Adam Rubin

Get ready for an explosive reading experience! From the creator of Dragons Love Tacos comes a hilarious and thrilling collection of six totally different stories that all share the exact same name: The Human Kaboom. Dive into wildly unpredictable worlds filled with daring danger, mysterious mayhem, and plenty of explosions. In one story, you will investigate a swanky New York City hotel where a guest appears to have spontaneously combusted. In another, you will blast off on a school field trip to a human anatomy museum in space, where two kids attempt the greatest prank in history. You will also meet siblings surviving on a deserted island guarded by rock monsters, a girl who becomes the assistant to a death-defying human cannonball, and a kid with superpowers who just wants a little peace and quiet. With action-packed illustrations from six different artists, this wildly inventive book will keep you guessing and laughing until the very last page.

Have you ever wished you were a robot? Imagine having lasers for eyes, rockets for feet, and a supercomputer for a brain! Robots don't have to eat yucky steamed beans, take baths, or even go to bed. Sounds amazing, right? Now, what if there was a magical "Robo-Sauce" that could turn a squishy human like you into a giant, awesome robot? Get ready to find out! This hilarious story takes you on a wild ride where anything is possible with a little imagination and a whole lot of robot fun. Join in the giggles as you see what happens when humans transform into amazing robots. This book is packed with fun and even has a super cool surprise waiting for you at the end! Get ready to power up your imagination and discover the incredible world of robots.

Did you know that dragons absolutely love tacos? It is true! They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big massive tacos, and tiny little baby tacos. If you want to invite a bunch of dragons over for a fun party, you are definitely going to need a boatload of tacos to keep them happy. But there is one very important rule you must remember when feeding your scaly friends: you have to be incredibly careful about the salsa! Even a single drop of spicy salsa can cause a massive disaster. When dragons eat spicy food, they get the tummy troubles, and when dragons get the tummy troubles, things get very, very hot! Get ready for a hilarious and fiery adventure as you learn the perfect menu for hosting the ultimate dragon taco party. Just remember to double-check the salsa ingredients before your guests arrive!

Get ready for a hilarious, irresistible collection of six totally different stories that all share the exact same name! In this wild and wonderful anthology, you will travel to six distinct worlds united by one delicious theme: ice cream. Meet a boy and his robot nanny traveling the globe in search of the world's tastiest treat. Follow a child mechanical prodigy who invents the freshest dessert ever created. Watch out for an evil ice cream truck driver who strikes fear into the heart of every kid in town! Your adventures will transport you to a beachside boardwalk run by a penguin, a hilltop realm ruled by a king with a massive sweet tooth, and a giant alien space lab where a lone human subject longs for a taste of home. Featuring unique illustrations from six different artists, this inventive book is packed with surprises, laughs, and plenty of sweetness. Grab a cone, dig in, and watch out for brain freeze!

Have you ever wondered what your living room furniture does when you are not looking? The furniture police have been keeping secrets, but now the hilarious truth is finally out. Most people think couches are just boring spots for sitting or taking a quick nap. But you are about to discover that couches can actually go completely berserk if they do not get their daily snacks of loose coins, lost cell phones, and television remotes. Did you know that some couches are grown on special farms, while others are actually aliens wearing clever disguises? This laugh-out-loud picture book takes you on a wild and wacky journey through the completely true, or maybe just totally made-up, history of everyone's favorite piece of furniture. Packed with zany humor and colorful artwork, this silly story will make you look at your own couch in a whole new way.

Jump in! Get ready for the most epic high-five challenge ever! In this incredibly fun and interactive book, you're the star. You'll meet all sorts of hilarious characters, like a tough karate master, a friendly astronaut, and even a grumpy octopus, and they all want to give you a high five! Why it pulls you in: But here’s the twist: each character has a super unique way of high-fiving. You’ll have to listen closely to their instructions to get it just right! Will you be able to master the “Double-Whammy” or the “Tentacle Tap”? Get ready to stretch, practice your moves, and maybe even make a funny face or two. This book is bursting with humor and invites you to be a part of the story. It's perfect for showing off your awesome high-fiving skills and having a blast with every page turn. Let's high five!

From the bestselling creators of Dragons Love Tacos comes the story of what happens when a grumpy old man and some mischievous squirrels match wits--with hilarious results. Little ones and grown-ups will giggle through multiple reads of Those Darn Squirrels!

Old Man Fookwire is a grump. The only thing he likes to do is paint pictures of the birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely.

So he decides to get them to stay by putting up beautiful bird feeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately, the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The conflict escalates--until the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up with a plan that completely charms the old grump.

The three funny picture books in this series from Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri:

• Those Darn Squirrels
• Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door
• Those Darn Squirrels Fly South

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Witty text combines with quirky illustrations in this funny take on the classic man versus squirrel conflict over backyard birdfeeders. Full color.

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Old Man Fookwire is a grump. The only thing he likes to do is paint pictures of the birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides to get them to stay by putting up beautiful bird feeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately, the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The conflict escalates—until the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up with a plan that completely charms the old grump.

Shhhh! Don't tell anyone about this mouth-watering book from the New York Times bestselling creators of Dragons Love Tacos and Robo-Sauce!

