New Releases by Michael Rex

When the bossy Hat Club comes to town, clever Jilly shows them it’s a lot more fun to express one’s individuality than to hide it! Jilly thinks it might be fun to be in a club when the Hat Club invites her to join them. But when she learns they only allow their kind of hat, she politely declines. After all, Jilly really likes the hat she already has. That should be the end of it, but it’s not, because the Hat Club is extremely pushy—and when they take things too far with their constant badgering, Jilly decides enough is enough! With his wonderfully distinct sense of humor, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex celebrates individuality, inclusivity, and the power of standing up for one’s beliefs.

Two dogs dance the day away in this charming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read with rhyming, repetitive text by bestselling and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor–winning author-illustrator Michael Rex. Step by step, spin by spin, a grown-up pooch shows a young pup how to dance. They slide and glide, shimmy and hop. Can the pup keep up with all the new fancy steps and become a dancing doggy with this own smooth moves?

A penguin in a hardhat digs in a tunnel, popping up in different places, visiting a gardener, a farmer, a banker and others until he and everybody along the way reach a surprise ending.

Even a peacemaking robot has his limits! In this heartwarming graphic novel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred travels all over the barren land to spread his message of compassion, but then a glitch turns him . . . mean! Can he be fixed, or is the world's nicest robot gone forever? ★ "In Rex's big-hearted comic . . . Fred's gentleness proves healing in this humorous volume about the power of kindness." —Publishers Weekly on Your Pal Fred Everyone knows about Fred and his mission to make the world a kinder place. In fact, the feel-good robot has never met a person he couldn't convince to play nice . . . until now. When Fred discovers the Tomorrow Sphere, a secret community that has survived the apocalypse in luxury—blankets! Medicine! Unlimited ice cream!—he's delighted that people in need can soon be helped. But despite all Fred's pleading, the Tomorrow Sphere leader absolutely, definitely, and totally refuses to share. This ultimate act of selfishness shocks Fred and causes him to glitch out and turn mean. If they won't share, he'll have to make them! With war looming and his friends in despair, it's up to Fred to fix his nasty glitch . . . or ruin all the goodness he's created in the world.

When Fred, a kindhearted robot, discovers a hidden post-apocalyptic paradise whose leader refuses to share its resources, a shocking glitch turns him mean, forcing him to confront his own nature before he undoes all the good he has built.

From the creator of Goodnight Goon, a laugh-out-loud friendship story that perfectly captures the high and low moments of a typical playdate! Pete couldn’t be more thrilled when a monster shows up in his bedroom. Now Pete has someone to play with! And the hungry monster couldn’t be more thrilled to be there, either. Now he can . . . EAT PETE! But Pete has other ideas. And they are all good fun and quite distracting—things like playing cars and pirates. But we all know the course of playing together nicely never did run smoothly. So how much longer will the monster have to wait before he can . . . EAT PETE?

In this action-packed sequel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred shows us how all arguments, big and small, can be solved with kindness—even when it's not always welcomed! Fred has made quite a name for himself as a peacemaker since his last adventure! Now everyone who loves to argue is coming to him for help resolving their disagreements, but there's just one problem . . . Fred is low on power. Thanks to the clouds of pollution in the sky, Fred's solar battery can't recharge. With the help of his best friend, Wormy, he sets off for SunTop—a city with a sky-high place where the sun can be seen. But once there, he's told that he can't recharge unless he stops a clan of garbage-like creatures from attacking every night. It's a race against time for Fred to solve the mystery of the Trash before he runs out of power forever!

