Susan Stevens Crummel

Henri is a refined bulldog from the bustling streets of Paris, accustomed to the finer things in life. Vincent is a scruffy, carefree hound from the peaceful countryside. They could not be more different from one another, but they share one very important dream: they both want to become spectacular artists. When these two aspiring painters meet at a prestigious art school, their clashing backgrounds immediately create friction. Henri loves precise lines and elegant portraits, while Vincent prefers wild, messy strokes bursting with vibrant colors. You will watch their hilarious rivalry slowly transform into a beautiful friendship as they learn to appreciate each other's unique styles. Together, they discover that great art does not have to follow a single set of rules. This colorful tale of creative compromise proves that stepping outside of your comfort zone and embracing someone else's perspective can lead to the ultimate masterpiece.

The morning is perfectly calm, right up until the clock strikes six. Suddenly, a tiny mouse darts out from hiding, and chaos instantly erupts across the entire town! In a bouncy, rhythmic chain reaction, the mouse accidentally kicks off the wildest chase the streets have ever seen. You will feel the energy rising as the minutes furiously tick by on the clock. Soon, a frantic cat is chasing the mouse, a dog is chasing the cat, and before long, a dogcatcher, a sneaky robber, and a determined policeman are all swept up in the massive stampede. It is a race against time, told in a brilliant pattern that is incredibly fun to read out loud. Just as the hour is about to end, a slippery pile of discarded banana peels changes everything. Catch your breath as you follow this non-stop hour of absolute hilarity and breathless action.

The sun is finally setting on a long, successful career for the bravest dog in the territory. Ten-Gallon Bart has spent years serving as the dedicated sheriff of Dog City, keeping the dusty streets safe from trouble. Today is supposed to be his official retirement day, and he is looking forward to resting his paws. But the Wild West is never peaceful for long. Just as he prepares to hand over his badge, terrible news arrives: Billy the Kid is riding into town. This outlaw is not just any bandit; he is the roughest, toughest, and gruffest goat in the entire country. Now, the aging sheriff has to strap on his holster one last time. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat as Bart faces his ultimate challenge. Can an old dog outsmart a notoriously stubborn goat and save his beloved town before he finally retires?

Summer has arrived in Dog City, and the scorching desert sun is absolutely unbearable. The dusty streets are baking, and Ten-Gallon Bart is sweating right through his sheriff's badge. Desperate for a cool breeze, he makes a bold decision to pack his bags and travel straight to the frozen north. He dreams of ice, snow, and wonderfully freezing temperatures. But the brave dog gets far more winter than he bargained for. You will shiver alongside Bart as a gentle snowfall rapidly turns into a massive, blinding blizzard. He quickly loses his way in the endless white landscape, trading his overheating problem for a shivering survival crisis. He has to use all of his frontier grit to navigate the freezing tundra and find his way back to safety. This freezing adventure perfectly proves that sometimes the harsh environment of home is exactly where you belong.

The peaceful little dell is usually a quiet place, but today a horrific crime has been committed. The most spectacular, scrumptiously smelly cheese in the entire region has vanished without a single trace. This is no ordinary snack; it is a rare delicacy made only once a month from the milk of the legendary one-horned, two-eared, three-legged cowabunga. With the town in an uproar, there is only one detective clever enough to sniff out the culprit: Sherlock Bones. You will follow this brilliant dog detective as he hits the ground running, pulling out his magnifying glass and searching for paw prints. He interrogates a suspicious cast of local animals, picking apart their alibis to uncover the truth. Put your own detective skills to the test alongside the great Sherlock Bones to solve this deliciously cheesy mystery and bring the sneaky thief to justice before the evidence gets eaten!

Every single night, the classic nursery rhyme gets read aloud. Every single night, the Dish and the Spoon dutifully run away together, and they always return just in time for the next reading. But tonight is completely different. The rhyme is about to begin, and the famous duo is nowhere to be found! The story simply cannot go on without them, so Cat, Cow, and Dog team up to embark on a massive search and rescue mission. You will join this determined trio as they rely on Fork's hastily drawn map to navigate beyond their own pages. Their quest takes them deep into the dangerous territories of other stories. They must carefully tip-toe past Little Boy Blue's haystack, avoid Miss Muffet's spider, and sneak around the Big Bad Wolf's kitchen. Help these desperate friends follow the clues before the giant wakes up and ruins their rhyme forever.

