Kathryn Durst

Class X has a reputation. It is the kind of reputation that makes teachers run out the door screaming. Literally. Arlo is just trying to survive the school day, but when the latest substitute teacher arrives, he knows things are about to get weird. Meet Mrs. Ogg. She is definitely not your average teacher, and her idea of a fun field trip is completely out of control. When Mrs. Ogg announces a class trip to the local zoo, Arlo thinks he needs to step up and keep his wild classmates from causing total disaster. But keeping Class X in line is the least of his problems. Mrs. Ogg forgot to mention one tiny detail about their destination. They are not going to see penguins or monkeys. They are visiting a secret zoo filled with living, breathing dinosaurs. Now, Arlo has to manage a class of troublemakers, figure out his bizarre new teacher, and somehow avoid becoming a midday snack for a hungry prehistoric beast. Grab your permission slip for a hilarious adventure packed with gigantic reptiles, laugh-out-loud classroom chaos, and a field trip you will never forget.

Every year, the Christmas family goes all out for the holidays. They decorate the biggest tree, hang the brightest lights, and even train their dog, Rudy, to bark holiday songs for the whole neighborhood. They love everything about the season. But seven-year-old Mary Christmas feels a little overwhelmed by all the giant celebrations. She wants to enjoy the holiday, but the over-the-top preparations are just too much. With a little help from her family and her dog, Mary sets out to find a special way to share the festive spirit. Discover how one small girl learns that the best part of having a lot of holiday cheer is finding the perfect way to share it with others.

Celeste is a clever cockroach who knows a thing or two about survival. She is ready to share her very best advice on what to do if you ever find yourself taking a moonlit stroll with a deadly reticulated python named Frank. Even though spending time with a three-hundred-pound snake sounds like a terrible idea, Celeste is full of surprising strategies. She might suggest wearing a lampshade as a hat or strapping roller skates to the snake to keep yourself safe. Join Celeste as she shares wild and totally absurd tips based on real python biology and hunting behavior. You will laugh out loud while learning fascinating facts about these incredible reptiles and the clever ways smaller creatures outsmart them.

Vlad belongs to the brave and spooky Impaler family, but he does not quite fit in with the rest of his vampire relatives. In fact, he is not brave at all, and he is even a little bit afraid of the dark. While his family members are busy perfecting their scary skills, all Vlad really wants is to make some good friends. He decides the best place to find them is by sneaking into a human school. Follow Vlad as he tries to hide his vampire identity and navigate the strange world of human classrooms and playgrounds. It is a hilarious adventure about fitting in, facing your fears, and figuring out what it really means to be a good friend.

When a playful pug named Kirby goes missing, his owner dashes all over the neighborhood trying to find him. As she searches, she meets many different dogs and their owners, from eager golden retrievers to hard-working border collies. But none of them are her mischievous little pug. Kirby is off on his own wild adventure, causing hilarious delays and bringing the whole town to a standstill. Step into a fun and poetic journey filled with delightful dog breeds and silly situations. You will quickly see exactly how one tiny, lovable dog can manage to pause traffic and capture the hearts of everyone he meets.

It is a beautiful, sunny day by the sparkling water, and Natterjack Toad is ready to enjoy his favorite treat. He has a packet of delicious chocolate-chunk crunchy-munch cookies and cannot wait to take his first bite. Just as he gets ready to snack, a tall heron steps right into his hiding spot. Natterjack Toad has to move fast to avoid becoming a snack himself. Every time he finds a new place to settle down, another hungry animal interrupts him. Jump into this funny, fast-paced chase as Natterjack Toad tries his best to find a quiet spot. It is a delightful, laugh-out-loud story about a determined toad who just wants to eat his cookies in peace.

Discover the amazing ways that different animals travel in this beautifully simple story. From floating and fluttering to galloping and gliding, creatures of all shapes and sizes are hurrying toward a very special destination. Using only twenty-four playful words, this book invites young readers to watch animals scuttle, slide, and clamber along their journey. Read along and guess where all the animals are going in this gentle and rhythmic adventure. It is a perfect introduction to animal movement that makes reading aloud fun and easy for beginners.

Get ready to join a wild and wonderful animal picnic. Using only twenty-four perfectly chosen words, this story shows exactly how different creatures enjoy their favorite meals. Watch carefully as a frog gulps down its food, a shark gobbles its snacks, and a chicken pecks at the ground. Every page reveals a new animal and a new way to eat, building up to a fun and surprising ending. It is a brilliant and bouncy read that helps early readers learn fun new action words while exploring the animal kingdom.

Hold on tight and dive deep into an action packed adventure that travels far below the ocean surface. When Grandude unveils his latest incredible invention, a bright green submarine that can fly through the sky and glide underwater, his grandchildren are thrilled for a brand new ride. You will travel along with the Chillers as they explore the magical depths of the sea. But when their marvelous machine gets caught in a tricky situation, it will take another legendary explorer to save the day. Nandude arrives with her remarkable accordion ship and her own special kind of musical magic. Get ready to dodge a giant grabbing octopus and dance with rainforest animals. This fast paced story celebrates the amazing bond between grandparents and grandchildren. It is a joyful, music filled journey packed with teamwork, bravery, and plenty of brilliant surprises.

Vlad is dreading the arrival of his annoying cousin, Lupus. Lupus is the perfect vampire who can turn into a bat in the blink of an eye, fly brilliantly, and use mind control. To make matters worse, Lupus even charms all the humans at Vlad's school. Vlad worries there is nothing he can do better than his confident cousin, and he just wants to keep his human school life entirely separate. But when the school play auditions begin, everyone gets a chance to show off their true talents. Follow along as Vlad discovers what he is genuinely good at and learns who his real friends are in this funny and heartwarming supernatural story.

A simple spin of a magical compass is all it takes to turn a gloomy weekend into a whirlwind trip around the world. When four grandchildren known as the Chillers start feeling bored, their exceptionally cool grandfather knows exactly how to bring the excitement. You will zip across the globe on a series of breathtaking excursions alongside Grandude. One moment you might be riding on the backs of shimmering flying fish, and the next you could be dodging a wild stampede in the desert or racing ahead of a snowy avalanche. This vibrant, colorful tale celebrates the boundless energy of imagination and the very special adventures you can only have with a grandparent. It is the perfect story to spark a sense of wonder right before bedtime, leaving you dreaming of where that magic compass might point next.