A porcupine named Fluffy is happier with his name after he meets a similarly misnamed rhinoceros.
Poor Rodney Rat can't pronounce his R's and the other rodents tease him mercilessly. But when Camilla Capybara joins Rodney's class and announces that she is bigger, meaner, and smarter than any of the other rodents, everyone is afrai...
A hilarious romp about a bunny who just can't seem to listen. He is constantly confusing instructions. For example, when his parents ask for a slice of bread, he saws off a piece of his bed. But everything changes when he takes a wron...
Me First (Sandpiper paperbacks)
Helen LesterPinkerton Pig always has to be first -- first to eat, first off the bus -- until, running to be first for a sandwich, he finds himself in trouble with the Sand Witch.
Tacky's perfect friends find him annoying until his odd behavior saves the day.
Fragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult. No one could even say she looked nice wi...
Tacky and the Winter Games (Tacky the...
Helen Lester'A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff' 'WHAT'S HAPPENING?' Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfe...
Three Cheers for Tacky (Tacky the Pen...
Helen LesterTacky the Penguin is back, this time trying to compete with Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect in the iceberg-wide Penguin Cheering Contest. But will Tacky ever be able to learn the synchronized moves and win the contest?
Tacky in Trouble (Tacky the Penguin)
Helen LesterTacky the Penguin goes windsurfing and ends up on a tropical island, captive to an elephant who, upon seeing Tacky's floral Hawaiian shirt, mistakes him for a bouquet of flowers. The elephant thinks that Tacky would make a pretty cent...
Tackylocks and the Three Bears (Tacky...
Helen LesterHow do you keep a crowd of energetic young penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky's center stage, they might. Even in his flowing blond wig and little red 'ski...
When accidents happen to Murdley Gurdson, they are usually his own fault, but when a bird lays an egg on Murdley's head one day, he tries hard to find someone else to blame.
Tacky and the Emperor (Tacky the Peng...
Helen LesterIt's common knowledge that Tacky was never the best-dressed penguin, but when he and his friends prepare for the arrival of the emperor, Tacky gets carried away and ends up in more than just elegant attire! Tacky brings his own unique...
Spoiled Princess Penelope cannot get her new parrot to talk, even after threatening it and calling it nasty names. But when Prince Percival comes courting, the parrot gets revenge on the greedy princess in a hilarious and fitting conc...
"The Nice Icy Land was crackling with busy-ness." It had taken weeks and a lot of whispery chirps for Tacky the Penguin's friends to plan a perfect surprise birdday party for him on his special hatchday. With songs, presents...
Tacky Goes to Camp (Tacky the Penguin...
Helen LesterTacky and his fellow penguins are off to summer camp in Nice Icy Land to enjoysome Rock Hopping, Line Dancing, and Capture the Ice Cube. One night, they gatheraround the campfire to sing, eat s'mores, and tell scary stories. But after...
The meek wodent—er, rodent—hero with a speech impediment and a heart of gold is back! So is Camilla Capybara—the BIG bully who makes poor Wodney and his classmates tremble. But this time, Wodney has a secret weapon: a robot that...