Davide Calì

In "Wild Werewolves," the Mystery Club set off on a citywide search for a werewolf; and in "Mummy Mischief," the Mystery Club investigates if a mummy sighting in the subway station is connected to the new exhibit at the British Museum.

When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things, and never tells her how he feels--until one day the doorbell rings.

A humorous story about the absurd excuses for not doing homework.

Abigail dreads swimming lessons. Every time she dives into the pool, she makes a big splash, and all the girls in her class shout: Abigail's a whale! Abigail can see that she is larger than the other girls. She feels huge, heavy, and out of place. Abigails swimming teacher takes her aside and points out: we can change how we see ourselves.

"A pup and his father contemplate his grand future while looking at other Great Dogs in their family. Will he be a marathon runner like Uncle Tibor, the fastest dog in the family? Will he be an astronaut like Aunt Yuki, who reached for the stars? Or maybe a teacher like Uncle Scooter, respected by all? No matter what, says his father, he will be a GREAT dog! Davide Cali's tongue-in-check writing and Miguel Tanco's unique and funny illustrations bring...

Marcolino hates practicing his scales on the piano, but feels he must because he is the reason his mother never became a grand pianist--until his grandfather lets them both in on a little secret.

"Snow White is on the run from an evil witch when she comes across some dwarfs in the forest. They agree to take her in and keep her safe if she will help them with their chores. She soon realizes she's taking on a lot more than she bargained for. 77 breakfasts to make, 77 lunches to pack (don't forget the juice boxes!), 77 pairs of pants to mend and a whole lot of dishes. Eventually Snow White decides to take her chances with the witch. There is...

"A fast-paced story that will keep kids chuckling and perhaps inspire their own unbelievable tall tales." -School Library Journal What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know-and is about to get an epic explanation. What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird. Is this yet...

A dog has an important job to do, especially if his human is a writer. Without a dog by his side, the writer would forget to eat. He'd never get out of his pajamas, and he'd probably stare at the computer all day long. But even the best French bulldog can't do everything. Maybe this perfect pair needs someone new in their lives... Illustrated in warm, earthy tones, this witty story reflects the ways dogs change our lives for the better. Our canine...

En esta edición en español de la selección Junior Library Guild Yo No Hice Mi Tarea Porque...la tarea (o ausencia de ella) es la inspiración para una mirada divertidísima a las historias no tan verdaderas que surgen cuando un trabajo no se acompleta: reptiles gigantes invaden el barrio, duendes esconden los lápices, un perro enorme se come a un perro pequeño y el día se pierde en el veterinario. Y luego está el problema con las plantas carnívoras....Las...