Journal # 3 of the Cardboard Genius finds Alex Archer's powers of invention tested once again. His intergalactic spaceship, Star Jumper, is ready for deep space travel, but his co-pilot Zoe Breen finds a glitch: When Star Jumper returns from her voyage, more than fifty years will have passed on earth! It's time for Alex to invent a time machine. Its first live subject will be Alex's little brother, Jonathan! The imp's been cooperative since Alex promised he could come on the voyage -- a promise Alex has every intention of breaking. Time travel proves to be full of serious mishaps -- one of which threatens the very existence of the universe! And little Jonathan proves that he's learned a thing or two from his older brother and invents a time-bending device of his own. But once time is twisted, will the Cardboard Genius be able to twist it back?...

A well-loved classic, generation to generation!
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Today's parents and grandparents gravitate toward this book, a well-loved favorite written and illustrated by Frank Asch. This amusing children's book classic is sure to put a smile on everyone's face!...

Inspired by hundreds of letters from schoolchildren, this full-color, environmental picture book tells of the friendship one boy feels for Earth--and what he does to make his sad friend happy....

There are many stars in the galaxy. But only the sun wakes us in the morning, helps us to grow, plays hide-and-seek behind the clouds, and paints pretty pictures in the evening sky. Frank Asch's gentle text and vivid illustrations celebrate the unique and wondrous qualities of our favorite and most powerful star. This is the third in a group of books for young children that explore the natural world....

Journal # 3 of the Cardboard Genius finds Alex Archer's powers of invention tested once again. His intergalactic spaceship, Star Jumper, is ready for deep space travel, but his co-pilot Zoe Breen finds a glitch: When Star Jumper returns from her voyage, more than fifty years will have passed on earth! It's time for Alex to invent a time machine. Its first live subject will be Alex's little brother, Jonathan! The imp's been cooperative since Alex promised he could come on the voyage -- a promise Alex has every intention of breaking. Time travel proves to be full of serious mishaps -- one of which threatens the very existence of the universe! And little Jonathan proves that he's learned a thing or two from his older brother and invents a time-bending device of his own. But once time is twisted, will the Cardboard Genius be able to twist it back?...

A very young bear describes all the activities he does during the day that are just like his daddy's....

Winter is coming and Mama Bear has found the perfect spot for hibernating. But Baby Bear doesn’t want to go to sleep. First he wants a snack. Then he wants a drink. And now he wants the moon! What is loving, but very sleepy, Mama Bear to do?
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Self-proclaimed genius inventor Alex is convinced that his little brother Jonathan is evil. The kid never shuts up. He's a klutz, and he drools on his pillow when he sleeps. Jonathan's specialty, though, is sticking to Alex like glue -- and sticking his nose into his big brother's business. That's why Alex has to leave Planet Earth and fly so far away that no one will ever be able to find him. Using cardboard, duct tape, old odds and ends and his amazing scientific imagination, Alex builds Star Jumper, a spaceship that will deliver him from his rotten little brother forever! It's a plan only a cardboard genius could ever hope to pull off. But Jonathan has other ideas -- and a secret that ultimately brings forth Alex's most brilliant creation ever!...

In Alex Archer's previous journal, Star Jumper, he described how his brilliant cardboard invention was tragically destroyed during a pillow fight with his little brother Jonathan. Alex knows that all geniuses encounter a setback now and then -- it just spurs them on to greater achievements. And his totally rebuilt cardboard intergalactic spaceship is certainly an improvement. There's just one ongoing problem: pesky Jonathan. He's still doing his best to disrupt his big brother's every brilliant moment. But nothing can stop the cardboard genius now. His latest invention, the Anti-Gravitron, is finally ready. Soon, Alex will be able to master gravity and make it do anything he wants! It's the crowning touch to his cardboard masterpiece of a spaceship. He and his new copilot, Zoe Breen, are about to say hello to Jupiter -- and goodbye to rotten Jonathan! Or so Alex thinks ......

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Mr. Maxwell is one contented cat. He has just been promoted. And what better way to celebrate than by going to his favorite restaurant, the Paw and Claw? He decides to live a little and order the house specialty -- a live mouse. When the headwaiter asks if they should kill the mouse, Mr. Maxwell says that isn't necessary. He knows the Paw and Claw's mice are bred for politeness! But this particular live mouse can't keep quiet -- would Mr. Maxwell like to add a little salt? Or order a glass of wine? Would he mind saying a little prayer before eating? My, what a bold and wordy mouse! Mr. Maxwell hopes the mouse doesn't give him indigestion ... Richly illustrated and full of surprises, Mr. Maxwell's Mouse is a David-and-Goliath story with claws, whiskers and tails....

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The last born of nine puppies worries that he will be the last chosen for a pet of a new owner....

In Alex Archer's previous journal, Star Jumper, he described how his brilliant cardboard invention was tragically destroyed during a pillow fight with his little brother Jonathan. Alex knows that all geniuses encounter a setback now and then -- it just spurs them on to greater achievements. And his totally rebuilt cardboard intergalactic spaceship is certainly an improvement. There's just one ongoing problem: pesky Jonathan. He's still doing his best to disrupt his big brother's every brilliant moment. But nothing can stop the cardboard genius now. His latest invention, the Anti-Gravitron, is finally ready. Soon, Alex will be able to master gravity and make it do anything he wants! It's the crowning touch to his cardboard masterpiece of a spaceship. He and his new copilot, Zoe Breen, are about to say hello to Jupiter -- and goodbye to rotten Jonathan! Or so Alex thinks ......

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Using cardboard, duct tape, old odds and ends and his amazing scientific imagination, Alex builds Star Jumper, a spaceship that will deliver him from his rotten little brother forever!...

When a bear discovers that the moon shares his birthday, he buys the moon a beautiful hat as a present....

Bear builds a rocket to take him to the moon so he can taste it....

A very young bear describes all the activities he does during the day that are just like his daddy's....

While his hardworking brothers carefully secure their houses against the Big Bad Wolf, fun-loving Ziggy -- the hitherto unknown fourth little pig -- decides to go to the beach. The traditional tale takes a twist when to everyone's surprise, the Wolf blows in the brick house. The three brothers run for their lives to Ziggy, whose resourcefulness takes the Wolf by surprise and saves the day. This refreshing spin on The Three Little Pigs shows how quick thinking can offer more protection than even the strongest brick walls....

During a game of hide-and-seek, Moon hides behind a cloud, leaving his friend Bear very worried....

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