Author Profile
Alan Katz
18 Books
Alan Katz is an American children's author and comedic writer celebrated for his silly, high-energy poetry and prose. He has penned over fifty highly acclaimed books for young readers, including the immensely popular Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs. In addition to his children's literature, Katz has an extensive background writing for television shows and comedy programs.
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Second-grader Ricky holds a very important, highly unofficial title: he is the funniest boy in the entire world! Making people laugh comes as naturally to him as breathing, and he can always count on his brilliant sense of humor to save the day. But when Ricky wakes up to find himself having a completely un-funny day, panic sets in. His perfectly timed jokes are falling completely flat, his hilarious pranks are misfiring, and absolutely nobody is laughing. For a kid who relies on comedy for everything, losing his comic touch is a total disaster! Now, Ricky must embark on a hilarious, desperate mission to figure out exactly where his world-famous sense of humor went and how to get it back. Dive into this incredibly entertaining adventure and discover if the funniest kid on earth can reclaim his crown!
6-8 Years
80 Pages
Step up to the plate and get ready to sing! Your favorite childhood melodies have just received a hilarious sports makeover. Imagine taking the tunes you already know by heart and mixing them with wildly funny lyrics about football, baseball, soccer, and even archery. From the chaos on the field to the action on the court, every song brings a fresh, athletic twist to familiar classics like you have never heard them before. You will be laughing out loud as you belt out new lyrics about getting stuck in the batter's box or climbing to the very top of the bleachers. Whether you are a star athlete or just love cheering from the sidelines, this musical adventure guarantees a winning score. Gather your teammates, warm up your vocal cords, and dive into a world where sports and silly songs collide for endless fun!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Dan is the ultimate master of avoiding bedtime. When his mom announces that it is time to go to sleep, his imagination instantly shifts into high gear. He cannot possibly go to bed yet! First, he has to travel all the way to the Nile River to tame a wild crocodile. Then, there are noodles to munch, doodles to draw, crimes to solve, and leftover food to magically transform into gooey slime. As his list of absolutely essential nighttime activities grows longer and wilder, the energy in the house reaches a fever pitch. Follow along on this wildly energetic, rhyming adventure as Dan pulls out every creative trick in the book to delay turning out the lights. But with so much exhausting activity, you might be surprised to see who actually falls asleep first in this hilarious household!
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Get ready to laugh your head off and sing at the top of your lungs! Your absolute favorite childhood melodies have just been turned completely upside down. Imagine singing classic tunes like you have never heard them before, with brand new, incredibly silly lyrics replacing the traditional words. Instead of singing about the railroad or a simple boat ride, you will be belting out hilarious verses about epic food fights, messy bedrooms, stinky diapers, and the dreaded feeling of being totally carsick. This wildly creative collection takes the songs you know perfectly and twists them into nonsense rhymes that perfectly capture the funniest parts of being a kid. It is a fantastic musical journey packed with wacky humor and spirited fun that will have the entire family rolling on the floor with laughter. Warm up your voice and dive into the silliness!
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Learning good manners has never been this ridiculously fun! Discover a whole new way to think about being polite through a collection of side-splitting songs set to the familiar melodies you already know and love. Instead of boring rules and strict lectures, you get to sing along to clever, hilarious lyrics about how to behave in the classroom, what to do when visiting a friend's house, and the best way to act at the dinner table. Every classic tune is packed with wacky humor that proves learning etiquette does not have to be a chore. Whether you are trying to figure out the right way to share or just want a good laugh about bad habits, these catchy musical parodies hit all the right notes. Grab your friends, practice your best behavior, and get ready to sing your way to being perfectly polite!
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Meet Ricky Vargas, a second-grader with a serious talent for making people laugh! In fact, he is so hilarious that he can make you snort milk out of your nose, even if you are not drinking any. But being the funniest kid in the entire world comes with its own set of problems. Follow Ricky through three entertaining adventures as his fantastic sense of humor gets him into some incredibly sticky situations. Watch what happens when he gets completely carried away during the big school spelling bee, accidentally ruins the most important class picture of the year, and decides to start speaking a language that only he understands. While being funny at school might not always be the smartest idea, Ricky has a special knack for fixing his hilarious mistakes. Dive into these laugh-out-loud stories to see how Ricky manages to keep everyone smiling!
