Books with author Marcus Pfister

Hopper is having such fun with his friend Scamp that he loses all track of time. He promised his mother he would be home before dark, and now he is late! ""Don't worry, "" says Scamp, and shows Hopper a shortcut across the river. But Hopper can't swim! Thanks to a friendly beaver, Hopper's watery adventure ends happily. He learns that shortcuts can be dangerous and that his mother does know what's best for her little arctic hare.

Aaron is fascinated by a remarkable star that shines in the night sky. Every evening it seems bigger and brighter and more wondrous. Perhaps it's sending me a secret message, he thinks. He even dreams of the star, a dream that leads him to a stable on a cold winter night. When he awakens, the dream is forgotten amid the hustle and bustle in Bethlehem. The streets are filled with people coming to register for the census. All the houses are filled with travelers, and when Aaron meets a man and his wife and their little donkey searching for a place to stay, there is not a room left in all of Bethlehem. Then Aaron remembers the stable in his dream and so becomes a part of the great miracle of Christ's birth. The creator of the international best-selling Rainbow Fish books offers a special Christmas gift for families to share. The die-cut cover, featuring Pfister's signature holographic foil-stamping, will attract the reader's eye and the simple, moving Nativity story will speak to their hearts.

When Leo, the city mouse, visits his friend Zoe in the countryside for the first time, he meets a huge and horrible monster. It’s gigantic, has lots of horns, an enormous tail, and when it roars, the earth shakes. At least that’s what Leo saw. Or did he? Zoe thinks his description sounds just like Berta, the sweet-tempered cow in the meadow . . . Bestselling author Marcus Pfister skillfully weaves a hilarious story of mystery, suspense and just a hint of scariness.

Henri is a true artist who has grown tired of decorating his eggs in the same old way. Readers are led on an exploration of the art world as Henri creates beautiful works in the styles of celebrated painters of the past. Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, and Claude Monet are just a few of the geniuses who inspire Henri, Egg Artiste. A delightful way to introduce children to a world of masterpieces, this book has applications that extend far beyond the obvious Easter promotions. Marcus Pfister's bolder, brighter palette is sure to win this popular author/illustrator even more fans.