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Books with author Lynn Munsinger

  • 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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  • Howliday Inn

    James Howe, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Jan. 3, 2012)
    Harold and Chester could hardly believe it. The Monroe family was going on vacation without them. Bunnicula, the family rabbit, would be boarded with a neighbor. But they, the family's loyal dog and cat, were to be sent away with strangers; they were to spend a week at Chateau Bow-Wow.Chateau Bow-Wow, observed Chester, soon after they arrived, could more properly be called Howliday Inn. Though what was howling, neither of them knew. Chester had his suspicions however; only a werewolf could make that chilling sound.
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  • A Porcupine Named Fluffy

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, July 9, 2013)
    The humor is just absurd enough to make the picture-book set howl along with Hippo and Fluffy.” –New York Times Book Review Fluffy the porcupine is unhappy with his name: “So he decided to become fluffier.” He climbs a tree and pretends to be a cloud! He even poses as a pillow. (His mother is not pleased when she sits on him.) When Fluffy meets a rhinoceros named Hippo, it puts his plight in perspective…and he makes a friend. This terrific tribute to self-acceptance—complete with the cutest porcupine pictures on the planet—is now part of a fun, hardcover series about life lessons. This ebook includes audio narration as well as a code for free downloadable audio.
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  • The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, April 25, 1988)
    The three principal characters compete against one another. Then one day they must learn to cooperate.
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  • Listen, Buddy

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, March 3, 1997)
    A hilarious romp about a bunny who just can't seem to listen. He is constantly confusing instructions. For example, when his parents ask for a slice of bread, he saws off a piece of his bed. But everything changes when he takes a wrong turn and meets up with Scruffy Varmint.
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  • Hurty Feelings

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, Jan. 14, 2014)
    A thin-skinned hippo and a bully elephant learn about feelings in this hilarious tale from the author of Hooway for Wodney Wat.Fragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult. No one could even say she looked nice without evoking images of big, squishy cupcakes—since they are also nice—and causing Fragility to flop on the ground and weep. Fragility’s friends stop speaking to her for fear of another fit, but Rudy, a very rude bully, has other ideas. In the face of real insults, will Fragility finally learn to take a compliment?This e-book includes audio narration.“The punchy story line will keep children laughing, and Munsinger's characteristic watercolor illustrations bring the tale to life, making Lester's creatures all the more entertaining and enjoyable.”—School Library Journal “Munsinger's illustrations prop up this...tale with a brace of good cheer and well-tempered comedy.”—Kirkus Reviews “Lester enhances the basic story about handling emotions with a satisfying slapstick humor that's beautifully extended in Munsinger's hilarious, wildly expressive illustrations.”—Booklist, ALA
  • The Tale of Custard the Dragon

    Ogden Nash, Lynn Munsinger

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 1, 1998)
    In this humorous poem, Custard the cowardly dragon saves the day when a pirate threatens Belinda and her pet animals.
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  • It Wasn't My Fault

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 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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  • Tacky Goes to Camp

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 4, 2009)
    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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  • Tacky the Penguin

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 25, 2008)
    Tacky's perfect friends find him annoying until his odd behavior saves the day.
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  • Tacky and the Winter Games

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 29, 2007)
    "A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff" "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready - but are the games ready for Tacky? Will his antics keep Team Nice Icy Land from winning a medal? From bobsledless racing and ski jumping to speed skating, Tacky lends his unique, exuberant style to each competition. In laugh-out-loud scenes of Tacky and his fellow penguins' athletic debacles, Tacky reminds readers of the underlying joy and enthusiasm that propells athletes to greatness. So get ready to cheer for Team Nice Icy Land and let the games begin!
  • Three Cheers for Tacky

    Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger

    eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 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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