Most Popular Books by Mark Shulman

This witty, nonpartisan book will help explain the concept of voting to the youngest readers. I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges?", to selecting a class pet, to even more complicated decisions, like electing community representatives. You may not always get want you want, but there are strategies to better your odds! Serge Bloch''s effortless and charming illustrations paired with Mark Shulman''s funny and timely text create a perfect resource for discussing current events with your children. Backmatter includes information about the United States electoral process. Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase A Junior Library Guild Selection A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year!

Uses a question and answer format to share facts about the habits, preferences, and abilities of typical kids to enable readers to determine if their own characteristics are mainstream or distinctive, in a volume that introduces the idea that "normal" is a relative concept.

Welcome to Hilary’s tea party—but be careful: this rude little girl has lots of rules to follow. Maybe that’s why no one except her stuffed animals, Mr. Big Arms and Stuffy Bear, stays very long. She’s just no fun. Enter a giant yet timid chameleon, all ready for tea and cookies. But when he finds out how bossy Hilary can be, will he run out the door, too?

"A biography of legendary animator Walt Disney, told in graphic novel format"--Provided by publisher.

O"Scrawl" is a fabulous, riveting read. Tod Munn is probably the most interesting bad boy I''ve ever met in young adult fiction, and Mark Shulman is certainly one of its best new voices.ONNancy Werlin ("Impossible"). Illustrations.

These brain-bending, mind-blowing, optical illusions really fool your eyes. Each is a colorful masterpiece that will appeal to children, design students, and art lovers. Hold on to your hats--two fancy stovepipe hats: can you tell whether they''re taller than they are wide, or wider than they are tall?ʺ

In this riotously fun and funny manual, Gumball and Darwin give readers all the tips and hints they need on how to manufacture mayhem, strategize schemes, pull off pranks, and concoct capers, at home and at school, for everything from getting out of chores to winning (or would that be cheating?) at games.

Mark Shulman and Tamara Petrosino return with a fabulous follow-up to last season’s AA is for Aardvark. And it’s got a clever new twist. The alphabetic antics continue—starting from the end! That’s why A is for zebrA and Z is for jazZ, and nothing’s what you’d expect. The featured letter doesn’t appear just once—it’s sprinkled throughout the hilarious illustrations. The I page not only has sushI, there’s delI, spaghettI, graffitI, and khakI, too. And if you think working backwards makes it easier, well, just try to come up with words that end in Q or J! The results can be quite surprising! Teachers, librarians, parents, and kids will love the silly—but smart—acrobatics involved in unearthing all these words, along with the witty way the book reinforces the sounds of letters and teaches kids how much fun playing with language can be.

Show Me History will show you the real man behind the myths! Known as the “Father of Our Country,” George Washington lost his own father at the age of 11, was a surrogate father to Alexander Hamilton, and yet was never a father himself. In war and in peace, he left an unmistakable impression on his new nation in more ways than you know. George Washington: Soldier and Statesman! tells the story of the United States’ first president—from his rise as a soldier fighting for American freedom from Great Britain to his legacy as an impartial statesman who put his country before himself. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.

Funny, frolicsome, whimsical little books about animals that do all the many things that boys and girls do—or would like to do.

Funny, frolicsome, whimsical little books about animals that do all the many things that boys and girls do—or would like to do.

"Learn about the amazing Susan B. Anthony as she fought for social equality and women''s suffrage"--

The inspiring story of Abraham Lincoln’s life, in graphic novel format. Considered by many historians to be the greatest American president, Abraham Lincoln led the Union at the greatest turning point in the nation’s history. Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union! tells the story of one of America’s most admired figures in graphic novel format. From his childhood on a farm in Kentucky to the battlefields of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln served the United States with resolve, intelligence, and courage unlike that of any other president. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography.

Funny, frolicsome, whimsical little books about animals that do all the many things that boys and girls do—or would like to do.

A fascinating and entertaining biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format. Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father! tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in a graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton’s life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy. Full-color illustrations and an entertaining narrative make this graphical biography of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury accessible for readers of all ages.

Funny, frolicsome, whimsical little books about animals that do all the many things that boys and girls do—or would like to do.

Have your children exercise like Oscar.

A little boy laughs at the monkeyshines in a garage staffed by gorillas

Stella''s parents are so proud. Her teacher wants her to be the star in the school play. So her parents take her shopping for new shoes and a new dress, get her hair cut at a fancy salon, and buy the best camera there is to take pictures during the show. After all, only the best will do for their star. After much anticipation, the adorable Stella wins the hearts of all audiences and makes her parents very proud in this charming story with a surprising finale.

This hilariously helpful guide explores every stage of video production, from brainstorming, to organizing a shoot, to finally piecing it all together.

Each of these optical illusions is a masterpiece of colorful design, with visual tricks to confound the mind and please the eye. Just don’t trust anything you see at first glance, because it’s impossible to judge spatial relations, or even the subject of a picture, accurately. In some cases, the colors themselves deceive the eye, making objects seem larger, smaller, faster, or even better looking than they really are. Hold onto your hats—two fancy stovepipe hats, that is: are they taller than they are wide, wider than they are tall, or the same dimensions? Or try climbing the wild set of stairs: they’ll have you going in circles and in squares. There’s plenty of beautifully intriguing fun on these pages.

When Bob realizes that he is surrounded by palindromes, from his mom, dad, and sis Anna to his dog Otto, he discovers a way to deal with the palindrome puzzle.

