Elise Parsley

Getting ready for a sunny day at the beach usually means packing a boat, a plastic shovel, or a flying disc. For Magnolia, it means dragging along a giant, incredibly heavy upright piano. She has a big idea and is totally determined to bring her favorite instrument onto the sand. Even though her mom tries to warn her, Magnolia insists the piano is the perfect beach accessory. What is the worst that could possibly happen? As you might guess, dropping a massive musical instrument next to the ocean leads to a gigantic mess. You will laugh out loud as Magnolia quickly discovers that piano keys simply do not mix well with salty water, sneaky seagulls, and lots of sticky sand. Join her on this perfectly ridiculous seaside trip that proves some things are just better left at home.

Leopold the giraffe loves being the absolute star of the zoo. He inspires cheers from his adoring fans and gets fed all the most delicious snacks. Life is perfect until a shiny new rival floats into his territory and ruins everything. This new guy has a bobble head, a silly smile, and is completely made of air. It is a giraffe shaped balloon. Suddenly, nobody is paying attention to the real Leopold anymore. Feeling totally left out, the jealous giraffe decides he must do whatever it takes to prove he is the true hero of the zoo. But battling a balloon turns out to be much harder and funnier than he ever expected. Find out what happens when a giant animal gets pushed to his limit by a cheerful party decoration. You will laugh out loud as Leopold learns that true confidence comes from your actions, not your looks.

All Roy the wild boar wants is to feast on his favorite patch of delicious clover. But every time he turns his back, his tasty treasure seems to be shrinking right under his snout. Somebody in the forest is stealing his perfect snack, and Roy is determined to catch the sneaky thief. To stay awake while guarding his precious plants day and night, Roy gets a little help from his neighbor Jarvis the gopher. Jarvis lends him a giant stack of fascinating books to pass the time. Soon, Roy is so completely absorbed in reading that he might be missing the mystery happening right in front of him. Will all his new book smarts help him outsmart the clever clover crook? Jump into this hilarious story full of unexpected twists, sneaky woodland creatures, and the surprising power of a really good book.

If your parents say you are going to the mall to meet a bearded guy with a bag full of treasures, they probably mean Santa Claus. But Magnolia has a completely different idea. She has invited a rowdy, misbehaving pirate to jump in line with her to meet Saint Nick. Everyone knows pirates belong on the naughty list, but Magnolia is absolutely determined to teach her swashbuckling friend how to change his scurvy ways. She lays down the law with strict rules against plundering, sword fighting, and making elves walk the plank. After all, she wants to make sure Santa hears her holiday wish list without any pirate interruptions. It is a hilarious clash of Yo Ho Ho versus Ho Ho Ho. Discover what goes completely wrong when you try to bring a seafaring troublemaker to the North Pole's most famous resident.

When you see a poster that says you can do anything at the library, you probably think about reading books or using the computers. Magnolia thinks it is an invitation to set up her very own big top circus right in the middle of the bookshelves. She is fully prepared to put on the greatest show on earth, complete with a daring human cannonball routine and plenty of wild enthusiasm. There is just one giant problem. A massive circus does not exactly fit inside a quiet building full of readers. Watch the hilarious disaster unfold as Magnolia tries to run her spectacular show without breaking all the rules. You will laugh all the way through this completely librarian approved guide on exactly what not to do when you visit your local book branch.

When a new baby arrives, everyone in the family gets to help out. Play time, game time, and nap time are all important parts of the day. But the most important job of all is tummy time. Babies need to spend a few minutes resting on their tummies every day to build up strong muscles in their necks and arms. Now you can help your little sibling get their daily workout in a fun and active way. This joyful book is filled with bouncy, cheerful rhymes that make exercising together a blast for the whole family. You will see all kinds of babies practicing their moves and growing stronger bit by bit. It is the perfect way for big brothers and sisters to join in the fun and encourage the newest member of the family to keep on growing.

If your teacher tells you to bring something from nature for show and tell, you might think about bringing a cool rock or a nice leaf. You definitely should not bring a live alligator. But nothing will stop Magnolia. She is completely determined to have the absolute best show and tell presentation in the history of her school. Unfortunately, her giant, scaly friend has other plans. Almost immediately, the reptilian troublemaker starts causing massive chaos in the classroom. From eating paper airplanes to scaring the other kids, this alligator is a total disaster. Now it is up to Magnolia to find a clever way to send her wild pet back home before she gets in even bigger trouble. Find out exactly what happens when you make the worst show and tell choice ever in this incredibly funny school adventure.

When your babysitter tells you to use the magic word, you probably say please. But when Paxton C. Heymeyer says it, the results are completely out of control. Instead of good manners, Paxton accidentally unleashes absolute chaos inside his house. Suddenly, a giant walrus is chasing his babysitter around the room. An enormous elephant takes over the living room to play a game of cards. If that is not wild enough, a full water park and a deep castle moat magically appear right in the front yard. And that is just the beginning of the hilarious disaster. You will not believe the massive mess Paxton creates with just one little word. Get ready for a wild, laugh out loud adventure where imagination completely takes over reality. Will Paxton ever figure out how to put things back to normal, or will his house be a crazy circus forever?