Edward Gorey

Get ready to meet the strangest collection of creatures you have ever seen! From the incredibly fastidious Ampoo to the world's one and only Zote, this alphabet of imaginary animals will take you on a delightfully weird safari. As you turn each page, you will discover twenty-six unique and unusual beasts, including the mysterious Boggerslosh and the strange little Twibbit. Each odd creature has its own special personality and peculiar habits, all described in playful, bouncing rhymes that are incredibly fun to read out loud. Alongside the funny poems, you will find perfectly detailed drawings that bring these impossible monsters right into your room. If you enjoy curious beasts and clever wordplay, step into this untamed menagerie and find your new favorite imaginary animal in the most unusual zoo ever created.

While three happy children are busy weaving pretty flower chains in the sunshine, a completely peculiar creature is waking up from its dark den. Prepare to meet the Wuggly Ump, a very hungry monster with an incredibly strange appetite! As you turn the pages, you will learn all about this fascinating beast who happily eats umbrellas, gunny sacks, brass doorknobs, and even sharp carpet tacks. But what happens when the Wuggly Ump decides it wants a much tastier snack? Filled with funny, bouncing rhymes and wonderful, slightly spooky illustrations, this delightfully dark story will keep you guessing right up to its surprising end. If you love gentle frights mixed with plenty of giggles, step right up and discover a classic cautionary tale that is both thrillingly creepy and totally hilarious!

Treehorn is getting smaller by the minute. His clothes do not fit, he cannot reach the table, and he is definitely shrinking. The strange thing is that none of the adults in his life seem to care. His mother just tells him not to shrink at the dinner table, and his teacher sends him to the principal for breaking the rules. Left entirely on his own, Treehorn must figure out how to get back to his normal size before he disappears completely. It is a wonderfully weird puzzle filled with magical board games and deeply oblivious grown ups. This delightfully odd story perfectly captures that feeling of being ignored by the adults around you.

It is Treehorn's birthday, and he is hoping for a very special celebration. Instead, he finds an old jug in his backyard that happens to contain a real genie. The genie offers him the standard number of wishes, which sounds like the perfect birthday surprise. However, getting exactly what you wish for is never quite as simple as it seems, especially when you are Treehorn. With grown ups who never pay attention and a genie who has his own way of doing things, his special day takes some wonderfully weird turns. Step back into the wonderfully odd world of Treehorn for another deadpan adventure where magic meets everyday life.

When young Ogden and his family move into their new house, they find a very big surprise waiting for them in the backyard. Sitting right there in the grass is a giant, shaggy sheepdog who seems completely at home! You will join Ogden as he tries to solve the mystery of this incredibly patient animal. What exactly is the dog waiting for? Does he want a tasty dinner, a sweet lollipop, or just someone to sit and talk to? Through wonderful illustrations and a heartwarming story, you will discover that what this gentle giant really wants is something much more important—the perfect name. Help Ogden and his older brother use their patience and persistence to find the exact right fit for their new best friend in this beautifully quirky and deeply charming tale about belonging.

Step into the woods for a clever and rhythmic spin on one of the most famous tales ever told. When a young girl sets off through the forest to bring a basket of treats to her grandmother, she meets a very cunning wolf who has mischievous plans of his own. Told entirely in catchy, playful verse, this classic adventure is perfectly sized for young readers to tackle on their own. The bouncing rhymes bring a fresh energy to the suspenseful journey, making the shadowy forest path and the thrilling encounter at grandmother's house feel brand new. Experience the brave little girl's quick thinking and the big, bad wolf's legendary disguise in a beautifully poetic retelling that is as fun to read aloud as it is to read alone.

Fletcher the cat has made a terrible miscalculation. After rushing up a tall tree, he suddenly realizes he is completely stuck and cannot get back down to the ground. But his terrifying situation quickly shifts when he discovers a mysterious trunk hidden among the branches. Inside, he uncovers a collection of strange hats and a peculiar egg that holds a wonderful secret. Out pops Zenobia, a brilliant talking doll who has been trapped inside by a careless child. Instead of panicking, these two new friends decide to throw themselves an elegant tea party right there in the leaves. You will love watching them feast on peach ice cream and punch while wearing their marvelous new hats. When a friendly moth flutters into their celebration, an incredible escape plan begins to take shape. Join this unusual pair for a wild, highly imaginative adventure that proves the best friendships can bloom in the most surprising places. It is a wonderfully strange tale full of delightful surprises and brilliant teamwork.

Imagine living in one of three cozy houses right beside the crashing sea. In this beautifully illustrated tale, you will meet three very different friends: laughing Edith who is always happy, smiling Catherine who simply goes with the flow, and adventurous Alice who lives a remarkably dangerous life. Everything seems wonderfully normal until the day Alice decides to climb up into a tall tree and simply stay there! As Edith and Catherine try to understand what their peculiar friend is looking for high up in the branches, you will be drawn into a wonderfully funny and gently sad mystery. Told in bouncy, musical rhymes and paired with beautifully eccentric artwork, this is a heartwarming story about the lengths you will go to understand the people you care about. Discover a unique tale of friendship, longing, and the beautiful oddities of life.

Whoever said money does not grow on trees has never visited Treehorn's backyard. While quietly reading a book outside, Treehorn looks up and discovers that the leaves on his maple tree are suddenly turning into crisp dollar bills. Armed with his magical new wealth, he buys comic books, chewing gum, cold lemonade, and plenty of chocolate. But having a tree full of cash brings its own bizarre set of complications, especially when he ends up stuck at an Italian restaurant. This wonderfully strange and funny chapter book proves once again that extraordinary things happen to Treehorn, even if the adults never seem to notice.

On the dark and rugged Hills of the Chankly Bore, a lonely figure wanders through the night with a spectacular, glowing nose. The Dong was once a happy creature who fell deeply in love with a Jumbly girl when her clan visited his shores. But when she sailed away in her sieve, he was left behind with a broken heart. Determined to find her across the vast and stormy ocean, he builds himself an amazing artificial nose that lights up the sky to guide his search. This touching and slightly spooky tale mixes true sadness with brilliant absurdity. It is a memorable journey about hope, dedication, and the lengths we will go to for the people we care about, wrapped up in bouncing, rhythmic poetry that makes the strange feel wonderfully real.