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Nine: A Book of Nonet Poems
by Irene LathamFans of clever poetry and numbers rejoice! Nine is a book of nine-line poems called nonets, all about the number nine!Hey!Hi there!Love nonets?I'm sure you do.What are they, you ask?You don't know a nonet?Not even one little one?Actually, they're all the same size!They're poems, of course--and here's your first!Each poem in this clever collection is a nonet: a nine-line poem that starts with nine syllables in the first line and ends with one syllable in the ninth line (or the reverse). But these nonets go even further! Every one is also written with the number nine at its heart. There's plenty to love and learn: topics include the nine months it takes a baby to be born, cats' nine lives, baseball's nine players, and the nine-banded armadillo. Some feature history, such as the Little Rock Nine, the spacecraft Apollo 9, the ninth president; others explain idioms, like "dressed to the nines," "cloud nine," and "the whole nine yards." Explore these and more with nonets galore!
Ninety-Nine Stories of God
by Joy WilliamsFrom "quite possibly America's best living writer of short stories" (NPR), Ninety-Nine Stories of God finds Joy Williams reeling between the sublime and the surreal, knocking down the barriers between the workaday and the divine. Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist Joy Williams has a one-of-a-kind gift for capturing both the absurdity and the darkness of everyday life. In Ninety-Nine Stories of God, she takes on one of mankind's most confounding preoccupations: the Supreme Being. This series of short, fictional vignettes explores our day-to-day interactions with an ever-elusive and arbitrary God. It's the Book of Common Prayer as seen through a looking glass--a powerfully vivid collection of seemingly random life moments. The figures that haunt these stories range from Kafka (talking to a fish) to the Aztecs, Tolstoy to Abraham and Sarah, O. J. Simpson to a pack of wolves. Most of Williams's characters, however, are like the rest of us: anonymous strivers and bumblers who brush up against God in the least expected places or go searching for Him when He's standing right there. The Lord shows up at a hot-dog-eating contest, a demolition derby, a formal gala, and a drugstore, where he's in line to get a shingles vaccination. At turns comic and yearning, lyric and aphoristic, Ninety-Nine Stories of God serves as a pure distillation of one of our great artists.
Ninja Boy Goes to School
by N. D. WilsonBestselling author N. D. Wilson makes his picture-book debut--and proves that even a ninja can get sent to the principal's office! From N. D. Wilson, bestselling author of the 100 Cupboards series, comes this funny and adventurous picture-book debut. It's time for kindergarten, and a young boy is prepared for the task, thanks to his unflinching ninja skills. The challenges of school are no match for a ninja, with his quick reflexes and immense patience. Featuring colorful and dynamic illustrations by J. J. Harrison, Ninja Boy Goes to School will have all little ninjas eager to learn how to balance like flamingos and gain the strength of gorillas (but without having to smell like one).
Ninja Boy Goes to School: Read & Listen Edition
by N. D. WilsonBestselling author N. D. Wilson makes his picture-book debut—and proves that even a ninja can get sent to the principal&’s office! From N. D. Wilson, bestselling author of the 100 Cupboards series, comes this funny and adventurous picture-book debut. It&’s time for kindergarten, and a young boy is prepared for the task, thanks to his unflinching ninja skills. The challenges of school are no match for a ninja, with his quick reflexes and immense patience. Featuring colorful and dynamic illustrations by J. J. Harrison, Ninja Boy Goes to School will have all little ninjas eager to learn how to balance like flamingos and gain the strength of gorillas (but without having to smell like one).This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Ninja Bunny (Ninja Bunny)
by Jennifer Gray OlsonA fresh, funny, and hip picture book about a little bunny who wants to be . . . a ninja! How to be a SUPER AWESOME NINJA: · Rule #1. You must always work alone. · Rule #2. You must be super sneaky, especially in the most dangerous of situations. · Rule #3. A super awesome ninja must: possess incredible strength, achieve invisibility, master the skill of climbing, gain the ability to fly. . . . Our little bunny is ready to embark on his path to becoming a ninja. But is he cut out for the ninja life? Especially if it means leaving his friends behind?
