Stories with Girls, Boys, and Other Wild Creatures

By Jairo Buitrago

Perfect for fans of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

From beloved author Jairo Buitrago and award-winning illustrator Mariana Ruiz Johnson comes a hilarious collection of six short stories where the normal gets a twist of wildness and each tale is more unexpected than the last.

What would you wish for if you found a genie in a bottle of juice? Have you ever wondered how cats became our pets?

Join a cast of brave, clever kids as they discover that the wildest creatures--and the wildest ideas--can be found right in their own lives.

Travel back to the Ice Age, where a family of cave kids accidentally adopts a saber-toothed tiger cub instead of their dog, and discover how the very first cat might have become part of the family. Open a bottle of blueberry juice and meet a genie who learns that the best wishes are for friendship, not for castles or treasure. Or, head to the park, where a group of kids challenge a team of silly monsters to a soccer match.

Filled with humor and stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator Mariana Ruiz Johnson, this laugh-out-loud collection of stories explores how every new friend might be a little more interesting than you expect.

An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1778402445
• ISBN13: 9781778402449
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: Greystone Kids
• Length: 48 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7