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Mac Barnett is the author of Jack Blasts Off (2019), Cercle (2019), Circle (2019), The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2) (2018), Triángulo / Triangle (2018).

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Jack Blasts Off

release date: Sep 03, 2019
Jack Blasts Off
From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. When the Lady is mad at Jack, she decides to send him and Rex on a one-way trip to outer space. While she enjoys some rare peace and quiet, Jack and Rex get into trouble, resulting in their exile to the dark side of the moon. After an alien chase and some snacks, Jack and Rex get blasted home to Earth. But will the Lady take naughty Jack back?

Cercle

release date: Sep 01, 2019
Cercle
See below for English description. C''est l''histoire de Cercle. C''est aussi l''histoire de Triangle et de Carré, les amis de Cercle. Et c''est aussi l''histoire d''une règle que Cercle a fixée, mais que Triangle ne respecte pas. Le duo à succès cité par le New York Times et lauréat de nombreux prix, nous offre le troisième et dernier tome de sa trilogie cocasse mettant en vedette Triangle, Carré et Cercle. Mac Barnett et Jon Klassen bouclent la boucle avec leur humour subtil et intelligent qui les caractérise si bien! Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen deliver the final wry and resonant tale about Triangle, Square, and Circle. This book is about Circle. This book is also about Circle''s friends, Triangle and Square. It is also about a rule that Circle makes, and how she has to rescue Triangle when he breaks that rule. With their usual pitch-perfect pacing and subtle, sharp wit, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen come full circle in the third and final installment of their clever shapes trilogy. Original title: Circle

Circle

release date: Mar 05, 2019
Circle
Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen deliver the final wry and resonant tale about Triangle, Square, and Circle. This book is about Circle. This book is also about Circle’s friends, Triangle and Square. Also it is about a rule that Circle makes, and how she has to rescue Triangle when he breaks that rule. With their usual pitch-perfect pacing and subtle, sharp wit, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen come full circle in the third and final chapter of their clever shapes trilogy.

The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2)

release date: Dec 26, 2018
The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2)
Mac B. is back... and this time, a new enemy is after the Crown Jewels! Will Mac solve this locked-room mystery in time? The Crown Jewels are in danger... again! When the jewels go missing from inside a locked room, Mac''s spy skills are put to the test. How did the thief break in? Where did the jewels go? And will Mac be able to solve this locked room mystery before the thief escapes? This mystery isn''t just a whodunit... it''s a howdunit!The action in this new adventure is nonstop, as Mac travels to an ancient Irish castle to solve the mystery. There, he encounters everything from killer king cobras to bizarre ice sculptures... and even a revenge plot dating back hundreds of years! Will you be able to solve the mystery before Mac does? Also features historical facts masterfully woven throughout the plot, and full-color illustrations on every page. Don''t miss the newest installment of this totally smart and sidesplittingly funny new series, Mac B., Kid Spy.

Triángulo / Triangle

release date: Sep 25, 2018
Triángulo / Triangle
Un precioso álbum ilustrado para todas las edades que defiende lo único de cada persona. Triángulo vive en una casa de forma triangular, rodeada por montañas de forma triangular, y con una puerta de forma triangular. Un día, Triángulo sale de su casa y se adentra en el mundo hecho de cuadrados. Su idea es gastarle una broma a su amigo Cuadrado. Pero las cosas no siempre salen como se espera. O quizás sí. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen conspire again on a slyly funny tale about some very sneaky shapes. Meet Triangle. He is going to play a sneaky trick on his friend, Square. Or so Triangle thinks. . . . With this first tale in a new trilogy, partners in crime Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen will have readers wondering just who they can trust in a richly imagined world of shapes. Visually stunning and full of wry humor, here is a perfectly paced treat that could come only from the minds of two of today’s most irreverent — and talented — picture book creators.

