Most Popular Books by Ethan Long

Have you ever had moments when you saw something from the corner of your eye, but there was nothing to be found? You may want to look again. Logan has always wanted more adventure in his life. All it takes is an old book in his great-grandmother''s house to set him on that journey. The further he delves into the strange myths chronicled in the book, the more those myths come alive before his eyes. Secrets hidden in the town theatre, centaurs in the woods, and a powerful threat at his back send him racing through the forest, running from danger, and searching for truth. For what are myths but things that have yet to be discovered? Now the myths have been found again. These are their tales.

A BCCB Blue Ribbon Best Book of the Year • A Children''s Book Council 6th to 8th Grade Favorites Award List Pick An award-winning children’s book creator grapples with the challenges of his childhood in this poignant and honest illustrated memoir, for fans of Good Different and Mexikid. Benny Brooks has a lot on his mind: his older brother won’t stop picking on him, his crush has no idea he exists, and he’s struggling in every class except art. If that weren’t enough, his parents got divorced over the summer. Benny just wants to survive the fifth grade—and maybe learn how to ride his best friend Theo’s hot rod bike. u200bFeaturing Benny’s comic illustrations on every page, this bighearted story sheds light on the transformative nature of growing up—especially when there’s family, friendship, and art to guide you. *Two Starred Reviews* ★ "Captivating…. Long''s heartening memoir portrays a boy facing challenging situations with hard-won hope and increasing maturity." —Booklist, starred review ★ "A tender, vulnerable portrayal of one kid’s attempt to shore up his strengths to piece together the shards of a deeply shattered heart.... Readers will appreciate Long’s honest exploration of a troubled family that is bound both by love and tragedy." —The Bulletin, starred reviewu200b

In this hilarious sound chip book, a pet poodle is disgusted when the duck gives her a friendly kiss. Despite her pleas for him to stop, the duck keeps the kisses coming, until the poodle decides to give the duck a taste of his own medicine. With a kissing sound chip that makes the sound of a big smackaroo, this animal pair will provide endless giggles for kids and adults alike.

This groovy spin on the Hokey Pokey is sure to have the whole family on their feet! Now in fun-size board book format. In a zany variation on the beloved song and game, an unsuspecting fly suggests to a group of musical frogs that it’s time to do the Croaky Pokey. Each goofy frog gets a chance to show off its dance moves, hopping and bopping around the pond. But will the fly figure out that these frogs are really after some lunch? That’s what it’s all about! From a Geisel Winner and Daytime Emmy Nominee, this musical story is the perfect at-home readaloud or classroom tool to get preschool kids moving.

The Wing Wing brothers put on a show that illustrates how to compare numbers, add, and subtract.

NUMBERS & COUNTING. Those wacky birds, the Wing Wing brothers, are back running amok at the carnival while learning about counting, adding, and subtracting by tens. Ages 0+

"Les membres du Club de la Frousse sont toujours prêts à effrayer, mais ce soir, Fran K. Stein a l''esprit ailleurs. Il est occupé à fabriquer un objet et les autres monstres veulent savoir ce qu''il fait. Est-ce un masque avec des crocs? Un gros nez rose? Ou des fesses en papier? Non... c''est un valentin! Cela signifie donc que... Oooooh! Fran serait-il amoureux? Qu''y a-t-il de plus effrayant que l''amour?!? Dans cette histoire drôlement effroyable d''Ethan Long, même les monstres les plus terrifiants ont de vrais sentiments." --

Big Cat likes to nap--but his family has other ideas in this beginning reader, now in Spanish! A pair of rowdy siblings wake up their furry friend to play, and proceed to carry him around the house--no matter how the cat feels about it. They love Big Cat, and it''s clear Big Cat loves them, too. . . even if he doesn''t love flying or playing dress-up. With five words or less per page, this story is simple enough to be the first book a child reads on their own--and funny enough to become a favorite. Geisel Medalist Ethan Long''s illustrations of the big-bellied feline and his enthusiastic human pals bring Big Cat''s adventures to life. ¡Me gusta leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Yap, yap, yap! Pug wants to go for a walk! Come on a silly adventure in this barking bilingual board book. An energetic little dog wants to go on an adventure-- and make new friends along the way. Come along with Pug in both English and Spanish in this bilingual board book! Looking out the window, Pug sees Peg taking a walk one snowy morning. He wants to join her! But no matter how much he yap, yap, yaps, no one wants to take him outside. Mom is too comfortable, and Dad is too tired from shoveling. That just leaves Tad, who''s still asleep. But Pug knows just how to wake him up-- "Yap, yap, yap!" Tad doesn''t want to get up-- but once they''re out on their walk, he has to agree it was a very good idea. Theodor Geisel Award-winner Ethan Long uses his trademark wit and energy to make this simple story for toddlers memorable and hilarious. Very simple text paired with expressive, bright illustrations makes this a perfect book for energetic, dog-loving tots.

