Best Selling Books by Marty Kelley

When a famous author visits Molly''s classroom, Molly is bound and determined to find out his big secret - you know, the secret to being a rich, famous author. Molly tries inventing a special mind-controlling hat in order to steal his secret. Will Molly''s hat help her find out the big secret? Or will Molly forever wonder what it takes to be a rich, famous author?

When Molly Mac loses her first tooth, talk of the Tooth Fairy makes her head spin! What does the Tooth Fairy do with all of those teeth anyway? Molly and her best friend, Kayley, decide to investigate. When Molly figures out what happens to her lost tooth, will she approve?

Includes glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

There is going to be an art show at school with a twenty-five dollar prize for the winner, but when Molly Mac loses her lucky pencil she knows she is doomed to bad luck--and when she sprains her wrist her worst fears are confirmed.

Molly Mac''s dream of becoming a famous animal trainer may come true! But only if her parents let her watch the class hamster for the weekend. When Molly finally brings the hamster home, he disappears! Will Molly and her best friend, Kayley, find the hamster? Or will Molly''s dream be ruined?

Everyone in class loves the new student, Tori. Everyone except Molly Mac. Molly thinks Tori is not only a snack bandit, but a best friend bandit, too. Will Molly figure out a way to get her best friend, Kayley, back?

Molly''s class is going on a field trip to the Space Science Center, and, despite what everyone tells her, Molly is convinced that they will find a real rocket there and blast off into outer space--but when she sneaks away from the class and tries to take off in the "spaceship" she finds herself totally grounded.

Grandmas fart. Teachers fart. Terrifying creatures fart. But . . . is there someone who DOESN’T fart? With sly humor, this fun picture book looks at a subject that’s sure to make children laugh: farting. With silent farts, farts like horns, and rainbow farts from unicorns, Almost Everybody Farts comically captures the gassy scene. And only one person insists she’s fart-free: MOM! But is she? Kids will insist on reading this rhyming story again and again. “A playful, punchy paean to the pervasive poot.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)

Molly decides she wants to be a famous magician, but there''s one problem-she doesn''t know any REAL magic tricks. An old magic kit in the attic may do just the trick! Will Molly make REAL magic? Or will her magic fizzle?

A funny, fast-paced illustrated chapter book aimed at fans of Hank Zipzer, Stink, and I Funny. Fourth-grader Stevie Blunt is a huge comic book fan–and he''s just found a rare copy of the first issue of Captain Fantastic, featuring a “Top Secret Superhero Training Journal.” Now, all he has to do is dig up the money to pay for it. When a neighbor needs a last-minute dog sitter for her beloved pug, Stevie transforms into Commander Universe, ready to be the hero this citizen needs (and earn the money for his comic book). But then the dog goes missing, and Commander Universe has just hours to find out what happened. Follow the daring escapades of Commander Universe as they dodge mind-controlled squirrels, Mystery Neighbors, and new neighbor Abi in their attempt to save the precious pug.

Ian is wild about science experiments and for his latest (number 256) he''s building a jet pack for his dog, Wilbur--the leftover parts shouldn''t be anything to worry about, right? When Wilbur dons his new pack and blasts off, he leave a swath of chaos in his wake and nobody is happy, Wilbur least of all. What''s a budding inventor to do?

Meet Molly Mac, the curious girl who is always onto something. She''s a whirlwind full of questions, and she''s out to find the answers!

Just what did Albert do over his summer vacation? Is it possible that sharks, pirates, and mad scientists were involved? Author and artist Marty Kelley explores the imaginative power of children in this hilarious picture book that will delight--and surprise--young readers.

A companion title to Almost Everybody Farts that''s all about . . . you guessed it! Farts! Featuring a menagerie of animals and their signature farts (as well as some who don''t!), Marty''s simple colored pencil illustrations perfectly capture exaggerated poses and facial expressions for maximum silliness and minimal gross-out factor, keeping this taboo subject family friendly. The rhyming text makes for a perfect read-aloud experience.

Geeky Simon is determined to gain everlasting fame and glory by winning the school talent show.

A tree tells why, out of all four seasons, autumn is the hardest.

Fall is Not Easy Big Book

A rhyming survey of the many things that adults tell children to do and not to do.

In this rhyming alphabet book, a boy lists all his reasons for disliking summer, from the ants that ate his snack to the zapper he touched by mistake.

Geeky Simon is determined to gain everlasting fame and glory by winning the school talent show.

When Benjamin Putt is trapped inside his horrendously messy desk, it takes the whole school to get him out again.