Daniel Pinkwater

Age range 6 to 9 Mick is a good kid, but maybe he can use just a little guidance. However, it's unclear who will be guiding whom, because Mick's brother came home from Tibet with the self-proclaimed Guru Lumpo Smythe-Finkel and his dog Lhasa—and then promptly settled both of them in Mick's bedroom. The thing about this kind of guru...

Internationally-bestselling author Daniel Pinkwater (The Big Orange Splot) brings his zany wit and wisdom to the magical adventures of a clever girl and her brave dog. Told with warmth and wit, this is a delightful exploration of growing up, the power of family, and how sometimes the best things in life happen when you least expect them. Jules McShultz was...

Kat Hats by Daniel Pinkwater introduces us to Thermal Herman 6-7/8, the top Kat Hat in Matt Katz's company. Thermal Herman is a trained cat who is able to form himself into speciality hats, renowned worldwide for his warmth and agility. In this zany and cleverly illustrated picture book, a friend wanders off with a brain freeze and finds themselves...

This picture book is an account of events which took place in the village of Blinsh, Pinksylvania, during the month of October, when one person getting bit by a vampire begins to multiply until the entire town of Blinsh, Pinksylvania, is taken over. The result is a hilarious, cumulative tale of an outrageous chain of events that has probably resulted...