New Releases by Marc Brown

Arthur and his friends are getting ready for school! Get a sneak peek at every character''s morning routine, from Francine preparing for recess to the Brain searching for his lost lizard. D.W. wishes she could join in the fun, but she''s still too young for school. Can she find a way to help?

Arthur the aardvark can''t leave well enough alone in this autumn adventure—from the creative producer of PBS''s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning TV series. Arthur has a big job to do: raking all of the leaves in the backyard. He tries to focus, but jumping in the leaves is way more fun than raking them. How will he ever finish? Arthur will need some help from his friends for this task!

It’s time to go to bed . . . but Monkey is NOT ready. Acclaimed author and illustrator Marc Brown (Arthur) offers a fun and reassuring story about bedtime. Every night at bedtime, it’s the same problem. . . . Monkey puts on his pajamas. He brushes his teeth. He makes sure his favorite stuffed toy is safely tucked in. He says “good night!” to Mom and Dad. But no matter what, Monkey is NOT ready to go to sleep. Finally, though, with the help of his big brother, a little imagination, and a few friendly dinosaurs, Monkey might just get ready for bed. Praise for Monkey: Not Ready for Kindergarten “Brown’s hand-scrawled text and childlike pencil-and-gouache artwork give the impression that he’s on Monkey’s side—and that of readers—from the very first page, creating an eminently reassuring and empathetic resource for kindergarteners-to-be.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred review

Arthur and the gang are thrilled to learn that the rock group Binky is giving a concert in their town, but thanks to D.W.''s indecision over a new pair of shoes, Arthur lands in row ZZZ

Arthur gives George a boost at recess. Arthur Good Sports.

Arthur and Buster are as close as two best friends can be. They do just about everything together. But one day Buster doesn''t show up at Arthur''s house to watch The Bionic Bunny Show, misses a meeting about their science project, and explains he''s been spending time with his new, really cool friend Mike. Arthur feels hurt, but Buster doesn''t seem to notice. Can Arthur and Buster work it out, or will they lose their friendship forever?

This book-and-cassette package allows young fans to follow along with their favorite author as he reads "Arthur''s Christmas." Color illustrations throughout.

Arthur''s favourite pop group, BINKY is coming to town and all his friends are going to see them. The gang are meeting up early to queue for tickets but because D.W. spends such a long time in the shoe shop, Arthur arrives late and only manages to get a seat in row ZZZZ Now the only chance he''s got of getting close to the band is if he''s the lucky child who''s chosen to go up on stage with them - But then his Dad is asked to do the catering for the concert and Arthur can go backstage with him, but should he invite his friends or be the only one in the gang to meet BINKY?

It looks like trouble when the principal asks Arthur to take home a large envelope marked "confidential".

For use in schools and libraries only. Marc Brown''s stories and drawings tell about Arthur''s experiences at home, at school, and at camp. Each story promotes kindness, responsibility, and cooperation.

Arthur''s friends surprise him with a Birthaday Party.

Rain ruins the family''s stay at the beach until Arthur thinks of activities they can do

This package contains a classic Arthur adventure, illustrated with bright, bold, full-color art, and a fun filled sound track that includes lively character voices and an original musical score. There''s even a new theme song, ""Say Hello to Arthur?"," included on both sides.

Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out.

Arthur''s eventual acceptance of his new sibling surprises even him.

Describes in verse the many kinds of homes--holes for worms, swamps for crocodiles, or a cat for fleas.

Finders keepers, say four stray cats who find new homes when four witches lose their hats. But the witches have other ideas! A funny rhyming story by the author of The Silly Tail Book, Pickle Things, and the Arthur stories. Full-color illustrations.

His friends tease Arthur when he gets glasses, but he soon learns to wear them with pride.

Unhappy with his nose, Arthur visits the rhinologist to get a new one.

Arthur studies for a spelling bee.

Halloween has Arthur spooked! When his little sister wanders off into the scariest house on the street, Arthur has to find the courage to go in and save her. Will Arthur and D.W. make it out alive?

Arthur is not looking forward to Camp Meadowcroak, and when mysterious things start happening there, he decides to run away.