Books with author Jim Benton

A new picture book from the hilarious author of the bestselling Dear Dumb Diary series!When Donut the bear is told his story is over and he has to leave, he donut want to do it. After all, he hasn't had a chance to have any fun! Will Donut's sneaky schemes and elaborate disguises be enough to keep his story from ending?Donut's silly antics in this clever picture book from New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton are sure to delight kids who never want their favorite stories to reach The End.

There's nothing Jake likes more than some good trash-picking, so when his elderly neighbors move out and leave an especially promising-looking pile of household refuse on the curb, he goes right for it. He only has the chance to grab one box before his mom catches him and orders him in for dinner, though. When mysterious goings-on begin to occur in the neighborhood, the trio investigates the hidden box from Jack's garage. In it, they find the Secret Parent's Handbook and with it all the means to subvert the irrational rules and petty tyranny of their home lives. No more clean rooms! No more vegetables! No more brushed hair or washed hands! It's all videogames and junk food all the time!But the authorities -- and the resistance -- have taken notice of the strange goings-on in Jack and his friends' neighborhood. And they are closing in . . .

It's all about the more than 100 IT'S HAPPY BUNNY stickers inside. Deal with it.Packed with stickers, stencils, and snarky sayings, this book is the ultimate collection for IHB fans. Share it with a friend . . . or just keep it for yourself. Stick it to 'em with stickers for your every mood:*You are totally perfect except for nine or ten things.*I'm not listening. You keep talking. How weird is that?*Wake me when the boring stops.*I'm cute. You're not. I can't believe how well this worked out. It's time to put your mark on the world, IT'S HAPPY BUNNY style!

It's all about the bunny. Deal with it.Just in time for graduation, Scholastic presents a full-color gift book based on the most successful art brand of 2003, It's Happy Bunny!Everyone's favorite bunny with attitude presents words of wisdom for all life's endeavors, like: When life gives you lemons, squirt lemon juice into the eyes of your enemies.Is the glass half-empty or half-full? Who cares? Learn to focus on the things that truly matter--like yourself and money. In this charming collection of ancient bunny wisdom, you'll find painfully honest twists on age-old advice as Happy Bunny shares the secrets to a happy and rewarding life. YEAH, RIGHT.

Jim Benton brings on the humor in a brand-new line of board books!In Five Stinky Socks, one silly monster searches his house for his five super stinky socks!1 stinky sock. I'll tell you why it stinks.I used it to wash dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.2 stinky socks. I found one in my shoe.It's black and white just like a skunk and smells as bad--pee-eww!Jim Benton, the international bestselling author and illustrator of Dear Dumb Diary, presents a clever, rollicking new board book program that will leave toddlers wide-eyed and laughing.Fans of Sandra Boynton will rejoice in this fresh line of funny stories!Each board book features: - Hilarious stories based on early concepts - Endearing characters- Young, bold, colorful artwork

Goosebumps and Bill Nye the Science Guy fans, meet Franny!Being a mad scientist in the modern world is very hard work. With so much that needs to be done in such a short period of time, multitasking can become overwhelming. Franny needs some additional help. But for Franny there is only one person in the world she trusts to help her with her experiments: herself. So she acquires assistance the mad-scientist way…by building a few real, live, steel-plated Franbots!

This hilarious favorite is available with a fresh new cover look, just in time for Valentine's Day!Love. It's just like hate, but somebody gets candy.So, you've made the mistake of falling in love. Let Happy Bunny be your guide as you wade through the whole stupid love thing -- from crush to crash, from hook-up to break-up, from going out to going insane. Happy Bunny knows how you feel. It just doesn't care.Bonus Fun!-Quizzes-Fun and GamesThe LOVE MAZE-Notes on crushes who've sucked-A fill-in-the-blank break-up letter-A fresh look and foil cover, just in time for Valentine's DayRemember, true love lasts forever . . . or until something better comes along.