Jared Lee

In this adaptation of the traditional nursery rhyme, a mermaid swims through the ocean swallowing various marine animals, starting with a shark, while two children ask questions and comment on the different creatures.

The students in Mrs. Green's class get a bit nervous when she announces she is going to bring in a class pet but will not reveal what it is--letting their imaginations run wild.

A boy learns that a dentist will be visiting his school. He hears scary rumors about the dentist, but discovers there is no reason to be afraid of dentists.

Children learn a way to escape the dreams which scare them.

At the class Christmas party, everyone has to exchange gifts. Doesn't sound too bad, right? Well Hubie has to get one for a girl! And he hasn't even saved up three dollars. What is he going to do? Time is ticking away. And remember, if you mess up, Santa Claws is coming to town-for you!

These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter! Baseball fever is catching, but Hubie just feels sick! Everyone is going batty because baseball tryouts are coming up. Too bad, last season, the only hit Hubie got was in the head when he missed catching the ball. Will Hubie knock one out of the park and make the team or will it be another strikeout?

The kids have to perform in the talent show just because mean Mrs. Green says so! Everyone will have to show a talent for exactly one minute - in front of the whole school and their parents! Starring in the talent show from the Black Lagoon would give any kid stage fright - but with a little luck this performance might just turn out to be fun!

There was an old pirate who swallowed a map. I don't know why she swallowed a map -ARGH!- but it wasn't a trap! Scholastic's bestselling Old Lady is starring in a brand-new adventure series that will make you laugh AND learn! In this new spin-off, the Old Lady turns into an Old Pirate who travels across the seas, swallowing a map... and a rope, and a sword, and a spyglass, and an anchor, and a flag, and a treasure... Why? Well, it was a pleasure to...

Summer vacation is over and that means one thing-back to school. For Hubie, getting ready to go back is worse than actually going to class. His mom picks out all the wrong clothes, he gets back-to-back shots from his doctor, and there are rumors of a new teacher worse than any other. Will Hubie fail before school even starts?

Picture day is here and the whole class is ready to "say cheese." But Hubie isn't interested in getting his photo snapped. His hair won't stay in place and he doesn't know which pose to choose. He can't even tell which is his good side. Can Hubie face his fears about his face?