The first book in the "Stinky Face" series. Over a million and a half copies published, it's adored by children around the world. It has even been optioned for a movie! Beware....Stinky Face is addictive!

A mother and child discuss how the mother’s love would remain constant even if her child were a stinky skunk, scary ape, or bug-eating green alien.

“What if I were a super smelly skunk, and I smelled so bad that my name was Stinky Face?”

“What if I were a green alien from Mars, and I ate bugs instead of peanut butter?”

The answers from this unstoppably devoted mother will have children and grown-ups laughing out loud. A parent’s unconditional love was never so creatively tested…or so beautifully reassured.

The newest Stinky Face is here!

New Stinky Face book! Written by Lisa McCourt

Stinky Face always has a lot of questions, and his patient mama always has the right answers! This time, Stinky Face is having trouble going to sleep in his own bed, and asks if he can sleep with her. After all, the water from the drippy faucet could sweep him away at any moment! But just like in previous stories, Mama knows how to reassure her Stinky Face to let him know that she's right there, even when he's sleeping.

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The ever imaginative Stinky Face is not at all sure about starting school for the first time, so he has a whole bunch of questions for his mama! What if the school bus gest a flat tire? What if a spaceship lands next to the jungle gym at recess? And what if all the desks start flying around the classroom?

But with some reassuring answers from his always quick-thinking mama, Stinky Face soon realizes that going to school might be more fun than he ever thought possible.

A magical, charming first day of school story Stinky Faces everywhere will adore--from the creators of the bestselling I Love You, Stinky Face. The ever imaginative Stinky Face is not at all sure about starting school for the first time, so he has a whole bunch of questions for his mama! What if the school bus gest a flat tire? What if a spaceship lands next to the jungle gym at recess? And what if all the desks start flying around the classroom?

But with some reassuring answers from his always quick-thinking mama, Stinky Face soon realizes that going to school might be more fun than he ever thought possible.

A magical, charming first day of school story Stinky Faces everywhere will adore--from the creators of the bestselling I Love You, Stinky Face, Lisa McCourt and Cyd Moore.

New Stinky Face book!

Stinky Face has a lot of questions, and his patient mama always knows how to reassure her little Stinky Face with the right answers! 
This time, Stinky Face is struggling with confidence and having some doubts about his abilities. Luckily, Mama knows the magic words:  "You can do it, Stinky Face!"

Readers will enjoy Stinky Face's wild adventures while being reassured that it's okay to feel afraid sometimes. But they have the strength to overcome it -- just like Stinky Face does. A perfect year-round Stinky Face story with a gentle nod to graduation and transitions!

I Miss You Stinky Face is now a board book!

Like many little kids, Stinky Face worries when his Mama is away. But Mama tells her son that nothing can keep them apart and that she’ll be flying home to see him tomorrow. When Stinky Face asks what will happen if the plane forgets how to fly, she tells him she’ll hop in a hot-air balloon. And if that hot-air balloon runs out of air and has to land in the desert, she’ll ride a camel home to see him.

And on and on it goes, as the boy imagines Mama braving hungry sharks, terrible pirates, spaceships lost in time, and much more to get home to her son. In the end, mother and son reveal how much they miss each other and how they can’t wait to be together again! Kids will laugh at all the fun situations and wild exaggerations and will be reassured by the endearing message about the undying love of a mother.

Fans of I Love You, Stinky Face, will love this Christmas story! Stinky Face loves Christmastime...but he still has plenty of questions. What if a big, wintry wind blows his Christmas tree away? What if one of the reindeer gets his antlers stuck in the branches that hang over the roof? Luckily, his imaginative Mama knows how to reassure him that Christmas will be magical!

Stinky Face is getting ready for Halloween when he has a question--which of course Mama knows the perfect answer to! Even though Stinky Face can think of a million things that could go wrong while trick-or-treating, Mama knows that no matter what happens, he's going to have the best night ever. That is if he can settle on a costume!

