humorous stories

Trying to get a handle on the whole superhero thing, Batpig faces a battle against time itself when an underappreciated janitor slows down the clock so much that math class never ends.

Ever since he was cursed by an old carnival game, Rex Dexter has had the ability to communicate with ghostly animals, and this time he is confronted by a roomful of magicians' rabbits who are suddenly dead and want to know why; the Astounding Isabel tells him that the problem was her malfunctioning magic hat, but she cannot understand why it keeps happening--and soon Rex and his friend Darvish are neck deep in dead bunnies, and a mystery that just keeps getting more confusing with every passing day.

"Luna begins her stack with a single chair. But it's not quite tall enough. So she adds a stool, then some books...and her bed...and before she knows it, she's thrown a pile of plates, a bathtub (currently occupied), and a whale up there too...Finally, after she flings...bigger and wackier things into the stack...she is able to reach into the sky for just what she wants: a star of her own to use as a night-light"--Provided by publisher.

In 1783 France, ten-year-old Emilie works as Benjamin Franklin's caretaker, but after he finds himself in the middle of a sinister plot, he helps France's undercover guardians, a sheep, a roster and a duck save the world.

"Imaginative Omar goes through the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends with the help of his wonderful (and silly) Muslim family"--Provided by publisher.

"Riko, a twenty-nine-year-old office worker with an obsession for video games, finds her quiet life upended when she takes in a stray cat! Having no experience with pets, Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care, while her cutre companion tries to understand RIko's behavior and personal obsession through a cat's worldview"--Back cover.

Every day at the Athensville Zoo the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among the visitors, delighting and guiding kids and grownups alike, and kind, curious Plum is the peacock most proud of their responsibility.

"A fun-loving bunny with a wild imagination, Churro wreaks magical havoc in the town after discovering a magician's wand and must find a way to fix it"-- Provided by publisher.

"When Omar takes the blame for a few small things to keep his friends out of trouble, he feels great--until something big happens and everyone thinks Omar did it"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a series of rules the reader must follow to avoid being eaten by Dennis the monster, including sitting on the floor crisscross-applesauce, making a fish face, and preparing to listen mindfully.