Most Popular Books by Robert Munsch

It''s a very Munsch Christmas! Canada''s best loved author and illustrator team creates a festive story to ring in the holiday season -- based on Robert Munsch''s own family! Every year Julie finds the Christmas presents her parents hid: in the basement, under the bed, in the garage. But this year it''s Christmas Eve and she has found nothing. NOTHING! She''s worried -- will be there no presents at all? Her investigation takes her to a mysterious box on the rooftop, which -- lo and behold -- houses all of the gifts! But, in classic Munsch style, she becomes trapped inside, creating the biggest surprise of all for her family on Christmas morning.

Ben wants to take something really neat to school for show and tell. What could be neater than his new baby sister? But his sister doesn’t want to co-operate. She cries in his backpack. She cries at the teacher. She cries at the principal, who decides she must be sick. When they call in a doctor, she cries harder. Ben knows just the right person to call to help—his mom! A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this charming tale of a very noisy baby to a new generation of young readers.

Julie thinks her new neighbors must be very scary because all the stuff being moved into their house is enormous. Then she meets David and finds out that he''s just a normal, regular boy. But when David''s father calls him for supper the sound makes Julie jump in the air, run in a circle three times, run home and lock herself in her room until it is time for breakfast the next day. Could David''s father be a giant? A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this tall tale about facing your fears to a new generation of young readers.

Kristen''s parents just can''t seem to do anything right. First they have their baby at the zoo, not in a hospital. Then they accidentally bring home an alligator baby! After it bites everyone on the nose, they return to the zoo and come back with a seal baby! Kristen sees that she will have to solve this problem herself. She bikes to the zoo and finds their baby with . . .

Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess! Brigid really, really loves markers. She convinces her mom to buy a new set of five hundred washable coloring markers, then five hundred coloring markers that smell, then five super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you''re-dead-and-maybe-even-later coloring markers. Which markers do you think she uses when she colors on herself? A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this tale of exuberant artistry to a young generation of readers.

Hijinks and silliness abound during a class trip to the museum in this latest story by Canada''s best-loved and bestselling picture book duo, Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko. Stephanie and Sean''s class goes on a trip to the museum, where they get to watch baby chickens hatching. That gets them wondering what might be hatching out of the bigger eggs nearby. Then they ask the museum guide to show them the biggest egg in the museum. When they find it, they see that whatever was inside has already hatched, so the kids decide to have a little fun and hatch a scheme to prank the rest of the class.

Jason''s sleepwalking father is snoring all around the house! In the bathtub, in the kitchen, even on top of the car in the garage. But when the front door is opened and Jason''s father sleepwalks outside into the frozen night, Jason has to take special action. A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this charming tale of a noisily napping parent to a new generation of young readers.

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” What in the world is Robin going to do with the baby she finds in her sandbox? “Murmel, murmel, murmel,” is all Robin hears coming from a hole in her sandbox. When she reaches down and out pops a baby, she finds herself in a real fix: who will take care of it? Robin’s too little! Off she goes, searching her neighborhood for someone who needs a baby. The woman with seventeen cats doesn’t want the baby. Nor does the grumpy man by the bus stop. It looks as though all hope is lost, until a friendly truck driver passes by. He offers to trade his truck for the baby—an exchange Robin can’t refuse. Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Munsch Early Readers include reading tips and activities, plus a note from the author.

Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, and reading activities. Tyya is grocery shopping with her dad, but he''s not letting her pick any of the good stuff like cookies, ice cream, or candies. When she holds still and is mistaken for the best, most lifelike doll in the supermarket, an argument at the till leads her dad to buy something good after all. This high -interest and fun story is easily relatable for all kids: the battle to buy something fun at the grocery store with your parents is an experience shared by most kids!

It''s Pyjama Day, so Andrew brings his perfect new set to school. But these jammies might be a little TOO perfect . . .

Shelley has to pick up the socks she’s left all over her room. But when she opens her sock drawer, a tiny troublemaking boy appears. She has to make her bed, but there he is again, underneath the sheets watering a tomato plant. Soon enough this tiny terror is making a mess all over the house and Shelley’s efforts to get rid of him only make him grow bigger. The solution, to everyone’s surprise, is banishment by hugs and kisses! A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this charming tale of a tiny, yet persistent interloper to a new generation of young readers.

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Tips for supporting emerging readers are in the back for parents.

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” Pigs are smarter than you think! When Megan’s dad tells her not to let the pigs out of their pen, curiosity gets the better of her. Why not? Pigs are too dumb to do anything anyway . . . or are they? Before she knows it, the pigs are wreaking havoc all over her house, all over her school, and all over town. It’s up to her to fgure out how to get them back home. To Megan’s surprise, she discovers the animals are much smarter than she realized. Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Tips for supporting emerging readers are in the back for parents.

Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, and reading activities. It is Olivia’s birthday, and when she blows out the candles on her cake and makes a wish, she gets exactly what she wanted—which might be a problem. This high-interest and imaginative story is easily relatable for all kids, and encourages them to explore all the possibilities of what birthday wishes might bring, whether they come true or not!

Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, and reading activities. Brigid really, really loves markers. She convinces her mom to buy a new set of 500 washable coloring markers, then 500 coloring markers that smell, then 500 super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you’re-dead-and-maybe-even-later coloring markers. Which markers do you think she uses when she colors on herself? This high-interest and fun story is easily relatable for all kids: it’s rare kids get to use permanent markers!

When Sheila and Michael sneak into the back of a fire truck, they find themselves in the midst of a big smoky emergency. The fire chief takes them home, but they are already so messy that their parents can barely recognize them! A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this hilarious tale of first responders to a new generation of young readers.

Victoria''s grandma takes her out for a special, fancy birthday lunch. But how special can a restaurant be if it doesn''t serve hamburgers or tacos or PB & J? Victoria is about to find out! Victoria''s grandmother is taking her out for a very special birthday lunch. And because it''s a very special birthday lunch, Victoria''s grandmother takes her to a very fancy restaurant. But because it''s a very fancy restaurant, they don''t make hamburgers OR chicken fingers and French fries OR tacos OR Swamp Water! What''s a hungry girl to do? Maybe give the restaurant some helpful suggestions of what SHOULD be on their menu? In true Munsch fashion, Swamp Water is an uproarious treat, which will resonate with all of the picky eaters out there . . . and the grown-ups who try to feed them.

Classic stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Text has been adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Munsch Early Readers are packed with extras, including phonics introduction and activity, getting ready to read activities, comprehension activities, reading tips for kids, and an inspirational note to kids from Robert Munsch. "Readers RULE!"

Miranda''s dad is going to his very first marathon. But they get there late and Dad sends Miranda to get him some water. Before she can bring it back, the starter''s horn goes off and the runners are off! Miranda takes the water bottle and dashes down the course looking for her dad. When Miranda gets to the finish line, she finally finds her father ... and gets a big surprise!

The subway keeps stopping at Jonathan''s apartment and letting out all kinds of people.