New Releases by Ame Dyckman

In the fourth book in the Bat, Cat & Rat series from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, the roommates bring their own fun to some classic fall festivities in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories. Fall is here, and it brings a slew of exciting autumnal adventures for best friends Bat, Cat, and Rat, from leaf-raking romps to peculiar pumpkin picking to the trials of trick-or-treating. In “Raking,” falling leaves make for extra chores—and extra pranks. In “Picking,” each member of the trio has their own unique idea about what makes the perfect pumpkin. In “Costuming,” the roommates each work on their costume creations in secret, and the big reveal brings a big surprise! Bat, Cat, and Rat’s irresistible friendship and amusing antics are sure to have kids laughing along.

In the third book in the Bat, Cat & Rat series—a companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning Vacation—from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, hijinks ensue when the roommates take a trip to the beach in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories. When warm weather hits, Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to head to the beach. But bus ride mishaps, hungry seagulls, and a missing kite threaten to take the fun out of the trio’s seaside afternoon. In “Sweating,” a hot day inspires the roommates to hit the beach, until a missed bus stalls their plans. In “Snacking,” Bat wants to share his snacks with everyone—seagulls included. But the gulls might be a little too hungry! In “Flying,” when Rat’s kite goes missing, Bat puts his aerodynamic skills to good use to save the day. Bat, Cat, and Rat’s irresistible friendship and amusing antics are sure to have kids laughing along.

The antics will have you cracking up as the newly hatched Duckie, an enthusiastic yellow duckling, and Snaps, a rather reserved green crocodile, wonder if they can be friends. After Duckie''s egg rolls into Snaps'' nest, they hatch, meet, and their friendship is off to a good start -- until they are told they CANNOT be friends because crocodiles EAT tasty duckies... and Duckie is a duckie! (Nobody ever told her!) Will Snaps defend his new friend... even when HE gets hungry himself? Join hatchlings Duckie and Snaps on their hilarious and emotion-packed adventures as this dreamer-and-doer duo explore if they CAN be friends. Duckie & Snaps: We Cannot Be Friends is chock-full of hysterical dialogue, energetic and detailed illustrations, big kid-like personalities, and lots of zany read-aloud fun!

Todo el mundo se enfada a veces, hasta un volcancito. Pero con buenos consejos, Volcancito encuentra una manera de procesar sus ardientes emociones. Pasa un día en Paraíso con Volcancito y Volcanzote. Todo es hermoso y tranquilo hasta que un pájaro atolondrado deja caer un coco en el cráter de Volcancito. ¿Explotará Volcancito? ¿Podrá ayudar en algo Volcanzote?¡No explotes! es una simpática y explosiva historia que hará que los niños de todas las edades estallen de la risa mientras Volcancito y Volcanzote intentan lidiar con la ira y relajarse. El libro presenta algunos consejos para niños y volcanes de todas las edades para ayudarlos a navegar sus emociones y aprender a estar en calma cuando las cosas se salen un poco de control.Everybody gets angry sometimes, even a little volcano. But with some rock-steady advice, Little Volcano finds a way to process their steamy emotions.Spend a day in Paradise with Little Volcano and Big Volcano. Everything is beautiful and calm until an out-of-control bird drops a coconut on Little Volcano''s crater. Will Little Volcano blow their top? Can Big Volcano help?Don''t Blow Your Top! is a hysterical and explosive read-aloud story that will have kids of all ages erupting with laughter as Little Volcano and Big Volcano try to deal with their anger and go with the flow. The book features some tips for kids and volcanoes of all ages to help them navigate their fiery emotions and learn to be cool when things get a little out of control.

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner In the second book in the Bat, Cat & Rat picture book series from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, the roommates try to compromise on vacation plans in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories. Bat, Cat, and Rat decide they need a vacation, but planning a trip is no picnic. Conflicts, compromise, and some well-meaning pranks ensue as prep work brings out the trio’s mischievous side. In “Working,” Bat, Cat, and Rat discover their Vacation Jar is empty, and set off working odd jobs to save up funds. But Rat believes that all work and no play is no fun at all—and he knows just the way to fix that. In “Choosing,” the trio can’t decide where to go on their vacation. Bat wants an adventure, Cat wants some R&R, and Rat just wants everyone to stop bickering about it. In “Vacationing,” Rat takes the vacation planning into his own hands. Will he be able to come up with a compromise that makes everyone happy? Bat, Cat, and Rat’s dynamic friendship and amusing antics are sure to have readers laughing.

