Erica S Perl

Humorous illustrations accompany silly rhyming text about an outlandish chicken.

Marty tries his best to be on time, but a new invention, a giant squid, or something else slows him down every day to the delight of Never Late Kate, but one day Marty needs Kate's help and their unlikely new friendship changes both of their nicknames.

"Friends Carrot and Cookie try to see past their differences before their friendship spoils"--OCLC.

Arnold, a bear who likes to collect things, reluctantly lends one of his treasures to best friend Louise the chipmunk, who oftens loses things.

While hosting a tea party for her inanimate rock friends, Whale meets Quail and Snail and invites them to join.

Zelly Fried wants a dog more than anything, so at the urging of her grandfather, during the summer before sixth grade she takes care of a "practice dog" made out of an orange juice jug to show her parents that she is ready for the responsibility, even though she is sometimes not entirely sure about the idea.

Ida's imaginary friend, Dotty, is tied to her with a blue string and when Ida's classmates tease her about Dotty, Ida is surprised to discover that her teacher carries a red string with her wherever she goes.

"A trip to the grocery store provides inspiration for new high jinks--this time with homonyms and homophones"--P. [4] of cover.

"Penny and Clover, the two lucky dogs, are playing outside. But where did the ball go? No ball here. No ball there. No ball anywhere."--Back cover.

Eleven-year-old Zelly Fried's parents will not allow her to have a slumber party until she teaches her mischievous puppy, Ace, to behave, but with Grandpa Ace around nothing is ever simple.