Karla Oceanak is the author of "Artsy-Fartsy," "Bogus," "Cahoots," and "Dumbstruck." A public speaker for childhood literacy, she has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years. Kendra Spanjer is an illustrator whose works include "Artsy-Fartsy," " B

"This is a book that definitely speaks 'kid speak.' The first installment of an A-to-Z series, this is perfect for reluctant readers. It's fun for kids and will be appreciated by parents and teachers for the amusing 'back door' approach to enriching vocabulary. Look out Wimpy Kid!" —Stacy Morris, Katy Budget Books, Kids' Next Winter 2010-2011 nomination

Karla Oceanak is the author of "Artsy-Fartsy," "Bogus," "Cahoots," and "Dumbstruck." A public speaker for childhood literacy, she has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years. Kendra Spanjer is an illustrator whose works include "Artsy-Fartsy," " B

"This is a book that definitely speaks 'kid speak.' The first installment of an A-to-Z series, this is perfect for reluctant readers. It's fun for kids and will be appreciated by parents and teachers for the amusing 'back door' approach to enriching vocabulary. Look out Wimpy Kid!" —Stacy Morris, Katy Budget Books, Kids' Next Winter 2010-2011 nomination

Karla Oceanak is the author of "Artsy-Fartsy," "Bogus," "Cahoots," and "Dumbstruck." A public speaker for childhood literacy, she has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years. Kendra Spanjer is an illustrator whose works include "Artsy-Fartsy," " B

"This is a book that definitely speaks 'kid speak.' The first installment of an A-to-Z series, this is perfect for reluctant readers. It's fun for kids and will be appreciated by parents and teachers for the amusing 'back door' approach to enriching vocabulary. Look out Wimpy Kid!" —Stacy Morris, Katy Budget Books, Kids' Next Winter 2010-2011 nomination