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The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck he could only be called Icky Ricky. Uh-oh Icky Ricky is in trouble and has a lot of explaining to do. Why? Well, you see . . . He did his homework on cheese slices, but got hungry and ate them.He had his friends over for a sleepover . . . on the bedroom ceiling.Harry, Icky Ricky's favorite hot dog, just landed in his dad's toolbox.The town bully, Mean Dean, is looking to pound whoever lost his remote-controlled car. Was is Icky Ricky? Icky Ricky is up to his eyebrows in mayhem--and in ick "Icky Ricky proves to be a satisfying new hero for readers who are ready for a more expansive view of the world than that offered by Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series. . . . Readers will easily conclude that Ricky is awesome "--BooklistOnline"Hits the gross-out sweet spot."--Kirkus"I thoroughly enjoyed these books, and I look forward to more icky adventures from young Ricky."--Nick Bruel, author of Bad Kitty

The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck he could only be called Icky Ricky. Uh-oh Icky Ricky is in trouble and has a lot of explaining to do. Why? Well, you see . . . Someone spotted Bigfoot in Icky Ricky's neighborhood Icky Ricky and his friends had a teary funeral . . . for a pepperoni pizza.A crazy one-eyed squirrel stole his Palooka Pops.Icky Ricky's trashbag hazmat suit might not be enough to protect him from mutants while he's cleaning up trash around town. Is it the end of the world for Icky Ricky? Icky Ricky is up to his eyebrows in mayhem--and in ick Hits the gross-out sweet spot.--KirkusI thoroughly enjoyed these books, and I look forward to more icky adventures from young Ricky.--Nick Bruel, author of Bad Kitty

*Best Graphic Novel for Kids selection by the American Library Association* *Texas Little Maverick Reading List selection**Winner - South Carolina Book Awards**101 Great Books for Kids selection by the Evanston Public Library* From Michael Rex, the bestselling author/illustrator of Fangbone and Goodnight Goon, comes a zany and hilarious graphic novel that shines a light on the humanity inside all of us--even if you're a robot. He's a super-nice kid in an ultra-mean world.He believes even the worst people are good inside.He'll always be there for you... even if you boot him out of your castle, pit him against a mechanical giant, put him on top of a pole in a lightning storm, and trap him in a booming dance party that lasts all night long.He's Your Pal Fred. In a brutal world far in the future where only the savage survive, a life-size toy suddenly activates. Fred was built to be a best buddy, and his relentless kindness never fades, even when everyone else is rude. Determined to make the world a better place, he has the bright idea to talk the two most powerful and battle-hungry warlords, Lord Bonkers and Papa Mayhem, into being friends. It's a mission doomed to fail, unless Fred can find a way to inspire everyone to play nice

Another genius idea from one of my favorite graphic novelists. --Tom Angleberger, bestselling author of Geronimo Stilton and Origami Yoda From the creator of Fangbone and Goodnight Goon comes a zany and hilarious graphic novel that shines a light on the humanity inside all of us---even if you're a robot. Perfect for fans of Catstronauts and Hilo He's a super-nice kid in an ultra-mean world.He believes even the worst people are good inside.He'll always be there for you... even if you boot him out of your castle, pit him against a mechanical giant, put him on top of a pole in a lightning storm, and trap him in a booming dance party that lasts all night long.He's Your Pal Fred. In a brutal world far in the future where only the savage survive, a life-size toy suddenly activates. Fred was built to be a best buddy, and his relentless kindness never fades, even when everyone else is rude. Determined to make the world a better place, he has the bright idea to talk the two most powerful and battle-hungry warlords, Lord Bonkers and Papa Mayhem, into being friends. It's a mission doomed to fail, unless Fred can find a way to inspire everyone to play nice

In this action-packed sequel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred shows us how all arguments, big and small, can be solved with kindness--even when it's not always welcomed Fred has made quite a name for himself as a peacemaker since his last adventure Now everyone who loves to argue is coming to him for help resolving their disagreements, but there's just one problem . . . Fred is low on power. Thanks to the clouds of pollution in the sky, Fred's solar battery can't recharge. With the help of his best friend, Wormy, he sets off for SunTop--a city with a sky-high place where the sun can be seen. But once there, he's told that he can't recharge unless he stops a clan of garbage-like creatures from attacking every night. It's a race against time for Fred to solve the mystery of the Trash before he runs out of power forever

