New Releases by Denys Cazet

It''s a perfect day for the First Annual Hoot, Holler, and Moo Talent Festival. The sun is shining in a warm autumn sky and the stage is set. Mr. and Mrs. Farmer are away on vacation, Minnie and Moo are dressed in their togas, Elvis has his bagpipe, the hyenas their jokes, the fox his magic tricks, the sheep a protest poem, and the cash box is stuffed with money from ticket sales. A perfect day. Wait a minute . . . Where is the cash box? Why are those coyotes on motorcycles? And who pushed those Porta Potties down the hill?

“Wake up!” says Rufus, a large and very hungry owl. “It’s time to catch the fearsome mouse. I’m in a mood for a bowl of mouse soup for breakfast.” Pip, who’s better at sleeping than swooping, leaps from the nest and lands right on top of that fearsome mouse whose name, he learns, is Theodore. Is it time for breakfast. . . . or friendship? Find out in this clever and classic picture book about two owls, a mouse, a banana, and an unlikely friendship.

From the critically acclaimed author of The Perfect Pumpkin Pie and Snail and Slug comes a sweet picture book about two very bored turkeys who are trying to figure out what to do with their day. Throughout the day, starting at 7:45 a.m., two bumbling turkeys are very bored. What should they do today? Well, as they decide, they go through a whole day filled with adventure! Will that be enough to satisfy these two turkeys?

Russell is determined to get his name and his friends'' names removed from Principal Krunchensnap''s bad behavior list, and faces bullying and adversity after he promises to find the Principal''s wrestling trophy and set up a rematch for her.

This sweet chapter book about the magic grandparents bring to the ordinary is “sure to make beginning readers smile, if not chuckle out loud” (School Library Journal). Barney’s certain that his weekend with his grandparents is ruined—first, he smashes his favorite model airplane and he’s got a science project to do. But Grandpa can make fun out of anything, and what seems to be impossible, like that science project, can take the two of them straight into outer space. In sunny, short chapters with a large helping of slapstick humor, Denys Cazet pens a book that beginning readers will be eager to tackle on their own.

Filled with the comforting charm of Grandpa’s and vivid, cheerful illustrations, little bunnies Emily and Louie have their Grandpa guess why they’ve shown up at his door with a special gift. It’s December 24th and bunnies Emily and Louie have just arrived at Grandpa and Grandma Rabbit’s house with a special present in tow for Grandpa. But before he can open it, Emily and Louie insist Grandpa guess what the special holiday is. Acting out various characters and stories, Grandma guesses every holiday on the calendar, from Cupid on Valentine’s Day to Rabbicula on Halloween, but he never lands on what makes December 24th so special.

From the critically acclaimed author of The Perfect Pumpkin Pie comes a picture book about the friendship between a snail and a slug that teaches readers how good friends can help you do anything, including finding the courage to make a difference. It’s a hot, hot day and Snail invites her new friend Slug into her home for some iced tea—who knew that a snail’s shell is so roomy! When the two decide to have a picnic outside in the shade, a big mean ol’ banana slug demands that they fork over their lettuce! But with a little bit of courage, friendship, and a dash of salt, the pair will find the strength they need to stand up to him.

As Barney continues to recover from the chicken pox, Grandpa tells him the story of how Dr. Storkmeyer''s head was shrunk during a jungle expedition.

When Minnie and Moo are mistaken for bank robbers, will they escape the long arm of the law?

Cow friends Minnie and Moo search for a jelly donut thief who may have left behind a blue feather.

Grandpa helps his favorite grandpup to avoid scratching his chicken pox by telling how he once had to fight off an octopus during a terrible storm.

When Barney gets chicken pox, Grandpa tells him a funny story to keep his mind off his itching.

Elvis, a proud rooster, learns a lesson in manners after a handsome peacock visits his farm.

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Elvis, a proud rooster, learns a lesson in manners after a handsome peacock visits his farm.

Stolen! Minnie''s jelly donut is gone! Moo is sure this is the work of a thief. It''s up to detective Moo and her faithful companion, Minnie, to stop the crime wave before the donut-napper strikes again! What thief stands a chance with these cunning cows on the case? Denys Cazet''s beloved Minnie and Moo are back and ready for action in their newest outrageous adventure!

One of the scariest nights of the year turns into one of the funniest! After racing into town on a runaway bed, Minnie and Moo and their fellow farm buddies decide to join the Halloween festivities -- performing hilarious tricks to earn their treats!

Cow friends Minnie and Moo enlist the other farm animals to dress up as Easter bunnies to surprise the farmer''s grandchildren.

Love Struck It''s Valentine''s Day, and love is everywhere thanks to Minnie and Moo. Donning cupid costumes and bearing love poems, the intrepid duo sets out to share the joy of this special day with everyone.

It''s a dark and stormy night, and something is glowing in the barn. Is it a monster? It''s up to best friends Minne and Moo to find out.

While relaxing in the farmer''s hot tub, two cow friends unknowingly thwart an alien invasion and save the planet.

All the animals in the barnyard ask the cows Minnie and Moo to hide them so that they will not become Thanksgiving dinner.

Getting there is half the fun with this pair, and along the way (past an electrical tower they think is the Eiffel Tower), Minnie and Moo pick up a busload of equally adventurous animal friends from nearby Africa World, careen through a car wash they believe is China, and find themselves trading stories under a night sky in what they hope is America. The power and appeal of story itself has rarely been funnier—or sweeter—than in this slapstick extravaganza.

Minnie and Moo have a farm tractor mishap.

A collection of poems, both silly and soothing, that focus on bedtime, such as "Goodnight Kisses", "How to Humiliate the Boogeyman", and "Where Am I When I Dream?"

Father tells a "guaranteed-to-put-anyone-to-sleep" bedtime story to Alex with humorous results.

All through school Russell the bear is worried about the little orange fish in his pocket, until he figures out how to return it to its pond.