Merl the cat has everything perfectly arranged. He enjoys the softest pillows, the tastiest meals, and the undivided attention of his family. His household is quiet, clean, and utterly peaceful. But his luxurious lifestyle is instantly shattered the day a little golden retriever puppy comes bounding through the front door. This new arrival is clumsy, loud, and entirely too energetic. Even worse, the puppy is growing larger by the minute! You will experience the ultimate turf war from the perspective of a highly offended feline as Merl plots to oust the goofy intruder. He tries every trick in the book to reclaim his throne, but the massive, happy dog thwarts him at every single turn. This incredibly funny story explores the messy, noisy reality of blending a family, showing how even the most stubborn pet can eventually learn to tolerate a giant, slobbering new best friend.

Dust off your boots and get ready to join a true frontier adventure! Ten-Gallon Bart is back in action, and this time the whole town is getting involved in the most spectacular Wild West show ever seen. But putting on a massive performance is never simple when you are dealing with a rowdy cast of desert characters. You will need to stretch, jump, and warm up right alongside Bart and his friends as they run through special exercises and drills to prepare for the big day. Every page invites you to move your body and participate in the lively preparations. As the animals practice their routines, unexpected hilarious hurdles keep getting in their way. It takes plenty of practice, a lot of patience, and a healthy dose of frontier spirit to get this production ready for the spotlight.

Living with humans can be incredibly confusing. They make you wear ridiculous sweaters, they strictly control the treat jar, and they get entirely too upset when you chew on a simple shoe. Fortunately, the dogs of the United States have a hero they can turn to: Mr. Mutt. He is an expert canine counselor who responds to letters from desperate dogs everywhere, offering brilliant advice on how to train their unruly human families. You will chuckle at the heartfelt, hilarious letters complaining about everything from terrible dog food to annoying baths. Mr. Mutt has the perfect solution for every problem, but he has a major headache of his own waiting at home. The household cat, who goes by The Queen, is constantly trying to sabotage his advice column. Read along to see if this clever advice dog can solve the country's pet problems while dealing with his own feline nemesis.

Big Brown Rooster is feeling incredibly inspired. As the proud great-grandson of the famous Little Red Hen, he wants to prove that baking runs in his blood. He sets his sights on making the most magnificent strawberry shortcake the farm has ever seen. Unfortunately, he has absolutely no idea how to bake. Instead of doing it all by himself, he enlists the help of his eager but wildly unqualified friends: a pig, a turtle, and an iguana. You will burst into laughter as this chaotic kitchen crew completely misinterprets the recipe at every single turn. They confuse measuring cups, make a massive mess with the flour, and turn the kitchen into a complete disaster zone. Yet, despite the flying ingredients and culinary confusion, their shared determination keeps them going. Join this feathered chef and his messy helpers as they try to bake a dessert worthy of his famous family.

Deep below the dirt, the prairie dog town is a quiet, peaceful place to live. That all changes when a strange, fuzzy, bright green thing drops right down their hole. You probably know it as a tennis ball, but to the prairie dogs, it is the greatest treasure they have ever seen. Soon, everyone is plucking and pulling the fuzz to make fabulous hats, stylish coats, and wild accessories. The excitement quickly turns into a massive, greedy fight over who gets the best pieces. When grumpy Big Bark steals all the fuzz for himself, he ends up in terrible danger. Now, the prairie dogs have to stop fighting, work together, and pull off a daring rescue to save him. Get ready for a hilarious, action-packed adventure that shows why sharing and sticking together is so much better than fighting over silly things.

A scrawny jackrabbit is entirely tired of being the most frightened animal in the wild. He wants to be big, brave, and fiercely feared by everyone else. When his fairy godrabbit arrives with a magical offer, he leaps at the chance to get a magnificent pair of horns. With his new crown, he transforms into the very first jackalope! But this incredible magic comes with one very serious rule: he must never, ever tell a lie. Of course, keeping the truth straight proves to be much harder than he expects. You will laugh out loud as this newly minted jackalope tries to balance his tough new image with his promise to stay perfectly honest. His hilarious misadventures prove that changing your appearance does not instantly change who you are inside, and that telling the truth is the bravest thing of all.

