Books by James Marshall

Great friends aren’t hard to find--they’re right here! Houghton Mifflin is delighted to publish two more George and Martha readers. Using original art and text from James Marshall’s storybooks, the tales are reformatted for beginning readers. Marshall’s themes are all resonant with a reading-age child--navigating the waters of first friendships, honesty versus kindness, curiosity versus privacy. These are the kind of deeply humorous, deeply true stories that inspire a love of reading! Story Number One: The Clock George gives Martha a birthday gift that she just can’t seem to fit in her home. Story Number Two: The Trip George and Martha use their imagination as they take a trip on an ocean liner. Story Number Three: The Artist George and Martha learn about artistic interpretation.

One of James Marshall's enduring classic characters--now available in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line! When Fox breaks his bike, his mom tells him to get a job to pay for a new one. He tries working at a shoe store (too much!), an amusement park (too scary!), and even tries delivering pizzas (too fast!). Then he finds a job that's just his speed—bed testing in a store window! Zzzzzzz! James Marshall at his wacky best for early readers. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.

Though their friendship is often tested, George and Martha survive with a sense of humor.