Jim Paillot

Watch your step near the water fountain, because love is literally in the air at Ella Mentry School. Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and the school crossing guard, Mr. Louie, is taking the holiday way too seriously. He is a total hippie who believes that the entire world should be completely in love, and he has decided to start right in the school hallways. You will join A.J. and his friends as they uncover Mr. Louie's ridiculous and highly secret plan. The eccentric crossing guard has actually poured a homemade love potion directly into the school's drinking water. Now, A.J. is absolutely terrified that he might accidentally take a sip and fall in love with his biggest rival, Andrea. The students must figure out how to avoid the tainted water at all costs. This silly holiday adventure throws you into a frantic race to avoid catching the love bug. It is packed with funny playground drama and the classic elementary school fear of romance. Get ready to laugh out loud as the third graders try to survive the mushiest, weirdest Valentine's Day in the history of the world.

Prepare yourself for the strangest counseling sessions ever held at Ella Mentry School. The school counselor, Dr. Brad, has developed a very surprising theory about one of his students. He firmly believes that the wisecracking, homework hating A.J. might actually be a hidden genius. To prove his wild theory, Dr. Brad decides he needs to test A.J. in some very unusual ways. You will laugh along as A.J. is pulled out of class to participate in a series of incredibly weird and confusing experiments. He has no idea what is going on, and he certainly does not feel like a genius. But Dr. Brad is completely determined to uncover A.J.'s hidden brainpower, leading to awkward moments and hilarious misunderstandings throughout the school day. This funny school story drops you right into a battle of wits between a very determined counselor and a student who just wants to play outside. It is packed with silly dialogue and relatable classroom antics that keep the pages turning fast. Find out what happens when the weirdest tests yield the most surprising results.

Music class at Ella Mentry School has completely gone off the rails! The new substitute teacher, Mr. Hynde, thinks he is a massive rock star. He break-dances across the classroom, raps his lessons, and even plays bongo drums right on top of the principal's bald head. At first, the kids think Mr. Hynde is the coolest teacher ever. But things take a terrible turn when he decides to put on a school play. You will not believe the horror A.J. faces when he learns that he is expected to kiss his worst enemy, Andrea, right on stage! Prepare for major laughs as A.J. desperately tries to escape his starring role. You will be cracking up at the wild antics of a music teacher who is totally out of control and a school play that is destined for disaster.

Get ready to dodge the decorations, because the holiday season has completely taken over Ella Mentry School. The Spanish teacher, Miss Holly, is feeling incredibly festive, and she is hanging mistletoe from absolutely every ceiling she can reach. This causes a massive panic among the students, because everyone knows that standing under the mistletoe means boys will have to kiss girls, and girls will have to kiss boys. You will follow A.J. as he tries to navigate this terrifying holiday hazard while also dealing with the big school pageant. The classes are putting together a massive performance celebrating multiple winter holidays, and it is quickly turning into a total disaster. Costumes are failing, lines are being forgotten, and A.J. is right in the middle of the hilarious chaos. This festive story brings you right into the funny, frantic energy of an elementary school getting ready for winter break. It is packed with silly classroom drama and the classic fear of schoolyard cooties. See if the gang can survive the pageant without having to kiss anyone.

Pack your bags and get ready for a wild trip to the Big Apple. A.J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School are taking their weirdness on the road and visiting New York City. They are ready to hit all the famous tourist stops, from the bright lights of Times Square to the massive halls of the incredible museums. Their tour guide, Mrs. Mentry, has a strict plan to show them all her favorite spots in the city. You will explore the busy streets right alongside the gang as things inevitably go wrong. The perfectly planned field trip takes a sudden turn when A.J. and his friends manage to get separated from their chaperone. Now, they must figure out how to navigate the giant city completely on their own, leading to hilarious mix-ups and funny encounters with the locals. This highly visual graphic novel adventure drops you into a fast paced journey through one of the biggest cities in the world. It is packed with silly jokes, fun facts, and bright illustrations that bring the chaotic trip to life. See if the kids can find their way back before they cause too much trouble.