Best Selling Books by Marilyn Sadler

P.J. Funnybunny doesn''t want to be a bunny anymore! In this hilarious story, a young bunny explores life with different animal friends. This bunny-rific tale of self-discovery is now available in a simplified board book perfect for the littlest hands—and with a festive, sparkly cover, it makes the perfect gift to fill any Easter basket. P.J. Funnybunny is tired of cooked carrots and his big ears. It would be way more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig...right? Read along as P.J. leaves home and tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. But this bunny might just learn that all he wants to be is...himself! This sturdy board book adaptation, with text abridged from the beloved Dr. Seuss Beginner Book, makes a fun-filled read aloud for babies and toddlers!

Alice is the most rootin’, tootin’ cowgirl in all of Dallas . . . Pennsylvania. Each day she puts on her favorite boots and hat and sets off on her stick pony for school with a “Yippee ki-yay!” Alice is used to being the only cowgirl around, until Lexis from Texas arrives at school one day. Lexis seems to be a real cowgirl, with her fancy hat, jingling spurs, and lasso tricks. Alice decides there’s only one way to know who the best cowgirl is: a school-yard showdown at high noon! But will Alice learn there’s room for more than one cowgirl in town? Bestselling author and illustrator Marilyn Sadler and Ard Hoyt team up to create a rollicking tale of friendship that will have readers dancing the Texas Two-Step and shouting “Yee-haw,” no matter where they’re from. Praise for Alice from Dallas "The comic watercolor-and-ink illustrations don’t miss a beat in capturing the amusing rivalry that turns into friendship...The clever ending is a yee-haw moment that will rope in readers as quick as tumbling tumbleweeds." --Kirkus Reviews "Hoyt’s bright ink-and-watercolor illustrations gleefully capture the girls’ enthusiasm for all things western, from their fringed cowgirl blouses to the bandannas tied jauntily around their necks. A lively story for cowgirls everywhere, with a breezy lesson about jealousy." --Booklist Award: NAPPA Gold Award Winner

Illus. in full color. Camping is not for girls, right? At least, that''s what P.J. and his pals tell Donna and Honey Bunny when they want to tag along on a camping trip. But when two mysterious ghosts frighten the boys all the way home, only the girls know the real story.

In this funny follow-up to the classic Beginner Book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny, P.J. Funnybunny learns a lesson in kindness that''s perfect for Eastertime—and gift-giving all year long! P.J. Funnybunny is a very busy—and not very considerate—bunny! Always rushing from one place or the other, he leaves toys on the floor and dirty dishes on the table. He forgets to return things, is impatient with his sister, and shows up late for play dates. But when a twisted ankle forces P.J. to spend a few days in bed, the thoughtfulness of his family and friends inspires P.J. to become a kinder bunny. With colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text, this story of self-discovery is a perfect Easter treat for beginning readers and bunny fans of all ages! Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

Perfect for Easter or celebrating bunnies all year round. A charming follow-up to the classic Beginner Book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny! P.J. Funnybunny is back and more lovable than ever in this sweet, funny sequel. P.J. Funnybunny is not having a good day. His mom won''t let him eat ice cream for breakfast. She won''t let him hang upside down from a tree. She won''t even let him watch a scary movie! P.J. visits Potts Pig, whose mom lets them do all those things. But when he gets a stomachache and has a bad dream, P.J. Funnybunny realizes that—while it''s fun to be a pig—it''s better being a bunny! This new tale of self-discovery is the perfect Easter treat for beginning readers and bunny fans of all ages! Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

A hopping good "tail" about the ups and downs siblings face! It''s not easy being Honey Bunny Funnybunny—P.J. Funnybunny''s little sister. Like most big brothers, P.J. loves to tease and play jokes on his little sister. Poor patient Honey Bunny puts up with almost everything. But the jokes stop short when P.J. paints the sleeping Honey Bunny''s face bright green. Mr. and Mrs. Funnybunny are hopping mad...From now on, things are going to be different in the Funnybunny household! But does Honey Bunny really want something different? Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

This delightful book about saving and spending is a perfect "addition" to your child''s reading list! Honey Bunny Funnybunny has lots and lots and lots of money. Some she saves, some she spends on herself, and some she spends on her friends. In this delightful rhyming book about spending and saving, the bear gets a chair, the fly gets some pie and, of course, the fox gets some socks. Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.

