From bestselling author and stand up comedian Anh Do comes the hilarious hit chapter book series, WeirDo. These illustrated books will keep readers laughing as Weir andhis friends navigate the trials of elementary school. Meet Weir Do. No, that's not a typo, that's his name! Weir Do's the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family, and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won't be easy... but it will be funny! This bind-up contains: WeirDo (WeirDo #1) Even Weirder! (WeirDo #2)

From bestselling author Anh Do comes the hilarious hit chapter book series, WeirDo. These illustrated books will keep readers laughing as Weir and his friends navigate the trials of elementary school. Weir's back and even weirder!But it's not just Weir who's weird, it's his whole family. Not even their pet bird is normal!How will he keep cool with a school trip to the zoo coming up AND the birthday party of his biggest crush?! It won't be easy . . . but it will be funny!

Robby and his sister Karla beg their parents to take them to a big carnival that has opened on the other side of town. When they arrive, the two kids are delighted by the rides, the sideshow, the interesting displays, and the great food booths. They wander away from their parents and find themselves at a less-trafficked area at the back of the carnival. Inside a large penned-in area, they see a dejected-looking boy about their age sitting on the grass. A sign on the tall metal fence reads: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WEIRDO. The kids are reluctant to disobey the sign, but the boy seems really nice. Karla hands him her cone through the fence. He thanks her very politely. He eats the ice cream, delicately at first, then ravenously, noisily - and as Robby and Karla stare in horror, he transforms into a raging, hairy beast.

Meet Hot Dog, the sausage dog, and his friends! There's Kev, the goofy cat, who's always dressed up in some silly costume, and Lizzie, the gutsy lizard, who eats bug burgers for breakfast! Together they're going on a mad adventure to help a baby bird find its missing mum! Hot Dog and his friends will go to any lengths, and dizzying heights, to find her! But can they handle dirty nappies and karate-chopping roosters along the way?

Stumped by a seven-letter synonym for chain that begins with m? Or how about an eight-letter ancient city in Asia Minor ending in mon? Even the best crossword puzzlers are sometimes at a loss for words. Now they can clue themselves in simply by opening the right book: The American Heritage® Crossword Puzzle Dictionary. It has 230,000 puzzle answers based on classic and recent puzzle clues, with 15,000 proper names in encyclopedic lists that range across hundreds of subject areas. Entry words are conveniently arranged in a single alphabetical list, with each entry’s answers and synonyms grouped by letter count for quick access and ease of use.

Luisa is repeatedly teased and called "weird" by her classmate Sam, even though she is simply being herself—laughing with her friends, answering questions in class, greeting her father in Spanish, and wearing her favorite polka-dot boots. Luisa initially reacts to the bullying by withdrawing and hiding her colorful nature. But with the support of her teachers, parents, classmates, and one special friend named Jayla, she is able to reclaim her color and resist Sam’s put-downs. The Weird! Series These three books tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders’ perspectives. Luisa describes being targeted by bullying in Weird! Jayla shares her experience as a bystander to bullying in Dare! And in Tough!, Sam speaks from the point of view of someone initiating bullying. Kids will easily relate to Luisa, Jayla, and Sam, as each girl has her own unique experience, eventually learning how to face her challenges with the help of friends, peers, and caring adults. Part of the Bully Free Kids™ line

Anywhere you go, in any climate, bring these 400 super puzzles along with you. In front of a fireplace during a blizzard or lying in the sun at the beach, you’re going to love these not-too-hard, not-too-easy crosswords, edited by master puzzler Stanley Newman. This book is guaranteed to be fun all year round!

TC'S TALES is a collection of short stories ranging from murder and mystery to humor. "Jacqueline Found" outlines the problems of a young unmarried mother giving up her baby daughter for adoption and their final reunion as adults. "Lights Out" details the chaotic life of the Foley family living in a lighthouse on Georgian Bay. "Pushed" is a mystery thriller about an architect falling from a 60 story building. Was his death accidental or was he pushed? "Tithing" is a story about a charismatic preacher discovered as a thief. "Lobster Tales" is a humorous tale about Larry the lobster, who overcomes a disability by doing good deeds. "Checkmate" is a story about how the desire to win at any cost can lead to murder. "I'm a Piano" is a humorous story about the life story of a piano. In "Red Surge", Burton Davis has a compulsion to secretly kill anyone who annoys him. "Love Letters Lost" is a collection of letters, poems, songs and quotations exploring the meaning of love. And "Karen Calling" is a thrilling story about love, sailing, racing, hostage taking, escape and rescue.

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.