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Barbara Bottner

    Barbara Bottner is an acclaimed author whose work spans the breadth of children's literature. Drawing from her background as an artist and actor, she infuses her writing with visual sensibility and evocative power. Her creations, recognized for their quality and translated into numerous languages, resonate deeply with young readers, leaving a lasting impression.

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    The Crankypants Tea Party
    Where's My Turtle?
    I am Here Now
    Miss Brooks Loves Books (And I Don't)
    Marsha Makes Me Sick
    • 2020

      The Crankypants Tea Party

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      2.8(108)Add rating

      In a whimsical blend of humor and charm, stuffed animals engage in a delightful tea party that quickly turns into a comical dispute. The story captures the playful interactions and personalities of the characters, reminiscent of both The Day the Crayons Quit and Winnie the Pooh. With vibrant illustrations, this picture book invites young readers to enjoy the antics of the bickering toys while exploring themes of friendship and resolution.

      The Crankypants Tea Party
    • 2020

      I Am Here Now is a coming-of-age novel in free verse set in the Bronx in the early 1960s.

      I am Here Now
    • 2020

      Where's My Turtle?

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.5(135)Add rating

      Help Archer find his missing turtle hiding in the pages of this picture book! How Many Times Have I Told You to Pick Up This Room? Archer's pet turtle is missing! Mom is sure he's somewhere in Archer's messy bedroom...or the back yard... or somewhere in the house. Archer looks everywhere inside and out but can't find his turtle until he learns to think like one! However, sharp-eyed young readers will easily find the missing pet hiding thoughout the messy pages of this book. Here is an imaginative and interactive story with the added bonus of showing why it's a good idea to pick up your toys.

      Where's My Turtle?
    • 2018

      Miss Brooks Loves Books (And I Don't)

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      With the help of Miss Brooks, Missy’s classmates all find books they love in the library—books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all—“Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity.” Still, Miss Brooks remains undaunted. Book Week is here and Missy will find a book to love if they have to empty the entire library. What story will finally win over this beastly, er, discriminating child? William Steig’s Shrek!—the tale of a repulsive green ogre in search of a revolting bride—of course! Barbara Bottner and Michael Emberley pay playful homage to the diverse tastes of child readers and the valiant librarians who are determined to put just the right book in each child’s hands.

      Miss Brooks Loves Books (And I Don't)
    • 1998

      Lulu's younger sister Marsha, who has the chicken pox, seems to be taking all of their mother's time, and Lulu tries hard to get some attention of her own

      Marsha Makes Me Sick
    • 1988
    • 1986