Books with author Marcia Brown

Travel--and learning about new places--has never been more fun than it is when going along for the ride with Arthur*s best friend, Buster Baxter. Releasing in time for the launch of PBS*s exciting new TV show, Postcards from Buster, this 32-page activity book is the perfect companion for young viewers or for any kids on the go. Packed with mazes, word games, search-and-finds and geography trivia, these games don*t just offer hours of entertainment, but also an opportunity to build cognitive skills; four free postcards and a full-color gatefold board game add value and reinforce the travel theme. As Arthur*s fans have come to expect, here is quality fun--that also opens a door to valuable information about the United States and its diverse peoples and places.

This new chapter book presents Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. "Buster's New Friend" is written at a third-grade reading level and has loads of kid appeal. Since Arthur is in top form as he tries to save his friendship with Buster, Arthur fans will want to read and collect this edition to the Arthur family. Illustrations.

Marc Brown now calls New York City home, and with In New York, he shares his love for all that the city has to offer and all that it stands for, including the way it's always changing and evolving. From its earliest days as New Amsterdam to the contemporary wonders of Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building, to the kid-appealing subway, High Line, and so much more, Marc's rollicking text and gorgeous illustrations showcase what he's come to adore about New York after fulfilling his life-long dream to live in the city he fell in love with during a childhood visit. This is at once a personal story from the beloved creator of Arthur, a useful primer for first-time travelers on what to see and do with kids in the Big Apple, and a perfect keepsake after a visit. It's also a great gift for anyone who loves New York, the Crossroads of the World. New York! New York! It's a heckuva town!

While at first Arthur thought it was going to be a perfect Christmas, he's not so sure anymore. It hasn't snowed, the tree is decorated with trolls and unicorns, Dad decides to make an authentic "ancient" Christmas dinner, and Arthur accidentally breaks his gift for Mom. While Francine happily celebrates Hanukkah, Brian prepares for Kwanzaa, and Buster tries to find a holiday of his own, Arthur starts to think he'll have a terrible Christmas--until an unexpected guest changes everything. Full-color illustrations.

Arthur wants to play Deep, Dark Sea on the computer every chance he gets. He's hooked! When his mother leaves for work and asks him not to touch the computer, Arthur can't resist the temptation. Disobedience leads to disaster when Arthur and his friend Buster both reach for the mouse -- and the computer screen goes blank! Will Arthur be able to fix the computer before his mom gets home from work? Once again Arthur, D.W., and friends lead us on a hilarious adventure kids won't want to miss.