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You might think a book with absolutely no pictures would be serious and boring. But here is the secret rule of this book: the person reading it has to say every single word written on the page. Exactly as it is written. That means if the book says BLORK or BLUURF, the reader has to say it out loud. Even if the words force them to sing a ridiculous song about eating ants for breakfast, or make them shout goofy sounds like GLIBBITY GLOBBITY, they have no choice. The rules are the rules. Get ready for a wildly funny reading experience that turns any grown-up into a comedian. This clever and irresistibly silly story proves that you do not need illustrations to have a hilarious adventure. It is guaranteed to have you laughing out loud and begging to hear it read again and again.

Narwhal is a happy go lucky sea creature who loves waffles and parties. Jelly is a no nonsense jellyfish who prefers to keep things sensible. The two might not have a lot in common at first glance, but they are about to discover the whole wide ocean together! In this wonderfully silly graphic novel, Narwhal gets a little lost but ends up finding an amazing new best friend. You will get to join Narwhal and Jelly as they form their very own pod of awesomeness with their quirky ocean friends. They even try to read the best book ever made, even though it has absolutely no words or pictures.

Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher has a massive problem in his life, and his name is Farley Drexel Hatcher. To the rest of the world, Peter's two-year-old brother is just an adorable, sweet little toddler known as Fudge. But Peter knows the dark truth: Fudge is a walking, talking disaster zone who ruins absolutely everything he touches. Whether he is throwing massive, screaming temper tantrums in the middle of a shoe store, scribbling all over Peter's hard-earned homework, or smearing mashed potatoes on the dining room walls, Fudge always finds a way to cause absolute chaos. Worse yet, Peter feels like his parents only ever pay attention to his troublemaking little brother. Now, Peter spends most of his time just trying to protect his most prized possession—a tiny pet green turtle named Dribble—from Fudge's destructive little hands. Living with Fudge requires a mountain of patience, and Peter is quickly running out of it. Get ready to laugh out loud at this hilarious, classic story about the wild ups and downs of surviving life with an impossible younger sibling.

James Moody, better known as Stink, has a major problem: he is the shortest kid in the entire second grade. Every single day, his big sister Judy makes sure to measure him, and every day, he hasn't grown a single inch! Stink is tired of being tiny and wishes he could finally hit a growth spurt. But when his class starts celebrating Presidents' Day at school, Stink makes a fascinating discovery. He learns all about James Madison, the shortest president in the history of the United States! Suddenly, being short doesn't seem so bad after all. If a short guy could run the whole country, maybe Stink can do amazing things too! Join Stink on a hilarious journey of self-discovery as he learns that true greatness has absolutely nothing to do with how tall you are.

It's a dreary, rainy day, and Sally and her brother are stuck inside with nothing to do. But then, a most unexpected visitor arrives! With a tall, striped hat and a mischievous grin, the Cat in the Hat bursts into their quiet home, ready to turn their boring day upside down. Watch as the Cat introduces them to his wild, gravity-defying tricks and two very strange friends, Thing One and Thing Two. Will the children join in the fun, or will they listen to their worried fish? Get ready for a whirlwind of rhyming chaos and a whole lot of laughs in this timeless story about imagination, responsibility, and what happens when a very unusual cat comes to call.

Oh no! Your favorite heroic hound, Dog Man, is in big trouble. He's been sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit, and now everyone thinks he's bad to the bone! Can Dog Man's loyal pals help clear his name and prove his innocence? While his friends work hard to solve the mystery, Dog Man faces a tough challenge. He's part dog and part man, and sometimes it feels like he doesn't quite fit in with either world. Join Dog Man on an exciting adventure filled with laughs, friendship, and a quest to discover where he truly belongs. This sixth book in the bestselling Dog Man series from Dav Pilkey is packed with action and heart, perfect for young readers who love hilarious stories and amazing comic art.

Milo thinks everything is entirely too boring. But his dull afternoon takes a sharp turn when a mysterious tollbooth suddenly appears in his bedroom. With nothing better to do, he drives his toy car right through it and leaves his ordinary life behind for the extraordinary Lands Beyond. Suddenly, you are navigating a world where words and numbers literally come alive. Milo travels to the Island of Conclusions, teams up with a ticking watchdog named Tock, and meets a cast of wonderfully bizarre characters. Soon, he finds himself on a grand quest to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason and restore order to a deeply muddled kingdom. Along the way, Milo realizes that the world is actually full of endless fascination and excitement. This beloved classic chapter book takes you on a clever, puzzle-filled journey that celebrates the magic of language, mathematics, and boundless imagination.