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Photo © 2004 Rob Muller
author spotlight
“The most interesting—and the funniest—things happen in real life.”—Marc Brown
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marc Brown is best known as the author and illustrator who created the beloved aardvark Arthur. This popular character was born one night over twenty years ago, when Brown was telling his oldest son, Tolon, a bedtime story. Most of the stories he told were about animals, and that night the story just happened to be about an aardvark. Brown has written and illustrated more than thirty Arthur and D.W. (Arthur’s little sister) books since then. He has also illustrated twelve other books with his wife—author, illustrator, and psychologist Laurie... Read More
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Arthur's Reading Trick
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $3.99
Will Arthur figure out D.W.’s reading trick?
D.W. makes a bet with Arthur that she can teach Baby Kate how to read in a single afternoon. The loser of the bet has to change their little sister’s stinky diapers! D.W. devises a clever trick to make sure she wins the bet. But... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $3.99
Will Arthur figure out D.W.’s reading trick?
D.W. makes a bet with Arthur that she can teach Baby Kate how to read in a single afternoon. The loser of the bet has to change their little sister’s stinky diapers! D.W. devises a clever trick to make sure she wins the bet. But... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Buying, Training, and Caring for Your Dinosaur
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $16.99
A hilarious guide to having a dinosaur . . . as a pet!
Dogs are delightful. Cats are cute. And fish are fun. But the best pet of all is . . . a DINOSAUR!
But how do you pick the dino that’s right for you? Spiky? Armored? Humongous? Pea-brained? Plant-eater? How do... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $16.99
A hilarious guide to having a dinosaur . . . as a pet!
Dogs are delightful. Cats are cute. And fish are fun. But the best pet of all is . . . a DINOSAUR!
But how do you pick the dino that’s right for you? Spiky? Armored? Humongous? Pea-brained? Plant-eater? How do... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Wild About Books
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: August 10, 2004
Price: $16.95
It started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo.
In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. “She... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: August 10, 2004
Price: $16.95
It started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo.
In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. “She... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young
Format: Hardcover, 112 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1986
Price: $19.95
First published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child-friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book Jim Trelease, bestselling author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, writes, “No one better recognizes the essence of the child-poetry connection... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 112 pages
On Sale: October 12, 1986
Price: $19.95
First published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child-friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book Jim Trelease, bestselling author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, writes, “No one better recognizes the essence of the child-poetry connection... Read more >
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Arthur's Fire Drill
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: March 28, 2000
Price: $3.99
When D.W.'s teacher announces that they will have a fire drill, D.W. is afraid the school is going to burn down! So Arthur gives her his fire fighter's hat, a whistle, and a few tips on fire safety, and appoints her their home fire warden. She then sets off to school prepared... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: March 28, 2000
Price: $3.99
When D.W.'s teacher announces that they will have a fire drill, D.W. is afraid the school is going to burn down! So Arthur gives her his fire fighter's hat, a whistle, and a few tips on fire safety, and appoints her their home fire warden. She then sets off to school prepared... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Arthur's Reading Race
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: June 11, 1996
Price: $3.99
Arthur promises to buy ice cream for his little sister, D.W., if she can read ten words. The twosome race to the park, where D.W. is quick to recognize signs such as ZOO, DON'T WALK, POLICE, and ICE CREAM. When she reads WET PAINT before her big brother does, Arthur is in for... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: June 11, 1996
Price: $3.99
Arthur promises to buy ice cream for his little sister, D.W., if she can read ten words. The twosome race to the park, where D.W. is quick to recognize signs such as ZOO, DON'T WALK, POLICE, and ICE CREAM. When she reads WET PAINT before her big brother does, Arthur is in for... Read more >
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Born to Read
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $16.99
THE AWARD-WINNING COLLABORATORS of the New York Times #1 picture book bestseller Wild About Books are back with a new story that promotes books and reading. Told in Judy Sierra’s inimitable read-aloud rhyme, the narrative chronicles the amazing successes of Sam—thanks to his early love of books. The story ranges from... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $16.99
THE AWARD-WINNING COLLABORATORS of the New York Times #1 picture book bestseller Wild About Books are back with a new story that promotes books and reading. Told in Judy Sierra’s inimitable read-aloud rhyme, the narrative chronicles the amazing successes of Sam—thanks to his early love of books. The story ranges from... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Arthur in New York
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: May 13, 2008
Price: $3.99
WHEN ARTHUR AND D.W. travel to New York City with their parents, they visit the Statue of Liberty, a museum, and they even see a Broadway show! But D.W. is most excited about visiting Mary Moo-Cow Palace with her Mary Moo-Cow doll. When D.W. doesn’t follow her parents’ rule and goes... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: May 13, 2008
