Master Mouse is a 14,500-word middle-grade children’s story written to amuse, instruct and inspire kids aged 5 to 10 by transporting them to a magical world of adventure while drawing deep parallels with their own journeys of growth and awareness. Beautifully narrated, the story’s clear messages are delivered with humor and pace and give permission to kids of all ages to embrace the life’s endeavors by being brave and vulnerable.
We are all perfectly imperfect, and no one demonstrates this better than Master Mouse and his flawed team of Questers, consisting of Master Mouse, a giraffe, a slug and a pig (?!), who seem doomed to fail from the outset. Unaware of the unique skills each brings, and all keen to suppress their individual flaws, the ragged team struggle to work together, all with the goal to fulfill the graduation requirements for Quest School. During their adventure, Master Mouse manages to lose all of his team members, but, in the end, needs to rely on his team members to be rescued himself. Will this be enough to receive their diplomas?
Through a hilarious series of mishaps and misunderstandings, this story shows children how vulnerability brings us closer to each other. It demonstrates how embracing our perceived weaknesses helps us cooperate while acknowledging our individuality and diversity. Many children’s books address the challenges of childhood, coping with life’s lessons and social dynamics, but this book is uniquely positioned to support the current wave of awareness around the dichotomy of inclusion and diversity and shows children how to feel their feelings and be proud of their uniqueness.
Mary loathes her big, curly, bushy hair and so she chops it all off...and she looks fantastic! But her mammy is not convinced and forbids her from ever cutting her own hair again. But she didn't say anything about anyone else... Little Lucja's Grandpa Feliks plans to have a tasty Christmas Eve dinner of carp. But when the carp arrives alive and takes up residence in the bathtub, has Grandpa Feliks finally met his match?
Marty McGuire would rather spend recess catching frogs in the pond than playing dress up with the other girls in third grade. So when her teacher casts Marty as the princess in the class play, Marty's absolutely, positively sure that there's been a huge mistake. But after a special lesson in the art of improvisation, Marty comes up with her OWN plan to IMPROVE the play: Why use stuffed animal frog onstage when a live one would be so much better? In the end, Marty's one of a kind performance makes for an unforgettable show. Maybe a tomboy princess CAN live happily ever after, after all!
Meet Marty McGuire! Marty would rather spend recess catching frogs in the pond than playing dressup with the other girls in third grade. So when her teacher casts Marty as the princess in the class play, Marty's absolutely, positively sure that there's been a huge mistake! But after a special lesson in the art of improvisation, Marty comes up with her own plan to improve the play. Maybe a princess in muddy sneakers can live happily ever after, after all!
The second book in the Marshmallow Pie Cat Superstar series by Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective. Perfect for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat or The Secret Life of Pets.
Marshmallow Marmaduke Vanilla-Bean Sugar-Pie Fluffington-Fitz-Noodle is a big, fluffy cat with an even BIGGER personality!
With the help of his owner, Amelia, Pie is well on his way to stardom. He’s got himself a role ON TV! But then he hears that he’ll be joined in the spotlight – by Gingernut, the cheeky kitten… Can Pie learn how to share, or will his biggest opportunity yet come tumbling down?
Told in the hilarious voice of Marshmallow Pie himself, his mischievous antics are illustrated throughout in black and white.
The fourth book in the Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar series by Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective
After his success on the silver screen, Marshmallow Pie – a big, fluffy cat with an even bigger personality – has an exciting opportunity to act on stage in a grand theatre. It will be his first time in front of a live audience!
The bad news is, he has to share the stage with his unbearable neighbour and arch-enemy, Buster the dog. Pie is convinced Buster is out to ruin it for him! But there’s a mystery to solve both on the stage and off, and Pie’s refusal to trust Buster could have some unexpected consequences . . .
The third book in the Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar series by Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective.
Marshmallow Pie, a big, fluffy cat with an even bigger personality, is off to Hollywood to star in a movie!
Pie is loving his trip – the glamourous people, the luxurious hotel, not to mention the tasty snacks! But most of all, he is dazzled by his new friend Madison: a charming, famous young girl not much older than his owner, Amelia. Madison is desperate to spend time with Pie and show him around town. So why doesn’t Amelia seem so sure about her?
Amidst his glitzy new adventure, Pie must keep his paws on the ground – and learn a valuable lesson about what a true friend looks like.
Told in the hilarious voice of Marshmallow Pie himself, his antics are illustrated throughout in black and white.
A hilarious new series from Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective, about grumpy cat Marshmallow Pie and his reluctant pursuit of stardom. Perfect for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat or The Secret Life of Pets.
Marshmallow Marmaduke Vanilla-Bean Sugar-Pie Fluffington-Fitz-Noodle is a big, fluffy (and grumpy) cat. He LOVES the easy life: lazing in the sunshine, eating Shrimp Crunchies and annoying Buster, the dog downstairs.
His new owner, Amelia Lime, has grand plans to turn Pie into a STAR… But Pie thinks he’s a star already, to be honest!
Told in the hilarious voice of Marshmallow Pie himself, his mischievous antics are illustrated throughout in black and white.
Quirky, witty and brilliant, Marshall Armstrong is new to school and he definitely stands out from the crowd; but will he find it easy to make friends? A highly original take on a perennially popular theme, performed by Stephen Mangan.Marshall Armstrong is new to our school.He looks different to me.His laces are straight, not criss-crossed like mine,And his eyes are always looking at the blackboard.Marshall Armstrong doesn't fit into our school.Not one bit......but it doesn't take long for Marshall to prove that you don't have to follow the crowd to be the most popular kid in the playground.A quirky and witty 'first day at school' story from a brilliant new talent.
Woof! Woof! Woof! Marley barks at tricycles. Marley barks at trucks. Marley barks at mailmen . . . neighbors . . . even other dogs! His job is to let his family know when important things happen. But after all his barking, when something really important happens, will Marley's family still pay attention?
Beginning readers will enjoy Marley's hilarious antics in Marley: The Dog Who Cried Woof, the perfect addition to the I Can Read! series inspired by John Grogan's bestselling picture books.
Jeepers peepers! Cassie's class hatched chicks at school, and Cassie gets to bring them home for the weekend to share with her family. The chicks are very cute, but will need a lot of attention . . . which Marley soon finds out.
While Cassie is out of the house on a playdate, leaving Marley to babysit, the chicks get loose from their cage and begin to run around the house! Can Marley round up the chicks before Cassie gets back, or will the temptation to have a playdate of his own be too great for him to resist? Find out in this lively Marley I Can Read!
