Books with author James Vance Marshall

Best known for his canon of classic hilarious children’s books, including favorites like GEORGE AND MARTHA, MISS NELSON, and THE STUPIDS, James Marshall has no rival when it comes to goofy fun. With the same silly spirit and charm, he presents four expressive stories about four little troubles. Marshall fans will cheer the return of these four little gems, out-of-print since 1987. These books, previously available as the boxed set FOUR LITTLE TROUBLES, are now back in print and available separately. Each small book, in a new paperboard format, will undoubtedly ease the troubles facing all young children.

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 stories 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 Fibber," "The Experiment," and "The Picnic" stories.

Everything you are about to read is true; even when you think it isn’t. The characters in this book aren’t characters, but real people who did these crazy, weird, and wonderful things while I, the bartender, witnessed it all. If you are a bar patron who’s always wondered what the bartender is thinking, here’s your chance to look behind the curtain. If you loved Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, you’ll love Barflies. Get the bartender’s side of the story.

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 . . .