Ame Dyckman

From award-winning author Ame Dyckman comes a riotously funny tale about a parent who is forced to prove just how much he loves his child. Countless parents say, "I love you to the moon and back" to their children, but only one dad has had to prove it. Blast off with this father-child duo on a hilarious adventure that takes them all the way to the actual moon. One that involves visiting a top-secret government aerospace facility, crash-landing, and making some friends that are out-of-this-world.... This humorous and heartfelt accidental space adventure from Ame Dyckman, Dan Abdo, and Jason Patterson will have kids howling with laughter and grown-ups choosing their words a little more carefully.

In the fourth book in the Bat, Cat & Rat series--a companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Vacation--from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, the roommates bring their own fun to some classic fall festivities in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories. Fall is here, and it brings a slew of exciting autumnal adventures for best friends Bat, Cat, and Rat, from leaf-raking romps to peculiar pumpkin picking to the trials of trick-or-treating. In "Raking," falling leaves make for extra chores--and extra pranks. In "Picking," each member of the trio has their own unique idea about what makes the perfect pumpkin. In "Costuming," the roommates each work on their costume creations in secret, and the big reveal brings a big surprise Bat, Cat, and Rat's irresistible friendship and amusing antics are sure to have kids laughing along.

In the third book in the Bat, Cat & Rat series--a companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Vacation--from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, hijinks ensue when the roommates take a trip to the beach in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories. When warm weather hits, Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to head to the beach. But bus ride mishaps, hungry seagulls, and a missing kite threaten to take the fun out of the trio's seaside afternoon. In "Sweating," a hot day inspires the roommates to hit the beach, until a missed bus stalls their plans. In "Snacking," Bat wants to share his snacks with everyone--seagulls included. But the gulls might be a little too hungry In "Flying," when Rat's kite goes missing, Bat puts his aerodynamic skills to good use to save the day. Bat, Cat, and Rat's irresistible friendship and amusing antics are sure to have kids laughing along.

A hilarious picture book about two very unlikely friends! After Duckie's egg rolls into Snaps' nest, they hatch, meet and their friendship is off to a good start - until they are told they CANNOT be friends because crocodiles EAT tasty duckies . . . Will Snaps defend his new friend . . . even when HE gets hungry himself? Ame Dyckman's super-silly text is filled with hysterical dialogue - perfect for read-aloud fun! Tim Miller's bright and bold illustrations bring the energetic personalities to life Kids will love this hilarious and emotion packed adventure!

Todo el mundo se enfada a veces, hasta un volcancito. Pero con buenos consejos, Volcancito encuentra una manera de procesar sus ardientes emociones.Pasa un d a en Para so con Volcancito y Volcanzote. Todo es hermoso y tranquilo hasta que un p jaro atolondrado deja caer un coco en el cr ter de Volcancito. Explotar Volcancito? Podr ayudar en algo Volcanzote? No explotes es una simp tica y explosiva historia que har que los ni os de todas las edades estallen de la risa mientras Volcancito y Volcanzote intentan lidiar con la ira y relajarse. El libro presenta algunos consejos para ni os y volcanes de todas las edades para ayudarlos a navegar sus emociones y aprender a estar en calma cuando las cosas se salen un poco de control.Everybody gets angry sometimes, even a little volcano. But with some rock-steady advice, Little Volcano finds a way to process their steamy emotions.Spend a day in Paradise with Little Volcano and Big Volcano. Everything is beautiful and calm until an out-of-control bird drops a coconut on Little Volcano's crater. Will Little Volcano blow their top? Can Big Volcano help?Don't Blow Your Top is a hysterical and explosive read-aloud story that will have kids of all ages erupting with laughter as Little Volcano and Big Volcano try to deal with their anger and go with the flow. The book features some tips for kids and volcanoes of all ages to help them navigate their fiery emotions and learn to be cool when things get a little out of control.

From a New York Times bestselling author and a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning illustrator, a playful story about finding common ground when you least expect it.Blue-footed boobies live on one rock. Red-footed boobies live on another. Blues and Reds keep apart...until one day a pair runs into each other and falls in love. Their families don't approve. Silly boobies But when something wonderful happens, can everyone finally agree?

A New York Times bestselling author’s entertaining take on a quintessential outdoor experience—and why sometimes the best memories are a result of the unexpected—with laugh-out-loud illustrations.A family’s excited to go camping! But they don’t know what they’re doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see Campingland, a perfect indoor camping theme park! Perfect temperature. Perfect “fishing.” Perfect “animals.” But…PERFECTLY BORING!Will they give outdoor camping another try? Be a little more prepared? A lot more relaxed? And NOT hug any skunks this time?

Og learns the value of teamwork in this adorable, rhyming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and renowned illustrator Elio Og and his new kitty cat friend Mog are building a fun project But they are missing an important piece of equipment to finish it. And Dog feels left out and wants to help. Can furry monster Og, Mog, and Dog work together to save the day?

Og learns the value of teamwork in this adorable, rhyming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and renowned illustrator Elio Og and his new kitty cat friend Mog are building a fun project But they are missing an important piece of equipment to finish it. And Dog feels left out and wants to help. Can furry monster Og, Mog, and Dog work together to save the day?

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner In the second book in the Bat, Cat & Rat picture book series from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, the roommates try to compromise on vacation plans in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories. Bat, Cat, and Rat decide they need a vacation, but planning a trip is no picnic. Conflicts, compromise, and some well-meaning pranks ensue as prep work brings out the trio's mischievous side. In "Working," Bat, Cat, and Rat discover their Vacation Jar is empty, and set off working odd jobs to save up funds. But Rat believes that all work and no play is no fun at all--and he knows just the way to fix that. In "Choosing," the trio can't decide where to go on their vacation. Bat wants an adventure, Cat wants some R&R, and Rat just wants everyone to stop bickering about it. In "Vacationing," Rat takes the vacation planning into his own hands. Will he be able to come up with a compromise that makes everyone happy? Bat, Cat, and Rat's dynamic friendship and amusing antics are sure to have readers laughing.

Join Bat, Cat, and Rat on their three-and-a-half sweet and silly roommate adventures in this hilarious "gift to reading" (School Library Journal, starred review), the first of a series, from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague--a companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Vacation. What happens when three friends--a bat, a cat, and a rat--move in together? In "Sharing," Bat, Cat, and Rat find a cozy home to share. But will choosing rooms put their sharing skills to the test? In "Joking," Rat sets off a series of pranks and shenanigans with his rubber spider that have the trio screaming in surprise and laughing in delight. In "Reading," Cat catches Bat and Rat reading over her shoulder--or so she thinks, until it turns out they haven't learned to read yet. Can Cat teach her friends to read along with her?