Rules of the House

release date: Mar 04, 2018
Rules of the House
Ian always follows the rules. His sister, Jenny, breaks them all the time -- especially "Don''t pinch." So Ian is thrilled when the house where his family is vacationing posts a tidy list of rules. But when Jenny breaks them all, the house itself decides it''s time for payback. The rug, the stove, and the bathtub are hungry for rulebreaker soup, and they''ve found the perfect ingredient: Jenny! Now Ian is faced with a thorny question: What if saving your sister means breaking the rules? From the New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Matthew Myers comes a hilarious tale of sibling rivalry, moral complexity, and disgruntled monsters, perfect for sharing with your own favorite rulebreakers. Praise for Count the Monkeys "This spot-on spoof of counting books is the perfect reward for anyone who''s put in a hard day''s work with numbers, big or small." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for Oh No! Not Again! "Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution and abounding in creative touches, this will surely spark student spinoffs." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Chloe and the Lion "[R]at-a-tat dialogue and fresh visuals should keep it at the top of the bedtime pile." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Mustache "Youngsters will get a kick out of this kingly comedy?." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books Praise for Oh No! * "A must-have." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem "Definitely funny and slyly subversive." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Triangle

release date: Mar 14, 2017
Triangle
"Meet Triangle. He is going to play a sneaky trick on his friend, Square. Or so Triangle thinks."--Provided by publisher.

Noisy Night

release date: Mar 07, 2017
Noisy Night
"A clever picture book about a multi-level apartment building's occupants and their many nighttime noises"--

Mustache!

release date: Jan 04, 2017
Mustache!
King Duncan is terribly handsome, but a terrible king. His kingdom is in ruins, and when his subjects appeal for help, he only builds more tributes to his handsome face. His subjects are finally ready to stand up for themselves, and they have just the plan to get out of this hairy situation. A mustache....because sometimes good looks alone just aren't enough.

Chloe and the Lion

release date: Jan 04, 2017
Chloe and the Lion
Meet Chloe: Every week, she collects loose change so she can buy tickets to ride the merry-go-round. But one fateful day, she gets lost in the woods on her way home, and a large dragon leaps out from-"Wait! It's supposed to be a lion," says Mac Barnett, the author of this book. But Adam Rex, the illustrator, thinks a dragon would be so much cooler (don't you agree?). Mac's power of the pen is at odds with Adam's brush, and Chloe's story hangs in the balance. Can she help them out of this quandary to be the heroine of her own story? Mac Barnett and Adam Rex are a dynamic duo, and two of the strongest contemporary voices in picture books today. In an accessible and funny way, Chloe and the Lion talks about the creative process and the joys and trials of collaboration.

I terribili due

release date: Jan 01, 2017

The Magic Word

release date: Oct 04, 2016
The Magic Word
A hilarious take on what a magic word really is from Mac Barnett, the award-winning, bestselling author of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn, and Elise Parsley, the bestselling author/illustrator of If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don''t! and If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don''t! When Paxton C. Heymeyer’s babysitter tells him to say the magic word, she could never have imagined that what would happen next would be a walrus chasing her, an elephant in the living room playing cards, and a full water park and moat in the front yard. And that’s just the beginning…

Miles & Niles - Schlimmer geht immer

release date: Jun 13, 2016
Miles & Niles - Schlimmer geht immer
Gerissen, überraschend und unschlagbar witzig - das sind Miles & Niles! Im Streichespielen sind Miles & Niles die Größten. Schon jeder für sich war ein Meister seines Fachs – aber jetzt, wo sie sich zusammengeschlossen haben, sind sie ein unschlagbares Trickser-Duo! Oder zumindest dachten sie das ... Bis ihr Lieblingsopfer, Schulleiter Barry Barkin, aufgrund ihres Geniestreichs seines Amtes enthoben und durch seinen furchteinflößenden Vater Bertrand Barkin ersetzt wird. Bertrand, der gestrenge Hüter der Prinzipien der Schulleiter-Macht, ist nun leider eine ganz harte Nuss. Er scherzt nicht. Er lacht nicht. Und er duldet keine Streiche. Bald schon wünschen sich Miles & Niles, was sie nie für möglich gehalten hätten: Sie wünschen sich Barry Barkin zurück! Die Dein Spiegel-Bestellerreihe ist herrlich albernern und frecher Lesespaß für Jungs & Mädchen. Alle Bände der "Miles & Niles"-Reihe: Hirnzellen im Hinterhalt (Band 1) Schlimmer geht immer (Band 2) Jetzt wird''s wild (Band 3) Einer geht noch (Band 4)

The Terrible Two Get Worse

release date: Jan 12, 2016
The Terrible Two Get Worse
On their own, pranksters Miles and Niles were pretty devious. Now that they’ve formed a pranking duo, they’re terrible! But their powers will be tested when their favorite nemesis, Principal Barkin, is replaced by his stern and cunning father, Former Principal Barkin. Now Miles and Niles will do just about anything to get their old antagonist back—including pranking alongside him. Authors and friends Mac Barnett and Jory John “are in perfect comic harmonyâ€? (Publishers Weekly) in this series that celebrates inventiveness, friendship, and the power of teamwork—for good, or for terrible.