Beginning readers can count to ten—and add—while they learn to read with P.J. Funnybunny author Marilyn Sadler''s latest, funniest Bright and Early Book! Gwen the hen has laid her eggs, but just how many is anyone''s guess. For now, she''s quite content to sit and wait for them to hatch. Red Rooster, however, is too excited to wait. As soon as one egg hatches, he struts over to Worm World and buys ONE worm for his ONE new baby chick. Alas, Red returns to find that not ONE new baby chick, but TWO baby chicks have now hatched, requiring a return trip to Worm World. The hijinks continue back and forth until ten eggs have hatched, Red Rooster is ready to plotz, and young readers have learned a thing or two about ONE: counting to ten; TWO: simple addition; THREE: buying and selling; and FOUR: chickens and eggs! With stylized illustrations by Michael Fleming reminiscent of classic Beginner Books, this is a perfect choice for parents looking to teach reading and math to their own little chicks! Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

The perfect springtime read for fans of P.J Funnybunny and magic! P. J. Funnybunny’s dad brings home a special present: a magic kit! P.J. studies all the tricks and does them just right. So why are his family and friends bored with his tricks? P.J. decides to show them the best trick of all . . . by disappearing!

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Life isn''t always easy—even for Santa Claus! In this hilarious picture book, Santa realizes that happiness is something found within when he tries working different professions. A perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer with a subtle message about self-acceptance! Santa is feeling grumpy! He has too many letters to read. His reindeer are quarreling. Someone''s taken his slippers. And Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables. When Santa decides to try something new (working in a department store, bakery, toy store, and delivering mail), he discovers that nothing is as rewarding as just being himself. Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a small mouse with BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a great holiday gift for kids 3-7! Look for It''s Not Easy Being a Ghost coming soon!

Meet Zenon Kar. She’s your typical elementary school kid, except she lives on a space station in 2049! These humorous stories about Zenon are all reality-based so kids can easily identify with her situations. In book #3, when an important Earth scientist visits Space Station 9, Zenon agrees to entertain his daughter, Teena. At first Zee’s job is easy. Teena seems polite and well behaved. But when the adults turn their backs, she changes completely! All Teena cares about is having fun, even if it means breaking all sorts of space station rules. Written and illustrated by the award-winning husband-and-wife team who created P. J. Funnybunny and Alistair.

Life isn''t always easy—even for a ghost! In this funny follow-up to It''s Not Easy Being Santa Claus, a ghost discovers that happiness comes from within when she learns to accept that she''s simply too cute to be considered spooky! The perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your littlest trick or treaters! Misty the Ghost is feeling sad. The haunted house she lives in is cold and damp. Spiders have taken over her living room. And worst of all, nobody thinks she is spooky. They think she is (gasp!) CUTE. But after trying to disguise herself as a mummy, a werwolf, and a witch—with hilarious results—Misty learns that true happiness comes from just being herself. Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a little bat sidekick with a BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a sweet Halloween treat for young readers! Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It''s Not Easy... picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic holiday and seasonal characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves. Also available: It''s Not Easy Being Santa Claus Coming soon: It''s Not Easy Being a Leprechaun

Meet Zenon, a futuristic fifth grader who lives in a space station high above Earth. Her humorous stories are all reality-based, so kids can identify with her situations. In book #2, Zenon is thrilled when she makes the spaceball team! Unfortunately, she’s not so good at it. But does that mean she should quit? Created by past recipients of the IRA Classroom Choice Award.

Elizabeth didn''t mean to befriend Larry. The alligator came to her in a box of oranges from Florida. But it wasn''t long before they were having wonderful outings.

21st Century #4 Meet Zenon Kar. She’s your typical elementary school kid, except she lives on a space station in 2049! In book #4, Zenon’s teacher, Mr. Peres, leads her fifth-grade class on a very special field trip off of Space Station 9. But when she gets separated from the group, Zenon finds out what it’s like to be stuck on Earth! The Zenon books are written and illustrated by the award-winning husband and wife team who created P.J. Funnybunny and Alistair.

Life isn''t always easy—even for a leprechaun! In this funny follow-up to It''s Not Easy Being a Ghost, an unhappy leprechaun who thinks he can’t make friends because he looks a little different finds happiness by being himself and doing good. The perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick''s Day with little lads and lassies! Connor O''Connor is not a happy leprechaun. His ears are too big, and his body is much too small. In fact, he looks a bit like a lawn ornament! But worst of all, no one wants to be Connor''s friend. All they want is his pot of gold! But after using some leprechaun magic to turn himself into a fairy, a carpenter, and a king, Connor discovers that the best way to make friends is by being himself -- and that a little pot of gold can do a LOT of good! Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a caterpillar sidekick with a BIG appetite for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance, friendship, and helping others is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick''s Day! Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It''s Not Easy... picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic holiday and seasonal characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves. Also available: It''s Not Easy Being Santa Claus It''s Not Easy Being a Ghost Coming soon: It''s Not Easy Being a Dinosaur

Honey Bunny Funnybear wants very much to be friends with the cute bear who sits next to her in school, but he never seems to notice her. Simultaneous.

