humorous fiction

It is time for a dinosaur to get dressed. The problem is no clothing fits a dinosaur. Rhyming text and colorful illustrations relate the funny story of how this dinosaur--revealed actually to be a child--finds clothes at last.

"Months after saving suburbia from destruction, our heroes are back to their old lives of dungeon delving and magical quests. All except the wizard Albiorix, who has given up adventuring and uses his time trying (unsuccessfully) to create his own board game. When the party finds their old friend June Westray's smartphone for sale in a Briandalorian bazaar, however, they fear the Realm of Suburbia is under threat. Thus, the five young adventurers must travel back into Homerooms & Hall Passes, a role-playing game where they assume the characters of average American kids. This time they're at Level 9 and will face a whole new set of challenges: their freshman year of high school"--Provided by publisher.

"It's 1995. When the Full Tilt Dances give an inspiring performance at the opening of the new bingo hall, twelve-year-old Finbar (Barry) Squires wants desperately to join the troupe. Having watched Riverdance twice, Barry figures he'll nail the audition. And good thing too -- it'd be nice to be known for something other than the large birthmark on his cheek. Barry's journey to stardom is jeopardized not only by his unpredictable temper, but also by parent's refusal to take his dreams seriously"--Adapted from publisher information.

"It is late and Crabby just wants to sleep, but Plankton keeps Crabby awake with questions and chatter--until a request for a bedtime story takes an unexpected turn"--OCLC.

"Ever wonder why pigeons always act so weird? It's because they're out there chasing the bad guys and saving your butts! Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It's true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the Real Pigeons will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe!"--OCLC.

Nine-year-old Iggy's attempt to show his parents he is responsible enough to take care of a dog goes hilariously awry.

Jes?s is helping his father with his job as a gardener, and his father puts him in charge of the magical water-jug clock that tells them how much work they have left to do. It's a hot summer day, and Jes?s makes sure he and his father are hydrated and gives some water to the thirsty pets at the houses they visit. When the water jug is empty, Jes?s thinks it's time to go home, but it's only 10:30 in the morning and they still have eleven houses to visit. His father explains that the water jug isn't really a magical clock, he was just trying to make the workday fun for Jes?s. They refill the jug, and Jes?s is careful not to waste the water they do have.

Disappointed that the new class pet is just a hamster, Polly uses her magic book, Spell, to conjure up a more interesting pet--and than has to figure out how to resolve the resulting topsy turvy chaos.

"While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.".

"Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.".