Ninja Bunny: Sister vs. Brother (Ninja Bunny)
by Jennifer Gray OlsonA hilarious new Ninja Bunny adventure featuring a humongous carrot, sibling rivalry, and a pair of ninjas who make a super awesome team. Ninja Bunny has faced incredible danger! He has demonstrated all the skills of a super awesome ninja: impressive strength, amazing bravery, extreme sneakiness! But when he embarks on a new mission to find the Golden Carrot of Awesomeness, he meets his biggest challenge yet—his annoying little sister! She insists on tagging along, and she insists that she is a ninja bunny, too. Not possible. Will she ruin Ninja Bunny&’s chance at finding the world&’s largest carrot? Or might she actually possess a few ninja skills of her own? Praise for Ninja Bunny: &“Sweetly humorous fun for readers working on their own &‘hi-yahs.&’&” —Publishers Weekly &“Gorgeous illustrations. . . . Ninja Bunny is sure to delight young warriors of all stripes.&” —New York Journal of Books
Ninja Camp
by Jen Taylor Sue FliessPack your bags and grab your gear: you're going to Ninja Camp! Listen closely to the ninja master, who will teach you everything you need to know to become a ninja warrior-but it won't be easy. You'll have to be sly and swift, strong and speedy, and only then will you become a Ninja of the Night!This fun and energetic book will delight and entertain kids and parents alike with its clever, rhyming verse and action-packed depictions of the coolest camp around. For fans of Ninja Red Riding Hood who are looking for a lesson in teamwork and cool stealth skills.
Ninja Farts: The Disgusting Adventures of Milo Snotrocket
by J. B. O'NeilReady to laugh your butt off? Get ready to be blown-away by the outrageous adventures of Milo Snotrocket!His name is Milo Snotrocket and he has the same problems any kid has. School is boring, he has a bully, and sometimes he farts. Well, more than sometimes. What nobody else knows about this special kid is that he’s more than just your average everyday child, he’s also a Fart Ninja—taking on bullies and all evildoers with the amazing power of his horrible farts! Warning: This book has farts. Lots of them. And if you focus on farting as much as the people in this book, you might want to check your pants when you’re done!
Ninja Kid 10 - ¡Héroes ninja! (Ninja Kid #Volumen 10)
by Anh Do¡DESCUBRE AL NINJA QUE LLEVAS DENTRO CON EL HÉROE MÁS DIVERTIDO! Nelson y Kenny ensayan para representar LA OBRA DE TEATRO DE LA ESCUELA, pero, gracias a un nuevo invento de la abuela, ¡todos los personajes cobran VIDA! ¡¿Podrán devolverlos a sus páginas antes de que todo el pueblo caiga en manos de un atronador EJÉRCITO DE MOSQUITOS GIGANTES?!
Ninja Kid 11 - ¡Ninjas artistas! (Ninja Kid #Volumen 11)
by Anh Do¡DESCUBRE AL NINJA QUE LLEVAS DENTRO CON EL HÉROE MÁS DIVERTIDO! La clase de Nelson prepara ¡un CONCURSO DE PINTURA! Pero, por error, Nelson y su primo Kenny viajan en el tiempo y, en vez de pintar criaturas mitológicas en sus cuadros, acaban LUCHANDO contra ellas. Y ahora, ¿cómo conseguirán nuestros héroes SALIR DE ESTA?
Ninja Kid 12 - Hipno-ninja (Ninja Kid #Volumen 12)
by Anh Do¡DESCUBRE AL NINJA QUE LLEVAS DENTRO CON EL HÉROE MÁS DIVERTIDO! Mira fijamente el ANILLO, y cuando dé una palmada ¡estos NINJAS habrán salvado el colegio! La abuela de Nelson ha creado un nuevo super invento: ¡un anillo HIPNOTIZADOR! Pero cuando Nelson y su primo Kenny llevan el anillo a clase, el malvado Doctor Kane acaba robándolo e hipnotizando a TODO EL COLEGIO.¿Conseguirán Nelson y Kenny recuperar el anillo y DESHIPNOTIZAR a sus compañeros?
