Tony Ross

The castle is echoing with a very loud and very familiar scream. The Little Princess has lost her royal dummy again, and she wants it back right now. The King, the Queen, and the entire royal staff think she is entirely too grown-up to be walking around with a pacifier. They try hiding the dreaded thing in the strangest places they can think of, shoving it up the chimney, hiding it in the trash, and even sticking it under the dog. But the clever Little Princess always manages to track it down. Will the stubborn royal ever break her habit and give it up for good? Join the hilarious hunt through the castle to see what it finally takes for the Little Princess to decide she is truly a big girl.

The Little Princess has made a brilliant realization. If the Queen gets to celebrate two birthdays every single year, then she absolutely deserves two birthdays as well. Having a second birthday means twice as much delicious cake and twice as many wonderful presents. Once the Prime Minister agrees to her demand, the princess realizes that two celebrations are so much fun that she simply must have three. Then she asks for four, and soon she is demanding a birthday party every single day. But to her great surprise, she quickly discovers that the more birthdays she throws, the less magical they actually feel. Can the King come up with a clever solution to fix this party problem? Dive into this charming and hilarious story about discovering what truly makes a special occasion so exciting.

The Little Princess is in a very stubborn mood. She has decided that she does not want to wear anything on her feet, and no one in the castle can convince her to put on her shoes. That is, until the royal maid brings in a very special box. Inside sits a pair of gleaming, bright red shoes that are simply too wonderful for words. The moment the Little Princess sees them, she changes her mind completely. Now she is so incredibly proud of her beautiful new party pumps that she refuses to take them off for any reason at all. Follow along with this highly entertaining royal tantrum. You will laugh out loud as the princess insists on wearing her fancy new footwear everywhere she goes, from the muddy garden to her own bed.

The Little Princess is feeling terribly bored, and she has decided there is only one way to fix it. She wants to have a massive party. It is not her birthday, and it is nowhere near Christmas, but that is not going to stop her. She immediately gets to work organizing the greatest celebration the castle has ever seen. She plans out the delicious cake, prepares the most exciting games, and even puts together wonderful goodie bags for everyone to take home. The preparations are going perfectly until she realizes she forgot one incredibly important detail. Find out what happens when the best-laid plans go completely wrong. This funny and surprising story shows that you do not always need a crowd to have a truly lovely time.

The Little Princess absolutely loves to be the winner. When she plays games at the castle, the King, the Queen, and the royal staff usually let her take first place just to keep her happy. But everything changes when she goes to school. Suddenly, she is playing against other children, and even when she tries her absolute hardest, she just cannot seem to win at anything. Losing makes her incredibly frustrated, and she wonders if she will ever get to be the champion again. Join the Little Princess as she learns a very important lesson about playing fair and doing her best. She soon discovers that earning a victory through hard work feels far more rewarding than simply being handed the prize.

The Little Princess has a wonderful idea for the afternoon. She wants to play camping, and she is determined to build the perfect indoor hideout. Unfortunately, she cannot seem to get her project started without someone interfering. Every single time she constructs a cozy new tent out of royal blankets and chairs, an adult steps in and completely spoils her fun. Driven out of one spot after another, the Little Princess and her favorite toys are forced to keep searching the castle for a safe place to set up camp. Will she ever find a peaceful spot to call her own? Join the royal hunt for the ultimate hiding place in this funny and relatable story about seeking a little bit of independence.

The Little Princess has officially decided that diapers are absolutely disgusting. She marches up to the Queen and demands that there must be a much better way to go to the bathroom. The royal staff introduces her to the shiny new potty, but the princess is not entirely convinced. At first glance, she thinks this strange plastic bowl is actually worse than her awful diapers. However, with a bit of practice and a few messy accidents along the way, she soon learns to love her new routine. The only tricky part is making sure the potty is actually nearby when she suddenly needs it. This laugh-out-loud classic perfectly captures the triumphant and sometimes messy journey of potty training. It is a delightfully funny adventure for kids stepping into a new stage of growing up.

The Little Princess is incredibly proud of her spectacular smile. She brushes her twenty teeth perfectly and always eats the right foods, which is why she thinks she has the best royal teeth in the entire kingdom. Everything is perfect until she discovers a very strange problem. One of her beloved teeth has started to wobble. It wiggles and wobbles until one day, it completely disappears. The frantic hunt is officially on, and the Little Princess is turning the entire castle upside down. The royal dentist promises her a new tooth will grow in its place, but she does not care. She wants her original tooth back right this second. Laugh along with this outrageously funny story about a major childhood milestone. It perfectly captures the hilarious drama of losing a baby tooth.

