Books with author John Stadler

WELCOME to the big top and get ready to experience a spectacular show, hosted by our mouse emcee! Will Ellie the elephant be able to jump from a very tall ladder into a tiny glass of water? The suspense mounts as Ellie climbs up, gets nervous, can't look down and then jumps . . . right into the glass of water. Through the clever use of gatefold flaps, the reader will learn that what seemed big (Ellie) is really little, and what seemed little (our mouse host) is really big. This simple story can be used on many levels - as a novelty book, as an early reader, and as a literacy tool for those who cannot read English, since the story tells itself through John Stadler's wonderful expressive illustrations.

Is bigger better?Sasha is a little dog. Her big cousin, Oliver, and his even bigger friend, Juliet, like to have contests to see who is the best. But Sasha doesn't care who's bigger, or better -- she just wants to play!Sasha is a little dog with a big cousin. The big cousin has an even bigger friend. The big dogs want to have contests to find out who's best. All Sasha wants is to play: will she get her chance? With a surprise twist at the end, John Stadler's droll look at a hilarious rivalry's unexpected results will delight any beginning reader who has ever been accused of being 'too little.'Sasha is a little dog with a big cousin. The big cousin has an even bigger friend. The big dogs want to have contests to find out who's best. All Sasha wants is to play: will she get her chance? With a surprise twist at the end, John Stadler's droll look at a hilarious rivalry's unexpected results will delight any beginning reader who has ever been accused of being 'too little.'

The Cats of Mrs. Calamari was written by John Stadler. On Monday morning, Mrs. Calamari and her many, many cats move into a new apartment. On Tuesday, she learns that cats are not allowed. By week's end, cats can be seen everywhere and by everyone except the landlord, Mr. Gangplank, who has lost his glasses. This purr-fectly delightful story will engage young readers as they encounter the clever ways Mrs. Calamari's cats stay out of sight during a fun-filled week. But how long will it be until Mr. Gangplank does finally find his glasses and discover Mrs. Calamari's deception? The heart-warming outcome of this whimsical tale is definitely the cat's meow!