A funny, Halloween adventure perfect for trick-or-treaters everywhere!

What will Stinky Face bring for the 100th day of school? The second in the early reader Stinky Face series.

Lisa McCourt and Cyd Moore's popular Stinky Face series is now available in a Level 1 easy reader format! In this new story and adventure, Stinky Face, an inquisitive young boy, celebrates 100 days of school! But of course, first he has a question . . .

New readers will love this funny, imaginative story and the easy-to-read text.

Early Reader

Stinky Face is full of "What ifs" as he gets ready for kindergarten!
It's time to go to kindergarten, but Stinky Face has a question . . .
"But, Mama, what if the sink in my classroom pours grape juice instead of water?"

As the situations grow stranger, Stinky Face's mama always has just the right answer to make him feel better.

With Lisa McCourt's zany ideas and Cyd Moore's motion-filled illustrations, this reader is sure to make every worried kindergartner-to-be a little less nervous.

After an especially "busy" day, a preschool-age boy overhears his mother say, "He's been a monster all day." So the little boy starts to fantasize about what life as a monster would be like. "I wonder why Mommy thinks that of me? / I guess if she does then a monster I'll be! / I'm big and strong! / I grumble and growl / and scare people off / with a sneer and a scowl. / Being a monster is fun!" There are no rules to remember or manners to follow. And monsters can stay out as late as they please, scaring everyone away. As it turns out, being a monster isn't all it's cracked up to be. No one wants to be friends with a monster. And who will read a story and tuck a monster into bed? Maybe being a little boy isn't such a bad thing after all.

What, indeed? According to the young narrator, when the kids aren't home, the parents jump on the bed, watch TV shows "they've seen a bazillion times," and dress up the dog. The main illustrations feature two exuberant adults making a mess with toys, food, and clothes, while smaller pictures show the narrator and his little sister having fun at their grandparents' house. Young listeners may be familiar with the narrator's reactions to parental misbehavior:
"They've probably ruined their appetites."
"They better hope those Kool-Aid stains come out!"
Most fun, though, are the household mysteries that are explained: a game in which socks are tossed on the ceiling fan engenders the comment, "No wonder we can never find two socks that match!" Moore's illustrations, which bring to mind Marc Brown's Arthur books (without the animals-as-people angle), include some nice touches, such as the patient-looking dog wearing gloves on its ears. Abby Nolan © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Miss Hawthorn's room is neat and tidy, not a pencil or paintbrush is out of place. And that's how she likes it. And she likes trees that are colored green and apples that are painted red. Miss Hawthorn does not like things to be different or out of the ordinary. Into Miss Hawthorn's classroom comes young Willow. She doesn't color inside the lines, she breaks crayons, and she sees pink trees and blue apples. What will Miss Hawthorn think? Magical things can happen when your imagination is allowed to run wild, and for Miss Hawthorn the notion of what is art and what is possible is forever changed.

NEW BOOK! 

Written by Denise Brennan-Nelson, illustrated by Cyd Moore

Willow is back! This time she's so excited to be flower girl for her favorite uncle and his boyfriend's wedding. Willow just can't wait to help make it perfect. The beach ceremony! The dinner! The dessert! The dancing! But there's just one hiccup. Uncle Ash refuses to dance these days. A wedding with no dancing?! Willow makes it her mission to remind him of the joy he found in dancing years ago. On the evening of the wedding, Uncle Ash surprises them all and everyone dances in just the ways they were meant to.

Mr. Larch is not a very neighborly neighbor. He never has any visitors. His gray, gloomy house never has any decorations. He avoids everyone and everyone avoids him. But now Mr. Larch has a new neighbor. Willow and her family have moved into the bright yellow house directly across the street. Willow loves her new house and neighborhood. She loves the summer and planting her garden. She loves the fall and sharing vegetables with her neighbors. And when winter arrives, she loves that, too. She can't wait for the first snowfall because she has found the perfect hill for sledding. And it's right behind Mr. Larch's house. Can Willow melt his cold heart in time to enjoy a Snow Day?

