Best Selling Books by John Skewes

Larry Gets Lost in the North Pole is a festive addition to the beloved Larry Gets Lost series, offering young readers aged 3–7 a magical Christmas adventure filled with the wonders of Santa''s workshop and the spirit of the holiday season. Larry''s curiosity leads to his most exciting journey yet! When a trip to the Christmas fair goes awry, our adventurous pup finds himself whisked away to the magical North Pole. In this enchanting holiday tale, Larry explores the wonders of Santa''s secret world. From the glittering streets of Christmastown to Mrs. Claus''s candy cane garden, every page brings new surprises. But when a big storm threatens to cancel Christmas, it''s up to Larry to save the day! John Skewes'' vibrant illustrations and Michael Mullin''s charming storytelling bring the North Pole to life like never before. Perfect for young kids and their families to read together, this book captures the wonder and excitement of the holiday season. Will Larry find his way home? And will Christmas be saved? Unwrap the magic in this delightful addition to the beloved Larry Gets Lost series!

Learn about the Iditarod, the northern lights, the Kodiak bear, and more with Larry the pup. While traveling on a cruise to Alaska, Larry the pup and his owner Pete observe the native wildlife and spectacular scenery of the Alaska coast. But when Larry finds himself on a sea plane ride after chasing down a tasty treat, the dog and his owner must race across Alaska to find each other. Now in paperback, Alaska visitors and locals can journey into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness with Larry as he encounters bald eagles, fishermen, the North Pole, polar bears, and a team of sled dogs before finally being reunited with Pete. From the Hardcover edition.

Featuring all-new artwork and several new Seattle landmarks, this limited 10th anniversary edition of the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in Seattle finds Larry, the adorable pup, lost again! Pete and Larry, his adorable pooch, take a ferry to Seattle to visit the Emerald City. After being distracted by a tempting treat, Larry gets lost and tours the city trying to reunite with Pete. Along the way he discovers some of the city’s most fun and interesting landmarks and cultural attractions, including: * Seattle Central Library * Seattle Art Museum * Pike Place Market * Museum of History and Industry * The Olympic Sculpture Park * CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field * The Space Needle * EMP

This is a doodling book for children ages 6-12 filled with pictures they can complete, color, and create. The book''s theme is Washington State, focusing on the natural beauty found throughout the Pacific Northwest. Perfect for kids to take along on a family vacation to the state or for kids who already live in the bountiful state of Washington. This is a whimsical, charming book to inspire a child''s imagination. The book is divided up by seasons, and asks questions like "Who is climbing up Mount Rainier?" and "What do you find on the beach?" With free form doodles and drawings, this collection encourages an unboundless imagination, without boxes or endings.

This companion to the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in New York City follows Larry and his owner, Pete, on an alphabetical journey through the Big Apple. A playful, colorful alphabet book based on the popular Larry Gets Lost in New York City children''s book. Larry, the pup, and his best friend, Pete, discover New York City from A (Art at the Museum of Modern Art) to Z (Bronx Zoo), and everything in between. G is for Grand Central. S is for the Skyline and the Subway. Kids will have fun discovering their city as they learn their ABCs.

Featuring new artwork and a new trim size perfect for gift giving, this companion to the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in Seattle follows Larry and his owner, Pete, on an alphabetical journey throughout Seattle. A playful, colorful alphabet book based on the popular Larry Gets Lost in Seattle children’s book. Larry the pup and his best friend, Pete, discover Seattle from A (Seattle Aquarium) to Z (Woodland Park Zoo), and everything in between. H is for houseboats and hydroplanes. O is for orcas. Kids will have fun discovering their city as they learn their ABCs.

