Doreen Cronin

Farmer Brown doesn’t like Halloween. (Ages 3 to 7)

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Will the barnyard animals trick—or treat—Farmer Brown? Find out in this Halloween tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Click, Clack, Moo. Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. So he draws the shades, puts on his footy pajamas, and climbs into bed. But do you think the barnyard animals have any respect for a man in footy pajamas? No, they do not. For them, the Halloween party has just begun. And we all know these critters far prefer tricks over treats. There are big surprises in store for Farmer Brown!

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Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. So he draws the shades, puts on his footy pajamas, and climbs into bed. But do you think the barnyard animals have any respect for a man in footy pajamas? No, they do not. For them, the Halloween party has just begun. And we all know these critters far prefer tricks over treats. There are big surprises in store for Farmer Brown!

The Legend of Diamond Lil, second book in the illustrated J.J. Tully mystery series, is perfect for elementary-school kids who love adventure and animals. New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin brings the same wonderful humor to the JJ. Tully whodunits that she did to her beloved picture book bestsellers like Diary of a Worm. In this sequel to the chapter book The Trouble with Chickens, all search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully wants is to enjoy his retirement. But mama chick Moosh and chicks Dirt and Sugar are acting strange. A possum keeps finding its way into the chicken coop. And J.J. has questions about Diamond Lil, the fancy new dog next door. He’ll have to track down the clues and sniff out the evidence to save the day.

They're darling. They're daring. They know their shapes! They're chicks on a mission-and on this, their first (mis)adventure, the Chicken Squad launches a galactic backyard expedition. Meet the Chicken Squad: Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie. These ch

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?

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.

An uninvited guest adds zest to a farm's Valentine's Day party. (Ages 4 to 8)

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Little Duck is working hard making valentines for everyone and decorating for the Valentine's Day dance, but what happens when an unexpected guest arrives?

Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears: Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Clickety, clack, MOO. But Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes.… Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows turn Farmer Brown's farm upside down.

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When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want.