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Books with author James Vance Marshall

  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    James Marshall

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Jan. 1, 1998)
    "What a sweet child," says a newcomer in town about Goldilocks. "That's what you think," a neighbor replies. For Goldilocks is one of those naughty little girls who does exactly as she pleases, even if that means sampling the three bears' porridge, breaking Baby Bear's chair, and sleeping in his bed. James Marshall's offbeat and inventive telling of this familiar tale will enchant readers, young and old."A delightfully irreverent retelling of an old favorite is illustrated with delicious humor and contemporary touches." —Booklist, starred review
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  • George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition

    James Marshall

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Like all best friends, George and Martha do everything together—go to the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of anything. George and Martha teach each other (and adoring readers) that even in a close friendship, privacy is important, practical jokes can sometimes backfire, and among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef’s feelings is not the best-laid plan. A man with a talent for friendship, James Marshall defined its very essence in his stories about the world’s two best friends. In this volume, all thirty-five episodes are brought together to celebrate friendship and two of the most lovable characters ever created. Each of these brief tales is filled with humor, and James Marshall’s drawings are guaranteed to spark feelings of empathy, delight, and self-recognition. This collector’s edition includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak as well as appreciations by some of the top authors and illustrators working in children’s publishing today.It is a true testament to James Marshall as an author, as an artist, and as a person that his work and his life inspired such a diverse and immensely talented group. Noted children’s book historian Anita Silvey provides an afterword.
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  • George and Martha

    James Marshall

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 11, 1974)
    Two lovable hippos teach the meaning of friendship in five separate vignettes: "Split Pea Soup," "The Flying Machine," "The Tub," "The Mirror," "The Tooth."
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  • Fox Outfoxed

    James Marshall

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Oct. 1, 1996)
    Fox likes to do things his own way. Whether he is entering a race, trick-or-treating, or trying to impress his new neighbor, Fox adds his own special touch. His plans may not work out the way he expects them to, but he always has fun.
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  • Hansel and Gretel

    James Marshall

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Sept. 10, 1994)
    Beloved author James Marshall--creator of George and Martha--puts a hilarious twist on a classic tale in his retelling of Hansel and Gretel. Abandoned in the woods, what will Hansel and Gretel - so innocent, so vulnerable, so deliciously plump - do when they come face-to-face with a dastardly, ugly, over-dressed witch?
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  • George and Martha

    James Marshall

    Hardcover (Houghton Mifflin Company, Sept. 9, 1972)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Two lovable hippos teach the meaning of friendship in five separate vignettes: "Split Pea Soup," "The Flying Machine," "The Tub," "The Mirror," "The Tooth."
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  • The Three Little Pigs

    James Marshall

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Oct. 23, 2000)
    Think you know the story of the three little pigs? Not until you've read this version, retold and illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner James Marshall. Children will know and love the familiar characters—three pig brothers and one huffing-puffing wolf—and they will giggle over the funny, new dialogue and cartoon like illustrations, which put a fresh, modern twist on the classic tale.
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  • Red Riding Hood

    James Marshall

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Sept. 30, 1987)
    "A thoroughly modern, thoroughly charming retelling of the old favorite. Witty and direct . . . both Granny and child are swallowed, then rescued intact by the hunter who kills the wolf. . . . A perfect union of words, story, and illustration."--Kirkus Reviews.
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  • George and Martha One Fine Day

    James Marshall

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 25, 1982)
    Five new episodes in the friendship of two hippos: "The Tight Rope," "The Diary," "The Icky Story," "The Big Scare," "The Amusement Park."
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  • Walkabout

    James Vance Marshall

    Paperback (Sundance Pubns, June 1, 1978)
    Two American youngsters find themselves the sole survivors of a plane crash in the Australian wilderness
  • George and Martha Rise and Shine

    James Marshall

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 23, 1979)
    In five brief episodes two hippos confirm their friendship: “The Fibber,” “The Experiment,” “The Picnic,” “The Scary Movie!,” and “The Secret Club.”
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  • Walkabout

    James Vance Marshall

    eBook (Penguin, July 30, 1998)
    Mary and her young brother Peter are the only survivors of an aircrash in the middle of the Australian desert. Facing death from exhaustion and starvation, they meet an aboriginal boy who helps them to survive, and guides them along their long journey. But a terrible misunderstanding results in a tragedy that neither Mary nor Peter will ever forget...