Most Popular Books by Ame Dyckman

What happens when three friends-a bat, a cat, and a rat-move in together?

Help little ones learn to look but not touch in this third story in the adorable Wee Beasties series from New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman. Touchy the Octopus LOVES to touch the things he loves. But sometimes, he touches everything. WAIT! Can you show Touchy how to look but not touch? Wee Beasties is a board book series from New York Times bestselling author, Ame Dyckman, featuring silly animals doing the things they love just a little TOO much.

Cat and Rat help Bat recover from a cold in this sixth book in the Bat, Cat & Rat series—that includes the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning Vacation—from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague. Cleaning is on the agenda for today in Bat, Cat, and Rat’s cozy home! But where could Bat be? In “Sneezing,” Cat and Rat find Bat in his room and he’s audibly under the weather! In “Resting,” Cat and Rat make sure Bat is all cozied up and then join their sniffly roommate in resting…even if it means going off schedule. In “Feeling Better,” the trio wakes up from their nap, and Cat makes everyone’s favorite sandwiches, which doesn’t go according to plan but ends in smiles! Bat, Cat, and Rat’s irresistible friendship and amusing antics are sure to have kids laughing along.

Join Og and his little sister Bop on a fun-filled adventure in this adorable, rhyming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and renowned illustrator Elio! Monster Og and his little sister Bop are excited to play outside. But when Bop finds a balloon, it lifts her high into the sky! Can Og come up with a plan to rescue Bop?

In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat bring their own fun to some classic fall festivities.

Og the monster attempts a daring rescue in this adorable, rhyming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman! Someone blinks! Og makes a yelp. But Og is nice. Og wants to help! Og is a thoughtful monster who stumbles upon a curious creature trapped in a block of ice! Will Og come up with the perfect plan to break the ice, and possibly make a new friend?

Families of all kinds will delight in this sweet tale of new babies, sibling rivalry, bravery, unconditional love...and veggies! The Bunny family has adopted a wolf son, and daughter Dot is the only one who realizes Wolfie can--and might--eat them all up! Dot tries to get through to her parents, but they are too smitten to listen. A new brother takes getting used to, and when (in a twist of fate) it''s Wolfie who''s threatened, can Dot save the day?

From bestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Eda Kaban, The New Kid Has Fleas is a hilarious picture book about a new kid in school who appears to have been raised by wolves. There''s a new kid in class, and they''re . . . different. They dress different. Talk different. Eat different. And the word on the playground is: they have fleas. But, one of their classmates wonders, what if we got to know the new kid? Visited their home (wolves'' den)? Met their parents (wolves)? Shared a snack (squirrels)? Maybe then the new kid wouldn''t be so bad after all. School’s in session for a howlingly fun “lesson” in preconceptions, differences, rumors, karma, and not just being the new kid, but befriending them.

The team behind the New York Times bestselling Wolfie the Bunny and Horrible Bear! is back with new Arctic characters in this hilarious learning-to-read adventure! Aboard the S.S. Cliff, First Mate Foxy reads an interesting fact: "Lemmings don''t jump off cliffs." But Foxy can''t get the lemmings on the Cliff to read his book, too. They''re too busy jumping off. After a chilly third rescue, exasperated Foxy and grumbly polar bear Captain PB realize their naughty nautical crew isn''t being stubborn: The lemmings (Jumper, Me Too, and Ditto) can''t read. And until Foxy patiently teaches his lemmings to read the book, he can''t return to reading it, either!

In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat enjoy a fun-filled day on the town.

When friends and roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to take a vacation, they have trouble agreeing on a destination until Rat finds the perfect solution.

Og learns the value of teamwork as he builds a robot with Mog and Dog..

"Hijinks ensue when roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat take a trip to the beach"--

Help little ones learn how to give a BIG gentle hug with this first story in the brand-new Wee Beasties series from New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman. Huggy the Python loves to hug. The only problem is, he hugs WAY too hard. WAIT! Can you show Huggy how to give a gentle hug? Wee Beasties is a new board book series from New York Times bestselling author, Ame Dyckman, featuring silly animals doing the things they love just a little TOO much. In this first book about Huggy the Python and all the things he loves, little ones will learn how to give a big gentle hug.

"Gleeful unicorn havoc."—Publishers Weekly "Imaginative fun."—Booklist "A crowd pleaser."—Horn Book Be careful what pet you wish for in this hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and beloved illustrator Liz Climo. When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he''s in for. Unbeknownst to him, unicorns make the absolutely worst pets: they shed, they poke holes in your ceiling, and they make a big mess. With a knowing wink from Ame Dykeman, creator of Wolfie the Bunny and cheerful illustrations from Rory the Dinosaur creator Liz Climo, this rollicking story shares all of the ways a pet unicorn can ruin your life, and is sure to have readers in stitches. Don''t miss some of these favorite Ame Dyckman titles: Wolfie the Bunny Horrible Bear! How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: a Safety Guide You Don''t Want a Dragon! Also available in a shorter board book edition.

Help little ones learn how to use their inside voices with this second story in the brand-new Wee Beasties series from New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman. Roary the Lion loves to roar. The only problem is, he roars WAY too loud. WAIT! Can you show Roary how to be quiet? Wee Beasties is a new board book series from New York Times bestselling author, Ame Dyckman, featuring silly animals doing the things they love just a little TOO much. In this second book in the series about Roary the Lion and his big outside roar, little ones will learn how to use their quiet inside voices.

Og competes in a boat race in this adorable, rhyming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and renowned illustrator Elio! Og’s show-off Cousin Zog challenges Og and his giant cat, Mog, to a boat race! Which team will win? Og and Mog? Or Zog and Goat? With a little STEAM and good sportsmanship—and a smart suggestion from Mom to bring a coat—will Cousin Zog learn to play nice?

A New York Times bestselling author''s entertaining take on a quintessential outdoor experience--and why sometimes the best memories are a result of the unexpected--with laugh-out-loud illustrations. A family''s excited to go camping! But they don''t know what they''re doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see Campingland, a perfect indoor camping theme park! Perfect temperature. Perfect "fishing." Perfect "animals." But...PERFECTLY BORING! Will they give outdoor camping another try? Be a little more prepared? A lot more relaxed? And NOT hug any skunks this time?

The New York Times-bestselling duo behind Wolfie the Bunny presents a hilarious read-aloud about accidents, outbursts, manners...and the power of saying "I''m sorry." Bear didn''t mean to break a little girl''s kite, but she''s upset anyway--upset enough to shout "HORRIBLE BEAR!" Bear can''t believe it. He''s not horrible! But now he''s upset, too--upset enough to come up with a truly Horrible Bear idea. In this charming but goofy picture book, readers will learn all about tempers, forgiveness, and friendship as Bear prepares to live up to his formerly undeserved reputation while the little girl realizes that maybe--just maybe--Bear isn''t as horrible as she thought.