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Kevin Cornell
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Kevin Cornell

10 Books
Kevin Cornell is a celebrated children's book illustrator and author known for his expressive and humorous artwork. He has collaborated with notable writers to illustrate popular titles such as The Terrible Two series, The Trouble with Chickens, and Mustache!. In addition to his extensive illustrative work, Cornell has also authored and illustrated his own whimsical books, including Lucy Fell Down the Mountain.
Look out below! You are having a pretty normal day until suddenly, you find yourself tumbling head over heels right down the side of a giant mountain. That is exactly what happens to Lucy in this wildly silly adventure. As you zoom past the rocky cliffs and snowy peaks, you might hope someone will catch you. Lucy tries to ask for a little help, but everyone she zooms past completely misunderstands her. You will giggle as she flies by a confused mountain man, a duck on a bungee cord, and a group of shuffling bears who are no help at all! The faster Lucy falls, the more ridiculous her journey becomes. Before long, she is caught up in a massive, unstoppable snowball that is picking up speed. Get ready for a hilarious, fast paced ride that will show you how to take a terrible day and just roll with it!
6-8 Years 23 Pages
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Bedtime has arrived, but there is a major problem waiting in your room. George is wide awake because there is a monster hiding right under his bed. But here is the surprising twist: the monster cannot get to sleep either! When George discovers his monster is actually terrified of something hiding under the floorboards, it sets off a hilarious chain reaction of epic proportions. Soon, George finds himself on an unexpected nighttime adventure to help a whole crew of quirky, grumpy creatures finally settle down for the night. You will laugh out loud as the line of tired monsters keeps growing longer and longer. With its playful tone and clever surprises, this story turns a classic nighttime fear completely upside down. It is a fantastic choice for readers looking for a funny, slightly silly bedtime tale where the monsters are much more tired than terrifying.
6-8 Years
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Crash! Another bridge in the town of Puddletrunk just tumbled down. If you lived there, you would not be surprised at all. Termites love to munch on the bridges, destroying them one by one. The good news is that the town has Mortimer Gulch, a fantastic builder who is always ready to save the day, as long as everyone pays him plenty of coins. Things change fast when a brand new neighbor arrives in Puddletrunk. This newcomer has a completely different way of thinking and some very clever ideas for how to fix the termite problem. Suddenly, Mortimer is not so happy about changing how his business works. Read this funny and thoughtful story to see what happens when old rules meet fresh ideas. You will discover how a little imagination and looking at things differently can change a whole town for the better.
6-8 Years 23 Pages
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Get ready to practice your counting skills in the wildest way possible. You have one simple job in this silly story: count the monkeys. There is just one big problem. All the monkeys have run away in a panic! Turn the pages to find out exactly what chased them off. You will need to count all the surprising characters that show up instead, from frightened mongooses to grumpy lumberjacks. You might even have to do some wacky actions yourself to help clear the pages so the monkeys can finally come back safely. It is a hilarious, interactive adventure that will keep you guessing and giggling the whole time. With every flip of the page, you will be searching for those elusive monkeys and laughing at the crazy characters who took their place.
6-8 Years
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King Duncan loves his face. He thinks he is the most handsome king in the world, and he wants everyone to know it. Instead of fixing up his ruined kingdom, he spends all his time building giant statues and huge banners of himself. Your town might need a new bridge or patched roofs, but all Duncan cares about is how good he looks. His loyal subjects are tired of living in a messy kingdom while their ruler stares in the mirror. They know they need to make the king pay attention to the real problems. To get him to notice, the people of the kingdom come up with a brilliantly hairy plan. They grab their paint and brushes and get to work adding one hilarious detail to every single statue and banner. Get ready to laugh out loud as a kingdom fights back with the silliest and most stylish weapon ever invented.
