<div>From the duo that brought you I Didn&rsquo;t Do My Homework Because. . . . A wacky story of a class-trip adventure that &ldquo;will be popular with tall-tale fans&rdquo; (Booklist). Notoriously (and delightfully) unreliable narrator Henry is late to a museum where his class is spending the day. But he has a plan: He&rsquo;ll just catch up in one of the exhibits. That&rsquo;s not possible in these halls! With volcanoes erupting, dinosaurs charging, and secret stairwells lurking, reuniting with his classmates becomes a quest of outrageous proportions. Young readers will revel in this entertaining book&rsquo;s over-the-top antics from the celebrated international author-illustrator team behind Junior Library Guild selections The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School. </div>

A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum...

<div>A boy has some amazing excuses for being late for school in this &ldquo;fantastical tale . . . A whimsical romp&rdquo; (School Library Journal). First, some giant ants stole breakfast. Then there were the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn&rsquo;t Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, action-packed, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds&mdash;and the unbelievable oddness! &ldquo;Chaud&rsquo;s signature cartoon illustrations delight with eccentric and humorous details on every page.&rdquo; &mdash;School Library Journal &ldquo;A series of hilariously surreal situations.&rdquo; &mdash;Kirkus Reviews &ldquo;Highly entertaining.&rdquo; &mdash;Booklist</div>

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...

<div>A picture book reminding us that everyone is human and makes mistakes . . . even grown-ups: &ldquo;Hilarious.&rdquo; &mdash;Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Whether it&rsquo;s forgetting to do chores, running late, or burping, no adult would ever behave so poorly&mdash;at least, that&rsquo;s what you might think. By the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book, you&rsquo;ll know better . . . From the duo behind Junior Library Guild selection I Didn&rsquo;t Do My Homework Because and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School, this relatable and rollicking tale will have kids (and the adults who read with them) in stitches&mdash;and remind them that it&rsquo;s okay not to be perfect all the time . . . and that manners exist for a reason. &ldquo;Illustrated with irony-laden wit . . . Delightfully droll text.&rdquo; &mdash;Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &ldquo;A fun, simple, and goofy read for both adults and kids.&rdquo; &mdash;School Library Journal &ldquo;Comically elegant, jewel-toned vignettes by Chaud, which detail an entire page of adult klutzes, a cheating chess player, and an amusing four-panel sequence of a father staring at his phone from breakfast to bedtime, hit the mark every time.&rdquo; &mdash;Publishers Weekly</div>

Grown-ups Never Do That

<div>&ldquo;A fast-paced story that will keep kids chuckling and perhaps inspire their own unbelievable tall tales.&rdquo; &mdash;School Library Journal What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know&mdash;and is about to get an epic explanation. What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird. Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting to be revealed? From the author/illustrator team behind I Didn&rsquo;t Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . comes a fantastical fast-paced summer adventure that&rsquo;s so unbelievable, it just might be true! &ldquo;A magical tale involving a treasure map, pirates, a submarine, a flying machine, yetis, and more.&rdquo; &mdash;School Library Journal &ldquo;A fabulous escapade.&rdquo; &mdash;Booklist &ldquo;Will have readers chortling.&rdquo; &mdash;Kirkus Reviews</div>

The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . .

<div>An irresistible meditation on the quest for connection, from the bestselling author of I Didn&rsquo;t Do My Homework Because . . . When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things. He hides when the elephant-object of his affection is around. He writes dozens of letters that he will never send. And he tries to be healthy but ends up finishing the cheesecake. This soulful book is at once relatable and revealing, a reminder that love is worth striving for, and that the very best things in life will come to those who wait. &ldquo;There is no doubt kids will be giggling. . . . A wry exploration of the symptoms of falling in love.&rdquo; &mdash;Kirkus Reviews</div>

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Books By Davide Cali (5 Books)

A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum...

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...

Grown-ups Never Do That

The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . .

When an Elephant Falls in Love

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Books By Davide Cali (5 Books)

A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum...

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...

Grown-ups Never Do That

The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . .

When an Elephant Falls in Love

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