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Meet Jeff Stone, author of Phoenix

Jeff Stone lives in the Midwest with his wife and two children and practices the martial arts daily.

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Bob Staake's 2006 Golden Book The Red Lemon was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. His 2008 Golden Book The Donut Chef received glowing reviews from The Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly. In addition to his work with Random House, Bob's titles include Mary Had a Little Lamp (Bloomsbury), Look! A Book! (Little Brown), and Cars, Galore (Candlewick). Outside of his work in children's publishing, Bob's illustrations have also been seen on several popular New Yorker covers, including the 11/17/08 "Reflection" cover that is officially the most popular New Yorker cover of all time. In 2008, Bob... Read More

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Robots, Robots Everywhere: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Sue Fliess
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

On the ground and in the air,/Robots, robots everywhere!

Up in space, beneath the seas,/Robots make discoveries . . .


So begins this rollicking Little Golden Book featuring robots of all kinds, from ones up in space to the ones we use at home. With bold, colorful artwork by award-winner Bob Staake, it's... Read More
 





Robots, Robots Everywhere!
Written by Sue Fliess
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Hardcover

The bestselling Little Golden Book all about robots!
 
Robots are everywhere in this bright and funny board book – and preschoolers are going to love it! Whether up in space, beneath the seas, or even under couches, award-winning illustrator Bob Staake’s bold and colorful bots make this book a must... Read More
 





Robots, Robots Everywhere
Written by Sue Fliess
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

The bestselling Little Golden Book all about robots!
 
Robots are everywhere in this bright and funny board book – and preschoolers are going to love it! Whether up in space, beneath the seas, or even under couches, award-winning illustrator Bob Staake’s bold and colorful bots make this book a must... Read More
 





One Hundred Shoes
Written by Charles Ghigna
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Trade Paperback

Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations. Read More
 





One Hundred Shoes
Written by Charles Ghigna
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with bright, graphic illustrations. Read More
 





We Planted a Tree
Written by Diane Muldrow
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Trade Paperback

Perfect for springtime reading! In this poetic picture book with environmental themes, illustrated by award-winning artist Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world each plant a tree. 

As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all over the world help clean... Read More
 





I'm a Monster Truck
Written by Dennis R. Shealy
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Hardcover

The bestselling Little Golden Book is now available as a board book for any toddler that loves trucks!
 
It’s not just a truck – it’s a MONSTER TRUCK – and preschoolers are going to love it! Featuring the bright and bold artwork of award-winning illustrator Bob Staake, truck fans everywhere... Read More
 





I'm a Snowplow
Written by Dennis R. Shealy
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

Truck-loving preschoolers will love reading about Dusty the Snowplow and his very important job!

I'm a snowplow. When you see me comin', you know that means the snow is comin' . . . and probably lots of it!

Young boys and girls will love hearing all about how snowplows spread the salt and... Read More
 





I'm a Snowplow
Written by Dennis R. Shealy
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Hardcover

Truck-loving preschoolers will love reading about Dusty the Snowplow and his very important job!

I'm a snowplow. When you see me comin', you know that means the snow is comin' . . . and probably lots of it!

Young boys and girls will love hearing all about how snowplows spread the salt and... Read More
 





I'm a Truck
Written by Dennis R. Shealy
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Hardcover

The bestselling Little Golden Book all about trucks!
 
It’s not just a truck – it’s a MONSTER TRUCK – and preschoolers are going to love it! Featuring the bright and bold artwork of award-winning illustrator Bob Staake, truck fans everywhere can start their engines and ride along with Mudenstein and...

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I'm a Truck
Written by Dennis R. Shealy
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

The bestselling Little Golden Book all about trucks!
 
It’s not just a truck – it’s a MONSTER TRUCK – and preschoolers are going to love it! Featuring the bright and bold artwork of award-winning illustrator Bob Staake, truck fans everywhere can start their engines and ride along with Mudenstein and...

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I'm a Truck: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Dennis R. Shealy
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

Your kids will want to read and listen along with this high-spirited Little Golden Book.                                                                                                             How-dee! My name’s Big Blue Bill, and I’m a truck. I’ve got 18 big wheels turning, 600 horses under the hood, and 53 feet o’ trailer hangin’ on behind . . .               So begins a book...

