From the Astoria Column and Crater Lake to Tillamook Cheese and Powell’s books, these 10 Little Monsters discover some of the most unique and interesting things about Oregon and what it has to offer. Silly, over-the-top fun, and a bit macabre, 10 Little Monsters is the perfect book for every little boy and ghoul!9 Little Monsters love Tillamook cheese"We would like free samples please!"One monster trips while looking for lunch.New ice cream flavor, "Monster Crunch"6 Little Monsters play hide-and-seekUp and down an Oregon creek.One stays quiet and still all dayTil a beaver chews him and hauls him away.1 Little Monster decides to goTo ride and rope in a rodeo.He can't hold on. See him fly!Poor Little Monster. Wave goodbye!

NSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 SelectionNSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books SelectionDolly Gray Children's Literature Award RecipientA Mighty Girl Book of the Year If you’ve ever felt different, if you’ve ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there’s a name you should know… Meet Dr. Temple Grandin―one of the world’s quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe! The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin is the first book in a brand new educational series about the inspirational lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you’ll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple herself!

From Book 1: Armed with a pitchfork, miner’s hat, and map, Mick Bogerman dares to hunt for pirate treasure in Zombie Cave. His little brother Finley is tied up at the beach. Literally--Mick tied him up. No one needs a little brother tagging along when you’re going to slay the undead. But Mick soon wishes he’d taken some human company with him, because lurking in every corner, reaching from every crevice, is another hungry corpse. No wonder the place is named Zombie Cave! And finding treasure in the twisty tunnels is a lot harder when your map disintegrates. And man-oh-man the cold, dark tide chases fast. But the worst part about fighting off ravenous flesh-eaters is the one monster deadlier than a regular zombie . . . the worst of the worst . . . Pirate Pete. Flesh-eaters got your gold? When zombie pirates guard the treasure that can help your family, no worries, you came to the right place. Follow my simple steps for How to Navigate Zombie Cave and Defeat Pirate Pete. Younger brothers may need to be tied up. Swimming skills are a definite plus. Gag reflexes will be tested. Scaredy-cats should stay away from this book. But if you can handle a pitchfork, come along with me on... [Read More]

Little Monster needs to get ready for bed. That means howling at the moon, scrubbing his scales, getting into his creepy PJs, and enjoying a nice snack before bed: worm juice and baked beetle bread. And, of course, Little Monster’s mother is nearby to tuck Little Monster into bed and turn on his night-light—because even little monsters can be afraid of the dark. Bonnie Leick’s soft, child-friendly illustrations rendered in watercolor bring a new and quiet twist to the evening’s bedtime ritual. Sweet dreams, Little Monster!

This hilarious read-aloud picture book tells a cautionary tells about a slug who must climb a slippery slope, in spite of the animals who are trying to stop him.Smirking and self-important, the slug keeps slithering his way up a highly suspect slope. Will the slug stop? Are the sparrow, the spider, and the swallowtail simply trying to sabotage the slug's progress? Why is everyone screaming at the slug?Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have created an alliterative tale that will have children snorting out loud at the surprise ending for this very smug slug. Detailed illustrations include a hidden “S” on every page.

This fiery warrior hates taking order, unless it means he gets to destroy something. He'll level anything in his path with a fit of white-hot dino rage. Convert, arm and attack with all the Transformers action you can handle! This Dinobot Slug figure is a high-powered fighter whether he's in robot mode or dino mode. With a sword in each hand, he's a double danger to any enemy in robot mode. When he converts to triceratops mode, he'll stomp any enemy flat! Keep converting him back and forth so he can handle whatever his foes dish out! Transformers and all

Experience the film that captured the hearts of critics and fans around the world in a breathtaking new way. MONSTERS, INC. is "visually dazzling, action-packed and hilarious," raves The Boston Herald. Lovable Sulley (John Goodman) and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home. Open the door to a phenomenal world of excitement

Sun down, monsters up! Welcome to the world of Super Monsters, where the descendants of the most famous monsters are learning to control their powers! The Super Monsters series offers little ones their first step into the fun, funny, not-so-spooky realm of monsters. With delightful storylines based on supernatural abilities and magical transformations, kids can discover the value of self-control, kindness, respect, and -- most importantly -- friendship, while laughing along with their favorite characters! Kids can start their own Super Monsters collection of characters with this Katya Spelling 4-inch figure inspired by the little witch on the pre-school series