Ninja Kid 7 - ¡Juguetes ninja! (Ninja Kid #Volumen 7)
by Anh Do¡Descubre al ninja que llevas dentro con el héroe más divertido! ¡PELIGRO, los JUGUETES han cobrado vida! La abuela ha creado el invento más GUAY de la historia: ¡un guante que puede dar vida a los juguetes! PERO, cuando les roban el guante, Nelson y Kenny tienen que encontrar el modo de recuperarlo... ¡antes de que UN EJÉRCITO DE MUÑECOS LUNÁTICOS se apodere de la CIUDAD!
Ninja Kid 8 - ¡Ninjas perrunos! (Ninja Kid #Volumen 8)
by Anh Do¡DESCUBRE AL NINJA QUE LLEVAS DENTRO CON EL HÉROE MÁS DIVERTIDO! Algo extraño está ocurriendo... ¡Todos los animales de la ciudad HAN DESAPARECIDO! Por suerte, gracias al último invento de la abuela, Nelson y Kenny seguirán el rastro del problema ¡CONVIRTIÉNDOSE EN PERROS! Pero ¿cómo van a encontrar a los animales si no pueden parar de correr detrás de un palo?
Ninja Kid 9 - Ninjas pasados por agua (Ninja Kid #Volumen 9)
by Anh Do¡Descubre al ninja que llevas dentro con el héroe más divertido! ¡Estos ninjas van a darse un buen chapuzón! Hay entradas disponibles para visitar el alucinante acuario nuevo y ¡Nelson y Kenny solo tienen que ganar una competición de natación para conseguirlas! Lástima que nadar se les dé tan mal: ¡parecen sacados de la piscina de los peques! ¡¿Podrá el último y alucinante invento de la abuela transformar a estos dos ninjas en remojo en auténticos peces ninja?!
Ninjas Have Issues
by Greg StonesNinjas are awesome—stealthy, cunning experts of infiltration and close combat. But like us all, they must sometimes grapple with the small but significant problems of everyday life. For instance, ninjas have issues with squirrels. They also have trouble with chimneys, pigeons, blow darts, and mimes. They really like hiding, going undercover, and pi±atas, but have MAJOR issues with samurai, giant fighting robots, and unicorns. Through it all, they secretly long for just one thing. Author of the breakout hit Zombies Hate Stuff, Greg Stones turns his popular, playfully absurd illustration style to the badass but surprisingly issue-fraught world of ninjas, detailing their inner lives and mortal combat with a subversive sense of the absurd.
Ninjas Have Issues
by Greg StonesFrom the acclaimed author of Zombies Hate Stuff—an illustrated guide to the things that stress ninjas out. Ninjas are awesome—stealthy, cunning experts of infiltration and close combat. But like us all, they must sometimes grapple with the small but significant problems of everyday life. For instance, ninjas have issues with squirrels. They also have trouble with chimneys, pigeons, blow darts, and mimes. They really like hiding, going undercover, and piñatas, but have MAJOR issues with samurai, giant fighting robots, and unicorns. Through it all, they secretly long for just one thing . . . Artist Greg Stones turns his popular, playfully funny illustration style to the badass but surprisingly issue-fraught world of ninjas, detailing their inner lives and mortal combat with a subversive sense of the absurd. Praise for the writing of Greg Stone &“Hilarious.&” —Wired &“Stones&’s panels have a cool way of collectively turning a grin into a chuckle (and perhaps, dare it be said, into a hearty guffaw).&” —Publishers Weekly
Nits Nits Nits!: Book 4 (Horrid Henry #4)
by Francesca SimonNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains some blood-sucking nits, a fangmangler monster, a school trip and a DISASTROUS dinner party! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
Nitty-Gritty Grossology: Over 101 Disgusting Facts! (Grossology)
by Sylvia BranzeiDig deep into all things disgusting with more than 101 revoltingly fun facts! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.Gross stuff is all around us, and this little book is a great primer on all sorts of icky and interesting information. Discover details about foul things like pee, the pooping habits of various animals, and more.From farts to tapeworms to scabs (oh my!), what&’s gross has never been so fun!