A New York Times bestselling author''s entertaining take on a quintessential outdoor experience--and why sometimes the best memories are a result of the unexpected--with laugh-out-loud illustrations. A family''s excited to go camping! But they don''t know what they''re doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see Campingland, a perfect indoor camping theme park! Perfect temperature. Perfect "fishing." Perfect "animals." But...PERFECTLY BORING! Will they give outdoor camping another try? Be a little more prepared? A lot more relaxed? And NOT hug any skunks this time?

Og learns the value of teamwork in this adorable, rhyming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and renowned illustrator Elio! Og and his new kitty cat friend Mog are building a fun project! But they are missing an important piece of equipment to finish it. And Dog feels left out and wants to help. Can furry monster Og, Mog, and Dog work together to save the day?

Og and his new kitty cat friend Mog are building a fun project! But they are missing an important piece of equipment to finish it. And Dog feels left out and wants to help. Can furry monster Og, Mog, and Dog work together to save the day?

Join Bat, Cat, and Rat on their three-and-a-half sweet and silly roommate adventures in this hilarious picture book, the first of a series, from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague. What happens when three friends—a bat, a cat, and a rat—move in together? In “Sharing,” Bat, Cat, and Rat find a cozy home to share. But will choosing rooms put their sharing skills to the test? In “Joking,” Rat sets off a series of pranks and shenanigans with his rubber spider that have the trio screaming in surprise and laughing in delight. In “Reading,” Cat catches Bat and Rat reading over her shoulder—or so she thinks, until it turns out they haven’t learned to read yet. Can Cat teach her friends to read along with her?

Og the monster attempts a daring rescue in this adorable, rhyming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman! Someone blinks! Og makes a yelp. But Og is nice. Og wants to help! Og is a thoughtful monster who stumbles upon a curious creature trapped in a block of ice! Will Og come up with the perfect plan to break the ice, and possibly make a new friend?

Everybody gets angry sometimes, even a little volcano. But with some rock-steady advice, Little Volcano finds a way to process their steamy emotions. Spend a day in paradise with Little Volcano and Big Volcano. Everything is beautiful and calm until an out-of-control bird drops a coconut on Little Volcano''s crater. Will Little Volcano blow their top? Can Big Volcano help? Don''t Blow Your Top! is a hysterical and explosive read-aloud story that will have kids of all ages erupting with laughter as Little Volcano and Big Volcano try to deal with their anger and go with the flow. The book features some tips for kids and volcanoes of all ages to help them navigate their fiery emotions and learn to be cool when things get a little out of control.

From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs! In this outrageous "safety guide", a child in a museum asks their parents how the dinosaurs all became extinct. Well, their father has some theories. Gallimimus? Ran with scissors. Ankylosaurus? Tipped in their chair. Spinosaurus? Swam after eating. Tyrannosaurus rex? Didn''t change their underwear. By the end of the story, the child vows to never do any of these "dangerous" things again. Those dinosaurs should have been more careful! This off-the-wall picture book written by New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman with uproarious illustrations by Jenn Harney will have kids laughing out loud as they see dinosaurs getting into some all-too-familiar hijinks.

"This book tells the story of 3 little lemmings who jumped off a cliff and were rescued repeatedly because of misunderstanding! The story is vivid and interesting, so that the children are often amused by the stupid behavior of the three silly lemmings during the reading process. While laughing, readers also recognized the importance of reading and literacy, and opened the door for children to seek knowledge words. It is a good book for children''s primary enlightenment! "

From bestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Eda Kaban, The New Kid Has Fleas is a hilarious picture book about a new kid in school who appears to have been raised by wolves. There''s a new kid in class, and they''re . . . different. They dress different. Talk different. Eat different. And the word on the playground is: they have fleas. But, one of their classmates wonders, what if we got to know the new kid? Visited their home (wolves'' den)? Met their parents (wolves)? Shared a snack (squirrels)? Maybe then the new kid wouldn''t be so bad after all. School’s in session for a howlingly fun “lesson” in preconceptions, differences, rumors, karma, and not just being the new kid, but befriending them.

