Marc Brown's Books

Three stories relate the activities of a monster family, a character named Frisbee and his friends, and a perfect pet.

Fingers ready? Fingers set? Fingers play! It's time for Playtime Rhymes-a treasury of twenty favorite finger rhymes compiled and illustrated by the bestselling and beloved artist Marc Brown for the enjoyment of young and old. From the clever Whoops! Johnny and funny Do Your Ears Hang Low? to the irrepressible Itsy-Bitsy Spider and rousing Wheels on the Bus, these are rhymes to say and sing aloud, each with pictorial instructions for the correlating finger movements. An interactive experience at its very best, Playtime Rhymes will get little hands wiggling, jiggling, pointing, pounding, bending, stretching, and dancing as children animate the rhymes, pore over the vibrant pictures, and share the fun with family and friends.

Marc Brown now calls New York City home, and with In New York, he shares his love for all that the city has to offer and all that it stands for, including the way it's always changing and evolving. From its earliest days as New Amsterdam to the contemporary wonders of Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building, to the kid-appealing subway, High Line, and so much more, Marc's rollicking text and gorgeous illustrations showcase what he's come to adore about New York after fulfilling his life-long dream to live in the city he fell in love with during a childhood visit. This is at once a personal story from the beloved creator of Arthur, a useful primer for first-time travelers on what to see and do with kids in the Big Apple, and a perfect keepsake after a visit. It's also a great gift for anyone who loves New York, the Crossroads of the World. New York! New York! It's a heckuva town!

Arthur's an 8-year-old aardvark with a bossy, little sister, called D.W.. When he sees a TV ad for a doggy 'Treat Timer' he instantly wants one for Pal, his puppy. But unfortunately, having saved up enough money and bought it, Arthur finds out things aren't always as good as they appear on TV.

Although Arthur and Francine aren't speaking to each other, they must find a way to set aside their differences when they are locked in the library after it closes.

It feels as if it'll be a long season for Arthur as he struggles to sharpen his baseball skills and ends up learning an important lesson about teamwork.

Based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS animated television series, this chapter book series is for fans ready to read on their own. Illustrations.

Text and illustrations on hardboard pages describe ships and boats used for various purposes, such as ocean liners, houseboats, ferryboats, and canoes.

A collection of memorable scenes, quotes, and lessons from the Arthur series of books and television shows that explores the ups and downs of life"--

When Arthur hears his sister singing a catchy tune, he wonders if he could call that jingle his own and enter it in the Crunch Cereal Contest.

D.W. is very picky about what she eats. She doesn't seem to like anything. Her dining out days with her family are cut short when she refuses to eat her salad and flings it to the floor. Will her table manners improve in time for her Grandma Thora's special dinner out? Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Marc Brown, creator of the beloved Arthur books and TV show, offers a charming new character—and a fun and reassuring story about preparing for the first day of school. Kindergarten is only a week away . . . but Monkey is NOT ready. What if he gets on the wrong bus? What if they don’t have any red crayons? What if he doesn’t like the snacks? What if he doesn’t make new friends? There are so many thoughts running through Monkey’s head! But step by step, his family eases his worries: they get him a new backpack, help him read books about school, prepare his lunch, and make sure Monkey is excited—and ready—for the Big Day.

It looks like trouble when the principal asks Arthur to take home a large envelope marked "confidential".

Arthur tries to convince the suddenly superstitious Brain to leave his house after a run of back luck. Illustrations.

Pop-up illustrations show a teddy bear turning around, touching the ground, going upstairs, saying his prayers, turning off the light, and saying good night

Arthur's friend Buster is searching for a crime to solve. When the quarters Arthur has collected for Mrs. MacGrady's charity drive mysteriously disappear, Buster is committed to cracking the case. Will Buster be able to prove Arthur's innocence so that he can attend the class picnic?

The gang is so excited when they get coveted tickets to the Binky concert. Arthur is in for the chance of a lifetime, but will he realize that not sharing the excitement with his friends will make for a hollow experience?

A new chapter book, this volume features Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. Arthur is in top form as he tries to convince the brain to team up with Buster to help warn everyone of a comet collision. Illustrations.

Arthur the aardvark can’t leave well enough alone in this autumn adventure—from the creative producer of PBS’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning TV series. Arthur has a big job to do: raking all of the leaves in the backyard. He tries to focus, but jumping in the leaves is way more fun than raking them. How will he ever finish? Arthur will need some help from his friends for this task!

A collection of children's books on the subject of families.

Arthur fans will love this special collection of classic stories - available together for the first time in this handsomely designed treasury. Read along as everyone's favorite aardvark embarks upon six of his most popular adventures: Arthur's Underwear, Arthur's Lost and Found, Arthur's Teacher Moves In, Arthur Writes a Story, Arthur's TV Trouble, and Arthur's Computer Disaster. With new cover artwork and a trim size that lends itself to shared lap time reading, this is a must-have addition to every Arthur lover's bookshelf.

Someone has been writing "Binky Rules" all over school property. The principal gets Arthur's friendBinky to clean up the mess, but Binky denies he's the one who did it. Super sleuths Buster and Fern try to solve the mystery. The only problem is they can't seem to agree on anything. Will they be able to discover who's been writing the graffiti before Binky really gets into to trouble?

Arthur and Francine are a square-dancing duo in gym class. When Muffy tries to switch partners (she's saddled with Binky Barnes!), Francine refuses to trade. Francine complains that Francine doesn't want to share Arthur. Binky puts two and two together and spreads the word-Arthur and Francine are in love! Is it true?!

Arthur and his friends help Buster study for an important test so that he will be able to move on to the fourth grade with them.

Third-grade Arthur fans ready to read on their own can take their own adventure with Arthur as he finds a lost diary. Illustrations.

Arthur is overwhelmed with dread when he hears that his teacher is coming to stay at his house. But soon, Arthur discovers that Mr. Ratburn is just like everyone else. Arthur thinks his problems are over, but when he gets an A on his test his friends start calling him a teacher's pet. In the end, Arthur and Mr. Ratburn set the record straight.

Book's by Marc Brown

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