The Little Princess has a very important question. Why does she have to go to bed when she is wide awake, and get up when she is incredibly sleepy? She absolutely refuses to go to sleep. She uses every brilliant trick she can think of to stay awake, complaining about imaginary monsters, talking about hairy spiders, and asking for countless glasses of water. The King and Queen finally put their feet down and march her straight to her room. But just when the King peeks in to give her a goodnight kiss, he discovers her bed is completely empty. Where could the royal runaway have disappeared to this time? This incredibly funny story is perfectly matched to anyone who has ever tried to delay bedtime for just five more minutes.

Absolutely nothing is going right in the castle today. The Little Princess has spilled water all over her brand new painting, she bumped her knee falling off the seesaw, and to make matters worse, she is convinced there is a monster hiding under her bed. Whenever disaster strikes, there is only one person who can fix it. The Little Princess loudly demands her mum, and the Queen always knows exactly what to do to make everything better. But the very next day, the princess heads off to play with the Little Duchess. Will she miss her mother when she is busy having fun? This warm and funny story perfectly captures the ups and downs of a bad day. It is a wonderful celebration of how much mothers and daughters need each other.

The Little Princess wants her dinner, her teddy bear, and her potty, and she wants them all right now. After throwing a few spectacular royal tantrums, the King and Queen decide it is finally time for her to learn some proper manners. With a little practice, she successfully masters the art of saying please and thank you. But just as she gets the hang of being perfectly polite, she realizes that not everyone else in the kingdom follows the rules. When a hungry Beastie snatches away her food, the newly polite princess decides to teach him a lesson. She is certainly not giving his dinner back until he asks nicely. Enjoy this hilariously relatable story about the everyday struggles of learning good behavior and the funny side of putting it into practice.

The Little Princess has a very important demand when it is time to go to sleep. She absolutely must have the lights left on. It is not that she is afraid of the dark, of course. She is just a tiny bit afraid of ghosts. Everyone in the castle keeps telling her that ghosts are completely made up and there is nothing to worry about. The King, the Queen, and all the royal helpers insist that the shadowy corners are perfectly safe. But if there really are no such things as ghosts, then what exactly is that strange thing hiding right under her bed? Dive into this funny and slightly spooky bedtime mystery. You will love finding out exactly what is lurking in the shadows and how the brave but stubborn Little Princess handles a bump in the night.

Welcome to second grade with Amber Brown! She thinks second grade is pretty awesome, but there's one tricky rule: keeping your desk super clean. Amber really wants the Desk Fairy, Deskarina, to visit her messy desk and leave a special prize. Will she be able to keep her pens, papers, and treasures tidy enough to get a reward? Join Amber as she tries her best to follow the rules, even when it's hard, and discover if a little bit of magic (and a lot of tidying!) can help her win over the Desk Fairy. This funny story will make you laugh as Amber learns about keeping things neat and tidy in her own unique way.

Perfect Peter has lost a tooth, and that means he is getting a shiny reward from the Tooth Fairy. Horrid Henry cannot stand it. Why should his perfectly annoying brother get all the cash? Henry comes up with a brilliant, totally foolproof plan to trick the Tooth Fairy into leaving the money under his own pillow instead. He just needs to make sure his sneaky scheme actually works. But the mischief does not stop there. Henry has plenty of other chaotic ideas up his sleeve in this hilarious collection of four easy-to-read stories. Whether he is creating absolute havoc while serving as a pageboy at a fancy family wedding, figuring out the perfect way to get rid of Moody Margaret when she overstays her welcome, or plotting to send his new substitute teacher running from the classroom screaming, Henry is always finding trouble. Get ready for non-stop laughs and spectacularly bad behavior. This book is packed with the kind of outrageous tricks and ridiculous situations that make reading an absolute blast. You will be turning the pages to see what perfectly dreadful thing Henry manages to do next.

Change is never easy, especially when it feels like your entire world is turning upside down. Amber Brown is facing some massive shifts in her life. Her parents are officially divorced, her father has moved all the way to France, and her absolute best friend Justin has relocated to another state. Just when Amber thinks she has finally adjusted to her new normal, her mother drops another huge bombshell: she is seriously considering getting married again. A new stepdad means even more adjustments, and Amber is not entirely sure she is ready for another major upheaval in her family dynamic. As she navigates the confusing emotions of fourth grade, Amber must figure out how to handle these shifting relationships while staying true to herself. You will laugh and sympathize with Amber as she tackles the frustrations and joys of growing up. Through all the unpredictable changes and family drama, she is determined to prove that no matter what her mother decides, she will always be forever Amber Brown.

