New Releases by David LaRochelle

Math meets sci-fi in this brand-new series! When an alien named Fooz abducts Lamar and Lexie, the numbers-loving best friends prove they''re human by solving a tricky math problem. But before Fooz can get them home, the two are captured by lumfurs: Bigfoot-like creatures. In order to escape, Lamar and Lexie must use their math skills to find patterns, make estimates, and decipher codes. Will they succeed?

"Lamar and Lexie head off on another math-related adventure to help their new space alien friend, Fooz! It seems Fooz''s planet has been overrun with penguins--and the inhabitants are terrified of these adorable creatures. In fact, they''re so frightened they turn to stone whenever they see even the tiniest baby penguin. To rescue Fooz and his fellow aliens, Lexie and Lamar must solve a series of equations, including reading map coordinates, determining area, interpreting Roman numerals, and understanding percentages. Can they do it all and save the day?" --

Lección de hoy: ¿Es esto un gato? Bienvenido a la escuela de ratones, donde la primera lección es cómo reconocer el PELIGRO. Y decir peligro es decir GATO. La maestra enseña a sus alumnos dibujos de cosas que son un minino y otras que no lo son: una mariposa, una zanahoria, un conejo, una gallina. La lección sigue según lo previsto hasta que… algo entra en la clase y hace que todos se vuelvan unos mojiGATOS. Pero… ¿es realmente un gato el inoportuno invitado?

A monster and son fill their day with rough and rowdy fun.

There is one thing Steven knows for sure: He''s absolutely, positively NOT gay.Steven''s a 16-year-old boy with two obsessions: sex and getting his driving license. The problem is, Steven''s not thinking girls when he''s thinking sex. Could he be -- don''t say it -- gay? Steven sets out to get in touch with his inner he-man with Healthy Heterosexual Strategies such as "Start Hanging Out with the Guys," and "Begin Intensive Dating." But are Steven''s tactics going to straighten him out, or leave him all twisted up?Absolutely hilarious. Positively sidesplitting. But absolutely, positively NOT GAY!

This utterly clever and fun story is the perfect read aloud! When Cow gets her hooves on the farmer''s car, she takes it for a wild ride through the country. Moooo! But a bump in the road brings this joy ride to a troublesome end. Moo-moo. . . . Has Cow learned her lesson about living life in the fast lane? Moo? The Geisel Award winning creators tell a complete story with just one word--MOO--in this imaginative story that will have readers laughing one moment and on the edge of their seats the next, as it captures the highs and lows of a mischievous cow''s very exciting day.

Martha HATES green beans. When some mean, green bandits stroll into town, anyone who ever said "Eat your green beans" is in big trouble. But when the beans kidnap Martha''s parents, Martha is forced to take action. She can think of only one way to stop the villainous veggies from taking over her town, and it’s not pretty...or tasty. Featuring absurdly funny text and illustrations with attitude, this is a hilarious read for everyone – even the pickiest of eaters.

"Lift 50 flaps to reveal hilarious surprises as you join Arlo on his tour of one very unusual art museum"--P. [4] of cover.

A child imagines that he is in a story where he encounters a tiger at every turn.

What''s scarier than a ghost story? Three ghost stories, of course. And these three stories, told to little ghosts at bedtime, are the scariest kind of ghost stories there are-they''re about people! From a ghost who becomes the victim of a baby in need of a diaper to a hamburger that can win a scaring contest just by lifting its bun, these hilariously illustrated silly stories are sure to bring Halloween laughs to even the littlest ghosts.

Take a close look at Minnesota''s natural world to find a hidden alphabet.

How much is 1+1? Think the answer is 2? Not always, as this playful approach to addition proves.

A little boy''s mother won''t let him have a dog. Dogs are too messy and too loud. But she says he can have a dragon for a pet - if he can find one. Enter the coolest - but naughtiest - pet ever. The dragon is messier and louder than any dog. And he will not leave. How will the boy ever get a dog now?

Als een jongetje zeurt om een hond, vindt mama dat niet goed, maar hij mag wel een draak mits hij die kan vinden. Prentenboek met gekleurde illustraties. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

"...And they lived happily ever after." So begins David LaRochelle and Richard Egielski''s wacky original fairy tale THE END, which traces the courtship and marriage of a handsome knight and a beautiful princess . . . backwards! Before we reach the beginning, we meet a temperamental giant, a beleaguered cook, a dragon who''s scared of bunny rabbits, an oversized tomato, and an impish figure on a flying pig who just might be the cause of all the madness. It''s a conventionally perfect and perfectly unconventional take on the fairy tale - guaranteed to convert the Grimmest reader to giggles.

A young boy enlists the help of a dragon to persuade his mother to let him have a dog as a pet.

To better help pass the time on a long trip, this book is packed with entertaining mysteries and games. Illustrations. Consumable.

Using simple directions and clearly printed grids, the puzzles in this collection are assembled square by square until a Halloween image appears on the page. Illustrations. Consumable.

Detective Dave is back in two more madcap mystery activity books, each with 20 of the funniest, most challenging games, codes, puzzles and mazes allowed by law! Oh, no! A freaky, frizzy-haired mystery woman has kidnapped Detective Dave! Is she a fan? A spy? Who is this wigged-out weirdo and why does she want Detective Dave?

Detective Dave is back in two more madcap mystery activity books, each with 20 of the funniest, most challenging games, codes, puzzles and mazes allowed by law!It?s a case of alien abduction when everyone?s favorite snoop is captured by a seemingly friendly space geek out to prove that earthlings are?well, stupid.

Young Sherlocks love the games, coded messages, and mazes filled with clues to help them solve a wacky mystery. Here, Goofy gumshoe Detective Dave is off on a whirlwind vacation as he travels across land, sea and sky to reveal the true identity of the mysterious Miss Chiff.

Bow wow WOW! Wealthy socialite Priscilla Van Astersloan III has lost her precious pet poodle Pierre! Join Detective Dave as he races up escalators and down city sidewalks in hot pursuit of a dangerous canine culprit. Nothing combines the fun of solving mysteries, games, and puzzles like Mad Mysteries, with more than 20 puzzles, codes, clues, and mazes in each book.