Tom Lichtenheld

Rev your engines and get ready for the goofiest road trip ever. If you think you know everything about cars, prepare to have your facts completely overturned. This wildly funny guide is packed with silly quizzes, ridiculous diagrams, and made-up history about how vehicles really work. Did horses invent the car because they were tired of carrying people? Are souped-up cars actually powered by chicken noodle soup? You will find out the totally unbelievable answers to these questions and more. Forget boring mechanical manuals, because this book shows you the hilarious side of driving. From secret invisible spy cars to jet-powered dragsters, every page is a high-speed collision of jokes and wacky illustrations. You will laugh all the way to the finish line as you explore these completely ridiculous auto facts. Buckle up, check your mirrors, and enjoy the funniest ride you will ever take.

Some days, everything just goes wrong. You know the feeling. Maybe you had to eat boring grown-up cereal that tastes like cardboard, or maybe you got socks for your birthday instead of a toy. Perhaps your brother or sister simply looked at you the wrong way, or you had to do a whole list of annoying chores. Whatever the reason, you are in a terrible, horrible, grumpy mood. This hilarious collection of cartoons perfectly captures all those little things that drive you crazy. It takes a funny look at the everyday frustrations that make kids scowl, stomp, and pout. By pointing out the silly side of being mad, it is almost impossible to stay angry while reading it. Turn the pages, have a good laugh, and see if you can finally shake off that bad mood.

Cloudette is tiny. While the other big clouds are out watering crops, making mighty storms, and doing very important weather jobs, Cloudette is just floating around. Sometimes it is fun to be small, but she wants to do something big and meaningful, too. It is tough when you are little and everyone else seems so powerful. She tries to help out, but a tiny puff of mist does not do much for a thirsty garden. Just when she feels like she will never make a real difference, Cloudette spots a little puddle that desperately needs a top-off. To help her new friend, she will have to gather all her strength and show everyone what a little cloud can really do. Watch as this brave little puff proves that you do not have to be huge to do something truly spectacular.

Bridget loves to draw more than anything else in the whole world. She feels just like a famous painter, especially when she wears her special artist's beret. It is the secret to all her brilliant ideas and colorful creations. When a sudden gust of wind snatches her beloved hat right off her head, Bridget is crushed. Without her lucky beret, she is certain her artistic talent has blown away, too. Her blank paper stays blank, and her crayons sit untouched. You might know how hard it is to create when your inspiration is gone. But true creativity does not live inside a hat. Bridget will have to look closely at the world around her to discover that her imagination has been inside her all along. Join her colorful journey to find her artistic spark again.

Grab your eye patch and get ready to sail the silly seas. You might think you know all about pirates, but this book will show you the hilarious truth. Packed with completely made-up facts, wild guesses, and ridiculous drawings, this guide breaks down everything a swashbuckler needs to know. Have you ever wondered why pirates wear eye patches, or how they decide who has to walk the plank? You will find out exactly what pirates eat when they run out of hardtack, and how they manage to keep their peg legs from getting stuck in the mud. From buried treasure maps that make no sense to the weirdest sea monsters ever imagined, this is not your typical history lesson. It is a laugh-out-loud journey into the wacky minds of the world's goofiest buccaneers. Whether you are looking to join a pirate crew or just want to laugh at their ridiculous rules, you are going to love this treasure chest of jokes. Get ready for a hilarious adventure that throws real facts right overboard.

When you wake up to a world completely covered in fresh, fluffy white flakes, there is only one logical thing to do. It is time for an epic snowball fight! Step outside into the crisp winter air and join the neighborhood kids for a day of pure, freezing fun. You will duck behind giant snowbanks, dodge flying icy spheres, and zoom down massive hills on your favorite sled. From the first thrown snowball to the final exhausted collapse in the snow, it is an outdoor adventure filled with sly twists and silly surprises. This high-energy story perfectly captures the chaotic joy and laughter of a snowy afternoon. Wrap up in your warmest scarf and get ready to experience the ultimate winter celebration that will leave you eager for the next big blizzard.

Are you ready to celebrate the absolute best day of the entire year? Before you can blow out your candles, you need to know the official rules. Rule number one is the most important: It actually has to be your birthday! Once you have that covered, a hilarious crew of party loving animals is here to guide you through the rest. You will learn the proper way to sing loud enough for everyone to hear, the exact method for closing your eyes tight, and the secret to making the ultimate wish. You will laugh your way through this incredibly joyful guide to throwing a perfect celebration. It covers all the essential steps of getting older, ending with the cozy feeling of going to bed and dreaming about your biggest birthday wish finally coming true.

All of your favorite trucks are back on the construction site, and this time they are facing their biggest job yet! Down in the dirt, the crew realizes that this massive project is too much for them to handle alone. To get the work done, they are going to need the help of some mighty new construction friends. Together, the bulldozers, excavators, and cement mixers must focus on team-building and friendship to make a giant task seem small. Working side by side, there is absolutely nothing this powerful crew cannot do! With playful rhymes and exciting action, this story shows you how amazing things happen when everyone pitches in. Get ready for a mighty good time as you watch these tough trucks roll, lift, and build their way to success before settling down for a well-earned rest.