No Angel
by Helen KeebleMix the wry humor of Vladimir Tod, the relatability and fun of Ally Carter, and a sinfully hilarious setup, and you have No Angel--an unforgettable spin on angels and demons from the author of Fang Girl. Rafael Angelos just got handed the greatest gift any teenage boy could ever dream of. Upon arriving at his new boarding school for his senior year, he discovered that he is the only male student there. But Raffis about to learn that St. Marys is actually a hub for demons--and that he was summoned to the school by someone expecting him to save the day. Raffi knows hes no angel--but its pretty hard to deny that theres some higher plan at work when he wakes up one morning to discover hes sprouted wings and a glowing circle around his head. . . .
No Billionaire Left Behind: Satirical Activism in America
by Angelique HaugerudGrowing economic inequality, corporate influence in politics, an eroding middle class. Many Americans leave it to politicians and the media to debate these topics in the public sphere. Yet other seemingly ordinary Americans have decided to enter the conversation of wealth in America by donning ball gowns, tiaras, tuxedos, and top hats and taking on the imagined roles of wealthy, powerful, and completely fictional characters. Why? In "No Billionaire Left Behind," Angelique Haugerud, who embedded herself within the "Billionaires" and was granted the name "Ivana Itall," explores the inner workings of these faux billionaires and mines the depths of democracys relationship to political humor, satire, and irony. "No Billionaire Left Behind" is a compelling investigation into how satirical activists tackle two of the most contentious topics in contemporary American political culture: the increasingly profound division of wealth in America, and the role of big money in electoral politics. Anthropologist and author Angelique Haugerud deftly charts the evolution of a group named the Billionaires--a prominent network of satirists and activists who make a mockery of wealth in America--along with other satirical groups and figures to puzzle out their impact on politics and public opinion. In the spirit of popular programs like "The Colbert Report "and "The Daily Show," the Billionaires demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge of economics and public affairs through the lens of satire and humor. Through participant observation, interviews, and archival research, Haugerud provides the first ethnographic study of the power and limitations of this evolving form of political organizing in this witty exploration of one groups efforts to raise hope and inspire action in Americas current political climate.
No Boring Stories!
by Julie FalatkoA group of misfits takes a stand against sweet, cuddly, boring stories in this picture book by the critically acclaimed author of the Snappsy the Alligator series, Julie Falatko.The unpopular animals have had enough. They want to be in a picture book! Stories about mommy-loving kitties and cuddly bunnies at bedtime are boring. Wouldn't you rather hear about yeti crabs in robo suits and fierce babirusa princesses who fight giant grape monsters?! This group of misfits has a unique story to tell, but they'll never finish writing it if their over-eager bunny neighbor won't GO AWAY!Julie Falatko, critically acclaimed author of the Snappsy the Alligator books, brings her signature humor to this stand-alone picture book about finding your tribe and writing the stories you want to see, no matter how weird or wild they are!
No Bunny Like You: A Mommy and Me Book (Kristi Valiant's Bunny Tails Series)
by Kristi ValiantA lovable story filled with mommy-and-me moments and fun "date with Mom" ideas! In the busy Bunny household, it's hard for Bubby to get any alone time with Mom. But there's no bunny like Bubby, and he hatches a plan that leads to dedicated time with Mom and the hoppiest of hearts.A romping tale from beloved author-illustrator Kristi Valiant that is sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, No Bunny Like Youis a sturdy board book for boys and girls, ages 0 to 4;includes cute rhyming text and adorable bunny artwork;is a great gift for Valentine's Day, Easter, or Mother's Day; andis a great option for a nursery display, to fit into a baby-shower gift basket, or for reading during snuggle time.Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want to create lasting memories with your little ones, this book is sure to inspire you to plan your own mommy-and-me (or daddy-and-me) adventure.
