The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll also need Kitty…but good luck with that! Since its publication in 2005, BAD KITTY has captured the hearts of cat lovers and haters alike. This time Kitty is at her worst in this riotous how-to guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror, and hopefully by the end…some soap. The funniest of any of Kitty's adventures, though don't tell her that.

    So when she hears about an open casting call for the hottest rapper's new video, she has the confidence to go for it. She and her best friend, Adrienne, try out with hundreds of hopefuls, but only Jordan makes it. Adrienne seems fine with it. But when Jordan starts getting some serious attention, Adrienne turns into a hater. And after Jordan has an innocent in-the-hall conversation with Adrienne's ex-boyfriend—they dated for one week, like four years ago!—Adrienne plots to ruin Jordan's life by spreading rumors, writing stuff on the bathroom walls and telling Jordan she'd be better off dead. Suddenly Jordan's popularity is fading. Forget sweet sixteen. She soon discovers that what she needs most is to find the strength to be herself.

    Tumtum and Nutmeg lead cozy and quiet lives, secretly looking after Arthur and Lucy, the disheveled human children of the cottage, never dreaming that so many exciting adventures will soon find them. But when evil Aunt Ivy, a squeamish schoolteacher named Miss Short, and pirating pond rats threaten the safety of those they hold dear, the courageous pair will stop at nothing to save the day. In three thrilling tales with charming illustrations in every chapter, Tumtum and Nutmeg--along with the valiant efforts of veteran hero General Marchmouse, Ms. Tiptoe's bouncing ballerina army, and a team of caged gerbils--prove that small-size mice can have world-size hearts.

    Or even her own pet. But when Storm, a golden retriever with sparkling midnight-blue eyes, magically appears, she can't believe it. A wonderful adventure awaits them.

    Keena is super excited about starting second grade and she?s eager to impress her new teacher?but why does Ms. Hanson think Keena?s birthday is tomorrow? It was a small mistake, but now Keena can?t turn down her very own chocolate cake and sparkly crown, can she? No more than she can help sneaking into her best friend Eric?s classroom to see if it?s really as much fun as he claims. Too bad nothing turns out quite the way she plans . . .This laugh-out-loud book by first-time author Melissa Thomson has short chapters and lively illustrations, making it perfect for beginning readers.

    and the gang are graduating! But the out-of-control PTA president is turning the whole thing into a huge ceremony complete with fireworks, a petting zoo, and a flyover by the Blue Angels! Is moving up to third grade such a big deal? And what could possibly go wrong?

    Four of Geronimo Stilton's most fabumouse adventures collected in one boxset! Also includes a handy compass and whistle!Join me, Geronimo Stilton, on some of my most fabumouse adventures! Come along as I search for the Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye, trek through the wild jungle, hunt for a legendary gem in the Temple of the Ruby of Fire, and set out across the ocean looking for sunken treasure! In this boxset:#1: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye#5: Four MIce Deep in the Jungle#14: The Temple of the Ruby of Fire#25: The Search for Sunken TreasureIncludes a handy compass and whistle!

    Unfortunately, that doesn't stop her ballet-crazy mother from moving them to Harlem, or from enrolling Al at the Nutcracker School of Ballet. Life is hard when you're the new ballerina on the block, and it's even harder when you're chosen to be the Sugar Plum Fairy in the school recital! Not only is Al a terrible dancer, but she's also got a rotten case of stage fright! Al's ballet classmates are going to have to use all the plum power they've got to coach thisscary fairy!

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    Each one is more fantastic than the last, filled with demons and dervishes, caliphs and genies, men transformed into dogs and monsters with eyes that glow. Like the king, children will find themselves enchanted by every tale.

    So when her parents buy a piece of land and move their six children into a ninety-year-old barn, Milly can't believe her luck. But she never imagined that living the simple life would include mucking out a filthy water tank, gathering endless supplies of firewood, clearing the land, and rescuing animals in a 'hundred year' storm. Nor did she expect to hear deep groanings in the night... Where Lions Roar at Night is a truly wonderful story that will be loved by all ages. It has everything - animals, family drama, exciting adventures, pioneering spirit, disaster, triumph, laughter and tears, and a wonderful New Zealand flavour. A must-read - Cynthia Hancox, Homeschooling mother I wish I was there to go on all the adventures like camping out by the river, canoeing in the floods and exploring Narnia - Jordan, 11 I absolutely loved it I want my very own copy. I hope there will be a sequel because I can't wait to read it - Rebekah, age 9

    How is he supposed to help his team win when he keeps striking out?

