Funny Animals

Pancho Humps The Mayor: When Good Dogs Make Bad Decisions The hilarious third installment in the Pancho series! Just when the Henderson family thought they'd gotten Pancho's embarrassing behaviors under control, their infamous Chihuahua finds a new way to mortify them in public. After conquering his digestive issues and defeating the dreaded flying fart-can, Pancho develops an uncontrollable passion for all things velvet, most unfortunately, the mayor's expensive blazer during the town parade. From emergency "behavioral management garments" (dog pants) to an unexpected career as the town's ...

A funny, charming and moving book that will keep you hooked until the end. This is the story of a cat called Mateo and his owner, a poor bricklayer who struggled to make ends meet. But it is also the story of three children and their unpredictable behaviour, and the story of an old lady and her peculiar little world, and the story of a beautiful model and her crazy boyfriend… Age 9+

Comedy meets drama in this cosy, heart-warming tale of a man, his dogs, and his dreams. Join Mark as he struggles with zany patients, gets fleeced by his ex-wife, and makes a friend called “Shovelhead”. Sometimes Mark’s ahead, mostly the world tramples him into the dirt, but so long as he has his dogs to go home to, his caravan (which IS home), and now Diane - Mark’s optimism never falters. Well, hardly ever... “Eyes Up” is the story of a home-visiting optician, written by—a home-visiting optician! WHAT READERS HAVE SAID: ‘The Optometrist equivalent of James Herriot?’ ‘...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper A bachelor party gone wrong – or did it go exactly how it was meant to go? When a groom goes missing after his “bachelor party weekend,” Tiffany and Rosie are called on the case. “Winters will have you giggling into your book!” What should have been an easy missing persons case turns complicated as the duo discover that every person involved is keeping secrets. But are the party-goers lying to protect the groom, or to protect themselves? When a key informant turns up dead, Tiffany and Rosie realize there might be more at stake here than a simple party ...

"Join Shey on her journey as a first-time multiple pets owner as she adopts and raises her beloved puppy, Pluto. Through the ups and downs of training, love, and companionship, and the search for Pluto when he goes missing, Shey discovers the true meaning of responsibility and the rewards of pet ownership. Experience the joys and challenges of pet care and learn valuable lessons about the importance of preventative care, recognizing the signs of illness, and balancing responsibilities with different pets. This book will give you a newfound appreciation for the special bond between humans ...

If your child loves books by Laura Numeroff, Dr. Seuss, P.D. Eastman, and Sandra Boynton, your child will fall in love with "Goodnight Farm Animals." This is a fun twist on the classic story, "Goodnight Moon." As the sun sets on the farm, it is time for the animals to say goodnight. With beautiful illustrations and fun rhyming text, this book will surely be a favorite.

Dookie needs to win his stool school back from Al Capoop's gang. Brownie is trying to get rich on baby poop. Will these dung beetles help one another profit or perish? Dookie is a typical hungry young dung beetle who spends his day ordering poop from delivery services and attending stool school, where he is the star student and the teacher's pet bug. So when Dookie forgets to lock the gates, Al Capoop and his gang transform the school into a poop casino, and Dookie is to blame. Now all the bugs are hating on the little beetle. Brownie is about to make a fortune on baby poop—dung beetle ...

My overnight success as a perfume-maker didn’t translate to success as a businesswoman. It’s a good thing no one can smell my accounting, because it’s a stale mix of all the wrong numbers. When Celeste Chastain, an acclaimed French perfumer, announced a visit to my little store, I was elated — everything she touched turned to gold. But before she could write my recommendation, Celeste is found dead in her hotel room — her assistant the prime suspect. I’m trying not to focus on my own disappointment, and I’m really trying not to focus on the fact that my almost-boyfriend, Owen ...

Every kid wants to laugh, and Max is the boy who can make it happen. He's also the boy who absolutely, definitely, does not under any circumstances want a cat. So why did Mum and Dad just bring one home? Max is the funny kid...but now a cat is here to ruin his life! Cat bums, cat claws, ticklish cats, piano-playing cats, cats that will run away and cats that won't (oh, and a jealous Duck in a jacuzzi) are just some of the things in store for Max and his friends in this Funny Kid adventure!

Chloe Rossi wants to retire with her husband and move away from suburban sprawl to bucolic Morelville; the only trouble is, Morelville is experiencing its worst crime wave ever and Marco Rossi wants no part of a move there. What to do? Faye Crane would like nothing more than to have her good friend Chloe move closer to her and to Chloe’s own daughter. She’s got Chloe convinced it’s a smart move but Marco is a tougher nut to crack. A string of brutal, ritualistic style murders around Halloween with no witnesses and little evidence to work with has Fayes’ Sheriff daughter and her ...

