Most Popular Books by Mike Artell

A hilarious - and sometimes touching - collection of things teachers have actually heard young children say in class. From the little girl who was having a, "bad panty day" to the boy who knew he had an elbow but couldn''t find it, this book is guaranteed to touch your funny bone and your heart. A perfect gift for teachers.

CARTOONING FOR KIDS #1 is the first in a series of how-to-draw-cartoons books for beginning cartoonists. Unlike many "how to draw" books, MIke puts less emphasis on "underlying structure" and more emphasis on "outlines and edges," which is the way most kids like to draw. Mike Artell has taught hundreds of thousands of kids (and adults!) how to draw cartoons using this, "outlines and edges" approach during his school visits, on television and online. Mike''s goal is to help young cartoonists focus on the Three R''s when drawing their cartoons: The cartoons should be RECOGNIZABLE. In other words, the cartoons should look like what you''re trying to draw. Someone should be able to look at a drawing you''ve done and know what it is you''ve drawn. It could be a dog, a whale, etc. It''s not necessary that the cartoon is an, "accurate" drawing of a dog or whale, only that the viewer can easily recognize what it is you''ve drawn. In fact, sometimes "inaccuracies" are really funny. The cartoons should be REMARKABLE. The finished product should be something that elicits an honest, positive reaction from the viewer. A typical positive reaction from the viewer might be something like, "Wow! This is really good. I didn''t know you could draw like this." The cartoons should be REPRODUCIBLE. If you learn how to draw a particular cartoon once, it should be possible to draw a similar cartoon again if you decide to do so in the future. It doesn''t matter if you draw with a pencil on a sheet a paper, a piece of chalk on the sidewalk, or an electronic drawing device. The first step is to make a mark on a blank surface. There aren''t many rules for creating cartoons, so feel free to stretch your creative muscles and have some fun. cartooning;drawing;art;cartoons;illustrations;graphics;doodles;

The Dominie Odyssey Series provides 60 titles, with both fiction and nonfiction genres, that feature strong characters, compelling stories, and issues that students will find engaging. This series is authorized by some of the most recognizable names in children''s literature, including Joan Anderson, Mike Artell, Fleur Beale, Margaret Beames, Jean Bennett, Gretchen Brassington, Eve Bunting, Pauline Cartwright, Mary Louise Downer, Gail Kimberly, Lael Littke, Owen McShane, Ned Mungar, John Parker, Martha Tolles, Alan Trussell-Cullen, Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, and Trevor Wilson. A seperate book, Meet the Author''s, provides a study of the 18 Odyssey authors who have collectively written and published more than 900 titles.

Really? You have time to color? Somehow, while most responsible grownups were busy at their jobs, raising their kids and trying to pay their bills, coloring books for adults became wildly popular. Today''s coloring books are supposed to provide stressed-out adults with a way to "unplug" and relax. But everyone knows that while they''re sitting around playing with their colors, important stuff is not getting done. And it''s piling up. But a trend is a trend so let''s do this. Here is a coloring book for adults who really have way too much other stuff to do.

Kids can draw the coolest jets, the most amazing helicopters and prop planes. And while they''re learning to draw they can read about its specs - speed, length, mission. Check out the photo and 3-axis drawing of each aircraft too. Wait! They''re not done...click on the QR code to see awesome video of each aircraft in action. Too cool!

Includes hundreds of riddles featuring ecological or environmental topics, such as forests, mountains, birds, and weather.

Okey-Dokey Ding-a-Ling’s ridiculous rhymes are guaranteed to get tongues wiggling and bellies giggling. The silly story offers a surprise with each turn of the page, including animal cameos from waving penguins and smooching frogs to dining dinosaurs and swinging chimpanzees! Rhythmic text and alliteration are perfect for reading aloud, and with lift-the-flap, pull-tab, and pop-up pages, Okey-Dokey’s interactive elements are sure to encourage exploration in young readers.

A silly lift-the-flap book features a variety of four-legged, six-legged, and eight-legged creatures concealed behind a flap. Can you guess what or who is behind each flap?

These simple little cartoons that people scribble while they’re chatting on the phone or listening to someone boring can also really improve a person’s drawing skills. Just a few strokes—a rainbow arc, a wavy line, a small cone for a stem—make an acorn appear on the page. Complete the picture by giving it a smiley face and a “speech balloon” with some witty words inside. It’s just a short jump from a single picture to a full-fledged comic strip.

Mason Madrid knows how to make his classmates and teacher laugh but when the class gets some bad news, a substitute teacher helps Mason understand that his sense of humor can also serve a higher purpose.

The Dominie Odyssey Series provides 60 titles, with both fiction and nonfiction genres, that feature strong characters, compelling stories, and issues that students will find engaging. This series is authorized by some of the most recognizable names in children''s literature, including Joan Anderson, Mike Artell, Fleur Beale, Margaret Beames, Jean Bennett, Gretchen Brassington, Eve Bunting, Pauline Cartwright, Mary Louise Downer, Gail Kimberly, Lael Littke, Owen McShane, Ned Mungar, John Parker, Martha Tolles, Alan Trussell-Cullen, Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, and Trevor Wilson. A seperate book, Meet the Author''s, provides a study of the 18 Odyssey authors who have collectively written and published more than 900 titles.

Finally! Sports biographies for beginning readers! Kids will devour all the facts about their favorite athletes and how they rose to the top of their game. Action packed Sports Illustrated KIDS photography lets kids see the pros and their famous moments up close. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

"The Really weird trilogy is designed to provide beginning readers with imaginative and enjoyable books that enhance their creative/critical thinking skills"--Page 1, teacher''s guide.

Features thematic parties for children ages three to six, including games, crafts, treats, and decorations for birthday, holiday, or just-for-fun parties