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Little Golden Book Freewheelin Favorites
Written by Dennis R. Shealy and Miryam
Illustrated by Bob Staake, Tibor Gergely and Brian Biggs
eBook

Truck fans will love this collection of three high-octane Little Golden Books: I'M A TRUCK; THE HAPPY MAN AND HIS DUMP TRUCK; and I'M A MONSTER TRUCK.

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Beachy and Me
Written by Bob Staake
Hardcover

Bob Staake’s tale of a whale of a friendship!
 
Something big had come ashore. It seemed to have a tail.
Pixie now was staring at . . . a giant washed-up whale!
 
Pixie Picklespeare lives on a tiny island where there’s no one to play with . . ... Read More
 





Beachy and Me
Written by Bob Staake
eBook

Bob Staake’s tale of a whale of a friendship!
 
Something big had come ashore. It seemed to have a tail.
Pixie now was staring at . . . a giant washed-up whale!
 
Pixie Picklespeare lives on a tiny island where there’s no one to play with . . ... Read More
 





Bluebird
Written by Bob Staake
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Hardcover

"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.

In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of... Read More
 





Bluebird
Written by Bob Staake
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.

In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of... Read More
 





The Book of Gold
Written by Bob Staake
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Hardcover

Award-winning illustrator Bob Staake (Bluebird and The Red Lemon) brings us an emotionally rich picture book about a boy who discovers that the search for knowledge is more important than knowledge itself.

Young Isaac Gutenberg isn't a curious boy . . . that is, until he meets an old shopkeeper who... Read More
 





The Book of Gold
Written by Bob Staake
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

Award-winning illustrator Bob Staake (Bluebird and The Red Lemon) brings us an emotionally rich picture book about a boy who discovers that the search for knowledge is more important than knowledge itself.

Young Isaac Gutenberg isn't a curious boy . . . that is, until he meets an old shopkeeper who... Read More
 





The Book of Gold
Written by Bob Staake
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Hardcover Library Binding

Award-winning illustrator Bob Staake (Bluebird and The Red Lemon) brings us an emotionally rich picture book about a boy who discovers that the search for knowledge is more important than knowledge itself.

Young Isaac Gutenberg isn't a curious boy . . . that is, until he meets an old shopkeeper who... Read More
 





Can You See Me?
Written by Bob Staake
Hardcover

A charming Beginner Book about a lovable--but sometimes hard to see—lizard by award-winning illustrator Bob Staake!

This bright, cheerful early reader about a giant lizard hiding in unlikely—and un-lizard-like—places combines Staake's trademark high-energy graphic style with the classic appeal of Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, and Robert Lopshire! With simple rhymed text... Read More
 





Can You See Me?
Written by Bob Staake
eBook

A charming Beginner Book about a lovable--but sometimes hard to see—lizard by award-winning illustrator Bob Staake!

This bright, cheerful early reader about a giant lizard hiding in unlikely—and un-lizard-like—places combines Staake's trademark high-energy graphic style with the classic appeal of Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, and Robert Lopshire! With simple rhymed text... Read More
 





Can You See Me?
Written by Bob Staake
Hardcover Library Binding

A charming Beginner Book about a lovable--but sometimes hard to see—lizard by award-winning illustrator Bob Staake!

This bright, cheerful early reader about a giant lizard hiding in unlikely—and un-lizard-like—places combines Staake's trademark high-energy graphic style with the classic appeal of Dr. Seuss, P. D. Eastman, and Robert Lopshire! With simple rhymed text... Read More
 





The Donut Chef
Written by Bob Staake
Illustrated by Bob Staake
Trade Paperback

In this tasty tale, a baker hangs out his sign on a small street, and soon the line for his donuts stretches down the block. But it's not long before the competition arrives and a delectable battle of the bakers ensues. Read More
 





The Donut Chef
Written by Bob Staake
Illustrated by Bob Staake
eBook

In this tasty tale, a baker hangs out his sign on a small street, and soon the line for his donuts stretches down the block. But it's not long before the competition arrives and a delectable battle of the bakers ensues. Read More
 

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