Leo

release date: Aug 25, 2015
Leo
"A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination." — The New York Times You would like being friends with Leo. 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 two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award–winning Josephine—is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come. "Enchanting." — The Washington Post "A whimsical tale from Barnett aptly accompanied by enthralling artwork by Robinson." — School Library Journal, starred review "A tender, touching story of friendship and the power of imagination." — Booklist, starred review "Warm and wise." — Publishers Weekly, starred review "This deceptively simple story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and loyalty." — Shelf Awareness, starred review "A pleasure to read aloud." — Wall Street Journal "There is nothing spooky about this moving story of friendship, acceptance, and belonging." — Boston Globe A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

Miles & Niles - Hirnzellen im Hinterhalt

release date: Aug 24, 2015
Miles & Niles - Hirnzellen im Hinterhalt
Zwei geniale Trickser, die sich gesucht und gefunden haben ... Wenn es etwas gibt, das Miles Murphy perfekt beherrscht, dann ist es Streiche spielen. Unfug treiben. Leute austricksen. Keine Frage: Er ist der beste Trickser, den seine alte Schule je gesehen hat. Als Miles gezwungen wird, in das langweilige Kuh-Kaff Yawnee Valley zu ziehen, geht er deshalb davon aus, dass er auch an seiner neuen Schule der beste Trickser sein wird. Es gibt nur ein Problem: Die Schule hat schon einen Trickser. Und der ist gut – unglaublich gut! Miles ist entsetzt zu sehen, dass sein Konkurrent einem Phantom gleicht: Niemand kennt ihn, nie fliegen seine Streiche auf! Als Miles entdeckt, dass ausgerechnet Lehrerliebling Niles hinter den Geniestreichen steckt, entspinnt sich der größte Trickser-Wettstreit, den Yawnee Valley je gesehen hat. Die Dein Spiegel-Bestellerreihe ist herrlich albernern und frecher Lesespaß für Jungs & Mädchen. Alle Bände der "Miles & Niles"-Reihe: Hirnzellen im Hinterhalt (Band 1) Schlimmer geht immer (Band 2) Jetzt wird''s wild (Band 3) Einer geht noch (Band 4)

Llana a dojo

release date: Nov 01, 2013

Count the Monkeys

release date: Jun 25, 2013
Count the Monkeys
Kids will giggle as they count all the animals that have frightened the monkeys off the pages. Full of fun reader interactions and keeps readers guessing until the very last page! Matching Mac Barnett''s brilliant wit are Kevin Cornell''s luminous illustrations, which will have young readers begging to count the monkeys all over again.

Danger Goes Berserk

release date: Oct 02, 2012
Danger Goes Berserk
When a missing surfboard proves to have hidden depths, twelve-year-old super-sleuth Steve Brixton must go undercover—and underwater—to tackle a puzzling tangle of mysteries. Steve Brixton’s finally gotten a hang of this super-sleuth thing. After a few months of busting bad guys he finally has his own office—even if it’s a bit small, and outside, and okay, used to be a doghouse. So when someone asks him to help track down a board stolen by a local surf gang, it’s just a matter of slipping into a neon wetsuit and blending in with the surfers—right? But when the assignment goes all wrong, Steve is going to have to test his wits against pirate smugglers, thick-necked goons, and a sixth-grader who just wants his gym shorts back—all with the help of the tips and tricks he learned from his beloved Bailey Brothers books, of course!

The Ghostwriter Secret

release date: Oct 05, 2010
The Ghostwriter Secret
Steve Brixton, top detective, rescuer of quilts and also America, has opened up his own agency. He has a crime lab that doubles as a bedroom. He has a chum named Dana. And he has lots of business cards. So when the Fairview Diamond goes missing, he knows just what to do. But when a simple track-and-retrieve spirals out of control, Steve finds himself in the middle of his biggest case yet: MacArthur Bart, the author of Steve’s beloved Bailey Brothers books, has been abducted! With the aid of his handy Bailey Brothers Detective Handbook and one very reluctant Dana, Steve will confront goons, bullies, and maybe a bee or two, all to rescue America’s #1 Mystery King.

Oh No!, Or, How My Science Project Destroyed the World

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Oh No!, Or, How My Science Project Destroyed the World
After winning the science fair with the giant robot she has built, a little girl realizes that there is a major problem.
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