Adam McCauley

Chicken is missing, and one girl cannot stop wondering where he has gone. Maybe he blasted off in a rocket. Maybe he paddled down the Amazon. Maybe he is somewhere much stranger than anyone expects. Around her, the world keeps offering wild distractions, from roaring adventures to playful surprises, but none of it feels quite right without her friend. My Friend Chicken is a quirky picture book about imagination, friendship, and missing someone who makes ordinary days feel special. With funny scenes and a wonderfully odd sense of possibility, it invites young readers to follow one big question: where could Chicken be?

Joe, Sam, and Fred are in for a huge surprise when their Christmas Eve takes an unexpected turn! One minute they're at home, and the next, they've accidentally time-traveled all the way back to Christmas Day in 1776. That's right, you're suddenly in the middle of the American Revolutionary War! And it wasn't even their fault this time. Get ready for some serious laughs and historical chaos as these three friends, along with Sam's great-granddaughter Samantha and her very leaky cat, find themselves face-to-face with General George Washington. It seems they might be the key to helping him cross the Delaware River and surprise the enemy troops at Trenton. Can you believe it? These kids, messing with history! Join the Time Warp Trio on this wild, funny adventure. Will they make sure history unfolds just as it should, or will their wacky antics change everything? Dive into this exciting chapter book and discover a hilarious trip through America's past.

The backseat question starts quietly enough: Are we there yet? But on the way to Grandma’s house, an ordinary car ride begins to stretch into something much wilder. As the trip goes on, boredom gives way to imagination. The road becomes a place for surprises, silly possibilities, and details to spot again and again. Instead of simply waiting to arrive, young readers get to see how a restless mind can turn a long drive into an adventure. Are We There Yet? is a playful picture book for kids who know the feeling of a never-ending car ride and for grown-ups who have heard that famous question more than once.

Sammy has never tasted a lima bean, but he is already sure he hates them. His best plan is simple: sneak the beans out of the house, hide them in his sock, and bury them where no one will ever know. Then the other kids join in. Soon the hole is full of unwanted vegetables, and after a stormy night, something green, angry, and very hungry rises from the ground. The town has a monster problem, and it all began with dinner. The Lima Bean Monster is a silly, suspenseful picture book with just enough gross-out fun for readers who like monsters, mischief, and vegetables that refuse to stay buried.

Imagine chilling with your best friends one second, only to find yourself freezing cold and surrounded by massive warriors the next. That is exactly the wild situation Joe, Sam, and Fred face when their unpredictable magical book zaps them straight back to the Viking Age. Suddenly, the Time Warp Trio is standing toe-to-toe with the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson and his tough, battle-ready crew. Now, the boys must figure out how to survive in a harsh world filled with giant longships, fierce rivalries, and ancient Norse myths, all while keeping their true identities a secret. Their only ticket back to the present is their missing blue book, but tracking it down in a bustling Viking settlement will take serious brainpower. Get ready for a hilarious, action-packed journey through history where every corner hides a new danger and a ridiculous joke. You will need to hold on tight as these three clever friends try to outsmart history's toughest warriors and find their way home.

Rita wants one thing: a spot on the Sharks, the swim team where all her friends are. But her times are not fast enough yet, and the flip turns that could help her improve feel tricky, scary, and hard to master. As Rita practices with the Dolphins, she has to decide what matters most: being the strongest swimmer on one team, joining the faster team as a beginner, or finding her own way to feel proud in the pool. Her choice is not simple, especially when friendship and confidence are both on the line. This lively early chapter book gives young readers a sports story full of practice, patience, and honest feelings about wanting to belong.

Two teams, two sports, and plenty of chances to mess up make this Gym Shorts collection fast, funny, and easy to jump into. In Basketball Bats, Henry and his driveway team are ready to face the Tigers, but winning will take more than confidence and a good shot. Henry has to figure out whether he is leading his friends or hogging the ball. In Goof-Off Goalie, Goose thinks playing goalie looks simple until the ball starts coming straight at him. With Henry’s help, he works on focus, practice, and doing his part for the team. But when Henry needs help too, Goose must decide what kind of teammate and friend he wants to be.