The scorching sun is beating down on the desert, and Jack Rabbit has a terribly empty belly. Food is scarce, and he needs a clever plan to fill his cooking pot. Armed with nothing but his sharp wits and a dried-up tumbleweed, he sets out to trick the other cautious desert animals into sharing their secret food stashes. He enthusiastically announces that he is brewing a magical, mouth-watering tumbleweed stew, but laments that it just needs a few extra ingredients to be truly perfect. You will watch in amusement as the curious armadillo, the cautious buzzard, and the rest of the local wildlife slowly fall for his brilliant scheme. One by one, they part with their precious vegetables and spices. This clever twist on a classic folktale shows exactly how a little bit of smooth talking and a lot of teamwork can turn nothing into a feast.

Your parents have decided it is finally time for you to learn the family trade. They pack your bags and send you straight to Bad School, where every proper wolf learns how to be selfish, rude, and delightfully wicked. But the Little Good Wolf has a terrible secret. No matter how hard he tries to be bad, he simply cannot stop being polite. He accidentally helps others, remembers his manners, and fails every test of villainy. The harder he attempts to be a fearsome predator, the more his true, gentle nature shines through. You will follow along on his hilarious journey as he struggles to fit into a pack that values bad behavior over a kind heart. Eventually, this sweet pup has to figure out if there is a way to stay true to his wolf heritage while also embracing the fact that he is wonderfully good.

Little mama mouse finally has the perfect shoe all to herself. Her babies have grown up and moved out, and she is ready for a peaceful afternoon with a hot bath and a long nap. Just as she gets comfortable, she hears a knock at the door. Suddenly, familiar faces like the speedy Hare, the slow Tortoise, and even a very hungry wolf are crowding into her quiet home looking for a place to stay. You will laugh out loud as her peaceful day turns completely upside down. Read along with the bouncy, rhyming words to find out how mama mouse handles her noisy new roommates. This funny, fast-paced story is packed with clever surprises and shows how making room for new friends can be the best adventure of all.

The classroom grading just got a lot more dangerous. The hardworking little red pen has been busy correcting papers all by herself, making sure every student gets the feedback they need. But disaster strikes when she takes a tumble and falls straight into the deep, dark wastebasket! She is stuck, alone, and completely unable to finish her important work. Now, the rest of the classroom supplies must spring into action. The stapler, the scissors, the pushpin, and the highlighter have to figure out a plan. They must put aside their differences and cooperate to pull off a daring rescue mission before it is too late. You will be cheering for this brave team of everyday desk items as they discover that working together is the only way to save their bright red friend from being thrown away forever.

Bear would much rather sleep all day than tend to a busy farm. But his quiet life gets turned completely upside down when the fast-talking, tricky Fox convinces him to buy a gigantic, bright green donkey egg. Bear actually believes that if he sits on it long enough, a helpful young donkey will hatch out and do all of his chores. For minutes, hours, days, and even weeks, Bear lovingly and patiently cares for this mysterious green object. You will laugh as Bear's enthusiastic neighbor, Hare, drops by to offer terrible advice on how to properly incubate the strange egg. Of course, the egg is actually just a very large watermelon. Follow along on this hilarious countdown of patience as Bear finally discovers the truth about his unusual purchase. It is a fantastic lesson in dedication, gullibility, and the unexpected ways we can find sweet rewards.

Your favorite toy is more than just a stuffed animal; it is your best friend and your constant adventure companion. That is exactly how one young child feels about Plaidypus. This uniquely patterned, fiercely loved plush toy goes everywhere the family goes. He tags along for a fun morning at the busy park, rides in the shopping cart at the bustling market, and even sits by the peaceful lake. But a busy day full of fun means there are plenty of chances for a small toy to get accidentally left behind. You will feel the suspense build as Plaidypus repeatedly gets forgotten, lost, and nearly abandoned in various locations. Every time, a frantic search ensues to rescue the beloved companion. This tender, relatable story perfectly captures the sudden panic of misplacing a treasured object and the overwhelming relief of being reunited with your best stuffed friend.

Bird is completely exhausted and losing his mind. He shares an apartment with a rambunctious cattle dog whose herding instincts are completely out of control. Because there is no livestock in the bustling city, the enthusiastic dog spends his days aggressively rounding up throw rugs and loudly yipping at the living room chairs. Finally, Bird snaps and orders the dog to travel to the country to find a real, live cow to herd. There is just one massive problem: this sheltered urban pup has never actually seen a cow in his entire life! You will giggle as the determined city dog ventures into the rural farmland, mistakenly trying to herd tractors, pigs, and anything else that moves. Follow this confused but lovable canine as he searches high and low, learning the hard way what it actually takes to be a proper farm dog.