6-8 Years
82 Pages
Give your holiday season a hilariously silly remix! While everyone else is busy singing the same old traditional winter carols, you can celebrate with a collection of brand-new, completely ridiculous songs. Imagine taking classic holiday melodies and swapping out the lyrics for hilarious verses about searching frantically for hidden gifts, dealing with unexpected underwear emergencies, and greeting the friendly neighborhood mailman. This wonderfully wacky book takes the most famous winter tunes and roasts them into sparkling, laugh-out-loud hits that perfectly capture the chaotic fun of the season. It is the ultimate musical comedy experience designed to get the whole family giggling around the fireplace. Warm up your vocal cords, gather your favorite people, and get ready to belt out the silliest, most unforgettable holiday anthems you have ever heard!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Hallways, homework, and hilarious musical parodies collide in this wonderfully wacky tribute to the school day! Forget the traditional lyrics to your favorite childhood songs. Now, you can sing along to the exact same catchy melodies, but with brand-new words that perfectly capture the absolute silliness of student life. Have you ever wanted to belt out an epic ballad about lugging around a massively heavy backpack? How about singing a dramatic anthem dedicated to avoiding your homework entirely? From the anxiety of picture day and the chaos of the crowded lunchroom to the overwhelming stench of a neglected locker, these fourteen brilliant songs cover every funny aspect of the classroom. Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to laugh out loud as you sing your way through the school year!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Discover the hilarious truth about living with your parents through the magic of silly songs! You already know the classic melodies by heart, but these fourteen brand-new musical parodies feature completely wacky lyrics that expose exactly what adults are really up to. Belt out a frustrated tune about parents who are constantly glued to their cell phones, or sing an incredibly funny anthem about the absolute misery of getting dressed up in fancy, uncomfortable clothes. You can even croon along to a laugh-out-loud verse about watching your dad attempt his embarrassing exercise routine. It is a wonderfully entertaining collection that flips traditional nursery rhymes into highly relatable, side-splitting observations about family life. Grab your family, warm up your vocal cords, and get ready for a ridiculously fun sing-along concert!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Michael is bursting with news. He just had the most exciting, eventful day at school, and he cannot wait to tell his mom every single detail. There is just one huge problem. Every time Michael gets to the very best part of his story, his mom stops him in his tracks! From messy art projects to smelly classroom disasters, his friend Richie is causing all sorts of trouble, but Michael is not allowed to say the one word that describes it perfectly. Will he ever get to finish his hilarious tale? Join Michael on a wildly funny rhyming adventure that will have you laughing out loud. Get ready for a story filled with silly surprises and side-splitting moments where you will be shouting along with his mom: do not say that word!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
When Misty the Cloud wakes up feeling stormy, absolutely nothing seems to make her day better! Soon, her grumbly mood starts to affect everyone around her. Her big feelings turn into a giant thunderstorm that rumbles all the way across the sky. But even the biggest storms cannot last forever. With a little bit of help from her loving family and good friends, Misty learns a very important lesson about her feelings. She discovers that sometimes you are just going to have a stormy day, and that is completely okay because the storm will always pass. This comforting story helps you learn how to handle good days, bad days, and all the tricky feelings in between. You will love exploring the sky while discovering how to manage your own big emotions.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
Brand New Silly Dilly Songs
Get ready for another round of musical madness and unstoppable laughter! This brilliant collection takes the most beloved nursery rhymes and classic childhood melodies and flips them completely upside down. Forget about the ordinary lyrics you have sung a million times before. Instead, you will be belting out hilarious new verses set to the exact same tunes. Discover the musical joy of complaining about a tiny baby brother, grumbling about being stuck in your room completely bored, and exploring the funniest, silliest parts of everyday kid life. Every single page brings a fresh, comedic twist to a familiar song, creating a wonderfully wacky sing-along experience. It is the perfect recipe for giggles, guaranteed to have you and your friends performing the most ridiculous, laugh-out-loud concerts right in your own living room!
