Jules Feiffer

Mandy loves to dance more than anything else in the world, and her cat Rupert loves to watch her. All day long, Rupert sits quietly while Mandy leaps, twirls, and spins across the living room floor. He looks like a perfectly normal, sleepy cat. But Rupert is hiding a fantastic secret. When the sun goes down and Mandy is fast asleep in her bed, Rupert gets to work. He stretches his paws, steps onto the floor, and begins to dance! You will be delighted as you watch this nimble feline perform his own secret ballet routines in the moonlight. But what will happen if Mandy wakes up and catches her furry friend in the middle of a pirouette? This joyful and surprising story celebrates the hidden talents of our pets and the magical things that happen when everyone else is sleeping.

George is a little dog with a very silly problem. When his mother tells him to bark, he opens his mouth, but a dog noise does not come out. Instead, George says meow. When his mother tries again, George goes quack, quack. Then he goes oink, and even moo! What in the world is going on with George? You will find yourself laughing out loud as George and his mother go to the animal doctor to figure out why he keeps making the wrong animal sounds. The doctor has a special plan to help George find his true voice, but the ending will completely surprise you. This hilarious story is packed with funny animal noises that are incredibly fun to read out loud. Get ready to giggle at every page as you try to guess what silly sound George will make next.

Raymond is right in the middle of reading the best comic book ever when his mother starts calling his name. She calls him not just once, but five times! It is incredibly frustrating to be interrupted right at the best part. Then, Raymond gets a brilliant idea. What if he had his own magical word, just like the ones in his favorite comics? He writes the word MEANWHILE on the wall behind his bed. Suddenly, he is transported away from his bedroom and right into a series of wild adventures. You will travel with Raymond as he escapes from ruthless pirates on the high seas, zooms past Martians in outer space, and dodges a dangerous mountain lion. But what happens when the magical word stops working right when he needs it most? Get ready for a thrilling journey full of imagination and suspense.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in someone else's house? The boy who lives across the street seems to have the most amazing life in the entire world. From looking out his window, our main character imagines all the fantastic things his neighbor gets to do. Surely, that lucky boy gets to sleep as late as he wants every single morning. He probably never has to go to school, and he might even have a gigantic swimming pool right in the middle of his bedroom! You will peer through the window and explore all the incredible, wild ideas of what might be happening just across the road. This gentle and thoughtful story explores how we sometimes think the grass is greener on the other side. It is a wonderful journey into the power of imagination and the fascinating mysteries of our own neighborhoods.

Your favorite silly dog is back for a brand new learning adventure! George is a good pup, but today his mother wants him to do something tricky. She wants him to practice his math by adding numbers together. But George has other plans. He would much rather be eating a delicious snack, going for a long walk, or taking a cozy nap. Instead of doing math, George falls asleep and tumbles into a wild, colorful dream completely filled with numbers. You will join George as he tries to navigate this strange dream world. Will he be able to count his way out and wake up? This playful story makes learning basic math feel like a game. It is the perfect adventure to share when you are starting to explore the exciting world of numbers.

Bobby is tired of being Bobby. Every time his parents call his name, he decides to be somebody completely different. Today, he is definitely not a little boy. Instead, he transforms into a fierce, roaring lion. Then he becomes a terrifying monster, and even a zooming race car speeding around the track. You will follow along on his incredible pretend adventures as he escapes his parents voices by flying all the way up into outer space. There are no rules when you are exploring the galaxy! But zooming through the stars can take a lot of energy. When a sudden rumbling in his tummy reminds him that it is time for dinner, Bobby has to make a choice. Will he stay an astronaut forever, or is it finally time to just be Bobby again? This funny story perfectly captures the pure joy of pretend play.

Get ready to witness the most daring and dangerous climb in history! A brave little girl is about to do something completely terrifying, and she is going to show you exactly how she does it. Her magnificent target is none other than her very own father. First, she commands her daddy to stand as still as a statue. Next, she steps carefully onto his shoe, grabs his leg tight, and begins her perilous journey toward the sky. You will hold your breath as she navigates this massive, towering giant. Will she make it all the way to the very top? This exciting and sweet story captures the thrilling feeling of playing with a parent who seems larger than life. It is an incredibly fun adventure that perfectly celebrates the special bond between fathers and their fearless children. Look out below!

Tread carefully, because the biggest, grumpiest, and most terrifying ogre in the land is stomping your way. This incredibly hungry monster spends his days smashing through towns, terrifying citizens, and gobbling up anyone foolish enough to cross his path. He boasts that he is completely invincible, and everyone believes him. But everything changes the day he wanders into a peaceful garden and meets a sweet, perfectly ordinary young woman. Instead of running away or screaming in terror, she offers him a warm muffin and a gentle smile. Confused by this unexpected kindness, the massive monster does not know what to do next. Find out what happens when the scariest creature around finally faces the one thing he cannot smash. This hilarious twist on a classic monster tale proves that sometimes a little sweetness is the strongest power of all.

Milo thinks everything is entirely too boring. But his dull afternoon takes a sharp turn when a mysterious tollbooth suddenly appears in his bedroom. With nothing better to do, he drives his toy car right through it and leaves his ordinary life behind for the extraordinary Lands Beyond. Suddenly, you are navigating a world where words and numbers literally come alive. Milo travels to the Island of Conclusions, teams up with a ticking watchdog named Tock, and meets a cast of wonderfully bizarre characters. Soon, he finds himself on a grand quest to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason and restore order to a deeply muddled kingdom. Along the way, Milo realizes that the world is actually full of endless fascination and excitement. This beloved classic chapter book takes you on a clever, puzzle-filled journey that celebrates the magic of language, mathematics, and boundless imagination.