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From Epic Originals comes an even spookier, sillier, slimier collection of illustrated stories guaranteed to make you laugh so loud you''ll wake the monster under the bleachers! The Cafetorium is open for lunch--and play rehearsal, gym class, and unintentional interdimensional travel! Join comic book fan Dee Dee, master gamer Jackie, and the rest of the crew (including everyone''s favorite goat) in this brand-new set of wonderfully weird tales. These charming stories present kids'' everyday school and friendship challenges in unexpected ways, letting kids laugh while they build empathy, resilience, social skills, and more.

El verano ha llegado y Caty se queda en la ciudad mientras su amiga se va decampamento. Para reunir el dinero suficiente para ir con ella, Caty encuentra trabajo cuidando a los gatos de su vecina Madeline, ¡sus 217 gatos! Y no son gatos normales, que digamos. Además, Madeline parece que siempre trabaja cuando La Ratonatriz, la supervillana de la ciudad, comete sus crímenes. ¿Es posible que Madeline sea La Ratonatriz? ¿Logrará Caty desvelar el misterio?

Did you know that Patrick Swayze was 35 when he got his big break in Dirty Dancing? The Swayze Year is an entertaining and inspiring humor book that proves you''re never too old to reach your potential. The Swayze Year celebrates later-in-life wins with short profiles of one person for every year from age 35 to age 100 who climbed mountains--metaphorical and literal--wrote their own storylines, and found their happy little trees at a more mature age. With wit, humor, and warmth, The Swayze Year proves that no matter how old you are, you''re not done yet. Featured profiles include: Toni Morrison published her debut novel, The Bluest Eye, at age 39 At 41, Bob Ross became the beloved host of The Joy of Painting Judi Dench first achieved international fame for her role in Goldeneye at age 61 At 84, Iris Apfel and her unique style were showcased by the Metropolitan Museum of Art Pinetop Perkins became the oldest person to win a Grammy at age 97

Meet the teacher day? Check! Fun, new classroom? Check! Shiny new first day of school shoes? Check! Meet Junie B. Jones! The B. Stands for Beatrice. Except she doesn''t like Beatrice. She just likes B. And that''s all. Junie B. is almost six. Almost si

"Cat Ninja created by Matthew Cody and Yehudi Mercado"--Title page verso.

"Still training to be a sidekick, Katie protects the city against mysterious robot attacks--while trying not to feel like an outsider within her own friend group"--

Katie loves skating with the Wheelas and the fact that she''s officially a superhero sidekick. But now that school''s starting, everything''s changing. The Mousetress is getting blamed for things Katie knows she didn''t do. Sidekick training is NOT as ex

Before Cat Ninja grew up and became Metro Citys greatest defender, he was tiny, adorable Kitten Ninja and he battled much tinier foes. (Hey, everybody has to start somewhere, right?) Here, our favourite feline hero takes on everything a kitten-size ninja has to battle on the way to his heroic destiny: a sun spot that wont stay put, an irresistible ball of yarn, and - every cats archenemy - snow!

An exuberant, hilarious guessing game about storytelling, creativity, friendship, and patience—with the most adorable animal menagerie you’ll find anywhere! Amy the Red Panda starts to tell her best friend Mervin the Sloth a story when—uh-oh—a rainstorm of letters pours down! When it stops, Amy reads a sentence in the sky: Amy the Red Panda is writing the best story in the world. The BEST story in the WORLD? That’s a tall order. Especially when all of the other animals have their own opinions on what the story should be about. Big animals or small ones? Acrobats? A pirate bird flying the Seven Seas? Oh, dear! Luckily, Mervin is there to give Amy just the right inspiration. A companion to Mervin the Sloth Is About to Do the Best Thing in the World, this funny-bone–tickling picture book brings back a cast of zany, irresistible animal friends and an inventive, playful format. Pitch-perfect, full of imagination, and just right for fans of Dragons Love Tacos, The Book with No Pictures, and The Monster at the End of This Book.

Junie B. Jones is going to have a new baby at her house. Only that is not a very good surprise. Because babies smell like P.U. (Junie B. smelled one once). But good news! Grandma Miller tells Junie B. the new baby is a little monkey! Now Junie B.''s t

Mervin the Sloth is just standing there quietly when giant letters drop onto the page: “Mervin the Sloth is about to do the best thing in the world.” But what is the best thing in the world? What is Mervin about to do? It doesn’t take long for all of Mervin’s exuberant animal friends to barge in with their own ideas. Flying! Digging! Gazelling! Wait, gazelling? Is that even a word? If only sloths weren’t so slow! Because maybe it’s something even better. But only Amy the red panda sticks around to see it. This inventive picture book balances zany, pitch-perfect humor with warmth and heart—and irresistibly huggable animal characters. Fans of The Book with No Pictures and The Monster at the End of This Book will delight in the way it plays with form, makes you laugh out loud, and introduces us all to our new, very slow-moving best friend.

"The ultimate DIY guide with 6 robot projects"--Cover.

Katie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the city in danger she''s ready to spring into action. She''ll just need one super secret plan, a little help, an invitation to the fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and a new superhero outfit.