The camera is rolling, the lights are shining, and the movie director is ready to film a majestic nature documentary. The star of the show? A moose. But this particular moose has zero interest in acting like a regular forest animal. He has much bigger plans. He wants to be an astronaut and blast off to the moon! The frustrated director tries to keep the shoot on track, but the forest animals are ready to help their friend achieve his starry dreams. Soon, the set is pure chaos. You will see a lacrosse-playing grandmother, a flying superhero chipmunk, and a gigantic slingshot built for space travel. It is a wildly hilarious adventure about breaking the rules and shooting for the stars. Grab a seat for the funniest movie set you have ever visited, and watch one brave moose chase his wildest dreams.

Jump in Meet Exclamation Mark! This little punctuation mark used to just stand tall and straight, feeling a lot like a plain old period. Day after day, it tried to fit in, but no matter what, it just felt... different. Why it pulls you in Have you ever felt like you didn't quite belong? Exclamation Mark knows just how that feels! Everyone else seemed to know exactly what they were meant to do, but Exclamation Mark just couldn't figure out its own special purpose. This heartwarming story is all about discovering what makes you unique. What happens next Join Exclamation Mark on a journey of self-discovery where it learns to embrace its true self. You'll cheer as it finds its voice and realizes that being different isn't just okay, it's wonderful! Get ready for a loud, joyful surprise that will make you want to shout, "YES!

Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to move to a brand-new beat. Groovy Joe is back, and he is putting his own spin on a classic preschool song. You know the tune, but this time, the words are all about showing off your groovy side. Singing and dancing are always better with a buddy, and Joe wants you to join the fun. You will find yourself stomping your feet, clapping your hands, and giving out hugs as you read along. The catchy rhymes and bouncy rhythm make it impossible to sit still. Every page is packed with wild, colorful artwork that brings the music to life right before your eyes. Whether you are reading out loud with a parent or practicing your own reading skills, this musical story will keep you smiling. It is the perfect way to turn any quiet afternoon into an energetic dance party. Get ready to sing, groove, and share the joy!

Look closely at the creature on the page. Is it a bird with a long beak, or is it a furry animal with tall ears? Two unseen characters simply cannot agree on what they are looking at, leading to a hilarious debate over a classic optical illusion. As you turn the pages, you will find yourself eager to pick a side in this clever and snappy argument. It all depends entirely on how you choose to look at the picture in front of you. This funny and interactive story provides a wonderful lesson in understanding differing points of view. You will discover that sometimes there is no single right answer, and it is perfectly fine to let go of an argument while having a good laugh.

Some books are about a single wish, and some are about three. But this exuberant and inspirational book is filled with endless good wishes just for you! Inside these pages, you will find a beautiful collection of hopes and dreams. There are wishes for curiosity and wonder, for friendship and strength, and for laughter and peace. Whether you are celebrating a joyous milestone, looking for words of encouragement, or simply observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet and uplifting story is perfect for wishers of every age. With simple text and charming pictures, it captures a bounty of small daily moments that remind us of all the good things life has to offer. It is a wonderful way to share positivity and love with the special kids in your life!

Down in the big construction site, the tough, hard-working trucks have been busy all day long. But as the sun finally begins to set, it is time for the heavy lifting to stop. One by one, the crane truck, the cement mixer, the dump truck, the bulldozer, and the excavator finish their final tasks. They stretch their tired steel arms, turn off their powerful engines, and make their way to their resting places. Even the strongest machines need to get a good night's sleep so they can be ready for another day of rough and tough building. With soothing rhymes and gentle illustrations, this beloved bedtime story is the perfect way to wind down. Say goodnight to your favorite trucks and drift off to sleep with dreams of big machines and exciting construction adventures.

Friends come in all different shapes and sizes, and they help make you exactly who you are meant to be. Some friends bring out your silly side and keep you laughing all day long. Other friends are there to comfort you when things go wrong and help fill you with joy. Even when you disagree and things feel a little bit jagged, true friends do not stay bent out of shape for very long. This warm and joyous book celebrates everything that makes a good buddy so special. Using clever shapes and bright colors, it shows just how much better life is when we share it together. Whether you are playing, learning, or just hanging out, it is always wonderful to have a great group of pals by your side.

It is a massive disaster in the alphabet world. The letter E has taken a terrible tumble down the stairs and injured her foot. The only way she can heal is if everyone stops using her immediately. But E is the busiest letter in the alphabet! Who can possibly take her place while she recovers? The other letters rush to find a replacement as fast as they can. Z is snoring away, and Y is too busy asking confusing questions. Luckily, brave letter O rolls into action to save the day. Now, everyone has to write and speak using O instead of E, and things got viry silly, viry quickly. You will crack up trying to read all the funny wordplay as the alphabet completely falls apart. It is a hilarious, wacky race to keep words making sense while E gets her rest. Join the alphabet rescue and see if you can decode the madness.

