Lisa Swerling – författare

From the New York Times bestselling duo Ralph Lazar andLisa Swerling, a hilarious action comedy for chapter-book readersabout Dash Candoo, who must defeat extraordinary foes each andevery school day.It REALLY annoys me when one gets into a Total Mayhem Situationbefore breakfast.Which is exactly what happened to me this morning. And I was stillin my pyjamas!When the forces of chaos interrupt the most important meal ofDash's day and conspire against him, his friends, his school, histown, and indeed the entire planet, Dash needs to take things intohis own hands, and some crazy stuff starts to happen. Hilarious, action-packed illustrations throughoutIdeal for reluctant readers, this is perfect for fans of TomGates, Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy KidExplores universal themes of friendship, courage and being bold

Friendship is . . .a big welcome at the airport, wearing the same outfit by accident, letting you show off, coming to the rescue, and so much more! From Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, New York Times bestselling authors, famed illustrators, and the creators of Happiness Is . . ., this adorable gift book illustrates the very best things about friendship. The charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note and give us hundreds of reasons to appreciate our friends.A universally appealing gift for birthdays, holidays, or a little pick-me-up, this cheerful collection is the perfect way to say “thank you for being a friend!”

"When a clown farts . . . does it smell funny?" Illustrations bring the wackiness to a whole new level in this book of jokes so silly only a dad would tell them. Every joke is illustrated!This illustrated book by the New York Times–bestselling creators of the Happiness Is . . . project will leave your family in stitches. The World’s Best Dad Jokes for Kids is filled with hundreds of corny, brilliant, and silly jokes that dads love to tell—each paired with a small drawing that’s a sweet comic gem in itself. It’s the perfect book for road trips, rainy days, or those special moments when kids and parents can laugh together.

I love you like pizza loves cheese,like a sailor loves a breeze,and like a lemon loves a squeeze.How do I love you? The comparisons are endless! From the bestselling creators of ME WITHOUT YOU comes an irresistible, heartfelt, and humorous ode to love, just right for gift-giving on Valentine’s Day and EVERY day! Kids and adults alike will delight in these charming, clever ways to express affection and say “I love you,” ranging from the familiar (“like a candle loves a flame”) to the unexpected (“like a pirate loves an X”)—and always from the heart.