This is a doodling book for children ages 6-10 filled with pictures they can complete, color, and create, as well as simple “find the hidden word” puzzles, mazes, and crossword puzzles. The book’s theme is Alaska and focuses on the natural beauty found in the state as well as native animals and sea life, and landmarks things to see and do. Examples include things like completing a picture of a cruise ship that reads: “Draw the people on the ship” or a picture of a river with the caption: “Draw the salmon jumping upstream.” The book is divided up by the regional areas, including the Panhandle, south central, southwest, interior, and far north. Perfect for kids to take along on a family vacation to Alaska or for kids who live there. A stimulating, fun way to inspire a child’s imagination.

In this new entry in the Larry Gets Lost series, Larry and Pete''s travels take them to Los Angeles, and once again Larry gets lost! But not to worry-there''s plenty to do in this new city. As he searches for Pete, Larry visits some amazing places, from wild Venice Beach to stately Beverly Hills, from exciting Disneyland to the icky La Brea Tar Pits. Eventually, the two reunite, but not before Larry-and the reader-has had a great adventure. Filled with John Skewes'' candy-colored retro-inspired illustrations, Larry Gets Lost in Los Angeles offers young readers a witty dog''s-eye view of the City of Angels. Sidebar entries enhance the story, offering fun factoids about the places Larry visits.

From Seattle to New York City, Texas to Alaska, the Larry Gets Lost series follows Larry, the adorable but easily distracted pup, on his adventures in each place he visits. Now kids can have their very own Larry plush doll, a cute and cuddly companion to the best-selling series created by John Skewes.

Join Larry the pup as he explores the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and all the best sights in Washington DC. When Larry gets separated from the family by the scent of a yummy treat, he searches DC for his owner Pete. Along the way, Larry discovers the city’s greatest landmarks and learns about the city’s—and the nation’s—history. Larry makes friends along the way, but will he find Pete and be reunited with the family? Will he come snout-to-snout with the beloved First Dog? Filled with charming retro illustrations, Larry Gets Lost in Washington, DC, is an educational and fun tour of our nation’s capital.

Discover Chicago from A (The Art Institute of Chicago) to Z (Lincoln Park Zoo), and everything in between! D is for Deep-Dish Pizza, G is for Grant Park, and R is for the Chicago River. Kids will have fun learning about the city as they learn their ABCs. In this companion to the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in Chicago, the dog, Larry, and his owner, Pete, take an alphabetical journey through the Windy City. Attractions that Larry visits in the book include: The Art Institute of Chicago Shedd Aquarium Wrigley Field The Field Museum of Natural History Grant Park John Hancock Center O’Hare International Airport Willis Tower With Larry, the lovable (if easily distracted) pup, as the tour guide and vibrant retro illustrations by creator John Skewes, the Larry Gets Lost series offers fun and family-friendly travelogues to famous cities including New York City; San Francisco; Washington, DC; and Seattle--complete with information on each city''s landmarks and cultural attractions.

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads back to Seattle in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves the Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and Lake Union and many of the other sites and sounds of Seattle. Along the way, Larry makes new friends, rides a ferry, and visits the home of the Seattle Seahawks. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Seattle, families who love The Emerald City will want this charming board book for their little readers.

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to sunny San Diego in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves Hotel Coronado, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, the Embarcadero, and many of the other sites and sounds of San Diego. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in San Diego, families who love the city will want this charming board book for their little readers.

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to The Rose City in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals, Larry the pup loves the Oregon Zoo, Powell’s City of Books, Benson Bubblers, Union Station, and many of the other sites and sounds of Portland. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Portland, families who love Portland will want this charming board book for their little readers.

In Larry the adorable pooch''s latest adventure, he goes on vacation with Pete and the family to Philadelphia, home of the Liberty Bell and other great American historical landmarks. As usual, in hot pursuit of a tempting treat, Larry gets separated and frantically tries to find them again. Along the way he discovers some of the city''s most fun and interesting landmarks and cultural attractions, including: City Hall (+Penn statue) Ben Franklin Bridge Phillies Liberty Bell Independence Hall Pat''s and Geeno''s Betsy Ross House Rittenhouse Square Oldenberg Clothespin Elevated Train Love Park Art Museum + Rocky Statue Zoo

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to the nation''s capital in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and many of the other sites and sounds of Washington, DC. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Washington, DC, families who love the city will want this charming board book for their little readers.