    Now the tides are all wrong, the sea creatures are confused, and even daytime and nighttime have gotten mixed up!When Shannon the Ocean Fairy asks Rachel and Kirsty for help, they set off on a magical adventure to an underwater world. But will they find the pearls in time...or will the girls be lost at sea?Find the enchanted pearls in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition, and help save the ocean magic!

    This sequel to her bestselling book MEE Thinks shares more of her whimsical thoughts about a host of topics such as noisy neighbors, unexpected gifts, early retirement, and putting first things first. This thoughtful, creative, poignant, funny book will lift your spirits and encourage you to think more deeply than ever before about the things that really matter in life (as well as some that don't matter so much)!

    This lively collection contains six thrilling classic stories of action and adventure.

    Three of New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica’s wildly popular sports stories gathered together in one box! Baseball and basketball fans will rejoice, for all of their favorite novels are available in one gorgeous package!

    But when his grandfather passes away, all that Daniel has left are stories of Big Larry, the monster fish Grandpa spent his life chasing. Daniel decides to try to catch Big Larry in honor of his grandpa. But can he land the biggest catch of his life, or will he let Big Larry get away?"

    Her friends there really need her help to make sure that this Christmas in Enchantia is the best one ever, despite King Rat's mischief making…

    In this business of flying fighter jets, the odds of staying alive are stacked against him. Haunted by the memories of dead friends killed in air mishaps, this Vietnam vet and father of three must deal with a devious commander, an animal-crazed neighbor, whose husband hates pilots, a beautiful, but suspicious wife and a rebellious teenage daughter. The last thing he needs is another war.But when Iraq invades Kuwait in the middle of a muggy Louisiana summer, duty calls. Tuck and the other pilots in his squadron head to the Middle East. Back in Louisiana, Gina Westerfield and other military wives learn that war is hell on the home front, too. Later, when tragedy strikes, everyone at Beauregard Air Force Base must pull together and live on or forever be consumed with grief. “The story pulls you in from the very beginning. The novel's climax and its aftermath are one of the most moving and satisfying I have ever read.”Dwight Jon Zimmerman, New York Times #1 bestselling author of Lincoln's Last Days “A realistic yet heartwarming and reaffirming assessment of life and love and dedication by the very people who guard our own lives.” Parris Afton Bonds, New York Times bestselling author & cofounder of Romance Writers of America.

    Her ankle is healed now, but she's nervous about being back in competition. It seems like every time she sees her rival, Blaire, her ankle starts to hurt again. Will Nadia find her balance, or will she let Blaire's mean comments keep her from winning?

    At first, Poppy loves the extra lessons, but soon gives them up when she begins to feel that ballet is taking over her life. Honey decides to stick with the classes as Madam has told her she's good enough to be a professional ballerina when she grows up.Now, when Honey isn't at dance class she's either practicing ballet or reading about it - she just doesn't have any time for Poppy anymore.Will Honey's ballet dreams come true? And will things ever be the same between Poppy and Honey?

    Each guidebook contains information on more than 200 Pokémon, including their vital stats, unique properties and evolution stages. The format is perfect for carrying in a backpack or pocket.

    But it can also involve an animal rescuing a human. This book tells true stories from both sides amazing feats of courage, kindness, and love: Tossed out on the side of the road, Lucky was one unlucky cat until Jen adopted him. One stormy night, Lucky gets the chance to show his devotion when an escaped prisoner crashes through the front door and attacks Jen. A toothless old dog named Poochie puts herself in the direct path of a charging alligator in order to protect her friend. Three baby whales are the only survivors when thirty whales mysteriously beach themselves on a New England shore. Rescuers face endless challenges in their attempts to save these three orphans.

    The Rietta is a spotty kind of creature that HOOTS when it's happy, but the one in Henrietta's bedroom is so lost and sad its spots have started to fade. So Henrietta, her best friend, Olive Higgie, and even baby brother, Albert, set sail on another bathtime adventure to find the Rietta a new home. Despite all the obstacles along the way, Henrietta won't give up until the Rietta is all better again.

    While they're in town, they'll be hooking up with Bryony Snow, the Editor of Buttons & Bows Magazine as part of their prize for Saffron's Sewing Shop being chosen as the best boutique by the magazine. (read all about them winning this prize in The Big Mix-Up)They've got an action-packed itinerary including glamorous runway shows, a tour of the city and lots more surprises in store. But when Poppy and her new friends find the supermodel, Tallulah Melage, sobbing in a corner after a row with a world famous fashion designer she realizes that fashion is not all fun and games . . .Join Poppy and Saffron on their adventure in the Big Apple and find out whether their homespun values and fabulous fashion sense triumph stateside.

