How many excuses are there for not doing homework? Let us count the ways: Giant lizards invaded the neighborhood. Elves hid all the pencils. And then there was that problem with carnivorous plants.... The excuses go on and on, each more absurd than the next and escalating to hilarious heights. Featuring detail-rich illustrations by Benjamin Chaud, this book is guaranteed to amuse kids and their parents, not to mention anyone who has experienced a slacker student moment and isn't that everyone?"

Immer wenn Wanda ins Wasser springt, lachen die anderen. »Ich bin zu schwer zum Schwimmen«, sagt Wanda. - »Nein«, sagt der Schwimmlehrer, »du musst nur denken, was du sein möchtest!«§Wanda probiert es aus, und der Trick funktioniert.§ Sie denkt Känguru - und springt im Turnunterricht ganz hoch. Sie denkt Hase - und mag sogar Karotten.§ Und beim nächsten Schwimmunterricht denkt Wanda sich leicht. Sie schwimmt wie ein Hai, eine Sardine, gar wie ein Segelboot und ein Kajak. Aber wagt sie sich auch vom Sprungturm?§ Davide Calìs unbeschwerte Geschichte knüpft an kindliche...

What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting to be revealed? From the team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . comes a fantastical fast-paced, detail-rich illustrated summer adventure that's so unbelievable, it just might be true

Abigail dreads swimming lessons. Every time she dives into the pool, she makes a big splash, and all the girls in her class shout: -Abigail's a whale - Abigail can see that she is larger than the other girls. She feels huge, heavy, and out of place.
Abigail's swimming teacher takes her aside and points out: we can change how we see ourselves. He offers a creative visualization technique she can use to feel bolder, more confident, and more accepting of herself. Abigail tries it out in challenging situations that week--walking home in the dark, eating her vegetables, trying to fall asleep....