New Releases by Artie Bennett

The true story of how a nearly 100-year-old synagogue and its elderly congregation found new life, hope, and community in New Orleans. In Orthodox tradition, one needs ten Jewish men to perform certain prayers, but the nine elderly congregants of Anshe Sfard, all Holocaust survivors, had gone without a tenth person for a long time. Until a young man named Alex Brown happened to knock on the door and changed everything. Through small acts of service, like carrying the Torah to the bimah, Alex helped bring community life back to the shul. In this heartfelt tribute to World War II survivors and the greatest generation, Artie Bennett captures everyday life at the synagogue and all the individual personalities of the men with humor and heart: who liked to play pranks, who liked to bicker, and who could slice a tomato so that not a single piece went to waste. They were tailors, shoemakers, grocers, schmatte sellers, deli owners, and ironworkers--and their stories continue to live on. Movingly illustrated by debut illustrator Shira Neiss, The Tenth Man shows how even the smallest acts of service can keep a community and its memories alive. Back matter includes more information, a glossary, a bibliography, and photos.

Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory. But . . . when the starting bell rings, it’s anybody’s guess what Zippy will do. Will Zippy go for a gentle trot around the track or stop and smell the roses? Or, perhaps, never even leave the starting gate?! With mischief in his makeup, he’s known to stick his tongue out at people and chew up the hats of passersby. And he’s always trying to break out of his stall. What’s an owner to do? Try and try again! After all, he believes in Zippy—and, besides, the horse is now a part of the family. But as Zippy’s losses mount, a funny thing happens. People start to take notice of the hapless, cupcake-eating horse. Could it be that they’re betting on Zippy to win? This remarkable story of the famed racehorse who lost every race is sure to win your heart!

Feet. They''re everywhere! We share them with bats, cats, rats, even gnats! But not all feet are the same. Some are sticky, and some are stinky. Some can hear, and some can taste. There''s a wondrous world of feet out there, especially animal feet. It gives one paws. Artie Bennett directs his gaze downward now to deliver the final word on feet. In well-crafted, hilarious verses that teem with facts and fun, Artie identifies the parts of the foot, the unique adaptations of assorted animal feet, the largest human feet ever, and much, much more. Mike Moran, acclaimed illustrator of Poopendous!, puts his best foot forward with uproarious artwork that both enlightens and delights. Feet have never been in better hands! There''s even a two-page fact spread, "Feet Notes," for those eager to jump into this fascinating subject with both feet. What''s Afoot! is guaranteed to knock your socks off! Artie and Mike collaborated earlier on Poopendous!, about which the Huffington Post crowed, "It appears there is no topic Mr. Bennett can''t make funny and educational." And the Bay Weekly said, "Bennett''s rhymes and Mike Moran''s colorful cartoonish illustrations make the book a joy for kids and adults."

Put the comedy back into the classroom with this sidesplitting collection of schoolroom humor. With more than 600 jokes, it covers everything from library time and recess to spelling bees and tests.

What does a Pteranodon get after flying too long? PTIRED! If there are two things every kid loves, it''s jokes and dinosaurs. So they''ll go crazy for this comic collection of puns, knock-knocks, and one-liners about their favorite creatures plus other prehistoric beasts. Loaded with wacky humor and funny business, this book is guaranteed to ignite sidesplitting laughter.

Throughout a very busy day, three-year-old Peter gets upset several times when he does not get his way but Mama Panda is always there with a distraction until bedtime arrives.

From hoots to hics to toots, here''s an exuberant companion to Bennett''s hilarious books featuring body parts and processes.

Rhyming couplets feature Professor Poopdeck and two young friends as he takes them on a type of poop safari. Words for poop (i.e. guano, number two, ca-ca), its forms and styles (cubes, tubular, wet and dry), and myriad of uses (i.e. souvenirs, fertilizer, fuel) are all conveyed with humor and a certain demand for respect. Full color.

Tall butts, short butts, round butts, flat butts. Butts on mummies and butts on mommies. Butts on giraffes and elephants and dogs and... FISH? Yes, even fish butts are celebrated in this tribute to backsides, rumps, tushies, keisters, heinies, and derrieres. Dozens of funny rhymes and pages of laugh-out-loud pictures pay homage to a body part that keeps kids and grown-ups giggling with glee. Bottoms up!

An original collection of jokes and puns about dinosaurs.

Prepare yourself and get ready to retch! Here''s putridly perfect fodder for the most perverse pre-teens and anyone else interested in gross, gut-wrenching, and repulsive topics. These gruesome little gift books, with 48 pages of unadulterated grossness, are guaranteed to gag even the gutsiest of grossologists.How many ways can you say vomit? Get out the syrup of ipecac and find out! Here are 101 totally graphic terms -- serious, slang, foreign, and medical -- for evacuating the contents of one''s abdominal cavity.