Oodlethunks

Introducing the Oodlethunks, a hilarious chapter book series starring a prehistoric girl and her wacky Stone Age family. Oona has found a very special egg. Oh, how she loves her baby! She'll do anything to protect this egg until it hatches. Then she can find out what's inside, even though it might just gobble her up! But Oona's precious bundle of eggy joy may never see the light of day. It seems everyone wants Oona's egg. Her little brother, Thunk, that smelly kid, Bruce Brute, and a bunch of others in her West Wog world all want a piece of Oona's treasure. Oona the protector, Oona the curious, Oona the mighty will do whatever it takes to safeguard her darling. No one will get their grimy, Cro-Magnony hands on her egg. Because, more than anything, Oona wants something of her very own to care for.National Book Award finalist Adele Griffin pairs with artist Mike Wu to deliver a cast of lovable, primitive family and friends in West Wog. The stories pop with adventure, original language, and an unstoppable protagonist who is as adorable as the egg she's working so hard to protect. Praise for OodleThunks: "Animation artist Wu's expressive drawings neatly bring this new modern Stone Age family's antics to life. Prehistoric? More like pre-hysterical."- Kirkus "Wu's hilarious charcoal drawings are sure to elicit giggles from young readers, adding levity to this classic story of sibling rivalry and neighborhood bullies"- Booklist Adele Griffin is the highly acclaimed author of numerous books for middle grade and young adult readers. Her novels Sons of Liberty and Where I Want to Be are both National Book Award finalists. Her popular Witch Twins and Vampire Island series have each been made into Disney movies. Adele's thriller Loud Awake and Lost was hailed by Booklist as "exquisite" in a starred review. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two children. Mike Wu is a top animator, working first for Walt Disney and then Pixar Studios, where he animated such Oscar winners as The Incredibles and Toy Story 3, among others, including Brave, Ratatouille, and Up. He is also the co-founder of Tiny Teru, a baby and toddler boutique featuring all hand-drawn items. Mike lives in Southern California with his family. Praise for OodleThunks: "Animation artist Wu's expressive drawings neatly bring this new modern Stone Age family's antics to life. Prehistoric? More like pre-hysterical."- Kirkus "Wu's hilarious charcoal drawings are sure to elicit giggles from young readers, adding levity to this classic story of sibling rivalry and neighborhood bullies"- Booklist

Get set for another West Woggle adventure, starring Oona, and introducing her just-hatched cutie -- Stacy Steg Oodlethunk! Now that Oona's dino-baby has hatched from its egg, things have gotten even wackier! Stacy the enormous stegosaurus, can't wait to explore her new world. And Oona can't wait to show her off. But not everyone's ready for this big bundle of joy whose having the time of her life romping and chomping through West Woggle. With Bonk, Bruce Brute, Erma, and even the mean witch, Old Brouhaha, on the case, this loveable babe finds her right place in the hearts of these Stone-Age folks who come to depend on this Stacy Steg to save them from some prehistoric perils. Praise for The Oodlethunks " From the Stone Age to any age everyone loves a good laugh ... and a pet stegosaurus. Adele Griffin has 'thunk' up a winner and Mike Wu's cave drawings are perfectly prehistoric." -A Neanderthal Reader (Jack Gantos) " This laugh-out-loud cave-tastic adventure is bursting with heart, humor and imagination. You're going to love it. Oona ROCKS!" -Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series Adele Griffin is the highly acclaimed author of numerous books for middle grade and young adult readers. Her novels Sons of Liberty and Where I Want to Be are both National Book Award finalists. Her popular Witch Twins and Vampire Island series have each been made into Disney movies. Adele's thriller Loud Awake and Lost was hailed by Booklist as "exquisite" in a starred review. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two children. Mike Wu is a top animator, working first for Walt Disney and then Pixar Studios, where he animated such Oscar winners as The Incredibles and Toy Story 3, among others, including Brave, Ratatouille, and Up. He is also the co-founder of Tiny Teru, a baby and toddler boutique featuring all hand-drawn items. Mike lives in Southern California with his family. Praise for The Oodlethunks " From the Stone Age to any age everyone loves a good laugh ... and a pet stegosaurus. Adele Griffin has 'thunk' up a winner and Mike Wu's cave drawings are perfectly prehistoric." -A Neanderthal Reader (Jack Gantos) " This laugh-out-loud cave-tastic adventure is bursting with heart, humor and imagination. You're going to love it. Oona ROCKS!" -Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series

Get set for another West Woggle adventure, starring Oona, her wacky Stone Age family and some unforgettable pets! Who says kids are the only ones who can have fun during the summer? Oona Oodlethunk and her brother Bonk are ready to change all that. When they hatch a plan to create a "Collected Animals Meeting Place," Camp Woggle is born! But hold onto your sunhat, this isn't your typical "boondoggle-lanyard" camp. And none of the campers arrive with bug repellent or sunscreen. This happy "All Pets Allowed" place is strictly for prehistoric pets. Dinosaurs, fruitafossors, lemurs, turtles, and even pet rocks are welcome, as long as they stick to Camp Woggle's rules:1. No Chewing or Biting (Unless It's Your Food)2. Be Kind and Thoughtful 3. Older Pets Get First Turn4. No Dangerous Predators Allowed5. When Nature Calls, Wash Your Paws This wacky West Woggle adventure stars some pretty impressive critters and lots of action-packed Stone-Age facts! "Oona rocks!" - Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After Series"Adele Griffin has 'thunk' up a winner and Mike Wu's cave drawings are perfectly prehistoric." -A Neanderthal reader (Jack Gantos) Mike Wu is a top animator, working first for Walt Disney and then Pixar Studios, where he animated such Oscar winners as The Incredibles and Toy Story 3, among others, including Brave, Ratatouille, and Up. He is also the co-founder of Tiny Teru, a baby and toddler boutique featuring all hand-drawn items. Mike lives in Southern California with his family. Adele Griffin is the highly acclaimed author of numerous books for middle grade and young adult readers. Her novels Sons of Liberty and Where I Want to Be are both National Book Award finalists. Her popular Witch Twins and Vampire Island series have each been made into Disney movies. Adele's thriller Loud Awake and Lost was hailed by Booklist as "exquisite" in a starred review. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two children. "Oona rocks!" - Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After Series"Adele Griffin has 'thunk' up a winner and Mike Wu's cave drawings are perfectly prehistoric." -A Neanderthal reader (Jack Gantos)