Most Popular Books by Robin Newman

Who''s the real boss of a story? The writer or the characters who live to tell the tale? Or both together? Follow the three little pigs as they argue with the writer over what kind of story to tell. Will the hero become the villain? Find out in this fun introduction to the essential components all great stories need.

When Penny goes missing from the nest, Wilcox and Griswold are called in to track her down. Was the egg stolen by a rival for The Most Round in the Spring Egg-stravaganza? Was she used in a carrot cake or scrambled by a hungry porker? Or was she held for a hefty corn ransom? Who took Penny and can the detectives find her before trouble hatches?

Hildie Bitterpickles is a witch who needs her sleep. Her quiet neighborhood has been turned upside down with the sudden arrival of the old woman in her shoe, big bad wolf, and other fairy tale characters. What will Hildie have to do to get a quiet night''s sleep?

The story of how Christmas (and Santa!) first came to Sesame Street.

When food goes missing on Ed''s farm, Detectives Wilcox and Griswold do what it takes to track down the thieves. In this case, Miss Rabbit''s carrot cake has disappeared. Has it been stolen? Or eaten? Or both? Who dunnit?

Wilcox and Griswold are on the case, trying to discover who poisoned the apples Porcini pigged out on. Was it Sweet Pea, the piglet next door; Herman the Rat; or Hot Dog the nosy pooch? Who had motive, means, and no alibi? Follow the clues and figure out who was behind Porcini''s terrible tummy ache.

Sawyer the ant is the hero of the day in case after case, each one introducing a legal concept in a fun way. Can a snail beat a speeding ticket? With the right lawyer, justice will be done! Author Robin Newman was a lawyer before she started writing children''s books, and she brings the two experiences together in this humorous series about justice in the animal world. She has partnered before with Deborah Zemke in the award-winning Wilcox & Griswold Mysteries books. Now the two are back with another fun series, full of humor and groan-worthy puns.

Every day, Harry, Phil, and Jim are fed sunflower seeds by the staff who care for them at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. But one day, they decide they''re sick of them. They make a break for the New York City streets in search of pizza or Chinese takeout. But everywhere they go, they''re told “No peacocks!” by the restaurant owners. So they try to get an ooey, gooey, delicious meal closer to home. But how are they going to sneak into the school cafeteria and get their wings on the school''s world-famous mac ‘n cheese? A little plotting, some stolen disguises, and a little help from some students, and the mission is a go! But will the peacocks get their mac ''n cheese? Or will their cover be blown so they have to fly the coop? Based on the real-life beloved bird celebrities who live at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (who are known to run off the grounds), and brought to the page in bold, bright style, No Peacocks! is a hilarious romp and a perfect read-aloud.

This unique devotional book contains a full year of not only themes, devotionals, Bible study, and memory verses but also ideas, games, and activities to actually enable you to apply and experience God''s Word in your daily lives. That I Might Not Sin is designed for use by the whole family-all ages-and promotes sharing Christ through interaction among family members as well as the community.

As Bear settles into his bed for hibernation Woodpecker, shocked to discover his cherished homes are missing, follows the trail of debris right to Bear''s new front door, where a feisty exchange of name-calling and neighborhood gossip ensues.

Kids will laugh and learn as they help Elmo calm down, be mindful, and face everyday challenges with Sesame Street''s simple approach to problem-solving. An interactive picture book, Breathe, Think, Do with Elmo follows Elmo as he faces common problems that leave him feeling jealous, nervous, shy, and scared. Your young reader will be prompted to: Breathe with Elmo and Grover, taking three deep breaths to calm down Think through three possible solutions to Elmo''s problems, and Do! See how each solution plays out! Introducing important emotional vocabulary, a calm breathing technique, and encouragements along the way, the book helps teach essential problem-solving skills that will serve little monsters well at daycare, school, and beyond!

Grandma Goes to the Galapagos tells the tale of the adventuresome Gigi and her journey to explore a beautiful part of our world. Filled with colorful animals, natural wonders, learning, laughter and a spirit of adventure, the story is told by the real life Gigi''s daughter. It is the first in a series of Grandma Goes books to come.