WHEN THE ANSWER IS NO is a book that primarily focuses on when God''s response to our prayer request is simply no! It is written from the first-hand perspective of a grieving widower Mickey, working his way through his journey of grief both prior to and after the death of his wife Mary. He, along with his family and literally thousands of people prayed for Mary to be healed from duodenal cancer, but it was not to be! WHEN THE ANSWER IS NO is a book about hope when we experience those "when the rubber hits the road" moments or seasons in life. That we can and should be rejoicing and proclaiming God''s sovereignty in those moments or seasons as often or even more so than when on the mountaintop. Even in the moment of losing a loved one to death! Even though through Christ we are capable of rejoicing regardless of the circumstance; this does not remove the pain that we endure especially when we lose a loved one to death. It is okay to grieve! It is suggested that grieving is necessary for God to heal and restore you for the plans that He has prepared for you. It is the hope and prayer that whoever is inspired by the Holy Spirit to read this book will receive a fresh breath of life from our Creator! To fulfill the desires of your heart that he has planned for you. Remember, there is life after the death of a loved one and that more abundantly because of our victory in Jesus, even WHEN THE ANSWER IS NO!!!

In his witty companion to the popular Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex shows us why what we want isn’t always the same as what we need. Do you know the difference between a want and a need? It can be a hard thing to understand, especially when you want something so much that you feel like you have to have it. But some things aren’t essential—like jellybean tacos and groovy boots. Other things are essential—like fuel and feet to put the boots on. The robots in this book are here to show you the difference as they make trades to get some things they really want (hooray!) but give away some things they need (oops!). This timely companion to the popular Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots makes tricky, but vital, concepts accessible. Kids will have fun following the action and discovering this is the kind of book they really, really want to read again and again.

*Best Graphic Novel for Kids selection by the American Library Association* *Texas Little Maverick Reading List selection* *Winner - South Carolina Book Awards* *101 Great Books for Kids selection by the Evanston Public Library* From Michael Rex, the bestselling author/illustrator of Fangbone! and Goodnight Goon, comes a zany and hilarious graphic novel that shines a light on the humanity inside all of us—even if you're a robot. He's a super-nice kid in an ultra-mean world. He believes even the worst people are good inside. He'll always be there for you... even if you boot him out of your castle, pit him against a mechanical giant, put him on top of a pole in a lightning storm, and trap him in a booming dance party that lasts all night long. He's Your Pal Fred. In a brutal world far in the future where only the savage survive, a life-size toy suddenly activates. Fred was built to be a best buddy, and his relentless kindness never fades, even when everyone else is rude. Determined to make the world a better place, he has the bright idea to talk the two most powerful and battle-hungry warlords, Lord Bonkers and Papa Mayhem, into being friends. It's a mission doomed to fail, unless Fred can find a way to inspire everyone to play nice!

Accidentally activated in a future world where only the savage survive, a life-size toy named Fred is programmed to be a friend and spread kindness and good will wherever he goes, but in this world that is going to be difficult--so Fred decides that his first task is to get Lord Bonkers and Papa Mayhem, two warlords, to make peace and become friends.

This hilarious companion to the New York Times #1 bestseller, Goodnight Goon, is a ghoulish parody of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. We're going on a goon hunt. We're going to catch a green one. What a spooky night! We're not scared. A goon hunt is no easy task. A twisted tangled pumpkin patch, murky bubbling swamp, and foggy crumbling graveyard are just a few of the obstacles these kids will have to go through, skulking monsters included. And when the Goon finally makes an appearance—under the covers they go! Except one brave child who finds monsters more fun than scary. The beloved classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt gets an eerie twist in this goon-infused parody that perfectly plays with the rhythm and sound effects of the original. Mike Rex's creepy settings and hilarious text will have kids demanding to giggle and shiver through the story again and again, and now this board book edition is perfect for toddler bedtimes and read alouds.

A hilarious, timely conversation about the differences between facts and opinions, by the creator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight Goon Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion? It can be a hard thing to understand. Some things are facts--like the number of robots in this book. Other things are opinions--like which robot would make the best friend, or which robot dances best. And sometimes to tell the difference between a fact and an opinion, you need to wait to get more information--that's because facts can be proven true or false, and opinions are things you feel and believe--but that you can't prove. Mike Rex introduces young readers to the very important distinction between facts and opinions, and he reminds us that it is nice to listen to one another's opinions, and to stand up for the facts!

