If you don’t want to be noticed, you certainly will be. Just ask Zip.

Corey “Zip” Zilch didn’t want all this attention, but it came, ready or not, starting when the Scuds pushed him into Weasel Creek. Oh, and they tossed his books in with him for good measure.

That’s when everything let loose.

1. His mom’s reaction was to treat him like a baby
2. His water-soaked schoolbooks wouldn’t open in class
3. The principal pelted him with dictionary words
4. He was forced to step between the Scuds and Sarah (that takes guts!)
5. And with all of this, his dad didn’t have a clue. About anything.

But, hey, life wasn’t all bad.

Seventh grade gave him a new start. Sarah and her friend Hu became his best buds, he discovered cross country running (and he was good!), he found a coach who treated him like a man, he became part of a team, and he (amazingly) survived the (ick!) health-conscious school lunches.

So far, he hadn’t discovered the identity of the prankster mucking stuff up for the team, nor realized the bully danger in the boys’ room, or how to talk to girls, or how hard it would be to win at least one race.

Zip didn’t have it all figured out, but why should he? That’s what middle school is for.

A humorous picture book with fun illustrations, repetitive text, and sight words for the beginning reader.

“Take the Dog Out!” is a humorous picture book about a family who is too busy to take their dog outside. When the family ignores the barks, baking pans fly through the air, coffee splashes on the carpet, and Grandma gets wrapped in a cloud of toilet paper. Eventually, the family decides a walk outside is what they ALL need. Count the barks, find the dog bones, and look for the color red on each page.

“Take the Dog Out!” is a Readers’ Favorite 2014 Gold Medal Winner, an International Book Awards Finalist, a USA Best Book Awards Finalist, a Book Readers Appreciation Group Medallion Honoree, and a Global Ebook Award Nominee.

Today’s Book of The Day is sponsored by this week’s Kids’ eBook of The Week:

Runaway inflatables, substitute Santas, and pandemonium at the parade!

When young Benjay spots his neighbor Mr. Guenther mysteriously floating in mid-air, he’s certain he’s discovered Santa’s secret identity. When disaster strikes at the Christmas parade, with Benjay trapped in the middle of it, will Santa save the day? Is Mr. Guenther really Santa Claus or is there an even more magical explanation?

This heartwarming adventure proves that sometimes the best Christmas magic comes from ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller | Now a series on Disney+

12-year-old Percy Jackson discovers he is the son of Poseidon in the opener to the hilarious, fast-paced adventure fantasy series for young readers ages 10 and up

The eBook edition of the first book in Rick Riordan’s thrilling series, filled with magic, mythology, and plenty of monsters

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school again—he can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Is he supposed to stand by while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself when his teacher turns into a monster and tries to kill him?

Mythical creatures seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. What’s worse, he’s angered a few of them: Zeus’s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.

Percy and his friends Grover the satyr, and Annabeth, the demigod daughter of Athena, must find and return Zeus’s stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. They travel cross country to the gates of the Underworld in Los Angeles, facing a host of enemies determined to stop them.

Withmillions of copies and over 10 years spent on the New York Times bestseller list, Percy has also become a movie, a Broadway musical, and now a Disney+ series. He continues to find fans in classrooms and libraries across the world.

Runaway inflatables, substitute Santas, and pandemonium at the parade!

When young Benjay spots his neighbor Mr. Guenther mysteriously floating in mid-air, he’s certain he’s discovered Santa’s secret identity. When disaster strikes at the Christmas parade, with Benjay trapped in the middle of it, will Santa save the day? Is Mr. Guenther really Santa Claus or is there an even more magical explanation?

This heartwarming adventure proves that sometimes the best Christmas magic comes from ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

From the award-winning author of I Wish You Happiness and I Will Always Be Proud of You comes a thrilling adventure picture book for ages 3-7.

“I loved everything about this perfect little book. The illustrations by Eugene Smolenceva were so clear, colorful, and expressive, and I was just captivated by them. I loved the inspiring and thrilling plot, filled with unexpected challenges for the daring puppy.” — Ann Linus, Readers’ Favorite.

“A sweetly told story of a little puppy determined to find a loving home. Highly recommended to 6 – 8 year olds.” — A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review

On a chilly winter morning, a little white puppy is left outside a pet store in a tattered box with a note: FOUND ABANDONED. NO COLLAR. NEEDS A LOVING HOME.

When a passing boy stops and locks eyes with the puppy, a spark of connection lights up their hearts—only to be separated moments later.

Determined to find the boy, the puppy sets off on a courageous journey across town, all for the hope of a loving home.

Will the puppy’s courage be enough to make his wish come true? Discover the answer in this heartwarming children’s adventure story picture book from the award-winning author of The Unconditional Love Series.

Join thousands of teachers, parents, and grandparents to discover why so many love and recommend Michael Wong’s empowering children’s picture books.

Runaway inflatables, substitute Santas, and pandemonium at the parade!

When young Benjay spots his neighbor Mr. Guenther mysteriously floating in mid-air, he’s certain he’s discovered Santa’s secret identity. When disaster strikes at the Christmas parade, with Benjay trapped in the middle of it, will Santa save the day? Is Mr. Guenther really Santa Claus or is there an even more magical explanation?

This heartwarming adventure proves that sometimes the best Christmas magic comes from ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Runaway inflatables, substitute Santas, and pandemonium at the parade!

When young Benjay spots his neighbor Mr. Guenther mysteriously floating in mid-air, he’s certain he’s discovered Santa’s secret identity. When disaster strikes at the Christmas parade, with Benjay trapped in the middle of it, will Santa save the day? Is Mr. Guenther really Santa Claus or is there an even more magical explanation?

This heartwarming adventure proves that sometimes the best Christmas magic comes from ordinary people doing extraordinary things.