Price: $3.99
WHEN ARTHUR AND D.W. travel to New York City with their parents, they visit the Statue of Liberty, a museum, and they even see a Broadway show! But D.W. is most excited about visiting Mary Moo-Cow Palace with her Mary Moo-Cow doll. When D.W. doesn’t follow her parents’ rule and goes... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Arthur's Lost Puppy
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: July 25, 2000
Price: $3.99
Arthur and D.W. take Baby Kate and Pal to the neighborhood street fair. But suddenly Baby Kate starts crying. Arthur sends D.W. to buy Kate an ice cream cone, and she carefully ties Pal's leash to a bench outside the store. But when she comes out, Pal has squirmed out of... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: July 25, 2000
Price: $3.99
Arthur and D.W. take Baby Kate and Pal to the neighborhood street fair. But suddenly Baby Kate starts crying. Arthur sends D.W. to buy Kate an ice cream cone, and she carefully ties Pal's leash to a bench outside the store. But when she comes out, Pal has squirmed out of... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: February 3, 1998
Price: $3.99
D.W. is jealous when her big brother Arthur loses a tooth and gets a visit from the Tooth Fairy. Arthur explains that the Tooth Fairy comes only when you lose a tooth and put it under your pillow at night, so D.W. dreams up some hysterical (but unsuccessful) plans to trick her... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: February 3, 1998
Price: $3.99
D.W. is jealous when her big brother Arthur loses a tooth and gets a visit from the Tooth Fairy. Arthur explains that the Tooth Fairy comes only when you lose a tooth and put it under your pillow at night, so D.W. dreams up some hysterical (but unsuccessful) plans to trick her... Read more >
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Arthur and the School Pet
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: January 28, 2003
Price: $3.99
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking care of a gerbil isn’t as easy as she thinks, especially one as quick as Speedy. ... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: January 28, 2003
Price: $3.99
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking care of a gerbil isn’t as easy as she thinks, especially one as quick as Speedy. ... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Arthur's First Kiss
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: January 2, 2001
Price: $3.99
Rumor has it that Francine is finally going to find a way to kiss Arthur at her birthday party. Arthur is worried, until he is assured that they will not play that spin-the-bottle kissing game. Instead, Francine and Muffy have a devilishly clever plan, and only D.W. and Pal can save... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: January 2, 2001
Price: $3.99
Rumor has it that Francine is finally going to find a way to kiss Arthur at her birthday party. Arthur is worried, until he is assured that they will not play that spin-the-bottle kissing game. Instead, Francine and Muffy have a devilishly clever plan, and only D.W. and Pal can save... Read more >
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Arthur's Classroom Fib
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: June 26, 2007
Price: $3.99
When Arthur and his classmates head back to school, they're asked to write about their summer vacation. But when Arthur hears the exciting things his friends have done, Arthur feels he must make up a better story of his own. Will Arthur tell the whole class a lie or will he... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: June 26, 2007
Price: $3.99
When Arthur and his classmates head back to school, they're asked to write about their summer vacation. But when Arthur hears the exciting things his friends have done, Arthur feels he must make up a better story of his own. Will Arthur tell the whole class a lie or will he... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Arthur Lost in the Museum
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: July 12, 2005
Price: $3.99
During a class visit to the museum, Arthur needs to make a quick visit to the boys’ lavatory. But a wrong turn leads him into a diorama of life-size models of Pilgrims celebrating the first Thanksgiving . . . just as Mr. Ratburn and his class are about to study it... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
On Sale: July 12, 2005
Price: $3.99
During a class visit to the museum, Arthur needs to make a quick visit to the boys’ lavatory. But a wrong turn leads him into a diorama of life-size models of Pilgrims celebrating the first Thanksgiving . . . just as Mr. Ratburn and his class are about to study it... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding.
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Arthur's Lost Puppy
Format: Hardcover, 24 pages
On Sale: July 25, 2000
Price: $11.99
Arthur and D.W. take Baby Kate and Pal to the neighborhood street fair. But suddenly Baby Kate starts crying. Arthur sends D.W. to buy Kate an ice cream cone, and she carefully ties Pal's leash to a bench outside the store. But when she comes out, Pal has squirmed out of... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 24 pages
On Sale: July 25, 2000
Price: $11.99
Arthur and D.W. take Baby Kate and Pal to the neighborhood street fair. But suddenly Baby Kate starts crying. Arthur sends D.W. to buy Kate an ice cream cone, and she carefully ties Pal's leash to a bench outside the store. But when she comes out, Pal has squirmed out of... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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The Arthur and Friends Collection
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: March 13, 2007
Price: $19.95
Buster’s Dino Dilemma
When Arthur’s third-grade class goes hunting for fossils at Rainbow Rock State Park,
Buster actually finds one. There’s just one problem: he wants to keep it. Can Arthur
persuade Buster to return the important discovery?
Who’s in Love with Arthur?
When it comes to square dancing, there’s no better pair than Arthur... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: March 13, 2007
Price: $19.95
Buster’s Dino Dilemma
When Arthur’s third-grade class goes hunting for fossils at Rainbow Rock State Park,
Buster actually finds one. There’s just one problem: he wants to keep it. Can Arthur
persuade Buster to return the important discovery?
