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Laura Murray

    Laura Murray, a former teacher, brings a unique perspective to her writing, crafting humorous and rhyming tales that capture the imagination. Her popular series features a mischievous Gingerbread Man whose escapades in various settings resonate with young readers. Inspired by her own classroom experiences, her stories are designed to be both entertaining and engaging. These beloved books have garnered significant acclaim and are celebrated for their fun approach to storytelling and educational value.

    Deborah Sampson
    The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck
    The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
    The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School
    Pray As You Are
    Childhood maltreatment
    • 2024

      In a school setting, students engage in a fun lesson on crafting paper airplanes. When Maya's airplane becomes lodged in a tree, the clever Gingerbread Man steps in to devise a creative solution for its retrieval. This whimsical tale combines elements of friendship and problem-solving, showcasing the imaginative adventures that unfold in a school environment.

      The Gingerbread Man: Paper Airplanes on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
    • 2024

      This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is loose in graphic novels for the earliest readers! The Gingerbread Man loves living in his gingerbread house at school. The kids there made him and baked him, gave him a hat and a little bow tie, and—oh no! His two candy buttons are missing! This smart cookie starts searching right away, looking all over the school. And luckily, he meets someone who is a great help and a new friend. This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.

      The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the Loose
    • 2024

      Young science fans learn why RAIN is important to our world in this photo-filled non-fiction book. Rainy day got you down? Just remember, rain is vital for all life on Earth! In this book, discover how this often overlooked, and sometimes annoying, part of nature is important to our world. We need rain to grow fruit and vegetables and replenish lakes and rivers. Rain is even important to the air we breathe! With plentiful photos, fascinating facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Rain? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED.

      Why Do We Need Rain?
    • 2024

      This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is loose in graphic novels for the earliest readers! The Gingerbread Man is as excited as his classmates about their new class pet. And today it’s his turn to feed Squeaks. But—uh-oh!—her cage door is open and she’s nowhere to be found. Where could she have gone? From the art table to the reading corner and beyond, this smart cookie will follow every clue to track Squeaks down and bring her home! This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.

      The Gingerbread Man: Class Pet on the Loose
    • 2024

      Discover why poop is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Ever ask yourself, "Do we really need poop?" Well, the answer is...YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. In fact, we need poop to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poop for nutrients! With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Poop? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED. More Nature We Why Do We Need Bats? Why Do We Need Bees? Why Do We Need Soil? Why Do We Need Rain? Why Do We Need Trees?

      Why Do We Need Poo?
    • 2024

      Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright! Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep pests away from crops. And the echolocation they use to find their way around has taught us a lot about navigation.

      Why Do We Need Bats?
    • 2023

      "Awesome places can be found all over our world. But which ones are the deepest, tallest, or hottest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme places on our planet"--

      The World's Most Awesome Places
    • 2023

      "Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours, or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet"--

      The World's Wildest Weather
    • 2021

      How much do you know about Deborah Sampson? Find out the facts you need to know about this woman who fought in the Revolutionary War. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

      Deborah Sampson
    • 2021