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.

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.

Rhyming text describes how different animal mothers and fathers get their young ones ready for bed on the farm.

In this version of the classic tale, a hungry goat pays a visit to the home of the three bears.

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

"Arnold wants to celebrate the start of the cozy autumn season indoors. Louise does not. How can they celebrate fell if they're not celebrating together?"--

"The Truth Sleuth guides readers through a series of truths (and lies) about American presidents." --Provided by publisher.

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.