JARRETT J. KROSOCZKA

Lunch Lady y Betty su asistente del comedor del cole son en realidad súper agentes camufladas, que luchan contra malhechores muy particulares. Nadie conoce su secreto hasta que Hector, Terrence y Dee, los chavales más inteligentes del colegio la siguen un día. Descubrirán que bajo la amable fachada de la señora que les sirve la comida cada día, se encuentra una heroína poderosa que cuenta con armas secretas para luchar contra el mal, como sus palitos de pescado letales o el ordenador portátil que parece una bandeja de comedor. En esta entrega, se enfrentará con un maestro que quiere usurpar al profesor que merece el título de Profesor del Año. Los tres chicos no sólo asistirán a las proezas de Lunch Lady, sino que acabarán ayudándola a resolver el misterioso caso del sustituto cibernético…

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.From the creator of Punk Farm and the acclaimed Lunch Lady graphic novel series comes a hilarious romp about one little girls insistence that she does NOT need a nap. Its a tale as old as timenaptime, that is. Lucy is not tired, not tired, NOT tired. She is not going to nap today. Lucy is an expert at staying awake. But when running errands with her dad, its suddenly way too LOUD. The lights in the store are way too bright. Its . . . a naptastrophe! With vibrant, charming illustrations and a relatable main character, this hilarious story is the perfect reminder to parents and kids that you only miss out on the fun when you skip your nap! Praise for Punk Farm: Never have Old MacDonald and The Wheels on the Bus seemed so hip. NPR Laugh-out-loud funny. . . . Fans will definitely want a return engagement. Rock on! Kirkus, starred review

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Ollie is a purple elephant who is lost and has no place to call home. Until Shelby and Peter find him in the parkand invite him to live with them. Soon Ollie is a regular part of the family. He doesnt have a room to call his own, but he doesnt mind. He is happy. He loves hopscotch and kickballbut most of all he loves the dance parties the McLaughlins have after dinner.But Mr. Puddlebottom, the downstairs neighbor, most certainly does not love Ollie. And neither does the McLaughlins cat, Ginger. Ollie has taken her spot on the couch at night. When the conspirators hatch a plan to get rid of Ollie, the purple elephant walks right into their trapand onto a circus cart. Will he ever be reunited with his family?

Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are the best of friends. They swim up. They swim down. They swim all around. Except near Crabby, who never has anything nice to say to them. "You two swim like humans" is the least of his insults. Then one day Crabby is caught in a lobster trap and needs their help! Should they help him? Its Peanut Butter and Jellyfish to the rescue! Crabby might be afraid of heights . . . but will he be brave enough to apologize?This charming story about friendship, kindness, and building social skills is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners.

Annie was warned not to go to the creepy Montgomery mansion . . . and maybe she wouldn’t have if her best friend hadn’t dared her. But Annie isn’t afraid of anything. Not bats, not spiders, and certa

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Max thinks that he would like to be class president. So does Kelly. But there can only be one president! Who will the class elect? Full of laughs and suspense, Max for President is a lively story of good sportsmanshipand a great way for kids to learn a little about elections, too!

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Lost balloons. Melted ice cream. Babysitters. Life as a kid can be pretty daunting. But dont let these troubles get you down. With the right attitude, a hurdle can become a hammock and an obstacle can become an opportunity! Veteran picture book creator Jarrett J. Krosoczka teaches kids to look on the bright side of things. With lively illustrations and spot-on humor, Its Tough to Lose Your Balloon champions resilience and helps children navigate childhood indignities while making them laugh at the same time.

Whos that eating a banana? Swinging from the shower curtain? Making faces in the mirror? Why, it looks like a monkey!But not to Mommy. Mommy knows its her own monkey boy, and even monkey boys need their sleep. But first, they need to clean up their room and take a bath. Then shell read a story. "Good night, Monkey Boy . . . and no more bananas!"

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.FARMER JOE IS heading off to a Tractor Society Conference in Reno. But meanwhile, back at the farm . . . . . . Cow, Sheep, Pig, Goat, and Chicken are getting ready to rock across the U.S.A. as they set out on a Punk Farm tour! Only, their beat-up old tour van is threatening to ruin their plans. Can the wheels on the van go round and round all the way from Maine to Colorado? This rollicking sequel to Punk Farm will have kids cheering along as their favorite rock star farm animals take the nation by storm!

