Most Popular Books by Nancy Carlson

Tina the beaver and her family constantly rush off in different directions, until a storm keeps them snowbound at home.

At school, at home, on the bus, or in a restaurant—no matter how hard he tries, Patrick just can''t sit still. So what''s a kid with a lot of energy supposed to do? His teacher and the doctor may not have the answer, but Patrick''s mom has several ideas. Nancy Carlson''s lively, cheerful illustrations and her trademark sense of humor provide warm reassurance in the funny and inspirational story that will speak to squirmy kids everywhere.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Henry likes kindergarten. He gets to paint pictures, sing songs, and learn his letters and numbers. But there''s one thing Henry doesn''t like: show and tell! His legs get all shaky and he''s too shy to speak. Just in time, Henry''s kind teacher, Ms. Bradley, comes to the rescue with a great plan for helping him overcome his fears.

When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom''s prune oatmeal, there''s only one thing you can do—smile a lot! And you''ll pull through! In this appealing new offering from best-selling author/illustrator Nancy Carlson, a determined little frog discovers that even when you don''t want to, smiling can make any situation better.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up in lots of ways. Try being friendly to someone in need of a friend. Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. And keep thinking happy thoughts. Even when you don’t feel lovable, remember that you are loved by many people. When you think happy, anything can happen!

There''s something for every parent and child to enjoy in this delightfully fresh picture book that takes playful aim at the art of parenting—and all the hopeful, nail-biting expectations that go with it. What''s a parent to think when raising a child doesn''t happen quite the way it''s expected to?

From building forts to sharing secrets to sitting together on the bus, best friends do everything together. So what do you do when your best friend moves away? Will you ever have fun again? Or will you be bored and lonely for the rest of your life? Perfect for coping with those best-friend-moved-away-blues, Nancy Carlson''s wise and heartfelt story eases the pain of saying goodbye, while reassuring young readers that they can make new friends even as they keep the old ones close to heart.

Vinney is frustrated about being one of the smallest children at school, but when he takes his mother''s advice and thinks big for a day, he discovers that there are advantages to being small.

Everybody barfs. Dogs, cats, chickens, alligators, and even you. It happens to everyone, and sometimes it even happens . . . at school. With her characteristic humor and compassion, Nancy Carlson helps young readers through what is often a scary and embarrassing rite of passage. Sometimes you barf. But it''s OK. You get better!

Meet Nancy Carlson’s peppy pig—a character who is full of good feelings about herself. Her story will leave little ones feeling good about themselves, too! "Little ones in need of positive reinforcement will find it here. An exuberant pig proclaims "I like me!" She likes the way she looks, and all her activities....When she makes a mistake she picks herself up and tries again." --Booklist "Wonderful in its simplicity, here''s a story that will help kids feel good about themselves." -- Boston GLobe

Tim is always worrying about something, but things never turn out as badly as he thinks they will.

Harriet and her pals are playing baseball in the park near Mrs. Hoozit’s house. When George hits a fly ball, Harriet’s determined to catch it. She’s concentrating so hard, she runs right into Mrs. Hoozit’s garden of prize flowers. Harriet panics and runs away. That night Harriet feels terrible—she can’t even eat the special treat her mom makes for her. What can she do?

It''s Halloween, and although sharing might be okay the rest of the year, on this day Harriet''s determined not to share her treats with her little brother, Walt. She is running out of places to hide her stash, and there''s only one thing she can do... Hariet''s hilarious—and tummy-aching—solution will delight everyone who reads this comical tale of a hard lesson learned. This 20th anniversary edition of a Halloween classic is now in a larger format.

Poor George is in trouble again. He''s been called to the principal''s office. But before the principal can tell him why he''s there...he confesses. He was late to class, didn''t finish his math assignment, spilled paint, and set a cage of mice loose. One mishap has led to another and now George is up to his ears in trouble—but it''s not his fault! George has an excuse for everything, but as his bad choices catch up with him, George runs out of others to blame.