Tiny fantasizes he is a mighty Barbarian who can conqure anything, but even he has trouble conquring the dark.

"Silly and bright with slapstick humor…. this book''s subject matter has perennial—and engaging—interest."—u200bSchool Library Journal Be careful what you wish for—u200bagain! This follow-up to You Don''t Want a Unicorn! by New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and beloved illustrator Liz Climo points out the hilarious mishaps that come with adopting a dragon. Our protagonist wishes (much to the narrator''s continued chagrin) for a pet dragon. Though initially thrilled, the kid quickly discovers that dragons aren''t quite as awesome as they originally thought. From the scooting to the digging to the fire-breathing, our Kid is dismayed that they still haven''t found their perfect pet. Little do they know, that pet might just be right around the corner . . . Don''t miss some of these favorite Ame Dyckman titles: Wolfie the Bunny Horrible Bear! How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: a Safety Guide You Don''t Want a Unicorn!

From the New York Times bestselling author of Wolfie the Bunny comes a witty send-up of inspirational greeting card wisdom that reminds readers of life''s unpredictability and messiness--and beauty. After Life literally knocks on their door, one kid discovers that Life is truly what you make it. It''s weird and may not always cooperate, but Life''s beauty becomes apparent when it''s embraced for all of its quirks. This story is filled with tongue-in-cheek idioms that will appeal to readers of all ages and will impart deeper wisdoms about the many milestones and stages of life.

See below for English description. Le tournage d''une émission de télé subaquatique prend un drôle de virage quand l''équipe est interrompue par un. REQUIIIN! Pauvre requin, il n''essayait pas d''effrayer qui que ce soit. Il est simplement incompris! On l''accuse même d''avoir tenté de dévorer un poisson, mais il ne mérite pas ce sort... Il n''avait pas réellement l''intention de manger le petit poisson, il voulait seulement lui montrer sa nouvelle dent! Remplie de faits amusants sur les requins, cette histoire à la fois drôle et brillante traite du sentiment d''être incompris par les gens autour de soi. Tous les enfants éclateront de rire en lisant cet album rigolo qui prend une tournure plutôt inattendue à la fin du récit! The filming of an underwater TV show goes awry when the crew gets interrupted by a... SHARRRK! Poor Shark, he wasn''t trying to scare them, he''s just misunderstood! Then he''s accused of trying to eat a fish. Will Shark ever catch a break? After all, he wasn''t going to eat the fish, he was just showing it his new tooth! Or was he? Explosively funny, extraordinarily clever, and even full of fun shark facts, this surprisingly endearing story gets to the heart of what it feels like to be misunderstood by the people around you. With a surprise twist ending, our Misunderstood Shark will have kids rolling with laughter! Original title: Misunderstood Shark

From popular author Ame Dyckman and rising star Charles Santoso comes the laugh-out-loud story of a father desperate to destroy the dandelion marring his perfectly manicured lawn, and his daughter''s fierce attempts to save it. When Daddy spots a solitary weed in his lawn, he''s appalled (along with all of his neighborhood friends). But his daughter Sweetie has fallen in love with the beautiful flower, even going so far as to name it Charlotte. Racing against time and the mockery of his friends, Daddy has to find a way to get rid of the errant dandelion without breaking his little girl''s heart.

Help little ones learn to look but not touch in this third story in the adorable Wee Beasties series from New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman. Touchy the Octopus LOVES to touch the things he loves. But sometimes, he touches everything. WAIT! Can you show Touchy how to look but not touch? Wee Beasties is a board book series from New York Times bestselling author, Ame Dyckman, featuring silly animals doing the things they love just a little TOO much.