6-8 Years 44 Pages
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Meet J.J. Tully. He is a tough, retired search-and-rescue dog who just wants to enjoy his well-earned rest in the quiet countryside. But his peaceful retirement is suddenly interrupted when a frantic mother hen and her two tiny chicks—who look suspiciously like walking popcorn—demand his help. Two of their fluffy siblings have vanished without a trace, and they need a professional detective to crack the case. J.J. is not exactly thrilled to be working for birds, but he is easily bribed by the promise of a juicy cheeseburger. Once he takes the job, he quickly realizes this missing chicken mystery is a lot more complicated than it seems. Is the indoor dog, Vince the Funnel, hiding a dark secret? Are there sinister forces lurking around the yard? Or is J.J. completely missing the clues sitting right under his wet nose? Grab your detective hat and get ready to laugh your way through this hilarious, highly illustrated animal adventure. Will J.J. solve the case and get his cheeseburger, or has this old dog finally met his match?
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 129 Pages
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The Next Misadventure

The Case Begins Meet the Chicken Squad! Dirt, Sugar, Sweetie, and Poppy are not your average fluffy chicks. They are a tough, top-secret, crime-solving team of detectives living right in the backyard. The Missing House When a strange, squawking blue bird shows up at their coop, she has a very wild story to tell. Someone has stolen her house! It sounds impossible, but the squad is ready for action. Now it is up to you and the fuzzy detectives to figure out who would take a whole house and where they could possibly hide it. You will need to gather the clues, check the yard, and piece the puzzle together. Why You Will Love It If you love funny mysteries and silly animal adventures, this case is exactly what you are looking for. Get ready for a hilarious stakeout filled with strange suspects and excellent fluffy teamwork.
6-8 Years 112 Pages
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Miles and Niles have reached their final year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and the legendary pranksters have one ultimate goal. They want to pull off a monumental, unforgettable stunt that will cement their legacy forever. With their former nemesis, Principal Barkin, now surprisingly acting as their eager student in the art of practical jokes, everything seems to be falling perfectly into place. But their master plans are suddenly derailed when a new superintendent arrives in town. Bertrand Barkin is their principal's fearsome father, and he is a strict, no-nonsense leader with a very long memory. His very first order of business is to finally get revenge on the Terrible Two and end their reign of mischief once and for all. Faced with their toughest opponent yet, the boys must dig deep into their bag of tricks. This final showdown will require their sharpest wits, most creative schemes, and absolute perfect teamwork. In this hilarious conclusion to the beloved series, the battle lines are drawn. Find out who will manage to outsmart the competition and secure the ultimate last laugh before graduation day arrives.
9-12 Years 291 Pages
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You thought Miles and Niles were devious when they worked alone, but now that they have teamed up as a pranking duo, they are absolutely unstoppable. Their days are filled with glorious, expertly planned tricks that keep Yawnee Valley on its toes. But their comfortable routine is shattered when their favorite target, Principal Barkin, gets fired. His replacement is his own father, Former Principal Barkin, a man who is incredibly strict, cunning, and completely immune to their usual jokes. The school falls under a cloud of harsh rules, and the joy of pranking is almost lost completely. To save their school and get their favorite enemy back into his office, Miles and Niles must do the unthinkable. They have to join forces with the original Principal Barkin to pull off a prank so massive it will change everything. Prepare for a hilarious story about teamwork, creativity, and finding out what happens when the best pranksters meet their ultimate match.
9-12 Years 255 Pages
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School is out for the summer, and the Yawnee Valley woods are calling. For master pranksters Miles and Niles, this means endless lazy days of climbing trees, exploring secret caves, and planning brilliant new tricks. But their peaceful summer in the wild is about to get complicated. The local bully, Josh Barkin, and his troop of cadets from a nearby boot camp have invaded the woods, and they are not looking to make friends. They vow to destroy your favorite pranksters and take over the forest. Now Miles and Niles must use every bit of their cleverness to outsmart these tough hooligans. Are sharp minds and carefully crafted pranks enough to defeat a group of kids with hard fists and bad attitudes? You will find out in this fast-paced adventure that proves a well-timed trick can be the ultimate tool for justice. Get ready for a hilarious battle in the woods where friendship, teamwork, and a few good laughs might just save the day.
9-12 Years 266 Pages
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