Books with author Keith Baxter

Is it more fun to do flips off the monkey bars, or listen to all the birds singing? To swim laps in the wading pool, or smell all the flowers? Mr. and Mrs. Green can't seem to agree on which activity is the most exciting, but that doesn't stop them from having a great day at the park! When they hear the bells of the ice cream truck, though, they both agree that racing to dessert is the right idea. Simple sentence structure, bright illustrations, and silly, unexpected twists, make this installment in the Mr. and Mrs. Green early reader series by acclaimed picture-book creator Keith Baker perfect for beginning readers.

Fishing! Painting! Racing to the ice-cream truck! Will the Greens ever slow down? Join them on three action-packed alligator adventures in this delightful--and delicious--new book, the second in the Mr. and Mrs. Green easy-reader series. With its simple sentence structure, bright illustrations, and silly, unexpected twists, this latest collection of zippy stories by acclaimed picture-book creator Keith Baker is perfect for beginning readers.

1-2-3 Peas Come along as these personality-filled peas count from one to one hundred in this cheerful picture book that's packed with bright, bold numbers and playful number-themed scenes. LMNO Peas Meet the peas-the alphabet peas! They're acrobats, artists, and astronauts in space. They're builders, bathers, and bikers in a race. This bestselling picture book bustles with energetic little legumes pursuing all manner of pastimes and jobs. From gardening to hiking to inventing, these delightful little veggies work and play their way through the entire alphabet.

Mr. and Mrs. Green are ready for some fun, and you're invited! Come along as they go camping, eat stacks of pancakes, and try their luck at the County Fair. (Snow cones, anyone?) Whatever the Greens are up to, it's sure to be an adventure, because life with these two is "always" full of surprises--not to mention chocolate bars, marshmallows, and rainbow sprinkles!

Mr. and Mrs. Green are back for another round of sweet and adventurous alligator escapades. This time they're trying their hand at detective work, entering a gumball-guessing contest, and (most daring of all!) participating in the town talent show. Happily for the Greens, luck is on their side. Luck and cookies--JUMBO cookies! With its snappy text and warm, bright illustrations, this third book in the Mr. and Mrs. Green series is sure to be an alligator-sized success with beginning readers everywhere.