In this new Misunderstood Shark story from New York Times bestselling duo Ame Dyckman and Scott Magoon, Shark dares to ask the question: Can friends eat friends (and get away with it)? Last time on Underwater World with Bob Jellyfish..."SHARK ATE ME! Now get me OUT, Shark!""That''s strange! I can hear Bob, but I can''t see Bob!"This hilarious follow-up to Misunderstood Shark by New York Times bestselling duo Ame Dyckman and Scott Magoon tackles what it really means to be a good friend. Bob is already irate that Shark has eaten him, but when Shark doesn''t admit to eating him, Bob is so mad he declares that the ocean isn''t big enough for both of them! Friends Don''t Eat Friends is exploding with over-the-top humor and awesome marine facts! For example, when Shark overdoses on Finilla Ice Cream after fighting with Bob, we learn that shark teeth are coated with fluoride. Lucky for Shark, he can''t get cavities! Join Shark and the gang for another story and find out if Shark learns his lesson about friendship, or if he really is just misunderstood -- again!

Help little ones learn how to use their inside voices with this second story in the brand-new Wee Beasties series from New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman. Roary the Lion loves to roar. The only problem is, he roars WAY too loud. WAIT! Can you show Roary how to be quiet? Wee Beasties is a new board book series from New York Times bestselling author, Ame Dyckman, featuring silly animals doing the things they love just a little TOO much. In this second book in the series about Roary the Lion and his big outside roar, little ones will learn how to use their quiet inside voices.

Help little ones learn how to give a BIG gentle hug with this first story in the brand-new Wee Beasties series from New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman. Huggy the Python loves to hug. The only problem is, he hugs WAY too hard. WAIT! Can you show Huggy how to give a gentle hug? Wee Beasties is a new board book series from New York Times bestselling author, Ame Dyckman, featuring silly animals doing the things they love just a little TOO much. In this first book about Huggy the Python and all the things he loves, little ones will learn how to give a big gentle hug.

The team behind the New York Times bestselling Wolfie the Bunny and Horrible Bear! is back with new Arctic characters in this hilarious learning-to-read adventure! Aboard the S.S. Cliff, First Mate Foxy reads an interesting fact: "Lemmings don''t jump off cliffs." But Foxy can''t get the lemmings on the Cliff to read his book, too. They''re too busy jumping off. After a chilly third rescue, exasperated Foxy and grumbly polar bear Captain PB realize their naughty nautical crew isn''t being stubborn: The lemmings (Jumper, Me Too, and Ditto) can''t read. And until Foxy patiently teaches his lemmings to read the book, he can''t return to reading it, either!

"Gleeful unicorn havoc."—Publishers Weekly "Imaginative fun."—Booklist "A crowd pleaser."—Horn Book Be careful what pet you wish for in this hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and beloved illustrator Liz Climo. When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he''s in for. Unbeknownst to him, unicorns make the absolutely worst pets: they shed, they poke holes in your ceiling, and they make a big mess. With a knowing wink from Ame Dykeman, creator of Wolfie the Bunny and cheerful illustrations from Rory the Dinosaur creator Liz Climo, this rollicking story shares all of the ways a pet unicorn can ruin your life, and is sure to have readers in stitches. Don''t miss some of these favorite Ame Dyckman titles: Wolfie the Bunny Horrible Bear! How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: a Safety Guide You Don''t Want a Dragon! Also available in a shorter board book edition.

A literate fox attempts to teach a trio of overzealous lemmings to read in order to save them from their habit of jumping off cliffs.

The story of an irresistible friendship between a boy and a robot, now in board for little hands. One day, a boy and a robot meet in the woods. They play. They have fun. But when Bot gets switched off, Boy thinks he’s sick! So Boy tucks the bot into bed and falls asleep. Bot is worried when he powers on and finds his friend powered off. He takes Boy home with him and tries all his remedies: oil, reading an instruction manual. Nothing revives the malfunctioning boy! Can the Inventor help fix him? Using the perfect blend of sweetness and humor, this story of an adorable duo will win the hearts of the very youngest readers.