Berkeley Breathed

Meet the unforgettable residents of the National Last Ditch Dog Depository. These are not your perfectly groomed, ribbon-winning show animals. They are the imperfect, deeply lovable mutts that the rest of the world has left behind. At the center of this pack is a brave-hearted dachshund who knows exactly what it feels like to be betrayed. Framed for a crime he did not commit and left to fend for himself, he gathers this ragtag group of canine misfits for the ultimate payback. Together, they set their sights on the most exclusive canine event in the world, the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, where the villainous poodle Cassius reigns supreme. You are invited to join this hilarious, action-packed mission. This story proves that true beauty is about what is on the inside, and that even the most overlooked dogs can pull off the most daring schemes. Get ready for a wild ride filled with laughter, loyalty, and a whole lot of heart.

Long before he became a famous comic strip star, Bill the Cat was just an ordinary feline with an extraordinary story. If you have ever wondered where this wildly funny and completely unpredictable character came from, his secret origins are finally revealed. Journey back to the very beginning to see how a quirky little cat found his way into the hearts of fans everywhere. You will meet classic friends like Opus the penguin as they welcome Bill into their wacky world. With vibrant, eye-popping illustrations and non-stop laughs, this adventure is perfect for readers discovering Bill for the very first time. Get ready for a hilarious, heartfelt tale that proves even the strangest pets can make the very best friends. Ack ack!

Deep in the dark, mysterious woods hides a creature so rare and ferocious that most people believe it is only a myth. Opus the penguin is determined to make the greatest scientific discovery of all time by tracking down this legendary beast. Gathering his bravest and most ridiculous friends, Opus leads a daring expedition straight into the unknown. You will trek right alongside them through the towering trees, armed with nothing but wild imagination and a healthy dose of courage. But what happens when they actually find the fearsome Basselope? The truth about this legendary monster is going to surprise everyone. Prepare for a wonderfully funny journey about bravery, exploring the wilderness, and learning that things are not always as scary as they seem. This is a classic adventure that will keep you laughing from the first step into the forest all the way to the surprising end.

Pete the pig loves his perfectly neat, wonderfully quiet, and entirely predictable routine. He knows exactly how every single day will go, and he likes it that way. That is, until a runaway circus elephant named Pickles crashes directly into his living room. Pickles is loud, larger than life, and packed with wild imagination. Suddenly, Pete finds himself diving off pretend waterfalls and sledding down imaginary snowy mountains. You will see Pete struggle to keep his tidy life together while this gigantic new friend introduces him to massive, messy fun. But when Pickles pushes things a little too far, Pete must decide what really matters. This is a beautiful, funny story about opening your heart to unexpected friendships. It shows that sometimes the best thing that can happen to a perfectly organized life is a little bit of beautiful chaos.

Opus the penguin has heard the exact same bedtime story two hundred and ten times. When his grandmother settles in to read it yet again, Opus decides he is finally ready for something completely different. It is time to leave the pages behind and make up his own story. You are invited to fly away with Opus on a spectacular, glowing nighttime journey. Leaving his cozy bed far behind, he travels through swirling stars and meets extraordinary creatures that only exist in the wildest dreams. Instead of drifting off to sleep, he dives headfirst into an adventure where the only limit is his own mind. This breathtaking story celebrates the boundless power of creativity. It is the perfect read for anyone who has ever stared up at the night sky and wondered what magical things might be hiding just out of sight.

Edwurd Fudwupper is an absolute master at cooking up massive, towering lies. He never tells the truth when a giant fib will do the trick, and his wild imagination always gets him out of trouble. But one day, Edwurd tells a whopper so gigantic that it accidentally sparks a complete disaster. Suddenly, the entire town is in an uproar. The army is marching in, the air force is soaring overhead, and even the local dog catcher is called to the scene to stop the chaos. You will be on the edge of your seat as Edwurd realizes that his out-of-control storytelling has finally gone too far. With everything spiraling into madness, it is going to take a very unexpected, brave heroine to step up and fix the gigantic mess. This is a hilariously chaotic adventure that shows exactly what happens when honesty takes a backseat. Prepare for a wildly funny ride that proves why telling the truth is always better than dodging it.

Opus the penguin has one very simple, incredibly deep desire: he wants to soar through the clouds. While other birds take to the sky with ease, Opus is stuck waddling on the icy ground with wings that absolutely refuse to work. Desperate to finally fly, he decides there is only one person who can grant his ultimate wish. He writes a special letter to Santa Claus, hoping for a Christmas miracle that will lift him off the ground. You will feel Opus's longing as he watches the sky, waiting for an answer. But when Christmas Eve arrives, a sudden crisis in the snowy night changes everything. It turns out that being a penguin with special talents might be exactly what is needed to save the day. This heartwarming holiday classic is a beautiful reminder that our greatest flaws can sometimes turn into our greatest strengths.

It is the winter of 1939, and a cynical young boy known as the Red Ranger is completely fed up with holiday magic. Shipped off to spend the season with his eccentric aunt, he refuses to believe in Santa Claus, flying reindeer, or anything remotely cheerful. Determined to remain grumpy, the Red Ranger spends his days demanding a very specific, very impossible gift: a Buck Rogers official compass-and-radio bicycle. You will step back in time with him as he sulks through the cold, rainy days, totally convinced that the holidays are a scam. But when a mysterious, elderly man with a very strange secret crosses his path, the boy's stubborn logic is suddenly put to the ultimate test. This beautifully illustrated historical adventure challenges everything you think you know about belief. Get ready for a deeply moving story that captures the true, quiet magic of the season and proves that wonders can happen when you least expect them.

Milo absolutely does not understand why everyone thinks mothers are so wonderful. As far as he is concerned, they are just bossy broccoli enforcers who make you take out the trash and go to bed early. But it turns out, the rest of the galaxy heavily disagrees. You will blast off into a wild adventure when a spaceship full of Martians suddenly arrives on Earth with one specific mission: they need a mom, and they are taking Milo's! Watching his mother get beamed into space changes everything. Milo instantly realizes how much he actually needs her, and he will travel all the way to the red planet to get her back. This action-packed sci-fi journey is filled with fantastic aliens and massive bravery. It is a hilarious, heartfelt tribute to everything mothers do, proving that sometimes you have to cross the solar system to appreciate what you have at home.