Aaron Reynolds

Nerdy Birdy does not fit in with the cool crowd. While the eagles and cardinals are doing cool bird things, Nerdy Birdy would much rather spend his time reading thick books, playing video games, and reading articles about video games. Because of his unusual hobbies and big glasses, being a nerdy birdy is a very lonely lifestyle on the telephone wire. Just when he feels completely left out, he discovers a brand-new flock of birds who love all the exact same nerdy things that he does! You will cheer for Nerdy Birdy as he learns to embrace his unique interests and discovers the true meaning of belonging. This highly entertaining picture book is a wonderful celebration of friendship, staying true to yourself, and finding your own special flock. Get ready to laugh out loud and discover that there are way more nerdy birdies in the world than cool ones.

On a blistering hot summer day, a young boy discovers the pure magic of turning ordinary junk into incredible masterpieces. He meets a fascinating neighborhood artist known as the Metal Man, who spends his days welding together scraps of iron, steel, and wire. As the sparks fly from the welding torch, the Metal Man shows the boy how to see beautiful shapes hiding inside discarded pieces of trash. You will be inspired as the young boy learns to take the brilliant ideas living inside his own mind and bring them into the real world. This beautifully written picture book explores the quiet power of creativity and the special bond between a mentor and a child. Step into the artist's fiery workshop and see how imagination can transform everyday pieces of metal into extraordinary works of art.

Rooster is on a very important mission to find the absolute best snack for the big football game. While flipping through ideas, he discovers a recipe for something called Buffalo wings. Rooster gets so excited that he rushes off before reading the complete instructions. He is entirely convinced that the recipe requires an actual, real-life buffalo to make the wings! Follow along on this wildly funny misunderstanding as Rooster travels far and wide in search of his missing, enormous ingredient. You will giggle as he asks different animals for help, completely unaware of how silly his quest has become. This humorous picture book perfectly captures the fun of a big mix-up and the lengths one dedicated rooster will go to for the ultimate game day treat. Grab your favorite snack and get ready for a hilarious adventure.

Schoolwork can be tough, but what if you found a magical tool that did all the hard work for you? When Jasper Rabbit discovers a mysterious purple crayon, he thinks all his problems are solved. This is no ordinary art supply. The creepy crayon is perfectly happy to write his spelling words, finish his math problems, and even draw his art projects! At first, Jasper is absolutely thrilled to get perfect grades without lifting a finger. But soon, you will see that this helpful little crayon has a mind of its own, and it does not want to stop coloring. As the crayon starts taking over his life, Jasper realizes that taking the easy way out might be the biggest mistake of all. Get ready for a spooky, silly adventure as Jasper tries to escape the grip of his overly helpful school supply!

A giant squid has decided that he possesses the absolute perfect qualities to be the next great leader. Squid knows exactly what it takes to be the president. He already knows how to do all the talking, he fully expects to live in a gigantic house, and he even understands that wearing a very important tie is crucial for the job. He is completely ready to rule! Dive into this deeply funny ocean adventure as Squid tries to convince everyone that a giant sea creature is exactly what the voters need. You will love exploring his silly reasons for wanting power and learning what true leadership actually looks like. This highly entertaining picture book is packed with giant laughs, quirky aquatic characters, and a clever look at what makes someone a genuinely good leader.

Miranda is a highly skilled animal expert who learns everything she knows from watching the famous television host, Nature Joe. She understands exactly how to rescue wild animals and return them to their natural habitats. So, when Miranda spots her teacher, Mrs. Birdley, wandering loose and confused inside the local grocery store, she knows a rescue operation is absolutely necessary. After all, the natural habitat of a teacher is definitely the classroom! You will laugh out loud as Miranda uses her sharp brain, her bravery, and her extensive wilderness training to capture her teacher and guide her safely back to school. This wonderfully imaginative picture book captures the pure weirdness of running into your teacher outside of the school building. Get ready for a hilarious, over-the-top mission that proves you can find wild adventures in the most ordinary places.

Jasper Rabbit is not a little bunny anymore. He is big, he is brave, and he is definitely not afraid of the dark. So when he spots a pair of neon green, glowing underwear at the store, he just has to have them. But once the lights go out at bedtime, those cool new undies suddenly look a lot more sinister. They glow with a creepy, ghoulish green light that keeps Jasper wide awake. Deciding he has had enough, Jasper tries everything he can think of to get rid of the terrifying underwear. He throws them away, he mails them to China, and he even tries cutting them into tiny pieces. But no matter what he does, the creepy underwear always finds a way back to his bedroom! You will be giggling and shivering at the same time as you follow Jasper's hilarious battle against his own glowing laundry in this spooky, laugh-out-loud adventure.

Jasper Rabbit loves carrots. He eats them on the way to school, on the way to Little League, and especially when he visits Crackenhopper Field, where the fattest, crispiest carrots grow. But one day, Jasper starts to feel like he is being followed. He hears the sinister scrape-scrape-scrape of carrots creeping up behind him. He sees their orange shapes lurking in the shadows. Are the creepy carrots real, or is Jasper's imagination running wild? This hilarious and slightly spooky picture book will have you laughing out loud as one greedy rabbit finally gets his comeuppance. It is a perfectly playful mystery that shows what happens when your favorite snack decides to bite back!

Nerdy Birdy has discovered the incredibly exciting world of social media, and he is hooked! He spends all his time looking at a tiny screen, taking pictures of his food, and making hundreds of brand-new online friends. The digital world is so distracting that Nerdy Birdy completely stops paying attention to his actual, real-life best friend, Vulture. As he gets swept up in collecting followers and playing games, he makes a big mistake that hurts Vulture's feelings in front of the whole internet. You will learn an important lesson alongside Nerdy Birdy as he figures out what true friendship really means when you step away from the screen. This modern and highly relatable picture book takes a funny but honest look at technology, online behavior, and the absolute importance of taking care of the friends standing right in front of you.

