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“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 and the School Pet
Written by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur and the School Pet
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Arthur in a Pickle
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Arthur in New York
Written by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur in New York
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Arthur Loses a Friend
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Arthur Lost in the Museum
Written by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur Lost in the Museum
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy
Written by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur's Back to School Surprise
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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Arthur's Classroom Fib
Written by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur's Classroom Fib
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Arthur's Fire Drill
Written by Marc Brown
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur's Fire Drill
Written by Marc Brown
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Arthur's First Kiss
Written by Marc Brown
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur's Lost Puppy
Written by Marc Brown
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur's Lost Puppy
Written by Marc Brown
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Hardcover

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
 





Arthur's Reading Race
Written by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur's Reading Trick
Written by Marc Brown
Trade Paperback

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
 





Arthur's Reading Trick
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Glasses for D.W.
Written by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 





Dancing Feet!
Written by Lindsey Craig
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Hardcover

Clickity! Clickity! Long green feet!  
Who is dancing that clickity beat?

Lizard is dancing on clickity feet.
 
Clickity! Clickity! Happy feet!

Introducing a get-up-and-dance toddler book-so catchy and rhythmic, you'll almost want to sing it.

Lindsey Craig's rollicking text features funny sound words (Tippity! Creepity! Stompity! Thumpity!), dancing animals, a singsong beat, and a guessing element... Read More
 





Dancing Feet!
Written by Lindsey Craig
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

Clickity! Clickity! Long green feet!  
Who is dancing that clickity beat?

Lizard is dancing on clickity feet.
 
Clickity! Clickity! Happy feet!

Introducing a get-up-and-dance toddler book-so catchy and rhythmic, you'll almost want to sing it.

Lindsey Craig's rollicking text features funny sound words (Tippity! Creepity! Stompity! Thumpity!), dancing animals, a singsong beat, and a guessing element... Read More
 





Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young
Selected by Jack Prelutsky
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Hardcover

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
 





Buying, Training, and Caring for Your Dinosaur
Written by Laura Joy Rennert
Illustrated by Marc Brown
Hardcover Library Binding

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
 

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