Growing up in a small southern Ohio river town instilled a lasting influence on her writing, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of extended family and community life. Her early exposure to books, fostered by a mother who cherished reading, ignited a lifelong passion for literature and storytelling. She explored various forms, including short stories and plays, but found her truest fulfillment in authoring children's books. This dedication stems from her belief in the discerning and enthusiastic young readers who demand stories that are exciting, mysterious, touching, and funny—the very best.
The beloved middle grade holiday story features a unique and humorous take on Christmas traditions through the antics of the Herdman siblings. This special movie tie-in edition includes cover art from the upcoming live-action adaptation, set to be released on November 8, 2024. Directed by Dallas Jenkins and starring notable actors, the book is positioned as a perfect gift for the holiday season, appealing to both fans of the original story and new audiences drawn in by the film.
This collection features uplifting poetry and quotes designed to inspire hope and encouragement. Each piece serves as a daily reminder to seek blessings and find meaning in everyday moments, fostering a sense of resilience and positivity. The work encourages readers to embrace hope as a guiding force in their lives.
The Herdmans plus Halloween have always spelled disasterEvery Halloween, the six Herdman kids steal candy, spray-paint other kids, and take everything that isn't nailed down. And this year promises to be the same, until the Mayor decides to up and cancel Halloween. True, that means there'd be no Herdman trouble to contend with, but that also means no candy, no costumes, and no trick-or-treating! Is it possible that the Herdmans themselves could make what looks like a horrible Halloween into the best one ever?
The six horrible Herdmans, the worst kids in the history of the world, cause mayhem throughout the school year.
Laughs abound in this bestselling Christmas classic by Barbara Robinson! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.” The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids.Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. They set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s toolshed, blackmailed Wanda Pierce to get her charm bracelet, and smacked Alice Wendelken across the head. And that’s just the start! When the Herdmans show up at church for the free snacks and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked. It’s obvious that they’re up to no good. But Christmas magic is all around and the Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story before, start to reimagine it in their own way.This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.