Even a peacemaking robot has his limits In this heartwarming graphic novel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred travels all over the barren land to spread his message of compassion, but then a glitch turns him . . . mean Can he be fixed, or is the world's nicest robot gone forever?★ "In Rex's big-hearted comic . . . Fred's gentleness proves healing in this humorous volume about the power of kindness." --Publishers Weekly on Your Pal Fred Everyone knows about Fred and his mission to make the world a kinder place. In fact, the feel-good robot has never met a person he couldn't convince to play nice . . . until now. When Fred discovers the Tomorrow Sphere, a secret community that has survived the apocalypse in luxury--blankets Medicine Unlimited ice cream --he's delighted that people in need can soon be helped. But despite all Fred's pleading, the Tomorrow Sphere leader absolutely, definitely, and totally refuses to share. This ultimate act of selfishness shocks Fred and causes him to glitch out and turn mean. If they won't share, he'll have to make them With war looming and his friends in despair, it's up to Fred to fix his nasty glitch . . . or ruin all the goodness he's created in the world.

* "In Rex's big-hearted comic . . . Fred's gentleness proves healing in this humorous volume about the power of kindness." --Publishers Weekly on Your Pal Fred Even a peacemaking robot has his limits In this heartwarming graphic novel by #1 New York Times bestselling creator Michael Rex, Fred travels all over the barren land to spread his message of compassion, but then a glitch turns him . . . mean Can he be fixed, or is the world's nicest robot gone forever? Everyone knows about Fred and his mission to make the world a kinder place. In fact, the feel-good robot has never met a person he couldn't convince to play nice . . . until now. When Fred discovers the Tomorrow Sphere, a secret community that has survived the apocalypse in luxury--blankets Medicine Unlimited ice cream --he's delighted that people in need can soon be helped. But despite all Fred's pleading, the Tomorrow Sphere leader absolutely, definitely, and totally refuses to share. This ultimate act of selfishness shocks Fred and causes him to glitch out and turn mean. If they won't share, he'll have to make them With war looming and his friends in despair, it's up to Fred to fix his nasty glitch . . . or ruin all the goodness he's created in the world.

In his witty companion to the popular Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex shows us why what we want isn’t always the same as what we need.Do you know the difference between a want and a need? It can be a hard thing to understand, especially when you want something so much that you feel like you have to have it. But some things aren’t essential—like jellybean tacos and groovy boots. Other things are essential—like fuel and feet to put the boots on. The robots in this book are here to show you the difference as they make trades to get some things they really want (hooray!) but give away some things they need (oops!).This timely companion to the popular Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots makes tricky, but vital, concepts accessible. Kids will have fun following the action and discovering this is the kind of book they really, really want to read again and again.

This hilarious companion to the New York Times #1 bestseller, Goodnight Goon, is a ghoulish parody of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. We're going on a goon hunt. We're going to catch a green one. What a spooky night We're not scared. A goon hunt is no easy task. A twisted tangled pumpkin patch, murky bubbling swamp, and foggy crumbling graveyard are just a few of the obstacles these kids will have to go through, skulking monsters included. And when the Goon finally makes an appearance--under the covers they go Except one brave child who finds monsters more fun than scary. The beloved classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt gets an eerie twist in this goon-infused parody that perfectly plays with the rhythm and sound effects of the original. Mike Rex's creepy settings and hilarious text will have kids demanding to giggle and shiver through the story again and again, and now this board book edition is perfect for toddler bedtimes and read alouds.

From the creator of Goodnight Goon, a laugh-out-loud friendship story that perfectly captures the high and low moments of a typical playdate!Pete couldn’t be more thrilled when a monster shows up in his bedroom. Now Pete has someone to play with! And the hungry monster couldn’t be more thrilled to be there, either. Now he can . . . EAT PETE! But Pete has other ideas. And they are all good fun and quite distracting—things like playing cars and pirates. But we all know the course of playing together nicely never did run smoothly. So how much longer will the monster have to wait before he can . . . EAT PETE?

