juvenile fiction / humorous stories

When the words in the dictionary get bored and leave to attend a convention in Hollyword, it is up to Noah Webster to restore (alphabetical) order.

"Meet Jaundice and Kale Bland, two sisters who avoid excitement at any cost. One day, the Bland sisters are kidnapped by an all-female band of pirates. They're unwillingly swept into a high-seas romp that might just lead to solving the mystery of what happened to their missing parents"--.

"A busy creature eats his way through the alphabet!"--.

"A clever pup ends up in a cozy home, and she'll do anything to stay there. She impersonates everything the lonely homeowner needs--a pillow, a footstool, a jacket. But in the end, being herself works best"--Provided by publisher.

The Chicken Squad uncovers mysterious remains while digging a meteor/storm shelter, and they stop work to investigate just as a big storm is approaching.

"What happens when the story ideas--from a bored Viking to a space robot--kept in a teacher's special jar escape and get rowdy?"--Provided by publisher.

"Owl has a red balloon and Monkey wants it, but Owl does not want to share. So Monkey tries to find something to trade for the balloon"--.

"Rafe Khatchadorian takes his troublemaking ways across the pond and gets lost in London!"--Provided by publisher.

"Various animals take turns shaking a tree in search of a tasty meal"--OCLC.

"When Kitty's owners have finally had enough of her bad behavior, it's time to ship her off to obedience school"--.