The story of America’s foremost inventor and diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, in graphic novel format. Benjamin Franklin has been called one of the most accomplished and influential Americans in history, and his role in shaping the United States has had a lasting impact that is still felt today. From his birth in Boston in 1706 to his days as a printer, inventor, and politician, Benjamin Franklin: Inventor of the Nation! tells the story of “the First American” in an accessible graphic novel format. Franklin’s research into topics as varied as electricity, meteorology, demography, and oceanography were as wide-ranging and important as his travels, which took him across the globe as a diplomat for the newly founded United States toward the end of the 18th century.

What a great stocking stuffer: a behind-the-scenes peek at the days leading up to Christmas--and 100 reusable stickers. Full color. Consumable.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Nashville''s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Nashville is nicknamed Music City? Or that the famous musician Bob Dylan recorded an album here? Have you ever wanted to visit the Parthenon without traveling to Greece? From the Belle Mead Mansion to the Tomato Art Fest, Super Cities!: Nashville covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Attend a show at the Grand Ole Opry and catch a Nashville Predators game, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Music City!

A perfect, device-free response to "are we there yet" and complaints that there''s nothing to do on summer vacation, offering hours of unplugged entertainment. Ideal for cars, trains, planes, or just lazy summer days, the All You Need is a Pencil series provides hours of fun with no screentime or electronic device required. Dozens of activities, quizzes, games, and puzzles will keep kids busy as the days heat up. Plot out road trips, trick your brother with a toothpick game at a restaurant pit stop, and more.

Shows where to look for a place to hide something, when to get it, and what to avoid.

Where can you see the world''s biggest bean, look, down from America''s tallest building, and see Americas greenest river? CHICAGO! America''s third-biggest city is packed with fun things to do and see ... and eat! Head to the Midwest with us for a visit to Chi-town! Trawl back to Chicago''s beginnings as a lake Michigan trading past. Meet Bears and Bulls and Sox and find out why Chicago is such a big sports town. Sea haw Chicago''s business and cultural communities have made it into an international city! Book jacket.

With a generous 100 reusable stickers, these books with stories about magical secret gardens and scary alien invaders feature humorous rhyming text and full-color illustrations. Consumable.

Mermaid City, Dolphin World, King Crab Club, and Shark Park: those are just some of the fascinating places children can visit on this wonderfully imaginative journey undersea. Kids will take their stickers and swim through the waves where they’ll meet Mer-people, see a school of fish in their bus, watch a seahorse race, visit a sparkly coral reef, and find a sunken galleon filled with treasure. To end a perfect day, there’s a "beach” below the waves where everyone plays. This is one of the cleverest, wittiest sticker books ever!

Fillmore the boy and Geary the robot, who live on Planet Zada, take their robotic dog Sbot to other planets so that he can learn to act like a real dog.

By any measure, Albert Einstein changed the ways we understand -- and measure -- time and space. He was laughed at before his ideas were idolized. He was the toast of pre-war Germany before he fled for his life. How did such a peace-loving man contribute to the atomic bomb?

A breakthrough model for growth in today''s stagnant mega corporations, this is the first book to provide practical methods for actually creating and implementing smaller units within large companies to enable continued growth.

Let your fingers do the walking--and dancing, and playing, and skating, and wagging.

Everyone knows that on Halloween trick-or-treaters like to dress up as witches, skeletons, and other scary creatures. But what do bloodcurdling vampires, menacing mummies, and terrifying werewolves do for the holiday? What costumes will "they "wear? Children who dare can enter the haunted house and find out. Armed with 100 reusable stickers--jack o'' lanterns, bags of candy, bats flying--they''ll see the whole creepy crowd get ready for their party. And what youngsters will like best is the twist at the end: the monsters are all disguised as kittens and cute kids and other nice things. Now "that''s" spooky!

Watch out - the mad scientist has unleashed havoc on the world. The mutant bugs he created have escaped, and it''s up to children to capture the icky insects and blast them off to outer space forever. Run through the junkyard, in and out and around the tires, and dash into a house under buggy siege. Quick....grab them in the classroom, snatch them in the swamp, and follow them all across town. They''re slinky, they''re slimy, but they''re not smarter than you: there the rocket awaits, its hatch open to trap the invaders. Herd them inside--BOOM to the moon!

Oh, it’s scary Halloween night, and Spider’s friends plan to give him a fright. Will the Werewolf do it, with his ghostly song? Oh no: Spider just laughs and sings along. Ape looms large, pretending he’s tall, but Spider isn’t afraid at all. But then something happens; Spider’s panicked at last. He saw his OWN image in the water, as he walked past!

Your Star Wars IQ is about to jump into hyperspace. You''re holding the most complete Star Wars trivia book you can find-packed with questions about all your favorite major characters: the good guys and the bad. Test your knowledge of the ships, the planets, the technology, the droids, and many creepy creatures. You¹ll also get the inside scoop on the special effects and loads of behind-the-scenes trivia. Over 1,000 questions in all!

Double the letters--double the fun! You''ve never seen an ABC book quite like this. Each page features words or phrases where the letters of the alphabet "double up." Two by two the letters come, in a riot of inventive language, fun sounds, and witty images: DD is for puddle, but that''s not all. The illustration shows a crazy, chaotic street full of animals, including ducks enjoying a swim, plus a sign that says "No waddling in the middle of the muddy road" and a "Daddy-O" license plate. It''s an unusual approach that''s really irresistible, and perfect for parents, teachers, and librarians who''d like a new and entertaining way to teach the alphabet to little ones.