    It's a place where friendships and adventures take flight!Dazzle and her friends are exploring the apple orchard when they spot a little hedgehog in trouble! They want to help, but the hedgehog's prickly spines could tear their wings. Then everyone would be in trouble! What can Dazzle do?

    It's a place where friendships and adventures take flight!Dazzle is a brand-new butterfly, fresh out of her cocoon. She doesn't know how to fly, and she's all alone! But Butterfly Meadow could be just what Dazzle is looking for. . . .

    Gear up for another exciting installment of Pokemon: Battle Frontier

    This ambition takes him from the quiet country town of Stratford, where he grows up, to the great playhouses of London. His talent takes the city by storm. But how will he cope with jealous rivals, strict censorship, plague and plotting earls?

    This collectible hardback edition with bookmark is for children who are gaining confidence in reading on their own.

    On Amy's first day, she gets teased not only because she is new, but also because she looks different. Amy is part Asian, Caucasian, and African American. Eventually, Amy meets a group of nice kids and one of them even affectionately gives her the nickname "Amy Hodgepodge" since she's a mix of so many races. But when their teacher announces that the annual talent show is coming up, Amy wonders if her new friends will want to include her, too.

    Hours of serious fun are guaranteed.Including: How to make your own flag and start your own country, how to escape from an angry bull, how to walk a tightrope, how to make an igloo out of sugar, how to putt perfectly, how to make a top secret safe, how to celebrate scoring a goal, how to make a lava lamp, how to ride a camel, how to do a rain dance, how to write a righteous rap, how to make your own letter seal, how to abseil, how to fall like a stuntman and how to dam a river.

    GarfinkleTwins Nate and Lisa Zupinski find a supernatural rubber chicken who can grant a superpower to anyone they choose. In each book of the series, the twins choose a superpower that they think will help someone they know. But nothing ever goes exactly as planned. A rollicking series about the power of wishes to do good--AND to cause trouble--with a whole lot of laughs along the way. When Nate accidentally breaks his friend Jason's glasses, he asks the rubber chicken to grant Jason super vision. But when Ms. Crabpit intercepts the chicken, super vision transforms her from tyrant teacher into super teacher! Can Nate figure out how to undo the mess before Ms. Crabpit actually (Gasp!) teaches them something?

    But Gavin must make a difficult quest to a mysterious mountain.

    How big is your Littlest Pet Shop bookshelf? Be sure to add this Level 2 reader to your collection!Find out what happens when the Littlest Pet Shop pets go to school in this Level 2 reader!

    The waitress says, "We don't serve breakfast." (This has nothing to do with this book.)"All kids have to go to school, even detectives' sidekicks. But Rat really doesn't want to. That is, until he finds out that he might be King Arthur reborn and gets invited to join Merlin's Institute for the Knowledge of Everything. But there is a problem. Princess Lily, Humpty and Rat's new friend, claims there is a ghost haunting the school. And not just any ghost one that eats magic! Can our three heroes banish the ghost from the school? Or will the ghost splatter and scramble Humpty and his friends?Don't forget to read Humpty's first egg*citing case: "Humpty Dumpty Jr: Hardboiled Detective The Case of the Fiendish Flapjack Flop"

    Have you ever met a yeti playing football, a very tricky sea monster or a real phantom on the ghost train at the funfair? Jake has, and here's what happened when he met them (Nobody believed him, of course).

    Three high school students perfect a time machine, which they use to travel back and help kids who are being bullied, but when they accidentally open a black hole, they suddenly need to figure out how to save the world.

    When he accidentally gets shipped to New York, he believes it to be the evil handiwork of his TV show nemesis. Determined to save the little girl who plays his partner on the show, Bolt sets out on a wild cross-country trip with a streetwise cat and an action-thirsty hamster to get back to Hollywood and thwart his enemy’s sinister plans. Fetch your funnybone and hold on tight in this complete retelling of the laugh-out-loud, action-packed Disney animated movie Bolt, featuring eight pages of full-color movie stills.

    While deciding their best course of action, they tell each other stories about strange toys, a mysterious glass bottle, and a dragon. By the time they are finished they are scared, but they know just what they should do. The Far North, Germany, and Italy are featured this time.From the Trade Paperback edition.

