Children's Picture Books / Humor Best Sellers

The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But . . . do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?! Get ready for a very special birthday celebration from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems.

This lively, laugh-out-loud gothic tale in picture book form is perfect for kids ages 3-7 who love their monsters cute and their bedtime stories dramatic. Features a freakishly fun art style and a neon green Pantone on the cover! Meet Frankenkitty--a stitched-together kitten with a haunted castle for a home and a reputation that seems to terrify everyone…even his own inventor! Only Olive, the inventor’s brave young daughter, sees the sweet side of this misunderstood kitty. But when terrible things start to happen at the castle—like mice invading the kitchen, frogs appearing in the bathtub, and Brussels sprouts showing up on the dinner menu—poor Frankenkitty gets the blame and is banished from the castle into the snow. Will Olive be able to rescue the poor kitten before it's too late? Features a freakishly fun art style and a neon green Pantone on the cover! Full of playful twists on classic horror tropes, this entertaining story features hilariously dramatic narration, perfect for reading aloud and getting readers ready for the spooky season.

Serve up the eighth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!—they deserve it! But when he’s paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn’t always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake! Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series! Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Smart Cookie The Sour Grape The Big Cheese The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets! The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas The Bad Seed Goes to the Library The Good Egg and the Talent Show The Cool Bean Makes a Splash That’s What Dinosaurs Do

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is. This laugh-out-loud story by an Emmy-nominated comedy writer shows it’s okay to be yourself. I’m the Buffalo Fluffalo I heave and I huffalo Leave me alone because I’ve had enuffalo. Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with self-importance. Stomping around and raising billows of dust, Buffalo Fluffalo proclaims his superiority to the other creatures—the ram, the prairie dog, and the crow—who just want to be his friend. So Buffalo Fluffalo, who has had enuffalo, heads off to grumble to himself. Suddenly, a rain shower pours down from the clouds and—what’s this? All of his fluffalo is a soggy mess! There Fluffalo stands, a drenched pip-squeak without his disguise. The other animals, who could see through Fluffalo’s bravado from the start, circle around to comfort him. As prairie dog says with a smile in his eyes, You’re great how you are, no matter your size. Readers will find Buffalo Fluffalo’s insecurity endearing and will be moved to reassure him. This humorous and delightful book encourages self-acceptance with a lighthearted touch.

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes this class-ic graduation book. The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon's got this . . . Or does he? Do YOU think The Pigeon will graduate? Grab your caps, don your gowns, and raise your hands for The Pigeon's biggest adventure yet in this uplifting, hilarious, and inspirational graduation picture book from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems. It's a PhD* in fun! (*Pigeon-y hilarious Diatribe)

Celebrated artist and lead character designer of Brave, Ratatouille, and Despicable Me, Carter Goodrich, shows that sometimes, even the prickliest people—or the crankiest cacti—need a little love. Hank is the prickliest cactus in the entire world. He sits in a pot in a window that faces the empty desert, which is just how he likes it. So, when all manner of creatures—from tumbleweed to lizard to owl—come to disturb his peace, Hank is annoyed. He doesn’t like noise, he doesn’t like rowdiness, and definitely does not like hugs. But the thing is, no one is offering one. Who would want to hug a plant so mean? Hank is beginning to discover that being alone can be, well, lonely. So he comes up with a plan to get the one thing he thought he would never need: a hug from a friend.

A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says good-bye to each of his animal friends. The tortoise stops for every last timid mouse and bumblebee, shouting his rhyming good-byes, making you wonder if, perhaps, he’s stalling the start of his trip. His animal friends appear startled as he suddenly pops up on each page to say adieu—especially the perplexed rhinoceros the tortoise mistakes for a unicorn! With each farewell, the tortoise’s good-byes get sillier and more creative. When will the good-byes end and the adventure begin? See You Later, Alligator is a silly story with bright, engaging illustrations and expressive, rhyming text that children will want to read—and giggle through—again and again. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

A young boy eagerly awaits the arrival of Halloween. (Ages 3 to 6)

Squirrel attempts to figure out who has stolen his leaves. (Ages 4 to 8)

A grape hold grudges against everyone, then re-evaluates life when one is held against him.

