on a wacky and wild adventure, will they still be party perfect? Girls and boys ages 6-9 will love following the all-new adventures of Poppy, Branch, and their friends in this chapter book!

Make music with Biggie, Branch, Poppy, and all the Trolls.

It''s the holiday season and the Trolls and Bergens must find something they can all celebrate.

"Based on the TV series Rabbids Invasion as seen on Nickelodeon."--Title page verso

"Based on the TV series Rabbids Invasion as seen on Nickelodeon."

Everything is on the line as Agent Glyker tries to save the city from the Rabbids in the fifth book of this hilarious illustrated chapter book series! Agent Glyker of the SGAII-RD (Secret Government Agency for the Investigation of Intruders-Rabbids Division) is finally getting a chance to prove himself. Director Stern is going on vacation and leaving him in charge! Not only will Glyker get to pretend he’s really, really important, but he will also have full access to the Closet of Super Secret Spy Gadgets. It’s a dream come true… Or is it? When the Rabbids follow Glyker back to the office, they end up raiding the gadget closet, and steal all the best gadgets—including some that are so highly experimental, the secret agents aren’t even allowed to use them yet. With top-secret gadgets in the hands of the Rabbids, there’s practically no end to the mayhem they can cause! Can Glyker save the city from disaster? Can he even save his job? It’s a race against the clock as Glyker scrambles to clean up his mess before Director Stern returns! Rabbids TM & © 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment

Laugh alert! The second illustrated joke book starring the curious, fearless, crazy Rabbids will have you cracking up! Hold on to your plungers…Hide your toilet brushes…Because the Rabbids are coming! They’ve already invaded the planet we humans call home, and now they’re taking over this joke book! Get ready to guffaw as they invade the funny farm, the gym class jokes, and even the potty humor pages! Rabbid or not, here they come! This book includes black-and-white (and Rabbid all over!) illustrations throughout. Rabbids TM & © 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles must journey into space to save the Earth from the Kraang and their army of mutated animals.