Who’s in Love with Arthur?
When it comes to square dancing, there’s no better pair than Arthur... Read more >
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Arthur's Reading Trick
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $12.99
Will Arthur figure out D.W.’s reading trick?
D.W. makes a bet with Arthur that she can teach Baby Kate how to read in a single afternoon. The loser of the bet has to change their little sister’s stinky diapers! D.W. devises a clever trick to make sure she wins the bet. But... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2009
Price: $12.99
Will Arthur figure out D.W.’s reading trick?
D.W. makes a bet with Arthur that she can teach Baby Kate how to read in a single afternoon. The loser of the bet has to change their little sister’s stinky diapers! D.W. devises a clever trick to make sure she wins the bet. But... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Arthur's Back to School Surprise
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: July 23, 2002
Price: $11.99
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Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: July 23, 2002
Price: $11.99
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Wild About Books
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages
On Sale: August 10, 2004
Price: $18.99
It started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo.
In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. “She... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages
On Sale: August 10, 2004
Price: $18.99
It started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo.
In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. “She... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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Marc Brown's Arthur Chapter Books: Volume 2
Format: Unabridged Cassette
On Sale: March 14, 2000
Price: $18.00
Read by Mark Linn-Baker
1 hour 58 minutes, 2 cassettes
Three popular Chapter Books spring to life to delight fans of Marc Brown's Arthur© series:
Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest — There's a year's worth of Crunch Cereal on the line...and it'll be awarded to the composer of the best jingle. Arthur is... Read more >
Format: Unabridged Cassette
On Sale: March 14, 2000
Price: $18.00
Read by Mark Linn-Baker
1 hour 58 minutes, 2 cassettes
Three popular Chapter Books spring to life to delight fans of Marc Brown's Arthur© series:
Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest — There's a year's worth of Crunch Cereal on the line...and it'll be awarded to the composer of the best jingle. Arthur is... Read more >
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Arthur and the School Pet
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: January 28, 2003
Price: $11.99
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking care of a gerbil isn’t as easy as she thinks, especially one as quick as Speedy. ... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: January 28, 2003
Price: $11.99
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking care of a gerbil isn’t as easy as she thinks, especially one as quick as Speedy. ... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Arthur Loses a Friend
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: June 27, 2006
Price: $11.99
When Arthur’s best friend Buster leaves town to visit his father for a month, Buster promises to send postcards to Arthur. Every day Arthur looks for a postcard in the mail, but finds nothing from Buster. When Arthur learns that all his friends at school have heard from Buster, Arthur is... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: June 27, 2006
Price: $11.99
When Arthur’s best friend Buster leaves town to visit his father for a month, Buster promises to send postcards to Arthur. Every day Arthur looks for a postcard in the mail, but finds nothing from Buster. When Arthur learns that all his friends at school have heard from Buster, Arthur is... Read more >
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Buying, Training, and Caring for Your Dinosaur
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $19.99
A hilarious guide to having a dinosaur . . . as a pet!
Dogs are delightful. Cats are cute. And fish are fun. But the best pet of all is . . . a DINOSAUR!
But how do you pick the dino that’s right for you? Spiky? Armored? Humongous? Pea-brained? Plant-eater? How do... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $19.99
A hilarious guide to having a dinosaur . . . as a pet!
Dogs are delightful. Cats are cute. And fish are fun. But the best pet of all is . . . a DINOSAUR!
But how do you pick the dino that’s right for you? Spiky? Armored? Humongous? Pea-brained? Plant-eater? How do... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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Glasses for D.W.
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: June 11, 1996
Price: $11.99
D.W. wants to wear glasses, just like her big brother, Arthur. After Arthur explains that without his glasses a hat looks like a bat and some string looks like a ring duck, D.W. sets out to prove that everything looks funny to her, too. Finally, Arthur finds a way to make his sister... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: June 11, 1996
Price: $11.99
D.W. wants to wear glasses, just like her big brother, Arthur. After Arthur explains that without his glasses a hat looks like a bat and some string looks like a ring duck, D.W. sets out to prove that everything looks funny to her, too. Finally, Arthur finds a way to make his sister... Read more >
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Arthur in a Pickle
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: March 9, 1999
Price: $11.99
Arthur must report to the principal's office first thing tomorrow morning for telling Mr. Ratburn his dog ate his homework. That night, Arthur dreams about the weird town of Pickletown and its peculiar pickle citizens. He is chased by the pickle police, jailed by Judge Picklepuss, and must eat everything from... Read more >
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 24 pages
On Sale: March 9, 1999
Price: $11.99
Arthur must report to the principal's office first thing tomorrow morning for telling Mr. Ratburn his dog ate his homework. That night, Arthur dreams about the weird town of Pickletown and its peculiar pickle citizens. He is chased by the pickle police, jailed by Judge Picklepuss, and must eat everything from... Read more >
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