Books with author James Marsh

Great friends aren't hard to find—they're right here! Using original art and text from James Marshall's storybooks, the tales are now available in a 6 x 9 reader format with a bright new cover. Readers will delight in the award-winning classic tales of George and Martha—two beloved, wise, and hilarious hippos!Story Number One: The TightropeGeorge and Martha learn about self-confidence.Story Number Two: The DiaryMartha has a hard time writing in her diary with George lurking around.Story Number Three: The Icky StoryGeorge shares an icky story with Martha but has a hard time when Martha shares a story of her own.

Portly McSwine, eternal pessimist and constant worrywart, is planning a party to celebrate National Snout Day. But Portly is concerned. What if his party is not a success? What if his guests don’t have fun? Portly imagines disaster upon disaster. “Stop worrying,” says a friend. “Quit fussing,” counsels another. But you can’t keep a good worrywart down, and Portly is true to his nature to the very last minute . . .

Great friends aren't hard to find—they're right here! We are delighted to provide another offering of James Marshall's George and Martha in the reader format. Using original art and text from Marshall's storybooks, the tales have been reformatted to the traditional 6 x 9 trim. Marshall's themes are all resonant with a reader age child—navigating the waters of first friendships, honesty versus kindness, curiosity versus privacy. This book contains the classic “The Scary Movie!” and “The Secret Club” stories.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of the most thrilling books ever wrote…but it’s also difficult for some younger readers. This book takes the classic novels and retells it for modern readers!Adapted from “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain, this modern day version will have you flipping pages to find out what happens next!KidLit-O’s newest series helps introduce younger readers to classic works of literature by retelling them as beginning reader chapter books.

For more than two centuries, the adorable and clever poems of Mother Goose have served as a delightful first introduction to poetry. Here the Old Dame's genius for timeless nonsense is happily matched by a gifted American illustrator who outdid himself in her honor. James Marshall has re-created classic characters like Old King Cole and Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater with his hilarious and witty illustration in this must-have picture book.