humorous fiction

A tongue-in-cheek take on classic themes in children's literature, in which the four Willoughby children set out to become "deserving orphans" after their neglectful parents embark on a treacherous around-the-world adventure, leaving them in the care of an odious nanny.

Anvar Faris, a young man originally from Pakistan, and Safwa, a young woman from Iraq, are both Muslims who don't feel much connection to their faith. When both of them move the United States, their feelings of uncertainty grow, and when they cross paths in the mid-2010s, their lives will never be the same.

A group of new teachers arrive at Avengers Assembly, and not everyone is who they seem.

"Through bravery, charm, and an alarming amount of enthusiasm, Nick landed himself the superhero boyfriend of his dreams. Now instead of just writing stories about him, Nick actually gets to kiss him. But having a superhero boyfriend isn't everything Nick thought it would be--he's still struggling to make peace with his own lack of extraordinary powers. When new Extraordinaries begin arriving in Nova City--siblings who can manipulate smoke and ice, a mysterious hero who can move objects with their mind, and a drag queen superhero with the best name and the most-sequined costume anyone has ever had--it's up to Nick and his friends Seth, Gibby, and Jazz to determine who is virtuous and who is villainous"--.

". . . turns his malevolent gaze to the one target he never thought he'd consider: Earth. But conquering a world is a challenge,even for Klawde, and he'll need two things for his plan to succeed: an army of zombie squirrels, and, of course, money. Lots of money. And he has a plan to get it. Meanwhile, as his evil pet plots world domination, Raj is also trying to make some extra cash. He's dying for a cool virtual-reality headset and is determined to get his yard-cleaning business off the ground to pay for it. But when a friendly neighbor catches wind of Klawde's plan, Raj and Klawde's stories collide, and Raj may end up paying for his cat's schemes . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Gigantic flies are rampaging at a research center, thanks to a beam that boosted their molecules! Fortunately, the beam also creates a gigantic Super Potato . . . who's delighted with his new muscles.

A wordless picture book gives a fractured fairy tale retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with references to other fairy tales hidden throughout. Little Red has baked a cake with his father, and is on the way to Grandma's house to deliver it only to be trailed by a cat who loves cake.

A skunk asks the reader for help in finding the source of a terrible odor.

The tables have turned, and this time it's Bear who has an unwelcome guest. This mouse just won't leave! But when there's an unexpected knock at the door, will Bear decide that visitors aren't so bad after all?.

The funny and empowering tale of a determined princess who takes matters into her own hands when a dragon ravages her kingdom, and her royal parents are too preoccupied with frills and sparkles to help.