Books with author Bruce Whatley

I am a Cowboy Pirate,Riding the ocean plains.I sit in my saddle, set my sails,And firmly grip the reins.-from Cowboy PirateA young boy imagines that he is a Cowboy Pirate. With his big black horse and small sailing boat he rides the ocean plains to lasso stray whales. A Cowboy Parrot and Pirate Bear help him hunt for hidden treasure, catch rainbows and beat a march for heroes. It is a fine life being a Cowboy Pirate.Delving into the imagination of a child at play, Cowboy Pirate is a captivating new picture book from best-selling author/illustrator Bruce Whatley.Bruce Whatley is the author of I Wanna Be Famous, Wait! No Paint and Little White Dogs Can't Jump.

A classic picture book with a poignant message for both young and old, beautifully presented by an award-winning illustrator Annie's grandfather carves the Little Drummer Boy from the leg of an old oak table as a Christmas gift for his small granddaughter. Throughout the rest of her life, this most beloved decoration of Annie’s travels the world with her and always hangs on the Christmas tree at her house, close to the top. Years pass—seasons and fashions come and go—and Annie has children and grandchildren of her own, but the pair remain together. The two live a long, fulfilling life together; however, as they age, they both start to fade. Annie doesn't mind. In this heartwarming story of love, life, and the tolls that both can take, she just puts that down to being well loved.

Once upon a time there were three little pigs. They lived together in an old house on top of a tall hill....along with seventy–three other little pigs. Not even pigs can live in such crowded conditions! In Bruce Whatley's quirky version of this classic folktale, the three little pigs desperately want to escape from the mayhem and build their own little dream homes. But wait! Was the wolf's nose just erased? Did one of the pigs turn green? And what does it all have to do with the illustrator who has run out of red paint? Parents and children alike will adore this playful retelling, and not just because it's a spin on a popular story. Chockful of jokes and surprises, Wait! No Paint! Also encourages readers to use their imaginations and think about how books are created. Ages 3+

A week in the life of a boy with a very active imagination.Clinton Gregory has a secret. Actually, Clinton Gregory has at least seven secrets, one for each night of the week. Monday, he wrestled a dragon named Gordon; Wednesday, he was invited to dinner with giants; and Sunday, he made paper hats for a ship full of pirates and then rocketed to the moon and back! But the secrets don’t stop there . . .For the daydreamer in every child, this adventurous fantasy is filled with lush details to discover in each illustration. Children will pore over the large doublepage spreads during storytime readings and nod off to sleep at bedtime after following Clinton Gregory’s very busy, outrageously whimsical agenda.