Steph Laberis

"A leprechaun and the Easter Bunny fight over the same turf and over whose holiday should take precedence"--

Grumpy Cat is about to have the most unhappy birthday ever--and that's just the way she likes it! The world-famous feline stars in this hilarious leveled reader, with all-new full-color illustrations. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Tells the story of Stanley the bulldog's first day of school, during which he learns the importance of being himself.

In this charming counting book, a lonely old man discovers one kitty on his front step. But he does not want a kitty cat-- scat! As the number of kitties grows, will the man find room in his heart-- and home-- for his new feline friends? A counting picture book in rhyme about a lonely old man whose heart is slowly melted by an ever-growing number of kitties hoping to find a home.

"An humorous, alphabetical look at all the things animals can't do but kids can"--

Oscar is SO excited, because his parents have finally said he can have a pet! But he doesn't have any idea what kind to get. So he puts an ad in the newspaper in the hopes that the perfect pet will come to live with him. But soon, too many animals show up at his house, and it's CHAOS!

"Lovebird Lou adores life with his family and friends on the island they call home. But when he travels to the other side of the island and sees the amazing abilities on display by different birds, Lou feels unfulfilled with the laidback lovebird lifestyle. With his adoring parents cheering him on, Lou decides to spread his wings and see what else he can accomplish. This sweet, funny story celebrates individuality, self-discovery, and the joy of community"--...

At first Prudence tries to fit in with the other cows in the herd, suppressing all her scientific smarts and imaginative inventing, but in a moment of inspiration, she realizes how to show the others that she can be a part-time cow and a full-time member of the herd.

"Willow is a polar bear who likes things just so. She even irons her underwear and straightens her spaghetti! So when a storm covers her backyard in a clean, smooth blanket of snow, she's determined to keep it that way-- in spite of all her Arctic neighbors sliding, stomping, and creating a lumpy, bumpy mess. Will Willow stick to her precise ways, or will she join in the messy fun?--Book jacket.

"Santa is feeling grumpy! He has too many letters to read. His reindeer are quarreling. Someone's taken his slippers. And Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables. When Santa decides to try something new (working in a department store, bakery, toy store, and delivering mail), he discovers that nothing is as rewarding as just being himself. Featuring a comical cast of animal characters -- plus a small mouse with BIG attitude for readers to find...