Madcap revisions of familiar fairy tales.
A Bird and His Worm by James Kaczman
A bird who does not like to fly becomes good friends with a worm, and together they set out walking south for the winter.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive.
The Twits by Roald Dahl
The misadventures of two terrible old people who enjoy playing nasty tricks and are finally outwitted by a family of monkeys.
The Great Brain at the Academy by John D. Fitzgerald
The Great Brain faces the challenge of life at a strict Catholic boarding school with daring exploits and money-making schemes.
The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups by David Wisniewski
A humorous revelation of the real reasons why adults tell children to do things, such as "Eat your vegetables," "Comb your hair," and "Don't blow bubbles in your milk."
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well.
Sweet Tooth by Margie Palatini
Stewart's loud, obnoxious sweet tooth constantly gets him into trouble, until Stewart uses a healthy diet to take control of the situation.
Cowboy & Octopus by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith
Cowboy and Octopus maintain their friendship despite different opinions about things like beans and knock-knock jokes.
Parts by Tedd Arnold
A five-year-old boy thinks his body is falling apart untill he learns new teeth grow and hair and skin replace themselves.
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