In this silly sequel to Snail and Worm, the dynamic duo is back for more fun and giggles in three new comic shorts brimming with quirky humor and unflappable friendship. At turns clever and sweet, these laugh-out-loud stories are perfect for readers coming out of their own shell and making the transition between picture books and chapter books. -- from dust jacket.

"Desmond and Andres battle beach bullies who also happen to be creepy monsters"--

It’s Christmas Eve, and the Five Little Monkeys are so excited, they can’t sleep. They're sure that every little noise they hear is Santa, and not even Mama's and Grandpa's warnings can keep them from jumping out of bed again and again to look! Will those silly little monkeys find a way to get a glimpse of him and his sleigh before the night is over?

Dos jirafas bebé se encuentran con un bebé avestruz y deben adivinar cómo se siente su nuevo amigo potencial. "Two baby giraffes meet a baby ostrich and must guess how their potential new friend is feeling"--

Baby, a toddler, decides to use the potty for the first time.

"When Gerald's mom says he should get more "involved" at school, he joins the newspaper staff. But reporting on current events is a snooze, until he stumbles onto a few mysteries. Why is Room 117 always locked? What is the disgusting smell coming out of Mr. Zane's briefcase? And . . . why is Gerald's best friend, Sam the Slime, suddenly acting so strangely? Someone has to figure out what's really going on at Mob Middle School. But never fear--Gerald...