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Unconditional kindness is the key in this National Book Award Finalist from the author of The Wainscott Weasel about nontraditional families, adoption, love—and a little peace and quiet.Margaret is a mean, cranky human toddler from a family of nine. She is such a pain that her beleaguered parents chuck her out, and she’s on her own, grousing and grumping until two caring woodchucks, Phoebe and Fred, take Margaret in as their own. But despite their love, Margaret continues to wreak havoc with her loud, destructive ways, ruining the burrow and shrieking nonstop. Soon the woodchucks are as beleaguered as Margaret’s human parents were, but because love is more powerful than temper tantrums, they are determined to make it work. So they enlist a little unconventional help, and with the guidance of a snake, bats, and a skunk, their feral little human just might realize there’s more to life than being mean.

This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends--until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for all ages.George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together? Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly story of friendship--of asserting yourself, taking a risk, and still being there for your best buddy.

This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends--until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for all ages.George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together? Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly story of friendship--of asserting yourself, taking a risk, and still being there for your best buddy.

While cloud-watching together, George sees lots of animal shapes go by and even hears the odd ‘baa’ and ‘moo’! Lenny convinces him there are no real sheep or cows – but wait, when Lenny gets into trouble, who’s that coming down from the sky to save him?Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly, and surprising story of friendship and of not being so sure that you always know best.

Sunday Times Culture Magazine Book of the Week In this timeless tale battling notions of prejudice and preconception, a little knight is glad the wall in the middle of the book keeps him safe from the ogre on the other side - until a big flood on his side means he needs the ogre to rescue him! Suddenly he discovers a wonderful new world.Making fun use of the book's gutter, classic picture book creator Jon Agee is brilliant in his use of the page turn, visual storytelling, and deadpan humour, and appeals to fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen.

A daring young astronaut arrives on Mars, certain he will find life there. He has even brought a gift of chocolate cupcakes. But soon he realises he's made a mistake as the planet seems to be totally barren except for one little flower. However, as only the audience can see, if only he would turn around he would meet the friendly Martian who is always lurking shyly one step behind! As he settles in for the journey home, he cracks open his cupcakes-only to discover that someone has eaten them all! Fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen will love this slapstick adventure where the last laugh is on our intrepid but not so clever hero.

'It's not easy getting your Lion Diploma.' So Jon Agee's little narrator begins his hilarious description of the crash course he took on becoming an honorary lion. There are seven easy steps including roaring, eating, pouncing... At first he doesn't score high, but when it comes to rescuing an endangered neighbourhood cat, the lion in him is unleashed!

'It's not easy getting your Lion Diploma.' So Jon Agee's little narrator begins his hilarious description of the crash course he took on becoming an honorary lion. There are seven easy steps including roaring, eating, pouncing... At first he doesn't score high, but when it comes to rescuing an endangered neighbourhood cat, the lion in him is unleashed!

Whoever heard of a dog who can sing, cook and do DIY around the house? He makes a lot of noise and mess, but he’s forgiven as does mend the TV.  Not until the very end do we or the hapless Wimbledon family see just exactly what Stanley the dog has been planning all along!

Whoever heard of a dog who can sing, cook and do DIY around the house? He makes a lot of noise and mess, but he’s forgiven as does mend the TV.  Not until the very end do we or the hapless Wimbledon family see just exactly what Stanley the dog has been planning all along!

"Outrageous!" the judges cried. "Ridiculous!" Who would dare enter a portrait of a duck in the Grand Contest of Art? But when Felix Clousseau's painting quacks, he is hailed as a genius. Suddenly everyone wants a Clousseau masterpiece, and the unknown painter becomes an overnight sensation. That's when the trouble begins. The concept and plot are clever and beautifully constructed with twists and turns, and Jon Agee's trademark wit, humour and sense of the surreal. A playful examination of what realism in art actually means, and the difference between 2 and 3 dimensional

Ever wondered what Santa was like as a child?  Are you sitting comfortably?  Then we'll begin... A larger than life story to be re-told and relished every Christmas!Little Santa loves, loves, loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa is miserable. Lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans. The only way out of the house is up the chimney. Up goes Santa, to look for help, and along the way, he meets a reindeer and a large group of elves, who are more than eager to join in the rescue. (And you know the rest of the story!)

A hilarious story from master of the absurd, Jon Agee, where a boy finds out that his pet rhinoceros can do more than he bargained for! Shortlisted for The Children's Book Award 2023.If you should ever get a rhinoceros for a pet, you're in for a surprise. It won't chase a ball. Or a stick. Or a frisbee. In fact, according to the experts, a rhinoceros does only two things: pop balloons and poke holes in kites. But don't be discouraged. As you'll discover in this book, rhinoceroses can do more-so much more-than that!

A hilarious story from master of the absurd, Jon Agee, where a boy finds out that his pet rhinoceros can do more than he bargained for! Shortlisted for The Children's Book Award 2023. If you should ever get a rhinoceros for a pet, you're in for a surprise. It won't chase a ball. Or a stick. Or a frisbee. In fact, according to the experts, a rhinoceros does only two things: pop balloons and poke holes in kites. But don't be discouraged. As you'll discover in this book, rhinoceroses can do more-so much more-than that!

Ever wonder what Santa was like as a child? Award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee brings us the funny, playful answer in this Christmas picture book destined to become a classic.An ALA Notable Book • A Booklist Editors’ Choice Book • In Development as an Apple Original FilmLittle Santa loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa is miserable. Lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans. The only way out of the house is up the chimney. Up goes Santa, to look for help, and along the way, he meets a reindeer and a large group of elves, who are more than eager to join in the rescue!With the sly humor of Jon Klassen and the read-aloud pleasure of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this tale of Santa’s beginnings is perfect for every kid’s holiday library.

In this irresistible, very funny read for fans of Frog & Toad and Elephant & Piggie, George & Lenny don't always agree, but they work out their differences kindly, as best friends should.While looking at clouds with his best friend, George sees a flying sheep. "No, George," his friend Lenny says. "That's not a flying sheep. That's a cloud shaped like a sheep." Yet George could swear he heard the cloud go "Baa." And then he hears a cow-shaped cloud go "Moo"! Lenny convinces him that there's no way on Earth a cloud could baa or moo. But then, who is that, coming down from the sky to rescue Lenny when he gets himself into a bind?Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly, and surprising story of friendship and of not being so sure that you always know best.

This absurdly clever and funny graphic novel, told entirely in palindromes, is created by World Palindrome Champion Jon Agee, author of Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog!Otto is having a very palindramatic day. His pet, Pip, has gone missing, and his search for the dog leads him deeper and deeper into a strange and perplexing world--full of talking owls, stacks of cats, storms and mazes, boats and trains and automobiles . . . oh my! Everything seems to be the same backward and forward, and Pip isn't sure he'll ever find his way home to Mom and Pop. But you, reader, will enjoy his Oz-like journey thoroughly.