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How to Apologize 
Written by David LaRochelle 
Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka 
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021. Informational.

A humorous and practical guide explains how, and how not, to apologize, depicting characters ranging from a porcupine who accidentally pops a friend's balloon to a snail who runs over a sloth's toes.

Moo!
Written by David LaRochelle 
Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka 
New York : Walker Books For Young Readers, an imprint of Bloomsbury, 2013. Picture Book.

When Cow gets her hooves on the farmer's car, she takes it for a wild ride through the country. Moooo! But a bump in the road brings this joy ride to a troublesome end. Moo-moo. . . . Has Cow learned her lesson about living life in the fast lane? Moo?

See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog
Written by David LaRochelle 
Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka 
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020. Easy Reader.

Winner of the 2021 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. See Max. Max is not a cat--Max is a dog. But much to Max's dismay, the book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG ? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking. Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka hilariously depicts the pup's reactions to the narrator and to the wacky cast of characters who upend Max's--and readers'--expectations as the three stories build to an immensely satisfying conclusion. Hooray, Max, hooray!

See the Dog: Three Stories About a Cat
Written by David LaRochelle 
Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka 
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021.

The dog is sick today, but have no fear--the cat is happy to take his place! But when the book (who is very bossy) tells her to dig a hole, the dirt-averse cat finds a way to accomplish the task while keeping her fur pristine. And when the book demands that she fetch a stick (in the water!) or guard a sheep (from a wolf!), the cat responds in very un-doglike ways. Can the book and the cat reach a happy ending? With simple, repetitive phrases and tongue-in-cheek humor, this spoof on a classic early reader pits a well-meaning but slightly dramatic cat against a highly persistent book in a comical battle of wits that will have kids yowling.

Croc & Turtle!: The Bestest Friends Ever!
By Mike Wohnoutka 
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2019. Picture Book.

Meet Croc! He is the strongest and fastest crocodile around. Meet Turtle! He agrees that Croc is the strongest and fastest. But what happens when Elephant lifts that heavy rock with ease? And when Cheetah speeds on by? Croc and Turtle might not be the strongest or the fastest, but they're definitely the best at something even more important . . .Introducing an utterly charming new duo, this humorous and heartwarming adventure will delight readers of all ages.

So Big!
By Mike Wohnoutka 
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2019. Picture Book.

Bear is so big, and he's ready to start school! But even if you're SO BIG, you might feel a little nervous at times. Can Bear brave his first day and find a way to make it feel just right? A clever and charming story, So Big! will help young readers through all the important first steps in life.

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