Leonard is definitely not your ordinary kid. He is proudly enrolled at Superhero School, a special academy where leaping over tall buildings and flying through the air are just standard playground games. Leonard loves his superpowers, but he is deeply disappointed to discover that his classes only focus on learning ordinary math. Division, fractions, and multiplication just do not feel very heroic! However, when terrifying ice zombies suddenly attack the school and kidnap the math teacher, Mr. Tornado, everything changes. You will cheer for Leonard and his super-powered classmates as they realize they must use their newly learned math skills to divide and conquer the freezing enemy. This thrilling picture book perfectly combines superhero action with educational fun. Dive into a hilarious adventure that proves math really can save the day when villains strike!

Being a top predator is not as glamorous as it sounds. Just ask the lion, the great white shark, and the timber wolf. These three fierce meat-eaters are tired of being misunderstood. They are sick and tired of the plant-eating animals running away from them, whispering behind their backs, and calling them mean names. It really hurts their feelings! Desperate to fit in and make some friends, the three predators decide to form a special support group. They try everything to change their ways, from wearing clever disguises to eating leafy green salads, but nothing seems to work. A carnivore is a carnivore, after all. Just when they are about to give up hope, a wise great horned owl arrives with some surprisingly practical advice about accepting who you truly are. This hilarious and clever picture book is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, showing young readers that you cannot change your nature, and sometimes, you just have to embrace your inner beast.

It is a freezing winter day in Montgomery, Alabama, and a young boy is riding the city bus with his mother. They are sitting way in the very back, exactly where the unfair laws of the time force them to sit. To pass the time, the boy rolls his favorite marble back and forth down the aisle. Suddenly, a massive commotion breaks out at the front of the bus. A brave woman named Rosa Parks is refusing to give up her seat. You will watch this powerful piece of American history unfold strictly through the innocent eyes of a child sitting in the back rows. See the arrival of the police and feel the quiet, rising strength of the boy's mother as she realizes the world is about to change. This incredibly moving story honors a monumental act of courage during the Civil Rights Movement. Experience a historical moment that this young boy, and the rest of the country, will never forget.

Bob the puffer fish and his best pal, Sea Monkey, are facing one seriously ocean-sized problem. Sea Monkey is terrified because he believes he is very heavy, which means he will inevitably sink straight down to the dark bottom of the ocean. Bob is panicking for the exact opposite reason. He is incredibly light and puffed up, which means he will float all the way to the dangerous surface! You will love seeing how these two wonderfully anxious underwater friends deal with the terrifying forces of gravity pulling them in opposite directions. The solution? Just hold on tight! This incredibly heartwarming and funny picture book proves that facing your biggest fears is always easier when you have a friend by your side. Dive into this silly aquatic adventure about overcoming anxiety and learning that teamwork can keep you perfectly balanced in the water.

Get ready for a delightfully spooky adventure with everyone's favorite paranoid bunny! Jasper Rabbit has a serious knack for getting himself into bizarre, eerie, and downright creepy situations. Whether he is being stalked by a patch of sinister carrots, panicked by a glowing pair of petrifying underwear, or haunted by a horribly helpful purple crayon, Jasper's life is always full of spooky surprises. This collectible boxed set brings together three hilarious, spine-tingling stories that will have you laughing and shivering at the same time. Follow Jasper as he tries to outsmart the strange things that go bump in the night, only to discover that his creepy problems might just have hilarious solutions. Packed with mystery, humor, and brilliant illustrations, this collection is perfect for readers who love a good, silly scare!

The farm animals have had enough of the same boring feed every single day. They are ready for a major menu change, and they are taking matters into their own hooves and wings. Join these clever animals as they decide to spice things up and cook a delicious southwestern feast right on the farm. You will laugh out loud as the chickens and their friends gather secret ingredients to create the ultimate batch of fresh salsa. But keeping their tasty new treats a secret from the farmer might be the biggest challenge of all. This incredibly funny picture book is packed with silly farm antics, teamwork, and a love for good food. Get ready for a hilarious culinary adventure that will leave you hungry for more stories and maybe a little chips and salsa, too.

Watch out for the completely unstoppable destructive force of a gigantic, raging temper tantrum! A massive monster is stomping right through the city, leaving a trail of enormous messes and incredibly disrespectful roaring in his wake. No amount of scolding or rule-making seems to stop his heedless, fiery fury. Someone is definitely heading for a major time-out! You will laugh out loud as you watch this grumpy monster knock over buildings and cause total chaos, acting exactly like a toddler in the middle of a massive meltdown. This wildly clever picture book perfectly captures the hilarious drama of a bad mood turning into a full-blown city-crushing rampage. Dive into this brightly illustrated adventure that helps young readers understand their big feelings while watching a giant dinosaur make an epic mess. It is the perfect story for anyone who has ever felt like roaring!

A platypus and a beaver are ready to catch some major waves. They have their surfboards, the ocean is perfect, and they are totally pumped for an amazing day of surfing. There is just one tiny problem waiting for them in the water. A shark is swimming right in their favorite surf spot! Using only one single word throughout the entire story, this hilarious picture book shows exactly how much fun these dudes can have, even when things get a little gnarly. You will be amazed at how a single word can tell such a thrilling and surprising story about friendship and hitting the beach. Get ready to laugh out loud as these two unexpected friends paddle out and discover that sometimes the biggest surprises turn into the best adventures.