The story follows Gilbert, who eagerly anticipates a beach vacation, only to have it disrupted by competitive mermaids hosting high-stakes games. Embracing the challenge, Gilbert dives into the excitement, blending humor and adventure as he navigates this unexpected twist to his holiday plans.
Unicorns Are the Worst!; Dragons Are the Worst!; Yetis Are the Worst!; Elves Are the Worst!
The story features Gilbert the Goblin, who humorously argues for the superiority of goblins over other magical creatures. This imaginative picture book series combines wit and charm, offering a unique perspective on goblin life. The boxed set includes the first four books, showcasing Gilbert's entertaining adventures and insights, making it a delightful read for children and fans of whimsical tales.
The story revolves around a grumpy goblin who despises his unicorn neighbors. However, when dragons pose a danger to his home, the unicorns step in to help. This unexpected alliance forces the goblin to reconsider his feelings towards the unicorns, highlighting themes of friendship and acceptance.
Gilbert the Goblin infiltrates Santa's workshop to prove that goblins are better workers than elves in the side-splitting latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends.Everyone knows that elves have a reputation of being the hardest workers around-especially when it comes to the holiday season-but as far as Gilbert the Goblin is concerned that's nothing but ho-ho-hogwash. A goblin's to-do list is just as long as any elf's; they just don't feel the need to sing songs about it. To prove he can outperform any reindeer-watching, wrapper-paper-wielding, toy-tinkering elf, Gilbert puts on his merriest disguise to infiltrate Santa's workshop. But can one lone goblin do the work of a whole team of elves?
An uproariously funny picture book about Gilbert the Goblin.
In the follow-up to Unicorns Are the Worst! and Dragons Are the Worst!, Gilbert's next adventure takes him atop a snowy mountain where he's determined to find the legendary yeti.
Celebrate the wonderful (and hilarious) ways in which friends can be different in this laugh-out-loud odd-couple story. Best friends Jasper, a quick and feisty fox, and Ollie, a slow and deliberate sloth, decide to build forts in the yard. While Jasper's enormous fort goes up in minutes (complete with a rock climbing wall, bouncy, castle, and moat), it's Ollie's humble fort that has what the pair need most . . . a place that they can share. This highly visual story allows young readers to easily recognize the differences between the two pals, as Jasper's increasingly frenzied building contrasts with Ollie's more reserved and planned approach. It's a smartly paced, hugely funny celebration of our differences. Kids AND grown-ups will giggle as they decide if they're more of a "Jasper" or an "Ollie." Which one are you? Parents will also appreciate the subtle lesson of mindfulness, told with humor, as impatient Jasper comes to understand that being first and fastest isn't always best. Also available: Jasper & Ollie
Two funny, unlikely friends - a thoughtful, deliberate sloth and an impulsive, impatient fox - make their big debut in this hilarious new picture book celebrating friendship and the wonderful ways in which we're all different. Best friends Jasper and Ollie decide to go to the pool. On your mark, get set ... WAIT! As Jasper races ahead - crashing into the mailman, speeding past the ice cream truck - Ollie takes his sweet time, pausing to admire a butterfly, smelling a daisy, and stopping to help the mailman pick up his letters. Told in a clever design that shows Jasper's hectic morning compared with Ollie's casual stroll, this highly visual story allows young readers to easily recognize the differences between the two pals, as Jasper's increasingly frenzied search for his friend contrasts with Ollie's blissful walk toward the pool. It's a smartly-paced, hugely funny celebration of our differences. Kids AND grown-ups will giggle as they decide if they're more of a Jasper or an Ollie. It's also a great way to share the concept of taking time to smell the roses - a perfect lesson in our overly-scheduled world. And look for book two from this exciting new author/illustrator, coming in summer 2020: Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort