humorous fiction

Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the true reason aliens visit Earth is that they deem underpants so much fun to play with.

"When Mrs. Hartwell is out sick and her substitute doesn't show up, the teachers and staff at the school pitch in to help"--Provided by publisher.

Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he's got all the ingredients he needs: Mom's fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of all: special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when--out of nowhere--Marco's sandwich begins to talk ... Turns out, Marco's miraculous meal might be his best friend ever! The two quickly bond over sweet tunes and stinky cheese, but will a squad of breakdancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins?.

"After noticing that A.J. and his friends' geography knowledge could use some work, Mr. Cooper invites to class just the person to help. Globetrotter Mrs. Barr speaks seven languages and has visited nearly two hundred countries! But why does she carry a suitcase everywhere she goes? And why does she open a window whenever she walks into a room? Perhaps Mrs. Barr has something to hide!--Provided by publisher.

Taking the bus to make a delivery to his grandmother, a little boy is alarmed by the bus's scary driver, who grows creepier by the minute as the other passengers disembark.

Benny loves bananas. He eats them morning, noon, and night. He even rides a bike with a yellow banana seat. In fact, Benny has a secret, he hopes one day he will turn into a banana! And if there is one thing Benny knows, it's that with a little imagination anything is possible.

In this hip twist on the classic fairy tale, cool cat Pete makes himself at home in a house he happens upon in the forest, but when its owners come home, comedic chaos ensues!.

"Steve has plans to take over his middle school, but when a nefarious villain beats him to the punch, Steve will have to consider doing the most horrific thing of them all: teaming up with good guy Vic Turry to save his school and maybe the entire town!"--.

"Pablo and his dad are ready for a fun day together at the farmer's market--what's better than a bike ride, doughnuts, and hot apple cider? But Pablo's dad says that everything Pablo picks out is too big for him. It's just no fair! What if he was in charge and his dad was the kid, Pablo wonders. And his dad stops to think about it, too. This light-hearted but thoughtful look at fairness introduces a important subject that everyone encounters throughout their lives."--.

"A bunny tries to convince a wolf there are no bunnies around, while bunny after bunny hops into the scene"--.