Books with author Brian Mon

Laugh out loud with this wonderfully funny and charming picture book story about frogs coming together from around the world to particpate in and celebrate their 'Frog Olympics'. The rhyming text is brilliant to read out loud at home or in the classroom.Great for discussion starters about the Olympics and to talk about inclusion and how people, or frogs, of every size and ability can take part in the Olympics.Humorously illustrated by Amy Husband, the frogs will really leap off the page.

Can you flap your ears or wiggle them? Can you see in the dark or in every direction? Read about animals that can in the Level 2 DK Reader Winking, Blinking, Wiggling & Waggling. Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together!

Every child knows that monsters can be trouble, especially at night. They hide in all kinds of places, like a closet, under a bed, even a sock drawer! Monsters also come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are hairy or slimy. Some even have spikes or long tails. However, not many kids realize that monsters do not know Tae Kwon Do. In fact, a child trained in Tae Kwon Do might even scare a monster! In this confidence-boosting story, you'll learn the secret to keeping monsters out of your room!

The restless wife of an illusionist becomes embroiled in a North African holy war in this “tour de force” of historical fiction (The New York Times). Early in her marriage to renowned prestidigitator Henri Lambert, Emmeline had exulted in his fame, the foreign tours, and the command performances of his “Magical Evenings.” Now, Henri’s given it all up to pursue a quiet life in their remote country manor, but restless, devoted Emmeline longs to see her husband return to his former glory. It all changes again when, in service to their country, Henri and Emmeline are invited to spend seven days at Compiègne as guests of Napoléon III. The emperor wants Henri to work his magic on a charismatic Algerian marabout who’s influencing his followers to overthrow the French in a holy war. For Henri, convincing a man of where his allegiance should lie will be the performance of a lifetime. But for Emmeline, ushered from the lavish royal courts to the barren Sahara, it will prove to be an illuminating journey that will challenge her views on God and faith, open her eyes to her husband’s weaknesses, and expose the treachery of her own country. “Flashing his own sleight of hand, [Moore] transforms a historical fact into a story both true to its time and relevant to the present day.” —The New York Times

Can you flap your ears or wiggle them? Can you see in the dark or in every direction? Read about animals that can.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Eliza should have been at the university by now. She should have been at a trade or finishing school. She should have been entertaining marriage proposals. She should be doing more with her life, instead of living at home and working the family farm. Every time she would think on what she wanted to do with her life, she would look across the fields to where her friend Raima sat. What can you do with your life when you feel responsible for a griffin?Eliza felt certain that this was all the more her life would be. That is, until a brass puzzle ball is found in a ship’s wreckage. A puzzle ball that gives a hint to finding a fabled inventor’s treasure. Eliza, Raima and her friend Aden must decide whether this is just a child’s toy or indeed can lead to the inventor’s tomb. Having nothing to lose they embark on a treasure hunt, but will they find what they are looking for?

Young children experience many confusing emotions in their early years and It's Not Fiar looks at the situations where children feel they have been treated unfairly, in light-hearted but ultimately reassuring way. This picture book examines how and why people find situations unfair, illustrates scenarios of people acting out because of this, and the best way to deal with it with age-appropriate content.Ideal for home or the classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with situations when things feel unfair.