Matthew Myers

"Two siblings attempt to live in the wilds of their backyard before coming home to sleep comfortably in their beds"--

A boy buys the world's longest licorice rope from a girl and follows it until he finds a surprise at the end.

When a monster meets his neighbor's new baby he discovers true terribleness can come in tiny packages.

"Louie and Ralphie Ratso and the rest of the Big City Scouts are going camping for the first time. And they have a special guide: Grandpa Ratso! Grandpa teaches everyone the Scouts oath, which says Scouts are always able to solve problems without asking for help. But the Scouts soon discover that figuring out how to pitch a tent, make a fire, and find their way is tough to do by themselves. In fact, not asking for help isn't working at all, and everybody...

Musk Ox takes over an alphabet book, explaining to his friend Zebra why almost every letter can be used to describe musk oxen.

While newer, fancier robots are quickly purchased, Clink, an old-fashioned robot who can only make toast and music, gathers dust and feels downhearted until a young boy enters the shop looking for something special.

"Chuck Wood is the most popular kid in school, and Louie Ratso can't believe that Chuck has asked him for help! Chuck likes Louie's friend Fluffy Rabbitski, and he wants Louie to help him get Fluffy to notice him. As for Ralphie Ratso, he can't believe that his brother wants to spend all his time with Chuck instead of with him. Meanwhile, despite Louie and Chuck's attempts to get Fluffy's attention, she has eyes for only one thing: her garden. But...

Louie and Ralphie attempt to renovate a cluttered lot into a community arcade only to be confronted by fears that the lot is haunted.

Pirates, pets and puns run amok as a swaggering but softhearted captain swashbuckler embarks on a daring quest to find a perfect animal sidekick.