Magic, Murder, and a Meddling Parrot—Welcome to Aria’s World! Wedding specialist Aria Whitmore thought picking up an antique wedding dress would be easy. Then the owner, Fletcher Davenport, turns up dead—possibly killed by magic. Now, Aria is the prime suspect. Juggling bridezilla clients, a nosy mother, and a snack-obsessed, wisecracking parrot familiar, Aria has no time for murder accusations. But if she doesn’t clear her name fast, she might be next on the killer’s list. With time running out and magic in the air, Aria must solve the case before the real killer gets away. ...

Everyone in Oakwood is buzzing about the first-ever Neighborhood Pet Parade... and Marie Lane is caught right in the middle of the madness. When the town announces a pet-themed celebration, Marie jumps at the chance to enter her golden retriever, Max. But organizing a parade isn’t as simple as tying a ribbon and marching down Main Street. With rival pets, costume mishaps, and a few surprise entrants—including a skateboarding ferret and a parrot with stage fright—Marie and her friends must scramble to keep the chaos from unraveling. As the parade day approaches, Marie discovers that ...

When 10-year-old Ezra's best friend and pet Chow Chow dog, Mr. Cashmere, goes on a Brooklyn adventure without him, it's up to Ezra and his family to track him down. Along the way, they meet their neighbors and their quirky pets, and hear fun tales from both the pets and the humans who love them!

"If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that “one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..."' 1970s. Cambridge, England. A MYSTERIOUS MURDER AT MIDNIGHT: When a student falls from the turrets of King’s College, Cambridge and the police rule his death as accidental, Olive consults her tarot cards - which confirm her suspicions of murder - and decides to take the investigation into her own hands. A COSY COMMUNITY: Fortunately, the college porter is a loyal customer of Olive’s cafe, The Biscuit Tin, and when she plies him with his ...

Read all of Cindy Blackburn's Cozy Mysteries for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where Santa Claus is due to arrive any day now, and Cassie Baxter is going nuts. Who wouldn’t go nuts? This is her first Christmas with her adopted son Truman, and she’s determined to make it memorable. But that human skull the kid found when he was searching for Christmas decorations in the attic wasn’t exactly part of the plan. And Joe Wylie, Cassie’s supposed boyfriend, isn’t making life any easier during this frantic week before the holiday either. Then there’s ...

A B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree: Grey, Pocket, Roots, Dew, Nuts, and Titch are not your ordinary squirrels. Born under mysterious circumstances. Using a tourist map and led by the charismatic Grey, the teenage squirrels embark on a breathtakingly hilarious adventure as they make their way from London’s Greenwich Park to Hyde Park to meet the Wise Owl. But the squirrels are not alone. As time ticks and darkness beckons, they are being stalked by the sinister Rat King and his sewer army. What is the secret of their origins? What did the Wise Owl tell them? And, most importantly, will they make ...

How many Santa’s does it take to commit a murder? Daisy Montgomery is stuck somewhere between life and death, leaving her spirit roaming Dandelion Ponds. One of the few people who can see her is super sexy Charlie O'Sullivan, a silver lining in an otherwise disarming existence. When Mrs. Baker, Daisy's neighbor, and faux grandmother, turns up in the morgue screaming she was murdered by Santa, Daisy is determined to find the killer, so Mrs. Baker can rest in peace. Convincing Charlie to help her find out whodunit isn't difficult. Finding the murderous Santa amongst the town's resident ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A BODY IN THE GRAVEYARD: When Olive stumbles upon a dead body while walking Biscuit one morning, she decides to investigate. The bumbling police force aren't making much progress with the local community but Olive, with a combination of her charm and delicious baked goods, manages to persuade potential witnesses to open up and reveal secrets about the victim and clues that could lead to the catching of his killer. A COSY ...

He forecasts the weather on TV to the delight of his many fans. But the residents of Ocean Vista Condominiums are less fond of Uncle Weatherwise—the newest arrival at the condo—especially when a hurricane that he predicted would bypass Palmetto Beach instead heads straight for their town. The morning after a frantic evacuation, Kate Kennedy is blown away when she stumbles upon the corpse of Uncle Weatherwise, with a sharpened weather vane pointed in the direction of his heart. Suddenly Kate’s neighbors are her suspects, from a retired Rockette to a former federal prosecutor to a man ...

When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight.