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Andrew Lost #2: In the Bathroom
Written by J. C. Greenburg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Trade Paperback

When Andrew and Judy’s neighbor gives her dog a bath, microscopic Andrew and Judy find themselves washed off the dog and lost in the bathroom! They’ll have to use their wits–and Thudd’s storehouse of facts–if they’re to survive run-ins with mold, mildew, an ocean of soapy water, and a predatory spider... Read More
 





Andrew Lost #2: In the Bathroom
Written by J. C. Greenburg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
eBook

When Andrew and Judy’s neighbor gives her dog a bath, microscopic Andrew and Judy find themselves washed off the dog and lost in the bathroom! They’ll have to use their wits–and Thudd’s storehouse of facts–if they’re to survive run-ins with mold, mildew, an ocean of soapy water, and a predatory spider... Read More
 





Andrew Lost #4: In the Garden
Written by J. C. Greenburg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Trade Paperback

Andrew, his cousin Judy, and super-smart robot Thudd hitch a ride out of the kitchen on the back of a fly and end up in the garden. The view is awfully nice from the head of a daisy, but time is running out. . . . They have to get back... Read More
 





Andrew Lost #4: In the Garden
Written by J. C. Greenburg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
eBook

Andrew, his cousin Judy, and super-smart robot Thudd hitch a ride out of the kitchen on the back of a fly and end up in the garden. The view is awfully nice from the head of a daisy, but time is running out. . . . They have to get back... Read More
 





Andrew Lost #3: In the Kitchen
Written by J. C. Greenburg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Trade Paperback

Andrew, his cousin Judy, and super-smart robot Thudd escape the bathtub–only to get flushed down the toilet! Now they have to find their way through a maze of pipes to the kitchen sink. But the kitchen is no place to be when you’re the size of a flea. Monster cockroaches scurry... Read More
 





Andrew Lost #3: In the Kitchen
Written by J. C. Greenburg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
eBook

Andrew, his cousin Judy, and super-smart robot Thudd escape the bathtub–only to get flushed down the toilet! Now they have to find their way through a maze of pipes to the kitchen sink. But the kitchen is no place to be when you’re the size of a flea. Monster cockroaches scurry... Read More
 





Andrew Lost #1: On the Dog
Written by J. C. Greenburg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Trade Paperback

When Andrew’s latest invention, the Atom Sucker, goes haywire, Andrew and Judy are shrunk down to microscopic level! Andrew and Judy find themselves lost on their neighbor’s dog, where they encounter everything from colossal fleas to crab-like eyelash mites. Now they have to find their way back to the Atom Sucker... Read More
 





Andrew Lost #1: On the Dog
Written by J. C. Greenburg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
eBook

When Andrew’s latest invention, the Atom Sucker, goes haywire, Andrew and Judy are shrunk down to microscopic level! Andrew and Judy find themselves lost on their neighbor’s dog, where they encounter everything from colossal fleas to crab-like eyelash mites. Now they have to find their way back to the Atom Sucker... Read More
 





How Not to Run for Class President
Written by Catherine A. Hapka and Ellen Vandenberg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
eBook

Looking for a fun, light introduction to the campaign process? Join the brothers from the How Not to . . . series as they navigate a class election! Third grader Will couldn’t care less about boring school politics. But when his friend Chelsea proposes a Reading Buddy program that would require... Read More
 





How to Start First Grade
Written by Catherine A. Hapka, Ellen Titlebaum and Ellen Vandenberg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Trade Paperback

It's back to school for Steve! Will his first day of first grade be ruined by the new kid? A hilarious Step 2 reader about self-confidence and friendship!

Steve is so excited to start first grade with all his buddies from kindergarten! But then a new kid joins the class, and, boy... Read More
 





How to Start First Grade
Written by Catherine A. Hapka, Ellen Titlebaum and Ellen Vandenberg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
eBook

It's back to school for Steve! Will his first day of first grade be ruined by the new kid? A hilarious Step 2 reader about self-confidence and friendship!

Steve is so excited to start first grade with all his buddies from kindergarten! But then a new kid joins the class, and, boy... Read More
 





How to Start First Grade
Written by Catherine A. Hapka, Ellen Titlebaum and Ellen Vandenberg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Hardcover Library Binding

It's back to school for Steve! Will his first day of first grade be ruined by the new kid? A hilarious Step 2 reader about self-confidence and friendship!

Steve is so excited to start first grade with all his buddies from kindergarten! But then a new kid joins the class, and, boy... Read More
 





How to Start Kindergarten
Written by Catherine A. Hapka, Ellen Titlebaum and Ellen Vandenberg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Trade Paperback

A hilarious Step 2 reader about starting at a new school!

David is the new kid at school, and is worried about fitting in. Steve is NOT worried about fitting in, and tells David, "Just do what I do and you will be great!" But when David listens a little too well... Read More
 





How to Start Kindergarten
Written by Catherine A. Hapka, Ellen Titlebaum and Ellen Vandenberg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
eBook

A hilarious Step 2 reader about starting at a new school!

David is the new kid at school, and is worried about fitting in. Steve is NOT worried about fitting in, and tells David, "Just do what I do and you will be great!" But when David listens a little too well... Read More
 





How to Start Kindergarten
Written by Catherine A. Hapka, Ellen Titlebaum and Ellen Vandenberg
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Hardcover Library Binding

A hilarious Step 2 reader about starting at a new school!

David is the new kid at school, and is worried about fitting in. Steve is NOT worried about fitting in, and tells David, "Just do what I do and you will be great!" But when David listens a little too well... Read More
 





How Not to Babysit Your Brother
Written by Cathy Hapka and Ellen Titlebaum
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Trade Paperback

Will’s little brother, Steve, is big trouble. What happens when Will has to babysit? Steve’s over-the-top mishaps and Will’s attempts to get him under control are sure to keep kids reading—and laughing!—throughout this Step 4 book. Early readers with younger siblings are sure to relate. Read More
 





How Not to Start Third Grade
Written by Cathy Hapka and Ellen Titlebaum
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
eBook

Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be...

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How Not to Start Third Grade
Written by Cathy Hapka and Ellen Titlebaum
Illustrated by Debbie Palen
Trade Paperback

Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be...

Read More
 

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