The Grinch enters a Christmas tree decorating contest in Who-ville.

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?

Sensei trains you to become the high five champion.

Babies learn the names of different parts of their bodies.

A kid-friendly adaptation of the workplace comedy.

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON APPLE TV+ Based on the phenomenally popular Instagram comic, a hilariously perceptive and hugely addictive look at an alien world not unlike our own From the mind of New York Times-bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle comes an adorable and profound universe in pink, blue, green, and purple. Since launching on Instagram in Feb 2019, Strange Planet has become a viral sensation - and this book, based on the side-splitting Instagram comic - covers a full life cycle of the alien planet''s inhabitants, including milestones such as: The Emergence Day Being Gains a Sibling The Being Family Attains a Beast The Formal Education of a Being Celebration of Special Days Being Begins a Vocation The Beings at Home Health Status of a Being The Hobbies of a Being The Extended Family of the Being The Being Reflects on Life While Watching the Planet Rotate With dozens of never-before-seen illustrations in addition to old favorites, Strange Planet offers a sweet and hilarious look at a distant world not all that unlike our own.

A goose is not as serious as she seems.

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Don’t miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best? Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series! Check Out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Smart Cookie The Sour Grape The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets! The Bad Seed Goes to the Library The Good Egg and the Talent Show That’s What Dinosaurs Do

Penelope Rex must control her urge to eat the children in her class.

Exploring mischievous words that ignore the rules of phonetics and spelling.

Jim Panzee is having a bad day.

Now in board book format, Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents everyone''s favorite Pigeon trying to escape . . . SCHOOL. Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn''t like it? What if the teacher doesn''t like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!? Kids will love read-aloud time with their wily friend the Pigeon. This book is perfect for preparing kids and caretakers for the first day of school. Say "no!" to all the Pigeon books! Don''t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (also in board book format) The Pigeon Needs a Bath! (also in board book format) Don''t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (also in board book format) The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster! Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! For Mo'' amazing books, check out these other great series: Edwina the Dinosaur (also in board book format) Knuffle Bunny Elephant & Piggie Unlimited Squirrels

Jasper Rabbit has the most AMAZING new underwear. But at night-time when all the lights are out, the underwear starts to GLOW bright green and get horribly CREEPY! Jasper Rabbit is a big rabbit, and he is NOT scared of the dark. And he’s definitely not scared of creepy underwear. Or is he? This funny, relatable and clever book about facing your fears from Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor Prize winner Peter Brown was a New York Times Bestseller when it first published in the US. Now published in the Uk for the first time, this comic-book-inspired book is the perfect gift for children who don't mind things getting a bit creepy this Halloween.

To baby animals learning new words, Mama is everything.

A young boy anticipates the arrival of Christmas.

“He\'ll ask for some apple juice to go with it,” to start things off.

This is the year you\'ll finally catch a leprechaun.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In The Thank You Book!, Piggie wants to thank EVERYONE. But Gerald is worried Piggie will forget someone . . . someone important.

A tiny narrator dodges traps while making the Christmas rounds.

After running away from home, Otilla discovers an old mansion whose only occupant is a talking skull.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Will Take a Nap! Gerald is tired and cranky. Will Piggie be in his dreams? Or will she keep Gerald from dreaming at all?

Animal fathers try to coax a certain word from the mouths of their little ones.

A book not published during Theodor Geisel\'s lifetime.

A reunion of wayward colors.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Really Like Slop!, Piggie invites Gerald to try her favourite food .. slop! But Gerald is not so sure he's going to like it. AT ALL.

The Pigeon needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to get the Pigeon to take the plunge. Full color.

Gerald the elephant and Snake fear that Piggie and Brian Bat will have so much fun together they will no longer need their best friends.

Silly songs and sound effects in a book without images.

Students try to catch a runaway turkey before their Thanksgiving play.

Fancy Nancy treats her mom to a backyard spa.