If you thought you had already read about the most terrible children on the planet, you are in for a rather nasty shock. This collection introduces ten completely new stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids. The beastly boys and gruesome girls in these pages are even ruder, even more disgusting, and much worse than you could ever possibly imagine. Get ready to meet a delightfully dreadful cast of characters. You will cross paths with Sofia Sofa, a television superfan who is so glued to the screen that she is literally turning into a piece of furniture. Then there is Dribbling Drew, a boy whose massive amounts of drool get him into serious trouble on a school trip. Do not forget about Blubbering Bertha, a loud girl who constantly bawls and tells terrible tales about everyone around her. These wickedly funny and deliciously mischievous cautionary tales will have you snorting with laughter from beginning to end. You will definitely thank your lucky stars that you do not actually know anyone like these disastrous kids in real life.

Amber Brown usually loves the holiday season. The shopping, the wrapping, and the unwrapping are always a blast. She is not having any trouble figuring out what gifts to give, but the rest of her life is a completely different story. Amber is thrilled that her dad has finally moved back to New Jersey, but her mom is definitely not happy about it. With her dad back in town, the reality of shared custody begins, and that means a whole lot of fighting between her parents. Amber feels like she is being torn right down the middle, with half of her belonging to her mom and the other half belonging to her dad. It is a terrible feeling, like she is just a piece of property being traded back and forth. When her mom refuses to let her get her ears pierced, Amber realizes she needs to take control. Since her dad does not know about the rule, she makes a bold decision. Something has to belong entirely to her, so why shouldn't it be her own ears? Packed with the fun, humor, and clever dialogue that makes Amber so lovable, this story perfectly captures the messy reality of growing up.

Deep within the dark, wriggly tunnels of the earth lives Harry, a poisonous centipede who loves munching on juicy, crackly things. Even though he has venom to protect him, Harry is not very brave. His mother has strictly warned him about the terrible dangers that lurk outside their nest—menacing flying swoopers, terrifying furry biters, and the most dangerous creatures of all: the dreaded Hoo-Mins! But when curiosity gets the better of Harry and his best friend George, they accidentally squirm their way up toward the light of the no-top world. Suddenly, the two multi-legged buddies find themselves face-to-face with a gigantic, stomping Hoo-Min walking on its hairy-biter feet! Lost in an enormous, scary world, Harry and George must scurry for their lives. They will have to dodge giant shoes, escape from tight traps, and overcome their own fears to find their way back home. Packed with squirmy fun and insect-sized action, their delightful adventure proves that even the smallest creatures can find big courage when they need it most.

Harry the Poisonous Centipede and his best buddy George have finally learned to be brave, but absolutely nothing can prepare them for the terrifying no-top world that lies ahead. Their peaceful, wriggly lives are turned upside down when they are accidentally trapped inside a dark, jiggling crate full of bananas. When the crate finally bursts open, the two insect friends find themselves shipped far across the no-end puddle to a freezing, treeless desert miles away from their comfortable nest-tunnel. Even worse, the strange new land is swarming with hundreds of gigantic, loud Hoo-Mins do-diddling everywhere! As they scramble to escape the bitter cold and terrifying vibrations, Harry and George mistakenly squirm straight into a Hoo-Min nest. Coming face-to-face with a vicious hairy-yowler, the centipede buddies must use every one of their legs to run. All Harry wants is to make it home to his mother, but first, he must outsmart a Hoo-Min who wants to add the two poisonous pals to his creepy bug collection.

Harry the poisonous centipede has always known that the no-top world is full of extreme dangers. He knows to avoid the swooping birds and the furry biters, but nothing is quite as terrifying as the dreaded Hoo-Mins. So, when his best insect friend, George, suddenly goes missing, Harry knows he has to muster every ounce of courage in his many legs to mount a rescue mission. Venturing far outside the safety of his dirt tunnel, Harry's worst nightmare quickly comes true. Before he can find his buddy, he is scooped up by a young Hoo-Min and trapped inside a slippery, terrifying glass jar! Trapped in a hard-air prison, Harry is shocked to discover that he is not alone. Surrounded by captive dung beetles, scorpions, and a massive tarantula, he finally finds George. Now, the two centipedes must figure out an impossible escape plan. Packed with real bug facts and squirmy suspense, their daring breakout will require teamwork, bravery, and a very clever use of their venom!