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Lunch Lady and Betty have been unceremoniously cut from the school budget, and the timing couldnt be worsethe villains from all nine of her previous adventures are worming their way back into Thompson Brook with a masterfully devious plan. Will the Breakfast Bunch still be able to count on Lunch Ladys superhero gadgets and abilities to save the school, or are they on their own? Dont miss Lunch Ladys swashbuckling finale!

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.After a long day of work, Farmer Joe goes home to bed. But meanwhile, back at the barn . . .Cow sets up her drums.Pig plugs in his amp.Goat tunes his bass.Chicken sets up her keyboards.And Sheep checks the microphone.They are Punk Farm and tonight theyre ready to ROCK! With adorable farm animals - and a surprise tribute to Old MacDonald - this rollicking tale is sure to have kids cheering--and singing--along.

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.From the author of Good Night, Monkey Boy, the hilarious tale of a haircut gone awry! One day Josh had a big, brown bag idea: to wear a paper bag over his head. He thought it was a good idea. His mother did not. Neither did his bus driver, his teacher, or his soccer coach. What could Josh possibly be hiding? A surprise ending will keep kids gigglingand from taking haircuts into their own hands!

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.The Breakfast Bunch have joined the mathletes team, and are all set to win the championship trophy for Thompson Brook Elementary Schoolthey only need to beat the defending champs from Willowby Academy. But Lunch Lady notices something strange about the opposing matheletes and their sinister coach. Will she and her sidekick Betty be able to sort out the suspicious competitors before they snatch victory away from the Breakfast Bunch?

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch kids are looking forward to a relaxing summer vacation with no funny business. What evils could befall them at summer camp?Of course, there is the legendary swamp monster. Stories say he haunts the camp at night. But thats just a legend. Or is it?Once again, Dee, Hector, and Terrence must help Lunch Lady prevail against a secret enemy!

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Dee, Terrence, and Hector are very excited about Author Visit Day. Lewis Scribson is the author of the famous Flippy Bunny books, and Hector is a huge fan! And it gets Dee and Terrence out of math class. But something is a little off about this special guest. And Coach Birkby, the gym teacher, mysteriously disappears the day of his visit. What evil designs does this world-famous writer have on his agenda? Lunch Ladys going to get to the bottom of it, even if she has to kick some bunny butt!

Its picture day at Thompson Brook, but the students are plagued by a freak acne epidemic. While the Breakfast Bunch scrambles to put their best faces forward, their hifalutin photographer raises Lunch Ladys eyebrows. She suspects the photographer may have an underhanded plan to break into the world of high fashion that puts the students in danger! Will Lunch Lady be able to storm the runway and stop the vogue rogue without blowing her cover?

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch are on a school field trip to a famous art museum. But while Lunch Lady is busy taking in all the culture, the kids have caught onto something strangesome of the artwork looks suspiciously fake! Now Dee, Hector, and Terrence are determined to get to the bottom of this conspiracy, but Lunch Lady is too awed to catch on. Will she snap out of it and come to the rescue? Or will the Breakfast Bunch have to handle this operation alone?

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Serving justice . . . and lunch! Lunch Lady can sniff out something rotten like no one elseand theres definitely something rotten going on in the library. The usually friendly librarians have become cold and secretive. Even Dee cant seem to crack a smile out of them. What darkness may lurk in the hearts of librarians? Lunch Lady is on the case! And Hector, Terrence, and Dee are along for a wild ride!

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Serving justice . . . and lunch! Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isnt dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home? Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesnt just serve sloppy joesshe serves justice! Whatever danger lies ahead, its no match for LUNCH LADY!

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.The Breakfast Bunch is excited for the upcoming bake saleand the best part is that its raising money for an awesome field trip. But when all the snacks go missing, its no laughing matter. Someone is sabotaging the bake sale. But why?Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch are hot on the trail . . . one brownie crumb at a time.