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The Curious Sofa

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Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary

David Sedaris · 192 pages

If animals were more like us, if mice kept pets and toads could cuss, if dogs had wives and chipmunks dated, sheep sat still and meditated, then in the forest, field, and dairy you might find this bestiary, read by storks, by rats and kitties, skimmed by cows with milk-stained titties. "I found the book to be most droll," might quip the bear, the owl, the mole. Others, though, would be more coarse

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The Last Hero

Terry Pratchett · 174 pages

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Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone

Bo Burnham

A strange and charming collection of hilariously absurd poetry, writing, and illustration from one of today's most popular young comedians... EGGHEAD: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents' attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated

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Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography (A Series of Unfortunate Events)

Lemony Snicket · 224 pages

A Warning from the Publisher: Many readers have questions about Lemony Snicket, author of the distressing serial concerning the trials of the charming but unlucky Baudelaire orphans, published under the collective title A Series of Unfortunate Events. Before purchasing, borrowing, or stealing this book, you should be aware that it contains the answers to some of those questions, such as the fol

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Discovering Scarfolk

Richard Littler · 192 pages

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How to Survive a Horror Movie

Seth Grahame-Smith · 175 pages

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Go the Fuck to Sleep

Adam Mansbach · 32 pages

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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith · 32 pages

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Falling Up

Shel Silverstein · 176 pages

A collection of humorous poems and drawings.

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America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction

Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin, David Javerbaum, Rich Bloomquist, Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, Eric Drysdale, J.R. Havlan, Scott Jacobson, Tom Johnson, Rob Kutner, Chris Regan, Jason Reich, Jason Ross · 227 pages

Offers tongue-in-cheek insight into American democracy with coverage of such topics as the republican qualities of ancient Rome, the antics of our nation's founders, and the ludicrous nature of today's media.

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The Seven Lady Godivas

Dr. Seuss · 80 pages

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I Hate Fairyland, Vol. 2: Fluff My Life

Skottie Young

Gert's still stuck in Fairyland and trying to get the fluff back home, but her quest hits a bit of a roadblock when she winds up being crowned Queen! Join Gert as she rules the world she hates, meets a new friend named Duncan Dragon, gets her face smashed in by a beautiful princess, and makes a choice that may very well lead to the last days of Fairyland!

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This Book Loves You

PewDiePie · 248 pages

This Book Loves You by PewDiePie is a collection of beautifully illustrated inspirational sayings by which you should live your life. If you follow each and every one, your life will become easier, more fabulous, more rewarding. Imagine what a chilled-out and wonderful human being people would think you were if you lived by the simple principle "You can never fail if you never try." Your wasted li

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Lady Cottington's Fairy Album

Brian Froud · 64 pages

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Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book

Terry Jones · 64 pages

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Shrek

William Steig · 32 pages

Horribly hideous Shrek leaves home and terrifies everyone he encounters in his search for his equally ugly bride.

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Revolting Rhymes

Roald Dahl · 48 pages

Presents humorous retellings of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.

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Squids Will Be Squids

Jon Scieszka · 48 pages

Contemporary fables with tongue-in-cheek morals address such topics as homework, curfews, and television commercials.

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Fool

Christopher Moore · 336 pages

Pocket, King Lear's fool, sets out to straighten out the mess the mad king has made of the kingdom and the royal family, only to discover the truth about his own heritage.

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Great Lies to Tell Small Kids

Andy Riley · 96 pages

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