For years, 10-year-old Zelly Fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog. After all, practically everyone in Vermont owns a dog, and it sure could go a long way helping Zelly fit in since moving there from Brooklyn. But when her eccentric grandfather Ace hatches a ridiculous plan involving a "practice dog" named OJ, Zelly's not so sure how far she's willing to go to win a dog of her own. Is Ace's plan so crazy it just might work...

A young boy explains to the mailman that his family consists of ninety-three members, including his parents, sisters, and an assortment of pets.

While hosting a tea party for her inanimate rock friends, Whale meets Quail and Snail and invites them to join.

"The Truth Sleuth guides readers through a series of truths (and lies) about American presidents."--Provided by publisher.

"It's Hanukkah, and Max and Rachel are excited to light the menorah in their family's new apartment. But, unfortunately, their Hanukkah box is missing. So now they have no menorah, candles, dreidels, or, well, anything! Luckily, their neighbors are happy to help, offering thoughtful and often humorous stand-in items each night. And then, just as Hanukkah is about to end, Max and Rachel, inspired by the shamash ("helper") candle, have a brilliant idea:...

Fluffity is the new pet in Mr. Drake's second grade class, but the kids soon discover that, rather than the cuddly animal they expected, she is a ferocious hamster who bites and chases everyone around school.

Humorous illustrations accompany silly rhyming text about an outlandish chicken.

Fed up with their sports-obsessed school, seventh-grade playwright Olive and her best friend Reynaldo decide to kidnap the school's capybara mascot in an attempt to get more benefits and respect for non-athletes.

Madison and Billy interview mega singing sensation Poppy Starr.

Madison and Billy interview astronaut Captain Momentous and learn things they never knew about outer space.