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads down to the ocean in this picture book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of sea life and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. At the beach with Pete and his family, Larry the lovable pup follows a crustacean toward the sea and is swept out by a giant wave. He dog paddles around, exploring the plant and animal life before coming face-to-face with an oceanographer who leads him on a thrilling adventure through the layers of the ocean before he’s finally reunited with his best friend, Pete, back at the beach. This fun and educational book includes a Common Core teacher’s guide.

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to The Windy City in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves the Navy Pier, Chicago-style hot dogs, the L, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, the “Bean”, and many of the other sites and sounds of Chicago. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Chicago, families who love Chicago will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Join Larry the pup and his owner Pete as they explore Boston, MA. From Fenway Park''s Green Monster to the swan boats in Boston Public Garden, locals and visitors learn about Boston''s history and cultural landmarks when Larry gets lost chasing after a tasty treat. As Larry searches the city for Pete, he visits Quincy Market, Freedom Trail, Boston Harbor, and more. With colorful illustrations and facts about each location, the latest addition to the Larry Gets Lost series is sure to delight and educate young readers. Larry makes friends and finds adventures wherever he goes, but where will he find Pete?

Follow Pete and his adorable pup, Larry as they discover the different sites of beautiful Montreal. The second book in this series of children''s Canadian travelogs is the perfect gift and souvenir from a trip to the highly touristic city in Quebec, Canada.

Discover San Francisco from A (Alcatraz) to Z (The San Francisco Zoo), and everything in between! G is for the Golden Gate Bridge, L is for Lombard Street, and W is for the Wharf. Kids will have fun discovering the city as they learn their ABCs. In this companion to the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in San Francisco, the dog, Larry, and his owner, Pete, take an alphabetical journey through the City by the Bay. Attractions that Larry visits in the book include: Alcatraz Bay Bridge Cable Cars Dragon Gate Embarcadero Ferry Building Golden Gate Bridge Japanese Tea Garden Union Square With Larry, the lovable (if easily distracted) pup, as the tour guide and vibrant retro illustrations by creator John Skewes, the Larry Gets Lost series offers fun and family-friendly travelogues to famous cities including New York City; Chicago; Washington, DC; and Seattle--complete with information on each city''s landmarks and cultural attractions.

This is a first in a new Larry Gets Lost series that features adventures back through time. In Larry the lovable pup''s latest adventure, he falls asleep at home next to Pete (who is reading a book about dinosaurs) and travels back in time, waking up in the pre-historic era! Starting with dinosaurs, where he encounters some big (the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Tricerotops), and others small (the Iberomesornis), he tumbles forward to the Ice Ages where he meets a Wooly Mammoth, and on to the cavemen of the Stone Age. But will he ever find his way back to his best friend Pete and the family again?

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to Beantown in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves the Freedom Trail, the Public Garden, Fenway Park, Bunker Hill Monument, Faneuil Hall, and many of the other sites and sounds of Boston. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Boston, families who love Boston will want this charming board book for their little readers.

This time everyone''s favorite wandering pooch blows through the Windy City with his owner Pete and Pete''s family. After exploring the Magnificent Mile and scarfing down hot dogs at Navy Pier, the family boards a train at the railway station, losing sight of Larry when the hungr pup pursues a tasty snack... oh no! Will they ever be reunited? While Larry and his family set out to find each other, learn about Chicago''s landmarks and cultural attractions including the Art Institute, Wrigley Field, Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower). Filled with bright colors and retro illustrations, this book will enchant young readers as they explore another bustling metropolitan center with the precocious little Larry.

