sponges

SpongeBob goes on an ice cream binge when he loses the manager position at the new Krusty Krab 2 to Squidward Tentacles, but he finds a chance to prove he is manager material when Mr. Krabs gets in trouble with King Neptune.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sponges live and survive in the ocean . . . full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about sponges' appearance, diet, and behaviors. A Take a Look! infographic explains how the sea animal filters water through its pores to eat and breathe"--Provided by publisher.

SpongeBob entertains his friends by ripping off his pants and learns a lesson about friendship.

SpongeBob has to go to the circus alone after Patrick gets sick, but when he realizes he is not having any fun without his friend, SpongeBob takes the circus to Patrick.

SpongeBob becomes so caught up in campaigning to become the Krusty Krab's first Royal Krabby, he keeps forgetting to do his work.

When SpongeBob develops a case of the suds, he must overcome his fear of going to the doctor.

Squidward tries to trick SpongeBob into cheating for him in the Bikini Bottom art contest when he learns that his archenemy, Squilliam Fancyson, is one of the judges.

As Mr. Krabs gets ready to celebrate the Krusty Krab's eleventy-seventh anniversary, SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward accidentally lock themselves in the freezer and put the whole party in jeopardy.

These short, classic SpongeBob stories were curated by SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg and some of the biggest names in comics. From Booklist: ''The comics perfectly match the tone of the show. . .the jokes and stories should still entertain readers unfamiliar with the cartoon.''.

Things get out of hand when SpongeBob entrusts his new bubble blower to his best friend, Patrick.