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The Joke Machine: Create Your Own Jokes and Become Instantly Funny! by Theresa Julian - Book Review

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The Joke Machine: 588 Jokes for Kids, Plus Learn to Create Millions of Your Own! By Theresa Julian, Pat Lewis (Illustrator), Odd Dot Cover Image
By Theresa Julian, Pat Lewis (Illustrator), Odd Dot
$8.99
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ISBN: 9781250318640
Published: Odd Dot - October 8th, 2019

Budding comedians can polish their acts. Teachers can use it to teach writing techniques. Authors can learn to write a joke or two, or a funny character. And if authors need to write a joke or two, or a funny character, this should be a go-to tool. Some tips could even help you be a better conversationalist. Learn about simile and metaphor, about exaggerations, taking facts and turning them around, being punny, spoonerisms and more. Aimed at ages 8 to 13 but all ages can enjoy. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick - Book Review

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Baby Monkey, Private Eye By Brian Selznick, Brian Selznick (Illustrator), Mr. David Serlin Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781338180619
Availability: IN WAREHOUSE - Usually Ships in 3-7 Business Days
Published: Scholastic Press - February 27th, 2018

Baby Monkey is on the case! He can solve any mystery - stolen gems, a clown’s missing nose… but only if he can put on his pants! Hilarious early reading chapter book, with simple text and amazing full page illustrations! Perfect for ages 4-7. ~ Reviewed by Leah Moore


Penguin Problems

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Penguin Problems (Animal Problems) By Jory John, Lane Smith (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jory John, Lane Smith (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780553513370
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Published: Random House Studio - September 27th, 2016

Penguin's existential crisis takes the form of endless complaints about everyday life in this hilarious book from Lane Smith and Jory John. Young children will recognize Penguin's incessant whining as familiar territory and will appreciate a wise walrus's perspective-lending monologue when delivered aloud by an engaging reader. Ages 4-8. ~ Reviewed by Aubrey Restifo


Leroy Ninker Saddles Up

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Leroy Ninker Saddles Up: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume One (Tales from Mercy Watson's Deckawoo Drive #1) By Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780763680121
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Published: Candlewick - August 4th, 2015

Kate has answered our call for more Mercy Watson books with a new series featuring characters from Mercy's books. Leroy Ninker wants to be a cowboy. He has boots, a hat, and a rope. Everything except a horse- until he meets Maybelline. But Maybelline has three very important rules, and Leroy will have to follow them if he wants to keep this equine wonder. Pop a bowl of buttered popcorn or cook up some spaghetti and curl up with this delightful book! ~ Reviewed by Marika McCoola


The Carpet People

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The Carpet People By Terry Pratchett Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9780544439542
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Published: Clarion Books - February 3rd, 2015

A long time ago, I listened to an amazing story. It was set in a carpet where the characters were so small a matchstick would take more than a day to walk around and a penny was an astonishing cliff. I've been looking for this story ever since- and at long last will now be able to share it with readers! This is a strange adventure full of interesting creatures and amusing quips, all happening in an expanse of seemingly ordinary carpet. ~ Reviewed by Marika McCoola


The Haunted Library #1

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The Haunted Library #1 By Dori Hillestad Butler, Aurore Damant (Illustrator) Cover Image
$6.99
ISBN: 9780448462424
Availability: IN WAREHOUSE - Usually Ships in 3-7 Business Days
Published: Grosset & Dunlap - August 14th, 2014

Kaz is a ghost. When his haunt is torn down, he and his family are separated. The wind blows him to a library. Here he meets a "solid" (a non-ghost person) named Claire. And a mystery of who or what the library ghost might really be!  A fun new mystery for ages 7 to 10.  And do not miss Book two: The Ghost in the Attic. ~Reviewed by Jeanette


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