Joey and Melanie Acker holding children's books from the Ackers' Books collection.

Home of the bestselling Worst World Works™ books and imaginative stories for kids ages 4–8.

Funny picture books, social-emotional learning stories, and whimsical adventures by Joey and Melanie Acker.

WORST WORLD WORKS™- The “Worst Books in the Whole Entire World” — proudly ridiculous stories about everyday things gone wrong.

Meet The Worst Plush in the Whole Entire World!
He’s soft. He’s squishy. He’s… the worst.

THOUGHTFUL BOTS™- A social-emotional learning series that helps children explore feelings like anger, worry, and joy—created for classrooms, families, and counselors.

THE WONDER WHO CREW™ - Whimsical read-aloud stories full of imagination, curiosity, and heart—created to spark wonder in early readers.

THE ‘WORST’ YOUTUBE READ ALOUDS

THE ‘WORST’ AWARDS

Gold Medal Winner 2019
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