Another hilariously spine-tingling parody of a childhood classic by the creator of the New York Times bestselling Goodnight Goon. Now in board Mike Rex has created a delightful, monster-y romp that reinterprets the classic picture book about motherly love, The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd. In this parody, the little mummy comments on his mother's sometimes overly exuberant love, and the escalation of their outrageous ideas for leaving and (of course) finding each other will make modern day parents and kids laugh aloud. A fabulous Halloween treat for every little monster

Go on an underground adventure with the mysterious tunneler in this delightful Level 1 Ready-to-Read from bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex The tunneler tunnels in the tunnel. But why? And where is he going? Find out in this fun story with a surprise ending

Go on an underground adventure with the mysterious tunneler in this delightful Level 1 Ready-to-Read from bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex The tunneler tunnels in the tunnel. But why? And where is he going? Find out in this fun story with a surprise ending

Find out what to do with a banana gone bad in this hilarious Level 2 Ready-to-Read from bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex. Wow, that's one bad banana. Look at it--it's soft. It's squishy. Its yellow peel has lots of spots Could there be hope for a banana like that?

Find out what to do with a banana gone bad in this hilarious Level 2 Ready-to-Read from bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex. Wow, that's one bad banana. Look at it--it's soft. It's squishy. Its yellow peel has lots of spots Could there be hope for a banana like that?

Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion? It can be a hard thing to understand. Some things are facts - like the number of robots in this book. Other things are opinions - like which robot would make the best friend, or which robot dances best. And sometimes to tell the difference between a fact and an opinion, you need to wait to get more information - that’s because facts can be proven true or false, and opinions are things you feel and believe - but that you can’t prove. Mike Rex introduces young readers to the very important distinction between facts and opinions, and he reminds us that it is nice to listen to one another’s opinions, and to stand up for the facts!

En del saker är fakta, som hur många robotar det finns i den här boken. Andra saker är åsikter, som vilken robot som är roligast eller dansar bäst. För att kunna avgöra om något är fakta eller åsikt måste vi ibland vänta på att få mer information. Genom att starta om robotarna lär de sig att respektera åsikter och att kompromissa.Alla måste läsa den här boken (åsikt)! Den är lättläst och passar för barn som precis har börjat skolan (fakta). Vuxna som inte förstår skillnaden mellan fakta och åsikt borde läsa den här boken (åsikt). Michael Rex tar hjälp av ett gäng livliga robotar för att lära unga läsare skillnaden mellan fakta och åsikt. Ett aktuellt ämne som inte så ofta tas upp i böcker för barn, trots att de växer upp i en tid där en åsikt ofta tas som fakta och fakta tas för en åsikt.Fakta kan vara sann eller falsk och för att veta skillnaden behövs bevis. En åsikt är något vi känner och tror, men inte kan bevisa. Ibland förs åsikter fram som om de vore fakta, vilket gör det krångligt. Men skillnaden är just att fakta går att bevisa och då heller inte kan diskuteras som om det vore en åsikt. Svårt? Ta hjälp av robotarna i den här annorlunda boken!Boken finns även som e-bok, som digital ljudbok och som Daisy.

Vad är skillnaden mellan en önskan och ett behov? Ibland kan det vara svårt att veta skillnaden. Speciellt när man så gärna vill ha något att det känns som att man måste ha det. Men en del saker är inte nödvändiga, och andra är livsviktiga. Robotarna i den här boken visar skillnaden genom att byta till sig saker de vill ha, men byter bort saker de behöver.Michael Rex tar hjälp av ett gäng livliga robotar för att lära unga läsare skillnaden mellan en önskan och ett behov. Ett ämne som inte så ofta tas upp i böcker för barn, trots att de växer upp i en tid då många vill få dem att tro att det de vill ha också är det de behöver.Läsarna kommer att upptäcka att detta är en bok de både vill ha och behöver!Michael Rex är skaparen av över trettio böcker för barn, inklusive bästsäljaren Fakta, åsikter och robotar. Han inspirerades ofta av sina två pojkar. Michael Rex bor med pojkarna, sin fru och hunden Roxy, i Leonia, New Jersey. Sagt om Fakta, åsikter och robotar:Fakta, åsikter och robotar en bra bok som belyser en viktig och aktuell fråga. Och som även fungerar i förskolan. Rekommenderas! Ulf Hyltén-Cavallius, BTJ