    "Dudes," Dave says, "It's a supernatural rubber chicken. He's, like, magic. He'll give the first person who touches him a superpower. And you guys get to pick which power." Lisa and Nate don't believe a word their airhead brother says, but then the chicken starts talking!"Get me off of Dave's dirty underwear!"Lisa decides to ask the chicken to turn her shy friend Ashley into a charming speaker. But when big bully Hulk Paine gets his hands on the chicken, super charm turns into super trouble! From acclaimed author and humorist D.L. Garfinkle comes a new series so silly, so slapstick, it's supernatural!

    When circumstances lead Wall E off the planet and across the galaxy he goes on the adventure of a lifetime with a starship full of people and robots. With a little luck this rusty metal hero will save the day and win the love of a beautiful female robot named EVE! Wall E proves that love is universal whether your heart beats or beeps! This junior novelization features an embossed cover and 8 pages of full color movie stills from the new hit Disney Pixar film Wall E. Format: Trade Paperback 128 pages

    Mariposa will release simultaneously with Mattel's direct-to-video Barbie movie.Mariposa is a beautiful butterfly fairy who lives in the enchanted forest of Flutterfield.When the Queen of Flutterfield is poisoned, her magical lights that safeguard the forest from the terrifying Skeezites begin to go out. Mariposa and two feisty friends embark on an incredible and dangerous journey to find the antidote that will save the Queen. Finally, in the mythical Cave of Reflection, Mariposa overcomes her own self doubt to solve the riddle that reveals the antidote, saves the Queen and defeats the Skeezites.

    When Ruby isn't hanging with her friend, Theresa Petticoat, she's finding out what kind of mischief her brothers are getting into. She's sweet and sassy and every bit as tough as her older siblings. She sings like nobody's business; she has a pet iguana named Lady Love; her favorite color is grape-jelly purple; and when she grows up, she's going to be the most famous woman animal doctor on the planet. She's the fabulous, oh-so-spectacular Ruby Marigold Booker!

    And what a collection of strangers they are! Headless trolls, people with pointy ears and huge eyes, and long-lost “aunties,” who enjoy eating their guests. Stories from Scandinavia, Sierra Leone, and Iraq are highlighted in this universal warning.

    A special treat for Katie Kazoo fans!This hardcover collection combines the first four books in the bestselling Katie Kazoo series in one paper-over-board edition, perfect for young readers who are new to the series, or anyone who just can't get enough of Katie!Titles included are #1 Anyone But Me, #2 Out to Lunch, #3 Oh, Baby, and #4 Girls Don't Have Cooties.

    His master, Lin Cho, tries to warn him about his arrogance, but Han Li does not listen. When Lin Cho becomes ill before he can finish his painting for the emperor, what will Han Li do?

    Far from town and with only her ailing brother Ricky for company, Janine spends half her time stuck inside with him, wishing that their mother would let them out to play. But when Mr. Lunas—a mysterious man who saved Janine’s father’s life in the war— arrives through the cornfields, strange things begin happening. Ricky sets his heart on building a go-cart. Mr. Lunas eats them out of house and home, then suddenly stops eating at all. And then Ricky’s health takes a turn for the worse, and it looks like Janine’s world is about to spin out of control. Janine’s overprotective mom locks Ricky in his bedroom with her, and Janine is desperate to find a way to say goodbye. In the end, it’s Mr. Lunas who comes to her rescue, encouraging her to break Ricky free—and then giving them both an enormous gift. Thought-provoking and gracefully written, this short literary novel is a small gem.

    One stormy night Icarus takes off, transporting Masha to an enchanted place. Masha has the chance to make a wish, but will she make the right wish so she and her mother can escape Uncle Igor's clutches?

    From J-for-Jawbreaker (and how long it would take an average frog to digest one), to P-for-Professional Smeller (and other strange but true careers), to Y-for-Yeti (why not?), this volume contains enough amazing stuff to keep readers saying "No way!" for a googolplex* of years. At the back of the book, facts are cross-referenced with related Stink and Judy Moody titles.* See the letter Z-for-Zero!

    It eats the fruit from super-stinky ginkgo trees. But soon, Tom and Jamie meet a much less friendly dino: a Tyrannosaurus Rex that would like to eat them!

    After talking too much to a stranger, Song Sun accidentally gives away the Chinese secret of silkmaking. Will Song Sun be able to save the secret?

    With a great new song and a fab dance routine, Poppy is sure they're going to win - that is until she reads about rival band Lilac and the Mermaids in the local paper . . .Find out what happens when Poppy, Honey, and even Grandpa get competitive! Will she ever get to be a pop star princess?

    You can even bring a bit of Pixie Hollow into your own room—a free Tinker Bell poster is printed on the back of the jacket!