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A rhyming tale of an elf who must avoid being caught in traps while assisting Santa on Christmas Eve.

"For A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School, a night of regular trick-or-treating turns into the weirdest Halloween in the history of the universe"--

Drawings paired with rhyming text depict the farting of many types of people and animals.

"Young dairymaid Begonia has lost her cow, Alfalfa. So she has set off on a search across the countryside even though she has nothing but a magical map to guide her. Meanwhile, the Emperor has gone missing from the royal palace in a most mysterious manner. Was it murder? Was it magic? It will take all of Begonia's wits to save the empire and get Alfalfa home safely"--

"This dad is not like other dads. He is not good at mowing the lawn or getting his children to school on time but, he is good at making mazes and getting his children to school eventually. And this is what makes him so special"--

"A penguin whines about the uncontrollable problems in his life."--

"A bell rings out at night. A glowing face is seen at the window. Is a ghost haunting Odd Street School? Agatha and her friends are determined to find out!"--

The second week of Next Best Junior Chef features family and traditions, as Caroline, Oliver, and Rae, ages eleven to twelve, face more challenges and another elimination.

Mia was content to share her big, bright room with her baby brother, but now that they are older--and he is messier--she seeks a new space of her own.

Animals present hand slapping skills to readers, just in time for the annual high five contest.