What’s a better present than a classic Beginner Book? Six of them—for less than the price of two! Following on the success of The Big Blue Book of Beginner Books and The Big Green Book of Beginner Books, we’ve taken the complete text and art of P. D. Eastman’s Sam and the Firefly, Robert Lopshire’s I Want to Be Somebody New!, Marilyn Sadler’s The Very Bad Bunny, Mike McClintock’s Stop That Ball!, Al Perkins’s The Digging-est Dog, and Joan Heilbroner’s Robert the Rose Horse and bound them together in one sturdy hardcover omnibus. This is a perfect introduction to reading that will whet young readers’ appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

An unusual swamp animal moves in with a human couple when he loses his home to developers.

When their friend Tom the mouse invites them to go fishing, two nap-loving cats spend an adventurous day at Lake Kitty Paw-Paw.

Meet Zenon Kar, a futuristic fifth grader who lives in a space station high above Earth. She''s the star of a brand-new chapter book series and a #1-rated Disney Channel movie. Pets aren''t allowed on Zenon''s space station, so she becomes caught up in a craze for a robotic dog called a Tobo. Tobo dogs talk, fly, and even do homework. Every kid on the space station is getting one, but Zenon''s dad buys her a cheap knockoff instead -- a Bobo, which has no ears, no tail, and no vocabulary! But what Bobo lacks in brains, he makes up for in loyalty. And when the Tobo dogs go haywire, Zenon''s Bobo dog bravely saves the day!

P.J. Bunny finally learns that if he wants people to play with him he can''t always have his own way.

Emma tries several pets before she becomes best friends with her parakeet Henry, but she finds that friendship threatened when her brother Bruce buys another parakeet.

Whether it''s by comparing cookies or uncovering missing objects, P.J. and hisfriends prove that learning can be fun. Full color.

P.J. and his friends are in for a day of surprises as they celebrate his birthday.

Picky eaters everywhere will identify with young Tony, who will eat nothing but macaroni. This charming tale about a limited palette that is expanded, step-by-step, on a tour through noodle-dom is told in singsong verse. The importance of a balanced diet is addressed ever so subtly in this engaging story.

When Alistair is kidnapped by a spaceship full of Goots from Gootula, his main concern is for his overdue library books.

Una edición en español de un querido libro de la serie Beginner Book sobre autoaceptación y conejitos divertidos, ¡perfecto para Pascua y todo el año! ¡Yiyo Pilloconejillo ya no quiere ser un conejito! Sus orejas son demasiado grandes y está cansado de comer zanahorias cocidas. Sería mucho más divertido ser un oso, un pájaro o un cerdo. . . ¿verdad? (¿Cómo resultó? ¡ESTABA EQUIVOCADO!) Sigue leyendo mientras Yiyo se va de casa e intenta determinar quién es, y a dónde pertenece, en esta simpatiquísima historia de autodescubrimiento. ¡Este adorable y divertido libro ilustrado es un regalo especial para primeros lectores hispanohablantes o cualquier persona interesada en aprender a hablar español! Originalmente creado por Dr. Seuss, la serie Beginner Books anima a los niños a leer por su cuenta, con palabras e ilustraciones sencillas que dan pistas sobre su significado. A Spanish edition of a beloved Beginner Book about self-acceptance—and funny bunnies—perfect for Easter and all year long! P.J. Funnybunny doesn''t want to be a bunny anymore! His ears are too big and he''s tired of eating cooked carrots. It would be much more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig . . . right? (As it turn out? WRONG!) Read along as P.J. leaves home and tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs—in this hilarious tale of self-discovery. This adorable and fun picture book is a special treat for beginning readers, Spanish speakers, or anyone interested in learning to speak Spanish! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Indicado para crianças a partir de 3 anos. Um clássico cheio de humor que vem divertindo e encantando várias gerações de pequenos leitores... E com uma bela mensagem sobre estar contente consigo mesmo. Joca Pipoca está cansado de ser um coelho. Ele acha que é muito mais legal ser um urso ou um pássaro do que ter orelhas tão grandes e comer cenoura toda hora. Neste livro ricamente ilustrado, você vai acompanhar a divertida aventura de Joca Pipoca em busca de quem ele quer ser de verdade. É também um ótimo presente de Páscoa.

Indicado para crianças a partir de 3 anos. Joca Pipoca está de volta – e mais adorável que nunca! Joca não se conforma. Ele só quer tomar sorvete no café da manhã, ficar de cabeça para baixo e ver um filme de terror, mas a Sra. Pipoca não deixa o filho fazer nada! Quando sabe que a mãe do seu amigo Rubinho Rabicó diz sim para todas as vontades do porquinho, o coelho tem certeza de que é bem melhor ser um porco. Será que ele tem razão?

Alistair''s entry in a science competition takes him to many places and time periods, but unfortunately he can''t prove this to the judges.