New Releases by Mark Teague

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Mark Teague comes a funny bedtime picture book that is “storytelling hog heaven” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about a pig who can’t go to sleep no matter how hard he tries! Pig knows it’s time for a nap, but he just can’t fall asleep! He tries to catch that elusive shut-eye in a series of hilarious hijinks but can’t escape interruptions and distractions. Then, a rowdy friend arrives who also seems to be in need of sleep, and Pig has a flash of inspiration… Can his latest idea finally send them both to dreamland?

An egret and a rhinoceros navigate the ups and downs of their symbiotic relationship—which is more like a friendship!—in this warm and witty book from bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague. In a not-so-simple symbiotic friendship between two pals, Egret does his best to teach Rhino about how to be a friend. Friends eat together, have fun together, and help each other out, right? But they also respect boundaries, recognize their differences, and compromise (sometimes). When Egret ends up in a sticky situation, it’s Rhino to the rescue as this unlikely pair realizes that communication and kindness are the key to any friendship.

Junior may not be as big or strong as his famous cousin Kong, but when his beloved cat gets stuck in a tree, Junior conquers his fear of heights and saves the day.

Long before the name Mark Teague became known nationally in football coaching circles, he was like any other ordinary kid growing up in the South. He loved sports; had a vivid, creative imagination; and was a dreamer. He learned early on that life has a way of presenting obstacles that often stand in the way of those dreams. Those obstacles would teach him the focus and intestinal fortitude needed to reach the far-reaching goals he set for himself at a young age. From the struggles of a bad speech impediment as a child, tough financial struggles growing up, homelessness as an adult, and two separate bouts with cancer, his spirit was tested. Coach Teague puts the bold power of human resolve on full display in this book. Allow him to take you on his personal journey through life to help you unlock the power within you to conquer your dreams.

A dog laments his fate at obedience school through a series of hilarious letters home. When Ike LaRue is imprisoned at the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy, he tries everything to get sent home -- from weepy letters to his owner to illness. In reality, Brotweiler is more like camp than prison, but still, Ike''s not cut out for life without Mrs. LaRue. Finally, he runs away only to find himself back in Snort City -- just in time to save Mrs. LaRue''s life. This classic picture book by How Do Dinosaurs...? illustrator Mark Teague is now available as a trade paperback!

“Teague proves that a picture can be worth a thousand words—and almost as many laughs.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Engaging illustrations and the baby bird’s wild ideas will entertain audiences of all ages.” —Booklist (starred review) “Funny, feathery finesse.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Mama bird thinks it’s time for Baby bird’s first flight, but Baby bird has other ideas in this humorous wordless picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague. It’s a big day up in the tree that Mama bird shares with her baby. Mama bird thinks Baby bird is finally ready to leave the nest and learn to fly so he can migrate south with the rest of their flock. But Baby bird isn’t so sure. Can’t his mother keep bringing him worms in their nest? Can’t he migrate in a hot air balloon instead? Or perhaps a car? This silly wordless picture book will keep young readers giggling as Baby bird figures out that he must flap his wings and learn to fly—whether he likes it or not!

Felipe (a grumpy cat) and Claudette (a rambunctious dog) are the only animals left at a pet shelter. One of the two friends is adopted and taken to a new home. Soon, Felipe is no longer quite so talkative. And Claudette doesn''t bark or chew or play in circles. Could they actually miss each other? Full color.

The award-winning author/illustrator of the bestselling Dear Mrs. LaRue series delivers a zany retelling of the beloved fairy tale classic with a delicious twist! Full color.

Pirates Blackbeard Johnson and his brothers, Eyepatch Sue, and others sail over to Peg Leg Jones'' for a happily chaotic pirate jamboree--until the S.S. Clean Your Room (otherwise known as Mrs. Jones) arrives and playtime is definitely over.

In this humorous version of the traditional tale, Chicken Little panics when an acorn falls on her head and sets off a dance frenzy among the other chickens, and while squirrel and the other animals understand what really happened, they soon join in the dancing--because it is fun.

This wildly funny twist on the "How I spent my summer vacation" school-essay ritual details one child''s imaginary adventures over the summer and is perfect for back-to-school reading! Most kids go to camp over the summer, or to Grandma''s house, or maybe they''re stuck at home. Not Wallace Bleff. He was supposed to visit his Aunt Fern. Instead, Wallace insists, he was carried off by cowboys and taught the ways of the West--from riding buckin'' broncos to roping cattle. Lucky for Aunt Fern, he showed up at her house just in time to divert a stampede from her barbecue party! Perfect for back-to-school read-alouds, here''s a western fantasy with sparkling illustrations and enough action to knock kids'' boots off!

The award-winning author and illustrator of the "New York Times"-bestselling How Do Dinosaurs series tells his humorous version of "The Three Little Pigs" with a zany twist! Full color.

C''est jour d''exercice à la caserne. Tandis qu''Édouard et sa cousine Julie visitent les lieux et participent aux activités quotidiennes des pompiers, la sirène retentit et tout le monde se met à l''oeuvre pour simuler le sauvetage d''un locataire pris au troisième étage d''un immeuble. L''opération réussie, les pompiers sont appelés à venir en aide à un chaton pris au sommet d''un arbre. [SDM].

Lift-the-flap pages and colorful illustrations of dinosaurs help demonstrate the concept of opposites.

Edward and his cousin Judy come for a visit to the firehouse and learn how everything works with some unexpected results.

With surprises around every corner, Teague takes readers on a funny, outrageous adventure when the small, sleepy town of Vern Hollow is invaded by a flying saucer filled with ridiculously inept aliens. Illustrations.

Cousin Edward visits Aunt Judy and Uncle Earl on their farm and tries to help with all of the chores.

Boisterous toddler board books join the phenomenally best-selling ''How Do Dinosaurs'' series!.

When Ludlow begins to play baseball to help combat his fears, he is placed so far out in the outfield that he becomes involved with an adjacent game in which a most astonishing thing happens.

Elmo gets a terrible haircut and makes a trip to outer space to get it fixed by Moog-Moog, the greatest barber in the universe.

A beguiling dog laments his fate at obedience school through a series of hilarious letters home--by the best-selling illustrator of HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOOD NIGHT? Cuando Ike LaRue es encarcelado en la Academia Canina, hace todo lo posible para regresar a casa, desde enviar cartas lacrimosas a su dueña hasta enfermarse. En realidad, la academia es más como un campamento de verano que como una prisión, pero la verdad es que Ike no puede vivir sin la Sra. LaRue o las comodidades del hogar. Cuando por fin se escapa y vuelve a Nueva Bufornia logra salvarle la vida a la Sra. LaRue. Teague crea dos mundos paralelos igual de cómicos con esta historia: el de la Academia y el creado por la imaginación de Ike. Spanish title: Querida Sra. Larue

Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick.

After a bad beginning, three friends discover that anything can happen on Halloween.

When their math teacher sends them to see the principal, two boys risk further punishment by following a new girl who has disappeared into the lost and found bin looking for her lucky hat.

The Eggmont children turn the house into a circus when their parents are out for the evening and not any ordinary babysitter will do.

Elmo Freem cannot seem to do his book report and as a result starts turning into a frog.