Best Selling Books by Stephanie Calmenson

Oh no! Mr. Bungles has overslept and he’s going to be late for school. Teachers aren’t supposed to be late! Poor Mr. Bungles tries rushing off in his car, the train, and even a hot air balloon, but nothing works. The clock is still ticking. What will he try next?

Young Indiana Jones and his girlfriend, daughter of Tom Swift creator Edward Stratemeyer, are visiting the laboratories of Thomas A. Edison when top secret plans for an electric car are stolen.

Even the best teachers can have an oopsy day. Sometimes things just don''t go their way. Uh-oh! Mr. Bungles drips jam on his tie at breakfast. His students play a trick on him at school. And the class hamster Nibbles escapes from his cage! Mr. Bungles and the class chase Nibbles through the halls and into town. But can they catch the hamster?

Tells the story of Rosie, a therapy dog whose job is to cheer up the people she visits.

When his mother gives him permission to invite two raccoons to his birthday party, Raccoon finds other animals, in numbered sets, who would like to come.

A boy and his best elephant friend navigate the many ways you can help a pal who is feeling sad.

A little puppy wants to be perfect so that his owner will always love him, and even though he makes mistakes, he learns that he is loved anyway.

"Two friends are on their way to see a show in the big city, but they are running very late. Will they make it to the show in time?"--

We''re headed to the supermarket and filling our grocery cart with ten items or less. Shopping will become a fun adventure as children press out and count up to ten tasty items for a picnic.

Illustrated poems about a wide variety of activities characteristic of kindergarten.

Bebe and Stanley lose their sleepy grandmother in an amusement park.

One day when the head of a large company doesn''t feel well, he sends his dog, who looks just like him, to work in his place.

Booker befriends a cave creature with some very destructive habits--and some lovable ones too.

I Can Read Books are widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers. Inaugurated with Else Holmelund Minarik''S LITTLE BEAR, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over 200 titles that include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry, historical fiction, and humor. Featuring the finest authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books introduce children to the joy of reading independently.

A busy train makes many stops along the way, picking up a variety of passengers both human and animal.

Plinka has a surprise for her sister Tinka when Tinka refuses to help Plinka make a magic brew.

Ariel is tired of living under the sea–she wants to be human and walk on land. She gets her chance after making a deal with an evil sea witch, but something’s fishy! Can Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle help make the little mermaid’s dream come true? Find out in this full-color retelling of Disney’s classic film, The Little Mermaid.

A unique principal named Mr. Bundy runs PS 88 in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers! Mr. Bundy gets a brand-new outfit…but he’s the only one in PS 88 that thinks it’s spectacular! In this clever twist on The Emperor’s New Clothes, acclaimed author Stephanie Calmenson turns a beloved fairy tale on its ear with the silly (mis)adventures of Mr. Bundy!

In this version of the Andersen tale the vain principal of P.S. 88 is persuaded by two tailors that they will make him a suit that will be visible only to intelligent people who are good at their jobs. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Swinging through the trees in the jungle because he''s been stung by a bee, one monkey is followed by groups of animals from two to ten who think hunters must be pursuing them.

Rhyming riddles challenge the reader to guess objects beginning with letters A to Z.

Rex wants to honk the horn of his shiny dino-car—to warn the speeding driver to slow down, to say hello to a friend, and to reprimand a litterbug. All bad reasons. "No honking allowed," says his friend Stego. When Rex finally comes up with a good reason to honk his horn, there’s no stopping him! Children will enjoy the rhyming text and high-energy art, and will sympathize with Rex’s halfhearted attempts at self-regulation.

Guess who''s coming to dinner! Join one hungry elephant, two carsick lions, three pigs running from a wolf, and dozens of other playful yet famished animals as they swing, bound, and bounce into the Panda Palace for a hearty meal.

A collection of easy-to-read riddles in verse about everyday objects.

When a piano-playing mouse slips inside a house to get warm, watch out! In no time he has a whole family, then a whole town, making music. They''re drumming, fiddling, singing, dancing, and jazzmatazz jamming! Stephanie Calmenson''s sing-aloud words and Bruce Degen''s eye-dancing pictures bring music to every page. What kind of music will you make?

"For monkeys like us, Bananas will please. But for you, birthday mouse, Here''s a big chunk of . . ." Birthday cake? Mud pie? No, it''s cheese! And it''s just one of the wonderful presents Mouse gets at her birthday party in this funny sequel to the PBS Storytime favorite Dinner at the Panda Palace. Can you guess what the three pigs bring? Is it made of straw or wood or brick? How about Elephant? What is his present for Mouse? Children will love using the rhymes to figure out what gift they''ll find when they turn the page. And the best surprise of all comes at the end when a special visitor arrives—because friendship is what this party is all about! Complete with cake, candles, goody bags, and games, Stephanie Calmenson and Doug Cushman throw a party you won''t want to leave!

This joyous book welcomes babies into the world and celebrates their daily lives from birth up to toddlerhood. Catchy poems and sparkling pictures show babies growing and learning about themselves, their families, and the world around them. Full-color illustrations.

A unique principal named Mr. Bundy runs PS 88 and gets haunted in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers! Acclaimed author Stephanie Calmenson turns fairy tales on their ears with the silly adventures about Principal Bundy. In this Mr. Bundy (mis)adventure, PS 88’s beloved principal hears loud voices, but doesn’t know where they are coming from. Could there be an invisible man on the loose? Or even a ghost in the halls of PS 88?

The reader tries to find Rufus the dog as he hides in various parts of the house trying to delay the family picnic because he knows it is going to rain.

From Stephanie Calmenson and Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole comes the first story about the adventures of Allie and Amy, two friends who have a true-blue friendship in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers! Best, best, best friends Amy and Allie do absolutely everything together. And this summer they have made a list of activities that they will do each and every day. But then Allie learns she’s being sent to sleep-away camp and all their plans are ruined! How will these BFFs ever make it through the summer?

Presents Chubby Bear as he shares some of his favorite things and activities.

Introduces preschooler Penny and the things she does at home all day. On board pages.