Board Book

It’s Monkey’s birthday and all his friends are getting together to celebrate, but shhh, it’s a surprise! Join in as Rabbit makes the invitations, Hedgehog brings the balloons, Fox makes the dessert, and all the animals shout “Hooray!” when Monkey arrives at the party.

This adorable story is the perfect match for the traditional song that every child loves to sing and clap along to, while Cyd Moore’s inviting, kid-friendly artwork will keep kids coming back for more.

Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything from backyard musings to vacation travels!

Children will enjoy recording their thoughts and memories in this interactive travel journal. Colorful artwork and clever text help prompt creative contributions from budding writers and artists. What's inside? Lined pages for writing; Blank pages for drawing; Games, activities, and simple recipes; Facts such as landmarks and symbols (and even a little history); And more! With its sturdy, lay-flat format, this journal is perfect for recording everything from backyard musings to vacation travels!

Alice is a good witch. And Greta... well, Greta and trouble are never far apart. Alice spends her time helping others by weaving her enchanting spells. All Greta does is wreak havoc. But when a forgotten spell comes back to haunt her, Greta's stuck learning something she should have learned long ago.

Paperback

Alice is a good witch. And Greta... well, Greta and trouble are never far apart. Alice spends her time helping others by weaving her enchanting spells. All Greta does is wreak havoc. But when a forgotten spell comes back to haunt her, Greta's stuck learning something she should have learned long ago.

Alice is a good witch. And Greta... well, Greta and trouble are never far apart. Alice spends her time helping others by weaving her enchanting spells. All Greta does is wreak havoc. But when a forgotten spell comes back to haunt her, Greta's stuck learning something she should have learned long ago.

Ruthie loves to visit Nana, but they don’t always like to play with the same things. Ruthie loves fire engines and motorcycles, while Nana loves dolls and dress-up clothes. Nana’s neighbor, Brian, gets to play with fire engines and motorcycles. So why doesn’t Ruthie? Energetic illustrations capture the loving relationship between Ruthie and Nana in this insightful and sensitive story.

Katie and her papa are among a group of settlers building a town in the middle of the dusty, brown prairie. Every week the trains bring more people and more lumber to build houses, fences, and barns. New buildings are erected: a church with a steeple, a store with glass windows, even a schoolhouse with desks for seventeen children. But one thing is missing: trees. When the townspeople take up a collection to order trees from back east, Katie adds her own pennies and Papa's silver dollar. When the tiny saplings finally arrive, Katie helps dig holes and fetch water. Then, in a quiet corner off the public square, Katie and Papa plant a flowering dogwood in memory of Mama.

Paperback and Hardcover

Rabbit goes wherever Kara goes—sometimes to Mama’s house, sometimes to Papa’s house. Now Papa is coming to pick up Kara and Rabbit and take them to his house. But this time things are different. Peggy, Papa’s new wife, lives there, too. She makes costumes for people who act in plays, and the house is full of her things.

When Kara and Rabbit try to lie on the couch where she and Papa snuggle to tell each other stories, they can’t—because it’s hidden under mountains of gloves. When they try to sit in the special chair Papa made for them, they can’t—because it’s covered in capes. It’s even hard to find a hiding place for hide-and-seek! How can Kara and Rabbit make sure there’s enough room for them?

The beloved characters from Missing Rabbit are back in a brand-new story that offers comfort to children and stepparents.

This heartwarming picture book by the creators of I LOVE YOU, STINKY FACE reveals what every parent is most thankful for. A perfect bedtime story for every day -- and especially for Thanksgiving!

When a little girl asks her mom what her "most thankful thing ever" is, Mom turns the question into a fun trip down memory lane. Turning the pages of Mom's photo album, they discover many wonderful moments in Mom's life, from summer camp to winning a trophy in a soccer tournament, from singing onstage to her wedding day. But one event in Mom's whole life is the very best ever -- the birth of her precious little girl.