6-8 Years
36 Pages
And Other Silly Dilly Camp Songs
Pack your bags and get ready for the most hilarious camping trip of your life! Experience all the itchy, smelly, and wonderful chaos of summer camp through a collection of wildly funny songs. You know the melodies by heart, but the words have been completely transformed to capture the true camp experience. Belt out a dramatic tune about bunk beds that are way too messy, sing a frantic anthem about surviving an overwhelming mosquito attack, and croon about the absolute disaster of camp arts and crafts. Whether you are desperately waiting for a care package, trying out for the big camp talent show, or just missing the comforts of home, these catchy musical parodies cover it all. Gather your bunkmates, grab a flashlight, and sing your way through the wildest summer ever!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
It is time to find your funny bone and get ready for a massive case of the giggles! Embark on an incredibly silly journey through a wacky landscape packed with hilarious poems that celebrate the messy, absurd, and wonderful moments of being a kid. Step right into the royal kingdom of His Royal Sloppiness, navigate the treacherous hallways of school hijinks, and brave the dangers of show-and-smell. From dealing with overly clean parents and enduring terrifying dentist appointments to surviving the daily torment of bothersome brothers and sinister sisters, this poetry collection tackles it all with brilliant comedic flair. It is a wonderfully entertaining, laugh-out-loud celebration of childhood mischief that will have you wiping tears of laughter from your eyes. Just make sure you wash your hands before you start reading!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
173 Pages
The Passover Seder is going perfectly until Grandpa Murray does his job a little too well! It is the most exciting time of the evening for Nathan, Simone, Andrew, and David, the moment they get to search the house for the hidden afikomen. The only problem is that Grandpa Murray has hidden the broken matzoh so brilliantly that absolutely no one can find it. Now, the kids are on a frantic, hilarious mission to track down the missing matzoh before the night is over. They might just have to turn the entire house completely upside down to claim their ultimate reward and finish the special holiday meal. Join the chaotic, heartwarming hunt in this joyful celebration of a beloved family tradition. It is a wonderfully funny mystery that captures the magic, frustration, and undeniable fun of a family holiday gathering!
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Get ready for the wildest, wackiest costume party of the year! The sun has set, the gates are closed, and it is finally Halloween night at the zoo. All the animals are incredibly excited to show off their spectacular, handmade costumes. You will not believe your eyes when you see a llama dressed up as a brave astronaut, a speedy cheetah disguised as a gooey grilled cheese sandwich, and a massive yak ready to throw the winning pass as a football quarterback. The competition is incredibly fierce, and everyone wants to win the grand prize for the very best outfit. Walk the festive zoo paths and check out the unbelievable creativity on display in every single enclosure. Who will take home the top prize? Dive into this brightly illustrated, hilarious holiday adventure to discover the surprisingly funny side of your favorite animals!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Prepare yourself for a wild ride through the absolute silliest corners of everyday life! This massive collection of more than one hundred hilarious poems tackles all the things that make growing up so delightfully absurd. From the absolute dread of hopeless homework assignments to the tricky business of traveling with your family, no topic is safe from these rowdy rhymes. Dive into side-splitting verses about sneaky sibling shenanigans, chaotic classroom moments, and the daily disasters that happen when adults are not paying attention. Whether you are someone who actively avoids trouble or the kid who constantly seems to cause it, you will find yourself rolling in the aisles. It is a brilliant, laugh-out-loud journey that turns the normal world completely upside down, delivering punchlines and giggles that will keep you happily reading page after page!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
162 Pages
Becky absolutely loves it when Grandpa Max comes to visit. They always have the greatest time playing games and laughing together. But during this visit, Grandpa Max decides to pull his all-time favorite prank, and something goes terribly, hilariously wrong. When he reaches out to play the classic game of got your nose, he accidentally detaches Becky's nose for real! Suddenly, the detached nose hits the ground and takes off running. Now, Becky and her Grandpa must launch a frantic, wildly fast-paced chase all over the neighborhood to catch the runaway snout before it escapes forever. Who nose exactly what kind of trouble a loose nose can get into? Jump into this vibrant, incredibly funny adventure packed with clever wordplay and nonstop action that will leave you smiling from ear to ear!
6-8 Years
40 Pages