Meet the absolute master of mischief and the funniest kid in the universe. Horrid Henry is a boy who always has a disastrous plan up his sleeve, and his favorite hobby is tormenting his brother, Perfect Peter. This first collection of stories introduces you to Henry in all his horrible glory. Follow along as he is dragged kicking and screaming to a fancy dance class where he instantly destroys the recital. Watch him battle his fierce rival, Moody Margaret, to see who can mix up the world's absolute yuckiest batch of glop. See how he desperately tries to survive a miserable family camping trip without a television, and laugh out loud when he attempts to behave perfectly for a single day, only to realize that being good is incredibly boring. Get ready for non-stop laughs with the boy everyone loves to watch get into trouble. This hilarious, easy-to-read adventure is the perfect introduction to the world's most delightfully awful troublemaker.

Third grade is usually a fantastic time, especially when your best friend is always right by your side. Amber Brown and Justin Daniels have been an unbeatable team since they first met in preschool. They help each other out with difficult fractions and messy handwriting, and they spend every single afternoon hanging out together after school. But their perfect routine shatters when Justin reveals that his family is moving to an entirely new state. Suddenly, everything in Amber's world feels confusing and different. She is overwhelmed with sadness at the thought of losing her favorite person, while Justin seems completely stressed by the massive changes ahead. Instead of enjoying their final days together, the two best friends find themselves constantly arguing. They must figure out a way to resolve their feelings and say a proper goodbye that will keep their special bond strong. This vibrant graphic novel adaptation brings a beloved classic to life with stunning new artwork.

Horrid Henry desperately needs a lot of money, and he needs it right now. The master of mischief has set his sights on getting rich quick, and he has come up with the most devious and brilliant plan yet. He is going to sell his little brother, Perfect Peter. But that is just the beginning of Henry's outrageous schemes in this fantastically funny collection of stories. Follow the world's worst behaved boy as he throws a massive tantrum and decides to run away from home, only to be lured back by the smell of fresh pancakes. Watch him invent incredibly creative ways to cheat at every single event during the school sports day, and see the sneaky tricks he pulls to guarantee he gets exactly what he wants for Christmas. Packed with terrible decisions and laugh-out-loud chaos, this book proves that no one does awful quite like Horrid Henry. You will be cheering for his incredibly bad behavior from the very first page.

Taking the leap into a new school year brings a huge mix of excitement and nervous butterflies. Amber Brown is getting ready to start the second grade, and she is not entirely sure what to expect. Last year, she had a wonderfully nice teacher who always smiled at her in the hallways, but this year she has been assigned to someone completely new. What if the new teacher is strict? What if she doesn't like Amber at all? Despite her worries, Amber packs up her favorite bear backpack, checks on her trusty knee scab, and sets off for the first day alongside her best friend Justin. She is determined to be brave and face whatever challenges the new classroom brings. This delightful and reassuring story perfectly captures the common fears of starting a new grade, showing young readers that change can actually turn out to be a wonderful adventure.

Think your teachers are bad? Wait until you meet this delightfully dreadful bunch. From a science teacher who is half man and half monster to a frantic staff member who is absolutely terrified of children, these ten tales will have you running for the school gates. Bestselling author David Walliams brings you a hilarious and wonderfully wicked collection featuring the most gruesome grown-ups ever to set foot in a classroom. Step inside the hallways of these bizarre schools and discover Miss Seethe, who is always furious and on a detention rampage, alongside Dr. Dread and Mr. Phobe. Each story is packed with outrageous antics, monstrous mistakes, and laugh-out-loud moments that perfectly capture the wildest imaginations of young readers. Illustrated in vibrant detail, this book guarantees non-stop giggles and gasps. It is the ultimate escape for anyone who loves funny stories and spectacular mischief. Prepare yourself for the wackiest school year ever!

Imagine waking up one morning to find your brother yelling in panic, only to discover a massive bulletin board has fallen on you during the night. That is exactly what happens to Stanley Lambchop, and when his parents lift the board, they find that Stanley is completely unharmed but now only half an inch thick. Being a flat boy comes with some surprisingly wonderful perks. You will watch in amazement as Stanley slips effortlessly under closed doors and gets flown like a kite in the park by his brother Arthur. His parents even roll him up, put him in an envelope, and mail him to California for a vacation. Everything about his new life is funny, bizarre, and incredibly fun. But Stanleys greatest test comes when two dangerous art thieves strike the local museum. Using his paper thin shape, Stanley disguises himself as a painting on the wall to catch the crooks red handed. Dive into the classic story that started it all and discover how a perfectly normal boy became a very flat hero.