Most Popular Books by Marc Brown

Describes in verse the many kinds of homes--holes for worms, swamps for crocodiles, or a cat for fleas.

"Monkey is NOT ready for kindergarten. And it''s only a week away. Can Monkey''s family ease his worries -- and get him excited for the Big Day?" --Publisher''s description.

Fingers ready? Fingers set? Fingers play! It''s time for Playtime Rhymes-a treasury of twenty favorite finger rhymes compiled and illustrated by the bestselling and beloved artist Marc Brown for the enjoyment of young and old. From the clever Whoops! Johnny and funny Do Your Ears Hang Low? to the irrepressible Itsy-Bitsy Spider and rousing Wheels on the Bus, these are rhymes to say and sing aloud, each with pictorial instructions for the correlating finger movements. An interactive experience at its very best, Playtime Rhymes will get little hands wiggling, jiggling, pointing, pounding, bending, stretching, and dancing as children animate the rhymes, pore over the vibrant pictures, and share the fun with family and friends.

Arthur series/Chapter Books.

Arthur is thrilled to make the Little League team but worries that he won''t be able to play as well as all his friends. At practice, he acts like a klutz, and Francine won''t let him forget it. The first game creeps closer-will Arthur be able to show his teammates they can count on him? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this exciting adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.

Arthur promises to buy ice cream for his little sister, D.W., if she can read ten words. The twosome race to the park, where D.W. is quick to recognize signs such as ZOO, DON''T WALK, POLICE, and ICE CREAM. When she reads WET PAINT before her big brother does, Arthur is in for a colorful surprise!

This package contains a classic Arthur adventure, illustrated with bright, bold, full-color art, and a fun filled sound track that includes lively character voices and an original musical score. There''s even a new theme song, ""Say Hello to Arthur?"," included on both sides.

Arthur''s an 8-year-old aardvark with a bossy, little sister, called D.W.. When he sees a TV ad for a doggy ''Treat Timer'' he instantly wants one for Pal, his puppy. But unfortunately, having saved up enough money and bought it, Arthur finds out things aren''t always as good as they appear on TV.

Arthur and his friends wait for the latest Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club book to hit the library shelves. When the book arrives, crowds of kids rush over-only to be told that the series has been banned! Arthur, Francine, Buster, and the rest of the gang make a plan. Can their scheme get their books back? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this intriguing adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.

It looks like trouble when the principal asks Arthur to take home a large envelope marked "confidential".

A collection of children''s books on the subject of families.

Everyone’s favorite aardvark is back in a wonderful winter tale—from the creative producer of PBS’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning TV series. It’s the perfect snow day, and Arthur is excited to spend it with his friends. But because his little sister D.W. is too small, he has to wait for the snow plow to come by. Arthur waits so long, his friends have finished sledding! Will his snow day get any better? With a little help from Dad, Arthur realizes some things are worth waiting for.

The Mystery of the Stolen Bike tells of Francine who acquires a bicycle once owned by her father. She''s embarrassed by the bike, but when she reports that it''s stolen, her friends rally to find the thief. Will Arthur and his friends discover the true fate of Francine''s bike?

After Arthur calls Francine a marshmallow, she refuses to speak to him. Then Mr. Ratburn pairs them up for a homework project. They reluctantly go to the library for research-and find themselves locked in once the library closes. Will Arthur and Francine set aside their differences and work together to find a way out? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this supenseful adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.

Arthur is not looking forward to Camp Meadowcroak, and when mysterious things start happening there, he decides to run away.

Big brother Arthur''s got a doozie of a dare for sassy little sister D.W.: Can she try to be PERFECT for one whole day? From the do''s and don''ts of eating and etiquette to earning A''s for best behavior, good manners are great fun when D.W. is your cheerful guide.

Arthur the aardvark can’t leave well enough alone in this autumn adventure—from the creative producer of PBS’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning TV series. Arthur has a big job to do: raking all of the leaves in the backyard. He tries to focus, but jumping in the leaves is way more fun than raking them. How will he ever finish? Arthur will need some help from his friends for this task!

Finders keepers, say four stray cats who find new homes when four witches lose their hats. But the witches have other ideas! A funny rhyming story by the author of The Silly Tail Book, Pickle Things, and the Arthur stories. Full-color illustrations.

When Arthur hears his sister singing a catchy tune, he wonders if he could call that jingle his own and enter it in the Crunch Cereal Contest.

After Fern and Sue Ellen take a popularity test in a magazine for teenage girls, the two start changing, leaving their friends longing for the old Fern and Sue Ellen to return.

D.W. learns to ride a two-wheeler with big brother''s help, in this new book starring Arthur''s irresistible little sister. Full color.

Arthur attempts to bring Francine''s strange behavior back to normal. Illustrations.

D.W. is very picky about what she eats. She doesn''t seem to like anything. Her dining out days with her family are cut short when she refuses to eat her salad and flings it to the floor. Will her table manners improve in time for her Grandma Thora''s special dinner out? Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Third-grade Arthur fans ready to read on their own can take their own adventure with Arthur as he finds a lost diary. Illustrations.