No Call Too Small
by Oscar Martens&“Martens&’ work would be impressive in any era, but it is particularly timely today. It is wonderful to come upon an author who faces into the horrific absurdities of modern life without flinching, a stylist who delivers his most powerful satiric points with laser sharp accuracy and lyrically beautiful language."—Vancouver Sun&“Haunting, darkly funny situations, captured in crisp, spare prose, will appeal to fans of George Saunders.&”—Publishers WeeklyBy the end of the day, a cop must choose between ethics and social death. A camp counsellor, stuck deep in the woods with a small group of boys, only has a few hours before the DTs kick in. Adult children scramble to get the best of what remains of their mother's estate, but funeral plans may be premature. Sandwiched between a depressed mother and a careless father, a young girl must help attract customers to the family business, no matter the cost.The stories in No Call Too Small represent micro-scale disaster tourism on a winding road that is long and dark. Driving too fast, weaving between flaming wrecks, and drifting through cliff-side curves, there's little choice but to hang on and meet whatever's over the rise head on.&“Marten&’s strong prose is a pleasure to read, with dark humour and lively storytelling that brings a quirky humanity to his characters.&”—Janie Chang, Globe and Mail bestselling author of Dragon Springs Road&“A beautifully crafted collection.&”—Marcia Butler, author of Pickle&’s Progress
No Country for Old Gnomes: The Tales of Pell (The Tales of Pell #2)
by Kevin Hearne Delilah S. DawsonGo big or go gnome. The New York Times bestselling authors of Kill the Farm Boy welcome you to the world of Pell, the irreverent fantasy universe that recalls Monty Python and Terry Pratchett. War is coming, and it’s gonna be Pell. On one side stand the gnomes: smol, cheerful, possessing tidy cardigans and no taste for cruelty.On the other side sit the halflings, proudly astride their war alpacas, carrying bags of grenades and hungry for a fight. And pretty much anything else. It takes only one halfling bomb and Offi Numminen’s world is turned upside down—or downside up, really, since he lives in a hole in the ground. His goth cardigans and aggressive melancholy set him apart from the other gnomes, as does his decision to fight back against their halfling oppressors. Suddenly Offi is the leader of a band of lovable misfits and outcasts—from a gryphon who would literally kill for omelets to a young dwarf herbalist who is better with bees than with his cudgel to an assertive and cheerful teen witch with a beard as long as her book of curses—all on a journey to the Toot Towers to confront the dastardly villain intent on tearing Pell asunder. These adventurers never fit in anywhere else, but as they become friends, fight mermaids, and get really angry at this one raccoon, they learn that there’s nothing more heroic than being yourself. In No Country for Old Gnomes, Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne lovingly tweak the tropes of fantasy and fairy tales. Here you’ll find goofy jokes and whimsical puns, but you’ll also find a diverse, feminist, and lighthearted approach to fantasy that will bring a smile to your face and many fine cheeses to your plate.
No Crying in Baseball: The Inside Story of A League of Their Own: Big Stars, Dugout Drama, and a Home Run for Hollywood
by Erin CarlsonNational Bestseller The inside story of how A League of Their Own—one of the most beloved baseball movies of all time—developed from an unheralded piece of American history into a perennial cinematic favorite. Featuring exclusive interviews and behind the scenes memories from the original cast and creators, .No Crying in Baseball is a rollicking, revelatory deep dive into a one‑of‑a‑kind film. Before A League of Their Own, few American girls could imagine themselves playing professional ball (and doing it better than the boys). But Penny Marshall's genre outlier became an instant classic and significant aha moment for countless young women who saw that throwing like a girl was far from an insult. Part fly‑on‑the‑wall narrative, part immersive pop nostalgia, No Crying in Baseball is for readers who love stories about subverting gender roles as well as fans of the film who remain passionate thirty years after its release. With key anecdotes from the cast, crew, and diehard fanatics, Carlson presents the definitive, first‑ever history of the making of the treasured film that inspired generations of Dottie Hinsons to dream bigger and aim for the sky.