Uh-oh! Everyone''s favorite messy misfit, Icky Ricky, is in trouble again! Why? Well, you see... Fish are swimming in his backpack; He''s wearing a disguise made out of trash; He plays soccer with a snake in his pocket. Will the referee ever be the sam

For fans of Captain Underpants and Lunch Lady, this chapter book series is half text, half illustration, and 100 percent humor. The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck he could only be called Icky Ricky. And uh-oh! Icky Ricky is in a mess. Why? Well, you see . . . *He’s wearing a shirt made entirely of dirt. *He spilled a potful of hot dogs all over school. *He’s digging up a woolly mammoth trapped in a frozen pond. *He was supposed to be working on a book report and wound up covered with Gargantuan Glue, newspaper, and shoe polish. (Will Icky Ricky ever get his book report done?) Icky Ricky is up to his eyeballs in trouble—and ick!

This is my end of year project. Archetypes In Flux is my journey/portfolio of my first year at London Metropolitan University.

The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck he could only be called Icky Ricky.

This Captain Underpants–style Stepping Stones series is half text, half illustration, and 100 percent humor. The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck he could only be called Icky Ricky. And uh-oh! Icky Ricky is in a mess. Why? Well, you see . . . He’s digging a hole to China, in his backyard. He found a free toilet in someone’s garbage. (Score!) He fell into a pigpen . . . with a muddy mega-pig. Icky Ricky is up to his eyeballs in trouble—and ick!

Icky Ricky has a lot of explaining to do--why he cleaned his house with a leaf blower, why he''s storing money in his armpit, and why he let a stuffed dead raccoon drive his go-cart.

As seen on Disney XD, a hilarious graphic novel perfect for fans of Captain Underpants! Fangbone and his friends are full of ideas for Eastwood Elementary's "Invention Convention." Unfortunately, Venomous Drool has ideas of his own--like sending a curse to crush Fangbone! But when the misdirected spell sends a terrifying monster to attack Bill at his birthday party instead, Fangbone must invent a way to save his best friend--and fast! The graphic novel series that boys go wild for!

"Class 3G gets a new class pet from Fangbone''s barbarian home world - an unhatched egg of the legendary White Titan razor dragon!" -- P. [4] of cover.

A hysterical (and creepy) parody of a children's classic! Filled with uproarious illustrations, a beloved classic gets a kindhearted send-up in this utterly monsterized parody from Michael Rex, creator of the New York Times bestselling Goodnight Goon. This is The Runaway Bunny like you've never seen it before. Kids will dig the vast array of terrible monsters, but parents will love the sweet sentiment. A fabulous Halloween treat for all those little monsters!

Toddlers love things that go, and even better if animals are doing the driving! The secret is out--animals don't just walk, waddle, and swim. Their names give you clues to how they really like to get around, and now you can see what vehicles they love to pilot, skipper, and drive! A clever concept board book that puts a new spin on transportation.

If your dad is willing to save you from pirates, gorilla pirates, robot gorilla pirates and even robot gorilla pirates from Mars, you know he''ll do anything for you. And if that makes your dad hungry and thirsty or if he gets cuts and bruises, you know just how to take care of him right back. An adventurous tale of the heroic lengths fathers and sons will go for each other that will elicit gasps, giggles and warm contented sighs.

Sport actions rhyme with the names of animals who love to play, such as Goal Mole, Dunk Skunk, and Hurdle Turtle.

Illustrations and one-word sentences portray a group of firefighters as they respond to a call and save a store from being destroyed.

A scarecrow chases his hat in the wind and finds other hats along the way that belong to various people.

A little boy, living out his fantasy of driving his own freight train, describes the different cars, what each carries, how they are connected, and more.

A girl wonders if her adventure with the Tooth Fairy was real or only a dream.

After several failed attempts, Bunny finally gets to paint something.