Books with author Kevin O'Malley

What happens when the mightiest of mortals take on the greatest of gods in an apocalyptic basketball showdown? Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and the rest of the Gods' squad have all the powers of the universe at their disposal-which makes for a deadly defense and an unstoppable offense. But those "pesky Mortals" are always causing trouble, and with hunky Hercules at the top of his game and Achilles' heel healing nicely after his surgery, the Mortals manage to stay alive until halftime. Who knows what mythological magic the Gods will have to conjure up to win this Hellenic heart stopper?Complete with toga-clad announcers and a halftime report on the wonders of ancient Greece, Kevin O'Malley's Mount Olympus Basketball makes learning about ancient Greek myths more exciting than March Madness.As punishment for acting out in class, Kevin was often sent to the library for a "timeout". Resigned to his fate, he grudgingly started to leaf through a pile of picture books. There were pictures of cute little ponies, cute little puppies, and cute little children with smiling parents beaming behind them. Yuck, yuck, and double yuck! Then, just when he thought he would fall off his chair and die of cuteness, Kevin came upon a picture of a boy in a wolf suit who was threatening to eat his mother. In another picture he was chasing his dog with a fork. This was somebody Kevin could relate to. He kept reading as the boy cavorted through the forest with big hairy monsters. Kevin loved it! The book was, of course, Where the Wild Things Are. From then on, Kevin wanted to illustrate children's books. Not cute children's books, but books for kids like him.

Fans of The Pigeon Wants a Puppy and Charlie the Ranch Dog will fall in love with this vibrant picture book about one girl’s quest to find the perfect dog for her family. When your parents say you can get a dog, you feel so LUCKY. And after you finally figure out what kind of dog you want, that feels even LUCKIER. But when the perfect dog chooses you—it feels like you’re the LUCKIEST kid in the world! Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. But which one is perfect for you?"A shoo-in for lovers of dogs and humor: funny and charming." —Kirkus Reviews"A superlative choice where animal books are popular or needed." —School Library Journal"The humor of the dogs, conjured up in O'Malley's comical illustrations, is what will draw [preschoolers] in." —BooklistFrom the Hardcover edition.

For any kid who has heard “Get outside and play,” and for any parent who has said it. I can’t believe Mom made me stop my video game to get some fresh air. Stupid outside. At least the guys are here. Their moms made them come outside, too. That shouldn’t be too hard. Maybe I’ll finally get lucky. It’ll fall any second.- Like O’Malley’s acclaimed Straight to the Pole, this book is pithy and funny, perfect for readers of all levels and ages.- The topic—playing video games versus playing outdoors— is explored in a way that is satisfying to both parents and children.- Once again, O’Malley showcases his knack for relating to modern kids, and his new illustration style will win over more readers to his fan club.- With an intuitive understanding of young boys’ psyches, O’Malley has created an ideal book for dads and sons to enjoy together

Nate Tortoise is tired of living in the shadow of Lever Lapin. He can't go anywhere or do anything without hearing about the great exploits of that pesky hare. And Lever's head has grown to match the size of his entourage. It isn't until Nate challenges Lever to a race that this hare is put in his place . . . giving new meaning to the phrase "slow and steady wins the race." Kevin O'Malley fans will cheer all the way to the finish line for this clever twist on the beloved fable.

No rattling bones about it. There's never been a horror book like this one before. A madcap spoof on tales of terror, this clever meeting of broomsticks and slapstick, monsters and mischief is so funny, it's scary. Just how funny, you ask? Let's just say a "RIP"ping good time is in store for those who know a good joke (or a devilishly bad one) when they hear it. And, how scary? This comedy of horrors promises to leave even cowards screeeaaming for more. Completely original, wickedly zany, this hilarious tongue-in-cheek collection of silly spine tinglers and spooky rib ticklers is Kevin O'Malley at his ghoulish best.

For any kid who has heard "Get outside and play," and for any parent who has said it.I can't believe Mom made me stop my video game to get some fresh air. Stupid outside. At least the guys are here. Their moms made them come outside, too. That shouldn't be too hard. Maybe I'll finally get lucky. It'll fall any second.- Like O'Malley's acclaimed Straight to the Pole, this book is pithy and funny, perfect for readers of all levels and ages.- The topic―playing video games versus playing outdoors― is explored in a way that is satisfying to both parents and children.- Once again, O'Malley showcases his knack for relating to modern kids, and his new illustration style will win over more readers to his fan club.- With an intuitive understanding of young boys' psyches, O'Malley has created an ideal book for dads and sons to enjoy together

Kevin O'Malley is going for joke with a tongue-and-chicken barn yarn that's sure to appeal to fans of his New York Times bestseller, Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share. Turning the Grimm's fairy tale The Brementown Musicians on its funny bone, O'Malley has revised the classic story of four animals who part ways with their respective farmers to explore their artistic sides, this time sending them in search of belly laughs . . . and a great location for a comedy club. When they foil a band of robbers using their joke-telling talents, the animals-- including one determined comedi-hen--finally prove they can kill the crowd with laughter.