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George and Harold are up to their old tricks again, and when their latest prank makes a direct hit on school brainiac Melvin Sneedly, he decides to get even! But in the blink of an eye - and the sneeze of a nose - Melvin goes from snooty to snotty, and the Bionic Booger Boy is born! Can Captain Underpants clean up this catastrophe, or will the mucous monster make a mess of things? The Captain Underpants series is perfect for listeners of all ages. Like the other outrageously funny books by acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey, this adventure is sure to be fun!

While in New York City on a field trip, Sam Archer and her friends find themselves immersed in a run of crimes at sightseeing locations.

Soon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon! ""Big Nate is funny, big time!""—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the seventh novel in the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate. BIG NATE IS LIVING IT UP!...

Baseball is J.C.’s favorite sport, so he’s excited to see it on the activity list at the local community center. He can't wait to show off what a great pitcher he is. But then J.C.'s friend Vicky gets to be the pitcher instead. Can J.C. learn to share the mound?

Brianna Edwards has a big crush on the new boy, David Massey. So when Mrs. Massey asks her to babysit David's younger siblings, Bri sees it as her opportunity to connect with David. In order to get her crush's attention, Bri pretends that she shares his interests. Now she's so busy being someone she's not that she's forgetting to do all the special things that make her a great babysitter. When will Bri figure out that being herself is the best way to get the boy AND the babysitting job?

Emma gets a bigger bike and can’t wait to ride it, but when she falls off she’s too scared to try it anymore. When her best friend, Izzie, comes over for a bike ride, Emma uses her old bike. Emma needs to practice on her new big bike and gain confidence to ride again—even if it is scary.

Robot and Rico are off to the beach! While Rico is busy fishing, Robot is bored. Rico wants to catch the biggest fish, but Robot may end up with a bigger surprise.

As the tallest kid in class, Ava had never felt too big until a new girl arrives at her school—her name is also Ava and she is the shortest girl in class. The two girls learn to work together when they are both cast in the school play.

Emily is tired of always playing goalie during floor hockey just because she's in a wheelchair. When one of her classmates volunteers to play goalie, Emily jumps at the chance to try a new position. Her classmates work together to create a hockey stick that Emily can use from her wheelchair. Will she score a goal?

Tuckerbean and Grandma Tootie share a secret. They love to go bowling! When Grandma Tootie is in town, they hit the lanes together for a striking good time!

Big brothers are amazing! Did you know that big brothers are important in animal families, too? Animal big brothers do many of the same things as kid big brothers. They play with their younger siblings, teach them new things, and help with their care. Sometimes animal big brothers even babysit when their parents leave to hunt for food. Are you a big brother or do you have a big brother?

Jake's new toy plane is missing. No one knows where it is, except Katie Woo. But Katie wants to keep the plane. What should she do?

Kristy's mom is getting married, and everyone is coming to town to help, bringing their kids with them. Fourteen kids! Kristy is sure she and Stacey, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Dawn can handle it - they're professional baby-sitters after all, and Kristy's mom has offered them a lot of money to take on such a big job.

But will a week of changing diapers, stopping fights, solving mix-ups, and keeping 14 children entertained prove to be too much for the BSC? Can they keep things under control for Kristy's big day?

After a thrilling three-week dance program in New York City, Jessi is invited to join the Dance NY education program full time. Is she ready to leave Stonybrook and all her friends behind?

George and Harold thought they were beyond boogers. Their new pet, Sulu the Bionic Hamster, had defeated the Bionic Booger Boy, and through the wonders of science, Melvin Sneedly had been brought back to normal (well, almost normal). It looked like their last adventure was actually going to have a happy ending...except for one thing (well, three things) - the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers. Now George, Harold, and their buddies are on the run - with the Robo-Boogers in hot, gooey pursuit! Will the boys get away from these gross globs, or will Sulu have to save the day again?

'Big Nate is funny, big time.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Meet beloved comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. BIG NATE IS...

It's almost Eva's birthday, and she can't wait for her super-special sleepover. But one of her friends, Sue, doesn't seem to want to come. It won't be right without her there! Does Sue really not want to come? Or could she be having first-sleepover jitters? Eva will need to help Sue tackle her fear in time for the big party!

A bunch of kids at Stoneybrook Elementary have pen pals at a school in New Mexico. The baby-sitters love hearing the letters that Charlotte, Becca, and the Pike kids get from their new friends.

Octavia has big questions on her mind: Why do bad things happen, like Hurricane Katrina and 9/11? What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Octavia’s father is convinced that art and Henry David Thoreau hold the key to life. Her mother, Ray, though, has always been seeking greater meaning - up until now. Octavia’s problem is not only that her parents have different answers to the big questions but that their answers are threatening to tear her family apart.

The life inside your body is tricky to see, but you can feel it. Life lets you run and laugh and play – like how the wind helps kites to fly across the sky and leaves to dance across the ground. But where does the wind go when it stops blowing? And where does life go when it leaves the body?