Books with author Maria Robertson

Polish/English dual language edition of the story of Big Brave Brian, the bravest man in the world. His house is filled with slimy bog monsters, gormless giants and 'things that go bump in the night'. But there is something that Brian is terrified of? and it's in his bedroom RIGHT NOW! A Stunning collection of horrible and hideous beasties from the celebrated fantasy artist M.P. Robertson. This title has both English and Polish text to aid young language learners.

Start with one quiet, perfect life.Add: Mum’s new boyfriend, his two kids, one best friend (with a big crush), one sworn enemy, and a long-lost grandmother.Flavor with a dash of laughter, a pinch of jealousy, and plenty of secrets.Cook on high all summer long. . . .Eleven-year-old Sunny (short for Sunday) is an only child, an introvert, a dog lover, and part owner of Pizza-a-Go-Girl. She and her mum live near the beach in Australia. Good thing, because this summer is one long heat wave. But the temperature isn’t the only thing that’s making Sunny hot: her perfect life is about to change in a million ways!Marion Roberts has worked as a chef and taught people how to cook, but started writing because she wanted a job she could do in her pajamas. Sunny Side Up is her first novel. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

Hiding behind Big Brave Brian’s bedroom door is a terror that children and parents can both relate to: a hideously messy room. Brian’s amusing phobia — that of cleaning his room — is a light-hearted way to begin a discussion about a child’s own fears. Offered in both Spanish and English, the irresistibly alliterative text is perfect for reading aloud, making this a fun way to introduce young readers to a new language.

Hieronymus Betts certainly has some very unusual pets. All of his pets are gruesome and disgusting, but Hieronymus knows of something even slimier than Slugapotamus, fiercer than the grizzly hare, and smellier than Stinker the bog hog! What could it be? Visual jokes and a delightfully disgusting collection of creatures are especially appealing to young readers, and the easy-to-read text is fast-paced, short, and funny.