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Books with author Lynn M Munsinger

  • We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt

    Mary Wilcox, Lynn Munsinger

    Hardcover (Charlesbridge, Aug. 4, 2020)
    Best-selling illustrator Lynn Munsinger (Tacky the Penguin, What Mommies/Daddies Do Best) puts pumpkins and autumn center stage in this rollicking take on the classic song, We're Going on a Bear Hunt.A spooky nighttime hunt for the biggest pumpkin in town results in a fright but also a great adventure Laugh out loud at the sweet silliness and be heartened to know you might not be the only scaredy cat...er, mouse...in the pumpkin patch. • PUMPKIN PACK: bonus downloadable kit includes printable activities for more coloring, counting, puzzles, patterns, and discovery fun! • BASED ON A POPULAR FOLK SONG: The repeating, sing-song rhythm imparts an age-appropriate lesson of camaraderie and overcoming fears. A fun, simple story for the smallest listeners. • SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING: The theme of courage will stand out in the array of Halloween books that are more focused on the holiday itself. • HUMOROUS HALLOWEEN HOOK: The colorful trek through the neighborhood will please listeners eager for their own Halloween adventures. • BELOVED ILLUSTRATOR: Lynn Munsinger is the illustrator of the bestselling Tacky the Penguin series and What Mommies/Daddies Do Best series. Her classic, charming art never goes out of style!<
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  • Three Cheers for Tacky

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 26, 1996)
    Tacky the Penguin is back, this time trying to compete with Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect in the iceberg-wide Penguin Cheering Contest. But will Tacky ever be able to learn the synchronized moves and win the contest?
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  • Tacky in Trouble

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, April 27, 1998)
    Tacky the penguin goes windsurfing and ends up on a tropical island, captive to an elephant who, upon seeing Tacky's floral Hawaiian shirt, mistakes him for a bouquet of flowers. The elephant thinks that Tacky would make a pretty centerpiece, so she arranges him in a vase and sets him on her table. Tacky is going to have to use all of his best penguin moves to get himself out of this hilarious jungle mix-up. Tacky's fans are sure to delight in the show. Only the team of Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger could pull off a tale of such far-fetched adventure. They are masters at the art of creating silly stories and beloved characters that make children laugh out loud. This latest tale about Tacky will be a hard one to keep on the shelves.
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  • Just a Little Bit

    Ann Tompert, Lynn Munsinger

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 27, 1996)
    When an elephant and a mouse try to play on a seesaw, they need help from a vast number of animal friends to balance the scales.
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  • Tacky Goes to Camp

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 22, 2012)
    Tacky and his fellow penguins are off to summer camp in Nice Icy Land to enjoy themselves while Rock Hopping, Line Dancing, and playing Capture the Ice Cube. One night, they gather around the campfire to sing, eat s’mores, and tell scary stories. But after going to bed, something straight out of one of their scary stories pays the sleeping penguins a visit. Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect think they should high-tail it out of there, but it is Tacky—with some unexpected heroics—who saves the day.Includes lyrics to the official Camp Whoopihaha song!
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  • Tackylocks and the Three Bears

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    Paperback (Houghton Mifflin, May 10, 2004)
    How do you keep a crowd of energetic young penguins entertained? Put on a play, perhaps? But will they pay attention through an entire performance? If Tacky’s center stage, they might. Even in his flowing blond wig and little red “skipping shoes,” everyone’s favorite misfit penguin imbues the character of Goldilocks with his own indomitable personality and style. So what if the set is in shambles? This is one performance Mrs. Beakly’s students won’t soon forget.
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  • Tacky the Penguin

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    language (HMH Books for Young Readers, Nov. 26, 2013)
    Tacky’s an odd bird, or Penguin rather, who likes to do splashy cannonballs and greet his companions with a loud “What’s happening?” In fact, he’s something of an eccentric, which his fellow penguins find somewhat bothersome until his odd behavior saves the day! This ebook includes audio narration.
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  • It Wasn't My Fault

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 26, 1989)
    When accidents happen to Murdley Gurdson, they are usually his own fault, but when a bird lays an egg on Murdley's head one day, he tries hard to find someone else to blame.
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  • Happy Birdday, Tacky!

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Dec. 5, 2017)
    “The Nice Icy Land was crackling with busy-ness.” It had taken weeks and a lot of whispery chirps for Tacky the Penguin’s friends to plan a perfect surprise birdday party for him on his special hatchday. With songs, presents, cake, fishy ice cream, and surprise entertainment from Iglooslavia’s own Twinklewebs the Dance Queen, how could anything go wrong? But it’s a comedy of errors . . . and all is far from perfect. Luckily, Tacky’s good cheer—and his flippity dance moves—save the day!
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  • Nothing Sticks Like a Shadow

    Ann Tompert, Lynn Munsinger

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 25, 1988)
    To win a bet, Rabbit tries to get rid of his shadow with the aid of his many animal friends.
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  • Tacky and the Emperor

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Sept. 30, 2002)
    It’s common knowledge that Tacky was never the best-dressed penguin, but when he and his friends prepare for the arrival of the emperor, Tacky gets carried away and ends up in more than just elegant attire! Tacky brings his own unique brand of humor and entertainment to the emperor’s visit. Here is another wacky addition to Tacky’s myriad adventures in which friendship, kindness, and laughter always win out! Tacky fans will be carried to new heights of hilarity by this latest Tacky tale.
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  • Me First

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, July 9, 2013)
    “This funny, fetching tale will bring chuckles—and a lesson—to any child with a tendency to echo Pinkerton’s cries of ‘Me first.’” –Publishers Weekly Pinkerton Pig will do anything to be first—first down the slide, first in line at the trough-a-teria, first on the bus. His pushy ploys backfire on a Pig Scouts hike when he hears the magic words “Would you care for a sandwich?” Little does he know, he’s being tricked by a sandcastle-dwelling Sandwitch in need of care! How long will Pinkerton be doomed to powder her warty nose? This cheery look at the dangers of piggishness is now part of a fun, 8” x 8” hardcover series about life lessons. Includes downloadable audio!
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