Mark Teague has delighted young readers with more than 20
picture books, and he has written many of them himself, including
the popular Pigsty, Baby Tamer, and One Halloween
Night. He is also the illustrator of Cynthia Rylant's
beloved Poppleton series for beginning readers and
the best-selling books by Jane Yolen, How Do Dinosaurs
Say Goodnight and How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon.
Mark Teague's life changed when he moved from San Diego to
New York City and he planted the seed for his first picture
book, The Trouble with the Johnsons. Each of Teague's
books start as "notebooks full of sketches and scribbles,
strange little drawings and phrases that suddenly come together,"
Teague explains. And although he had no formal writing training,
his endless imagination and understanding nature gives him
a permanent place in the hearts of everyone.
Mark and his wife live in Coxsackie, New York, with their
young daughter Lily, who has a great time watching her dad
paint the pictures in his books.
Ike has escaped from
obedience school! Match
the pictures to the news headlines and see if he
finds his way home.
Start!
Oh, no... Gracie's
out again — in the dark! Can you find her? Use
your flashlight to find Gracie.
Baby
Tamer
The Eggmont kids are every baby-sitter's worst nightmare.
They are loud. They are clever. They are naughty. And
they have more energy than a three-ring circus! To really
impress their new baby-sitter, they are about to turn
their house into the greatest show on earth! But Amanda
Smeedy isn't like the other sitters. The Eggmont kids
have never met with a baby tamer before...
Dear
Mrs. LaRue
Anyone who's ever felt unjustly punished will relate
to Ike LaRue. Through a series of hilarious letters
home, Ike tries everything to get released from obedience
school.
The
Field Beyond the Outfield
Ludlow Grebe is convinced there are monsters in his
closet. His parents are convinced their son is just
daydreaming. They decide that Ludlow "needs something
real to think about." So they sign him up to play baseball.
But when Ludlow finally gets a chance to play for the
Oswald County Hornets, he's stuck way out in the outfield.
In fact, he's so far out, he's out of the game and into
another one where the pitcher has four hands and the
stadium is filled with a very unusual crowd.
First
Graders From Mars
Horus was excited about starting first grade. Until
he discovered there were no slime tables, no snooze
mats, and no snacks. Then he got put in the Beta reading
group and met the taunting Tera...
The
Flying Dragon Room
Patrick doesn't know it, but his backyard is about to
change. Because right now, in her Flying Dragon Room,
Mrs. Jenkins is polishing up her set of magic tools.
And with these tools and a little imagination, Patrick
will be able to build anything - a world entirely his
own, filled with bubble machines, sailing ships, friendly
dinosaurs - every child's wildest dreams. Join Patrick
as he takes his family on an unforgettable, fun-filled
romp through a place where monsters become pets, and
wild animals eat right out of your hand. Come one, come
all - for the backyard surprise of your life!
The
Great Gracie Chase
Gracie is a dog who enjoys the quiet life. For her,
there's nothing nicer than sitting indoors, resting
peacefully. One day, Gracie's world is turned upside-down
with the arrival of some noisy, bustling painters.
How Do Dinosaurs…? Books
This collection of books will delight all audiences with wonderful detail and humor. Everyone will love the expressions and antics of these mischievous dinosaur children!
The
Iguana Brothers
Leaping lizards!
Here come the Iguana Brothers!
They have scales.
They have tails.
They have claws.
And jaws.
And sometimes they roar - like dinosaurs!
The
Lost and Found
What happens to lost toys and clothing after they disappear?
Explore with Wendell, Floyd, and Mona, three adventurous
friends, who search for a lucky hat in the mysterious
hidden world of the lost and found!
One
Halloween Night
It's the spookiest night of the year. Wendell, Floyd,
and Mona can't wait to go trick-or-treating, but weird
things start happening even before they set out. Haunted
by costume troubles, sneaky pranks, and wretched candy
with names like "Broccoli Chews," the three friends
are convinced that this year the trick's on them. As
if that weren't bad enough, the ghoulish Leona Fleebish
and her pack of cackling cronies chase the trio through
the neighborhood. But before the night is over, some
supernatural surprises and a little Halloween magic
will treat them to a triumphant adventure.
Pigsty
Wendell Fultz's room isn't a mess. It's a total pigsty.
But even Wendell's own mother can't get him to clean
it up. Wendell doesn't think the mess is so awful. In
fact, he doesn't even mind it when one day he discovers
a real pig sitting on his bed. Then more pigs show up,
and the mess grows and grows. Wendell finds hoofprints
on his comic books. And his baseball cards are all chewed.
Living in a pigsty isn't much fun anymore. But Wendell's
got a plan.
The
Secret Shortcut
Will Wendell and Floyd make it to school on time? Maybe,
if they use the secret shortcut.
Sweet
Dream Pie
Imagine a pie made of chocolate, jelly beans, licorice
sticks, cookies, gumdrops, butterscotch, and every confection
you love. It's Ma Brindle's incredibly delicious Sweet
Dream Pie -- a dessert adventure you'll always remember,
sure to give you dreams you never forget!