How does Racoon love pizza? Oh, let him count the ways. He loves the gooey cheesy-ness, salty pepperoni-ness, sweet sweet tomato-ness, and of course the crispity crunchity crust. But someone is always chasing poor Raccoon away from his favorite food with a broom! What's a hungry raccoon to do? Plan an elaborate secret pizza party, of course! 
But shhh! It’s a secret! In fact, you should probably just forget I told you. Nope, no secret pizza party happening here.You didn’t already tell all your friends, did you? Uh oh . . .

Fans of Jon Klassen and Mo Willems's humor will gobble up this quirky ode to the lengths we will go to for our heart's desire.

Praise for Dragons Love Tacos:
New York Times bestseller
A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2012

"Rubin and Salmieri are two of the weirdest, funniest guys working in kids’ lit today. The team lets its geek flag fly in an obsessive how-to guide for would-be dragon taco party hosts. Why a taco party? As Rubin explains, 'The only things dragons love more than parties or tacos, is taco parties.' If further proof is required, Salmieri—whose poker-faced watercolor, gouache, and color pencil drawings set a benchmark for oddball observational humor—shows one odd, scaly creature with a carryout bag from 'Taco Cave' and another beaming with anticipation as it eagerly circles the date for a taco party on its taco-themed calendar. But beware: even if all the tips and rules are followed to the letter (on quantity:'The best way to judge is to get a boat and fill the boat with tacos'), all will be for naught if spicy salsa makes its way into the taco filling. In fact, the dragons will bring a whole new meaning to 'housewarming.' Off-kilter fun for those who like their picture books (and salsa) zesty and fresh."–Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
"Dragons Love Tacos is a heaping helping of silly.  Little kids will relate to the anti-spicy bias and chuckle over Salmieri's watercolor and gouache cartoon illustrations showing literally boatloads of tacos and all sizes of dragons enjoying their favorite food at pool parties, costume parties and, well, taco parties." –San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The perfect book for kids who love dragons and mild tacos." –Kirkus Reviews
 
"The watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil cartoon illustrations are the real stars here. Regardless of, or perhaps because of, the absurdity of the story, this tale should be a big hit with anyone with an affinity for dragons." –School Library Journal

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Shhhh! Don't tell anyone about this mouth-watering book from the New York Times bestselling creators of Dragons Love Tacos and Robo-Sauce! How does Racoon love pizza? Oh, let him count the ways. He loves the gooey cheesy-ness, salty pepperoni-ness, sweet sweet tomato-ness, and of course the crispity crunchity crust. But someone is always chasing poor Raccoon away from his favorite food with a broom! What's a hungry raccoon to do? Plan an elaborate secret pizza party, of course! But shhh! It’s a secret! In fact, you should probably just forget I told you. Nope, no secret pizza party happening here.You didn’t already tell all your friends, did you? Uh oh . . . Fans of Jon Klassen and Mo Willems's humor will gobble up this quirky ode to the lengths we will go to for our heart's desire. Praise for Dragons Love Tacos: New York Times bestseller A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2012 "Rubin and Salmieri are two of the weirdest, funniest guys working in kids’ lit today. The team lets its geek flag fly in an obsessive how-to guide for would-be dragon taco party hosts. Why a taco party? As Rubin explains, 'The only things dragons love more than parties or tacos, is taco parties.' If further proof is required, Salmieri—whose poker-faced watercolor, gouache, and color pencil drawings set a benchmark for oddball observational humor—shows one odd, scaly creature with a carryout bag from 'Taco Cave' and another beaming with anticipation as it eagerly circles the date for a taco party on its taco-themed calendar. But beware: even if all the tips and rules are followed to the letter (on quantity:'The best way to judge is to get a boat and fill the boat with tacos'), all will be for naught if spicy salsa makes its way into the taco filling. In fact, the dragons will bring a whole new meaning to 'housewarming.' Off-kilter fun for those who like their picture books (and salsa) zesty and fresh."–Publishers Weekly, starred review "Dragons Love Tacos is a heaping helping of silly. Little kids will relate to the anti-spicy bias and chuckle over Salmieri's watercolor and gouache cartoon illustrations showing literally boatloads of tacos and all sizes of dragons enjoying their favorite food at pool parties, costume parties and, well, taco parties." –San Francisco Chronicle "The perfect book for kids who love dragons and mild tacos." –Kirkus Reviews "The watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil cartoon illustrations are the real stars here. Regardless of, or perhaps because of, the absurdity of the story, this tale should be a big hit with anyone with an affinity for dragons." –School Library Journal

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While Raccoon is eating pizza at his secret pizza party, he sees a mascarde party going in the house below him so he finds a mask to wear and joins the party.

Heading into the past for the seed of a taco tree. (Ages 3 to 5)

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The hilarious sequel to the smokin’ hot New York Times best seller, perfect for story time News alert! It has just been discovered that there are NO MORE TACOS left anywhere in the world. This is a huge problem because, as you know, dragons love tacos. If only there was a way for the dragons to travel back in time, to before tacos went extinct. Then they could grab lots of tacos and bring them back! It’s the perfect plan, as long as there’s no spicy salsa. You remember what happened last time . . . The award-winning creators of Robo-Sauce and Secret Pizza Party return with a gut-bustingly hilarious companion to the bestselling phenomenon Dragons Love Tacos.