Marc Tolon Brown Books

Square-dancing in gym class leads to this hilarious tale of miscommunication.

Exploring the whimsical and humorous possibilities of encountering a pickle, this re-release by Marc Brown invites readers into a playful world filled with imaginative scenarios. As the creator of the beloved Arthur® series, Brown's engaging illustrations and clever narrative encourage laughter and curiosity, making it a delightful read for fans of all ages.

Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash.Arthur is thrilled when he gets a new puppy. He's had a lot of experience with pets so he knows they're as much work as they are fun.Even so, when Pal tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear his leash, Arthur gets worried. His parents are unhappy with Pal's behavior and even D.W. seems ready to banish the boisterous puppy to the garage. What if Arthur can't control Pal-and Pal gets sent away to live on a farm?Readers of all ages will laugh out loud as they follow Pal's progress from mischievious scamp to dog show material under the loving guidance of his owner, Arthur.

The story follows Arthur as he creatively entertains his sister D.W., who is feeling bored. Instead of simply playing with her, he spins an imaginative tale that takes them on a thrilling adventure to various exciting locations, including a volcano, a jungle, the ocean, and even the White House. This engaging narrative showcases Arthur's storytelling skills and highlights the playful sibling dynamic, making it an entertaining read for young audiences.

The story revolves around Arthur's first sleepover with friends Brain and Buster, filled with excitement and a touch of fear due to alien rumors. As they camp out, strange noises and lights spark their imaginations. Arthur uncovers that it's just his sister D.W. playing tricks, leading to a playful revenge that results in chaos. The illustrations enhance the humor, capturing character expressions and additional details reminiscent of the Arthur TV series, making the narrative more engaging and lively.

Everyone's favorite aardvark, Arthur, is back in this exciting reissue -- just in time for school!

Three new chapter books feature Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. Each book features longer Arthur Adventures at a third-grade reading level and has loads of kid appeal. Arthur is in top form as he tries to figure out who Muffy's secret admirer is, enters a poetry contest with all his friends, and attempts to rein in Buster's ego when he becomes a local hero. Arthur fans will want to read and collect all of these new chapter books!

Loyalty to friends leads to surprising rewards for Arthur as he navigates the challenges of his own homework. After dedicating his week to assisting others, he faces the stress of potential lateness on his assignments. The story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the unforeseen benefits of selflessness, showcasing how acts of kindness can come back in unexpected ways.

Arthur needs his glasses to see, but his friends tease him! Can Arthur learn to wear his glasses with pride?

A little girl is shopping in a grocery store when she meets a dinosaur. Don't worry. The dinosaur is very friendly. She's polite, too. In this funny story, told in lilting read-aloud rhyme, the girl has numerous opportunities to be helpful to the clumsy shopping dino and demonstrate when to say "thank you," "excuse me," "I'm sorry," "You're welcome," and other niceties of life. Tim Bowers's whimsical illustrations bring an extra dimension of fun to Judy Sierra's hilarious picture book fantasy. Altogether, "Suppose You Meet a Dinosaur" is an entertaining and painless way to show preschoolers why basic manners are a good thing to have