Get ready to laugh out loud! Welcome back to Wayside School, the funniest school you've ever imagined. Instead of being built side by side, it was built thirty stories high, and now it's falling down in the most wonderfully wacky ways! Join the students on the thirtieth floor for even more hilarious adventures. Will Miss Mush's famous Mushroom Surprise really turn everyone green just in time for class picture day? What happens when a real hobo comes for Show and Tell? Dive into these silly, surprising stories with Calvin, Maurecia, and all your favorite quirky classmates. Every day at Wayside School is an unexpected, laugh-out-loud adventure. This classic chapter book is perfect for young readers who love funny school stories and unforgettable characters.

Get ready for a wild ride with Joe, Fred, and Sam, the Time Warp Trio! This time, a magical book zaps them all the way back to seventeenth-century Japan. Imagine facing off against a fierce samurai warrior, who is not at all happy to see three kids from the future. Things get even crazier when they meet their own great-granddaughters! With danger lurking, how will these three friends escape? They might just have to use their wits and a very old form of poetry to save the day. Join them on a hilarious and action-packed adventure through history where every moment is a surprise!

Practicing your ultimate wrestling moves like the "Time Warp Trio Blind Ninja Smackdown" sounds like a blast, right? Well, for best friends Joe, Fred, and Sam, it's just another Tuesday until their magical book sends them spinning through time! This time, they land smack-dab in ancient Rome, where toga parties are out and gladiator fights are definitely in. Suddenly, these three ordinary kids find themselves in the legendary Colosseum, facing off against real gladiators! With their modern-day wrestling skills and a whole lot of quick thinking, can they survive the arena, outwit the Romans, and find their way back home before they become part of ancient history? Join the Time Warp Trio on a hilarious, action-packed adventure where history gets a seriously funny twist. Get ready for laughs, excitement, and maybe even a few unexpected lessons about ancient civilizations!

Bob has just learned a terrible, hilarious fact: his name reads the same forward and backward. Bob is a palindrome. Then he notices that his family is full of them too: Mom, Dad, Anna, Nan, Otto. Suddenly, palindromes are everywhere. As Bob’s word problem grows sillier and stranger, readers are invited to spot more than 101 palindromes hidden in the text and pictures. The story turns a language lesson into a visual treasure hunt, full of jokes, surprises, and clever wordplay. Mom and Dad Are Palindromes is a funny, energetic picture book for kids who like puzzles, words, and books that reward a second look.

Get ready to hoist the sails and brave the high seas with Joe, Sam, and Fred! When their unpredictable magical book acts up yet again, the three best friends are yanked from their ordinary lives and dropped straight onto the wooden deck of a massive pirate ship. To make matters worse, they have just crashed the party of the most terrifying pirate in history: the legendary Blackbeard. Before they can even explain themselves, the boys are forced to join his scruffy, menacing crew. Now, they must learn how to swab the decks, sing sea shanties, and avoid walking the plank at all costs. Their only chance of escaping this swashbuckling nightmare is to track down their missing book and warp back to the present before Blackbeard discovers their secret. Packed with clever jokes, narrow escapes, and awesome pirate facts, this fast-paced adventure is a hilarious thrill ride. Grab your compass and prepare for a historical journey you will never forget.

Welcome to Wayside School, where absolutely nothing makes sense and every day is a bizarre new adventure. The builders made a tiny mistake when constructing the school: instead of building thirty classrooms side by side, they stacked them straight up into a thirty-story tower! Now, the students on the top floor experience the wildest, wackiest things you could ever imagine. In Mrs. Jewls's class, you will meet a teacher who accidentally turns her students into apples, a boy wrapped in dozens of raincoats, and a girl who tries to sell her own toes. Each chapter introduces a different student with their own hilarious and completely unpredictable story. Whether they are dealing with a dead rat sneaking into the classroom or trying to read upside down, the kids at Wayside School always find a way to make the best of their strange situation. This laugh-out-loud collection of interconnected tales is perfect for readers who love silly situations and wildly creative characters.