Chugga-chugga, choo-choo! The magical dream train is pulling into the station, and it is time to get everything loaded before bedtime. One by one, a crew of busy animal workers fills the train cars with the most wonderful things you can imagine. Polar bears pack the refrigerated car with sweet ice cream, elephants use their trunks to fill the tanker cars with bright paints, and bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with colorful balls. Even the tortoises are helping out by stocking the auto rack with speedy race cars! As the train gets ready to depart into the starry night, sweet and silly dreams are absolutely guaranteed. With rhythmic, soothing words and beautiful illustrations, this enchanting story is the perfect way to drift off to sleep. Climb aboard and let your imagination ride the rails!

Imagine a magical twenty-four hours where the answer to almost every question is a resounding, enthusiastic yes. For one very lucky boy, this incredible holiday has finally arrived, and he is ready to take full advantage of it. Can he have pizza for breakfast? Absolutely. Can he stay up way past his bedtime and start a massive food fight? You bet. This special tradition turns ordinary rules upside down, allowing kids to experience their wildest, silliest wishes without anyone saying no. You will be swept up in the excitement of a day dedicated entirely to fun and freedom. This joyful adventure perfectly captures the thrill of being a kid and the simple pleasure of breaking the rules just a little bit.

Stick and Stone are back in a brand new adventure, and this time, they are on a mission to uncover a major mystery. Stick has always wondered about his family tree. Is it a mighty oak or a beautiful maple? He simply has to know. Luckily, Stone is ready to help his best friend search the world to find it. Their journey takes them deep into the forest, where things quickly become dark, wild, and a little bit scary. But with Stone by his side, Stick learns that you do not always need a traditional family tree to feel completely rooted. This delightful story explores what it means to search for your origins while celebrating the people who are always there for you. You will discover that true families come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes, the best family is the one you choose for yourself.

Get ready to bend your brain and play with language in a completely new way. What happens when you mash a regular word together with a number? You create a brilliant and hilarious new puzzle to solve on every page. You will find sentences filled with hidden clues where numbers take the place of sounds. It might seem tricky at first glance, but the detailed pictures will help you decipher the secret code and read the message out loud. This unique reading adventure challenges you to look at letters and digits differently. It is an incredibly clever and interactive game that will have you giggling as you instantly figure out each wonderful wordplay.

Being a teddy bear is exhausting. Louis is tired of the dangerous adventures his boy puts him through every single day. From deep-sea diving in the bathtub to high-flying stunts off the bunk bed, this bear has simply had enough. He packs his bags, ready to leave the action behind and find a quiet place to relax. You can understand why he wants to escape! But just as he is about to make his grand getaway, the sun starts to set. The house grows quiet. It is almost bedtime. Louis knows his boy cannot possibly go to sleep without him. Suddenly, the wild adventures do not seem so bad compared to missing out on a snuggle. Discover how one brave little bear learns that being needed is the best adventure of all.

Meet a very special puddle maker who spends all his time creating the perfect watery homes for his animal friends. From tiny splashes for little frogs to glorious muddy pools for happy pigs, he knows exactly how to build the best puddles in the world. He works incredibly hard to make sure everyone else has a wonderful place to live and play. But while he is busy taking care of the whole community, he realizes something is missing. He has spent so much time building habitats for others that he has forgotten to find a place where he truly belongs. You will be touched by this gentle story about a kindhearted creator looking for his own perfect spot. It is a wonderful reminder that everyone deserves a place to call home, especially those who spend their lives making the world better for the people around them.

Sometimes the strongest friendships begin in the most unexpected ways. Stick and Stone are both spending time alone until a prickly situation brings them together. When an unfriendly Pinecone starts making fun of Stone, Stick decides to step up and defend him. In that single moment of bravery, a beautiful new friendship is born. But when Stick later finds himself stuck in a tricky spot, it is Stone's turn to figure out how to return the favor. You will love watching these two opposite characters prove that sticking together is the best way to handle any problem. This funny and warm story gently shows how to stand up for others and what it means to be a true friend. It is a delightful reminder that kindness is always the perfect foundation for a lifelong bond.

Two powerful champions are about to face off in the silliest competition you have ever seen. On one side is a fierce ocean predator with a lot of teeth. On the other side is a giant, soot spewing locomotive. Shark and Train are both determined to prove they are the absolute best, challenging each other to the wackiest events possible. They try to outdo one another in everything from pie eating and piano playing to bowling and hiding in secret spots. But who has the real advantage when the games get ridiculous? Watch them struggle, cheat, and pout their way through ping pong matches and hot air balloon rides. Pick your favorite competitor and cheer them on as they go head to head. This hilarious battle proves that even the toughest rivals can look incredibly funny when they are completely out of their element.