Betty's Burgled Bakery


Book Description

Betty's bakery has been burgled, and it is up to the Gumshoe Zoo to solve the criminal conundrum of who stole (and ate) the purloined pastries.




Betty's Burgled Bakery


Book Description

When the Gumshoe Zoo's alarm alerts them, they learn Betty's Bakery has been burgled! But how? Something isn't quite right—and it's up to these determined detectives to figure out what! Alliteration abounds in this comic book caper featuring the Gumshoe Zoo, a detective agency facing the craziest crime ever committed: pilfered pastries. Perfect for lovers of wordplay and sweet treats looking for an engaging story of alliteration, this multi-paneled early graphic novel is a raucous adventure. Detailed back matter discusses uses of alliteration and animal eating habits. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.




Fowl Play


Book Description

Just what kind of monkey business has befallen Mr. Hound's shop? Luckily, our team of plucky detectives has been chomping at the bit to take on their first case. When Mr. Hound hires them to investigate, they hoof it to his shop. And once they get sleuthing, wild horses couldn't drag them away from the scent of a clue. But is it all just a dog and pony show to distract them from the truth? Idioms are everywhere in this hilarious first case of the Gumshoe Zoo detective agency as they attempt to solve Mr. Hound's mystery. Early readers will love the multi-paneled comic book hybrid feel of this raucous adventure as the detectives manage to keep a straight face, collar some suspects, and solve a mystery, all while avoiding beating a dead—never mind. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.




The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information


Book Description

Weird and amazing facts for curious minds of all kinds Looking for fascinating facts and trivia that readers of all ages can enjoy? The Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information is filled with the oddest and funniest tidbits about history, science, food, animals, and more. A great gift for kids of all ages, this book features: 200+ interesting facts and trivia Engaging illustrations and easy-to-read format Portable size, great for road trips and family vacations This compendium is perfect for trivia buffs, history lovers, and anyone who loves to learn new things. For example, did you know that the Pilgrims ate popcorn at the first Thanksgiving? Or that the peach was the first fruit eaten on the moon? Or that there are oysters that can climb trees? You'll find all this and more in this amazing collection of useless information.




Punk Rock Etiquette


Book Description

From picking the right band mates to selecting the perfect name to suit the mood of the group, this guide to everything punk provides helpful rules on what to do to become a successful punk band without selling out.




Uglydoll: Eat Dat!


Book Description

Uglydolls appeal to everyone, from children to toy collectors to art enthusiasts. Creators David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim, and the Uglydolls family (twenty-four characters and still growing!) have been awarded the Toy of the Year by the Toy Industry Association, and have been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and the Today Show, and in The New York Times, InStyle, Time Magazine, and store windows around the world. OX, Wage, Babo, Ice-Bat and all their friends in the Uglyverse want you (their favorite Ugly) to join in their adventures! It’s a taste sensation! Every story in this book is just delicious! Plus, don’t miss the bite-sized morsels from David Cooper, Dehara and Joe Ledbetter. Story by Travis Nichols Art by Ian McGinty, Phillip C. Jacobson, Sun-Min Kim, David Horvath, David Cooper, Dehara, Joe Ledbetter Reads L to R (Western Style) for all ages.




Maze Quest


Book Description

This maze book is a thrilling hands-on fantasy adventure. In this unique hybrid of text- and maze-based storytelling, readers are immersed in a quest. They must capture the missing pieces of a famous sword by solving mazes, collecting gems, keys, and more—while also dodging mysterious monks, escaping hoards of giant bees and foul creatures, and exploring epic landscapes. Irresistibly analog, Maze Quest provides hours of screen-free fun.




Matthew Meets the Man


Book Description

As 15-year-old Matt copes with freshman year in a Texas high school, his first girlfriend and the quest to become the drummer in a band, he continually confronts authority figures who slow his progress.




Burglar Bill


Book Description

Who's that creeping down the street? Who's that climbing up the wall? Who's that coming through the window? Who's that? ... It's Burglar Bill! Burglar Bill lives all by himself in a tall house full of stolen property. Every night (after eating his stolen fish and chips) he goes out to work... stealing things. From hats to baked beans, Burglar Bill will take anything! But one day, Burglar Bill steals something very unexpected indeed. And, it shows him that stealing has a cost! Discover the timeless tale that has delighted young readers for generations. The perfect bedtime story, Burglar Bill is packed with bright illustrations and easy-to-read text. Discover more Ahlberg classic children's books: The Jolly Postman Cops and Robbers Funnybones Each Peach Pear Plum Peepo!




The Parakeet Girl


Book Description

Emma tries several pets before she becomes best friends with her parakeet Henry, but she finds that friendship threatened when her brother Bruce buys another parakeet.