This is the newest adventure in the Larry Gets Lost series of best-selling children''s books highlighting one adorable dog''s adventures through favorite American cities. Larry, a playful pup, loves to go on vacation with Pete and the family. In this new edition to the series, they are off to San Diego, where, while running on the beach, Larry is distracted by the smell of a delicious barbecue. After finishing his treat he realizes he''s lost his family--again! And so begins his search for Pete around the city''s greatest landmarks and attractions, including the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Mission Beach, Gaslamp Quarter, Legoland, Point Loma Lighthouse, and more.

Follow the fun adventures of the dog Larry, who after chasing down a donut, loses his owners and travels around the city''s landmarks and cultural attractions before reuniting with his family. Filled with candy-colored retro illustrations, this book provides children with a dog''s eye view of the City by the Bay. Among Larry''s stops are such classic locations as Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman''s Wharf, Chinatown, AT&T Park, Mission Dolores, and Cliff House. Sidebar entries add to the story, offering factoids about the places Larry visits.

Follow Larry as he ping-pongs around New York City, hitting all five boroughs in a day, visiting the places and things that make the city what it is today—from Times Square, Wall Street, and Radio City Music Hall to Coney Island, Madison Square Garden, and Central Park. Along the way he loses Pete and his family in the city''s famous subway system. Finally after an exhausting day of adventures, Larry is reunited with his family at the top of the Empire State Building. This book takes young readers on a dog''s-eye view of the greatest city in the world. Sidebar entries enhance the story, offering fascinating factoids about the places Larry visits.

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to The Big Apple in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like visitors and locals, Larry the pup loves New York City. He loves Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, and all the other sites and sounds that make NYC the city that never sleeps. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in New York City, families who love New York will want this charming board book for their little readers.

The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to San Francisco in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like visitors and locals, Larry the pup loves exploring Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, cable cars, Lombard Street, and all the other sites and sounds of the city. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in San Francisco, families who love the city will want this charming board book for their little readers.

In Larry the adorable pooch''s latest adventure, he goes on vacation with Pete and the family to Portland, Oregon. As usual, in hot pursuit of a tempting treat, he gets separated from the family and frantically tries to find them again. Along the way he discovers some of the city''s most fun and interesting landmarks and cultural attractions, including the waterfront, the zoo, the Portland Art Museum, Hawthorne Bridge, Old Town, and the Park Blocks. List of attractions Larry visits: Old Town OMSI The waterfront Hawthorne Bridge The Park Blocks Powell''s Books The zoo International Rose Test Garden Portland Art Museum Jen Weld Hawthorne Bridge Light Rail and streetcar Union Station

Elliott the Otter lives in Elliott Bay and claims that it''s named after him. And why wouldn''t it be, since he''s in charge of its daily activity? From the freighters bringing in cargo from around the world to the salmon passing through on their way upstream, Elliott is the boss of it all. Young readers will delight in Elliott''s antics as they learn about the bustling bay in Seattle''s Puget Sound.

Larry''s latest tale begins in the family''s car with a trailer hitched to the back-they''re off on a road trip to the Lone Star State! Follow Larry as he gets separated from his best friend Pete and searches for him all over Texas. Larry journeys through the major cities-Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, Amarillo, and Corpus Christi-where he meets armadillos and snakes and even hitches a ride from a horse in a trailer. He also visits the Cadillac Ranch sculpture, the NASA space station, and a rodeo before passing by pump jacks and the famous aircraft carrier, Saturn V. After stopping by the USS Lexington, Larry finally ends up at the Texas State Fair. But will he ever find Pete?

As he searches for Pete, Larry the pooch winds his way through The Children''s Museum of Indianapolis and learns about science, art, world cultures, paleontology and history. Eventually, the two reunite, but not before Larry has had a great adventure.

Student study guide and workbook to assist secondary school in the preparation of VCE students to sit the Victorian General Achievement Test which VCE students have to sit in June of each year.