"Ce livre est plein de mots merveilleux et de belles illustrations... C''est sûrement le meilleur livre au monde. Quoi? Non, c''est le mien! À moi! À moi! et c''est fascinant! Et c''est drôle! Et c''est le mien! À moi! À moi! À MOI! Travis Foster et Ethan Long proposent une histoire loufoque sur le plaisir de la lecture qui unit des gens de façons inattendues, ce qui prouve que chaque livre appartient vraiment ̥à ceux qui l''aiment."--

Now in Spanish! Two friends get creative in this funny easy reader about working together. Horse is all set to paint a mural his way, oblivious to Buggy’s suggestions that a bit of planning might be a good idea. But after Horse knocks over paint cans and sends brushes flying, he relents and accepts some help from his friend. Now translated into Spanish, the hilarious antics, easy-to-read text, and colorful cartoon illustrations will put smiles on the faces of new readers. ¡Me gusta leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Get down with Horse and Buggy as they bust a move in this beginning reader, now in Spanish! Horse and Buggy are best friends, but they don''t always see eye to eye. When Buggy sees Horse dancing, he asks, "What are you doing?" "I am dancing," Horse replies. But from Buggy''s perspective, Horse is not dancing, he''s just moving around! Can Horse convince the reluctant Buggy to join him in busting a move? In this side-splitting story about friendship, Horse and Buggy learn that doing something together makes it twice as fun. ¡Me gusta leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

When Snickerdoodle gets up before the rest of the family, he is thrilled to find one of Mom’s Famous Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes. Unfortunately it has a note on it that says "Do Not Touch." In this test of his willpower, Snickerdoodle will attempt to bend the rules, and it will not go well for him. But Snickerdoodle will also use his brainpower to devise a plan that just might save the day. A charismatic clan of chinchillas confronts everyday problems in this humorous story of family life and foibles.

This easy-to-read picture book introduces Horse and Buggy, two hilarious new characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long! Horse and Buggy are best friends, but they don’t always see eye to eye. When Buggy sees Horse dancing, he asks, "What are you doing?" "I am dancing," Horse replies. "I am the best dancer. I have the best dances!" "You are not dancing. You are just moving around." Can Horse convince the reluctant Buggy to lighten up and join in? YES! In this side-splitting story about friendship, Horse and Buggy learn that doing something together makes it twice as fun. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level E stories feature a distinct beginning, middle, and end, with kid-friendly illustrations offering clues for more challenging sentences. Varied punctuation and simple contractions may be included. Level E books are suitable for early first graders. When Level E is mastered, follow up with Level F. A Junior Library Guild selection! A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year

Big Cat likes to nap—but his family has other ideas in this Guided Reading Level A story, simple enough for young readers to understand on their own, now available in a smaller 6x9 size! A pair of rowdy siblings wake their furry friend up to play, and proceed to carry him around the house—no matter how the cat feels about it. They love Big Cat, and it''s clear Big Cat loves them, too. . . . even if he doesn''t love flying or playing dress-up. His cartoonishly exagerrated expressions are sure to charm. With five words or less per page, this story is simple enough to be the first book a child reads on their own—and funny enough to become a favorite. Geisel Medalist Ethan Long''s illustrations of the big-bellied feline and his enthusiastic human pals bring Big Cat''s adventures to life. Big Cat can be fun—and reading can be fun, too! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level A books, suitable for early kindergarten, are ideal first books for kids to read on their own. One short sentence repeats on every page with one word change per spread. Simple plots are heavily supported by the detailed illustrations. When Level A is mastered, follow up with Level B.

One page unfolds into a poster sized picture.

Through illustrations and simple text, birds demonstrate the meanings of the words up, tall, and high.