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Adam Rubin

    Adam Rubin is an author celebrated for his playful and inventive storytelling. His works often delve into quirky and humorous scenarios, characterized by sharp wit and unexpected twists. Rubin masterfully employs language and rhythm, crafting engaging narratives that captivate readers of all ages. His creative approach to writing, informed by his background in advertising and his fascination with illusions, imbues his books with a distinctive and memorable style.

    Secret Pizza Party
    The Ice Cream Machine
    Those Darn Squirrels Fly South
    Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Those Darn Squirrels!
    • 2024

      From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious picture book about everyone’s favorite piece of furniture.Pssst! Hey. I'm here to tell ya what the furniture police don't want you to know... Listen close. I'll explain everything.Most people think couches are just for sitting, or maybe napping, and don't give it a second thought. But did you know couches can go berserk if you don't feed them a steady diet of coins, cell phones, and remote controls? And did you know some couches are grown on a farm? (Where do you think the term couch potato comes from?) Some come from two chairs who love each other very much, and some are actually aliens in disguise. And that's just the tip of the iceberg...This laugh-out-loud send-up of conspiracy theories brings Adam Rubin's trademark zany humor together with the richly expressive artwork of Macanudo creator Liniers to explore the totally, completely true (really! maybe?) history of the world's most beloved—and misunderstood—item of furniture.

      The Truth About the Couch
    • 2023

      The Ice Cream Machine

      6 Deliciously Different Stories with the Same Exact Name!

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The book delves into a gripping narrative that intertwines suspense and emotional depth. It features complex characters facing pivotal choices that challenge their morals and relationships. Themes of resilience and redemption are explored, set against a backdrop that enhances the tension and stakes. Readers will be drawn into a world where every decision has significant consequences, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate intricate storytelling and character development.

      The Ice Cream Machine
    • 2023

      The author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Dragons Love Tacos and The Ice Cream Machine returns with another hilarious, irresistible middle-grade collection of six totally different stories with the same exact name. Adam Rubin is back with this companion to The Ice Cream Machine, inviting you into six thrilling new worlds filled with daring and danger, mystery and mayhem—not to mention explosions! In a swanky New York City hotel, a reclusive guest appears to have spontaneously combusted. On a school field trip to a human anatomy museum in space, two kids try to pull off the greatest prank in history. Somewhere on a deserted island, three siblings try to make a life for themselves after the rest of the planet has been decimated by gigantic rock monsters. And then there's the small, quaint fishing town where a boy visiting his sister stumbles across an ancient curse; the traveling circus where a young girl becomes the assistant to a death-defying human cannonball; and the rugged wilderness where one kid with superpowers just can't seem to find some peace. Each story is illustrated by a different artist, including Marta Altés, Daniel Gray-Barnett, Rodolfo Montalvo, Daniel Salmieri, Adam de Souza, and Gracey Zhang, with black-and-white artwork that practically explodes off the page. So put on a helmet and hang on tight, because this unpredictable book will blow you away!

      Human Kaboom
    • 2023
    • 2022

      Don't miss the #1 New York Times bestseller everyone is raving about! From the wild and wonderful imagination of the author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious, irresistible middle grade debut, a collection of six totally different stories with the same exact name.In these six stories, set in six distinct worlds, you'll meet a boy and his robot nanny traveling the globe in search of the world's tastiest treat, a child mechanical prodigy who invents the freshest dessert ever, and an evil ice cream truck driver who strikes fear in the heart of every kid in town.You'll be transported to a beachside boardwalk with an ice cream stand run by a penguin, a hilltop realm ruled by a king with a sweet tooth, and a giant alien space lab with a lone human subject who longs for a taste of home.Each story features black-and-white interior illustrations from a different artist, including Daniel Salmieri, Charles Santoso, Liniers, Emily Hughes, Nicole Miles, and Seaerra Miller, making this book unlike any you've ever seen. So grab a cup or a cone, and watch out for brain freeze! You'll definitely want to save room for this treat.

      Ice Cream Machine
    • 2021

      Gladys the Magic Chicken

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      From the mega-bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos and the mega-bestselling illustrator of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, comes this hilarious new picture book about an irresistible chicken who unexpectedly finds herself on an epic journey during Ancient Times. Gladys the chicken must be magic. After all, for everyone who encounters her, a wish is granted. The Shepherd Boy wishes to be beautiful, the Brave Swordsman wishes to join the Royal Guard, the Purple Pooh-bah wishes for his only daughter to be happy, and the Learned Princess wishes to escape the palace. And one by one, each of these wishes comes true. But . . . is Gladys really magic? Or is everyone making their own fortune? Either way, it adds up to one heck of an adventure for a chicken named Gladys. Blending a classic storybook feel with a thoroughly modern sense of humor, this side-splitting read aloud is perfect for anyone who wishes to see magic in the world—even if they are only looking at a chicken.

      Gladys the Magic Chicken
    • 2019

      High Five

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      3.9(1172)Add rating

      From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Dragons Love Tacos comes a rollicking, rhyme-tastic, interactive high five competition - starring YOU!

      High Five
    • 2018

      A whimsical, bilingual re-telling of the Mexican chupacabra folktale by the New York Times bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos.

      El Chupacabras
    • 2017

      As Rubin puts it, 'dragons love diapers. I mean, tacos. Dragons love tacos. / Heck, everyone loves tacos.' Most young readers, even those in diapers, would agree. - Kirkus Reviews This sequel's dialed-up energy and absurdity remain a tasty-and very funny-combination. - Publishers Weekly This zany companion promises to be as gut-bustingly ridiculous and yes-I'll-gladly-read-it-again- and-again entertaining as the first. - PopSugar

      Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
    • 2015

      Fans of the best-selling Dragons Love Tacos will devour Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri’s newest story, a hilarious picture book about robots that magically transforms into a super shiny metal ROBO-BOOK. FACT: Robots are awesome. They have lasers for eyes, rockets for feet, and supercomputers for brains! Plus, robots never have to eat steamed beans or take baths, or go to bed. If only there were some sort of magical “Robo-Sauce” that turned squishy little humans into giant awesome robots… Well, now there is. Giggle at the irreverent humor, gasp at the ingenious fold-out surprise ending, and gather the whole family to enjoy a unique story about the power of imagination. It’s picture book technology the likes of which humanity has never seen!

      Robo-Sauce