Books with author Maria Robertson

George, the hero from M. P. Robertson's The Egg, has returned in this brand new dragon adventure. When George's wayward dragon lands on the chicken coop, George is whisked off to a fairytale land on a rescue mission. A wicked witch has captured a baby dragon, and George realizes that he must outwit the witch in order to free the dragon . . . and avoid being turned into a toad! Created in consultation with a literacy specialist, this edition was designed to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.

This pamphlet shares techniques we used to manage our latchkey dog. As a working couple, leaving everyday for work, we needed to manage feeding, behavior, and entertainment for our dog – all while we were away at work.Leaving a barking dog behind, as we left for work was not acceptable. We share the methods we used to extinguish barking while when we left, and while we weren’t there. Our dog needed entertainment and challenges, otherwise, everything in the house was at risk as his toy. We discuss what we used to entertain him, and how many senses we challenged, and the results we got. Food and potty also needed to be managed while we were away. And on occasion, we needed to administer medication, at timed intervals, throughout the day – again – while we were away.

A brilliantly funny picture book about sibling rivalry ... and superheroes!Life can be hard when your little brother is a superhero. The whole world thinks Super Stan is AMAZING. No one ever seems to notice his big brother, Jack ... But sometimes, even a superhero needs a little help. And when a superhero is in trouble, only a SUPER big brother can save the day.This feel-good story tackles the often tricky subject of sibling rivalry with warmth, humour and fun!Shortlisted for the Waterstones Picture Book Prize.

Why do bees make honey? How do spiders spin their webs? Which is the smartest bug? Its question like these keep you or your child up at night, this book on the creepy-crawly world of minibeasts is for you!The Big Book of Bugs is loaded with all the facts, figues, and lore any kid (or kid-at-heart) could ever want to know about bugs. And it's fun!This colorful, creatively illustrated volume, with in-depth explorations of bugs habitats and habits, gives you access to the various and entertaining ways in which bugs and people affect each other's lives.And its all done in the most user-friendly was possible with:Twenty 3-D illustrations paired together with the 3-d glasses Over 575 color illustrations and photographsPages and pages of profiles and close-up examinations of all kinds of bugsAnswers to all the most common (and uncommon) questions about bugsFacts about bugsQuizzes that test your bug knowledgeDozens of animal-friendly activities and experiements that kids can do at home

This coloring book is the second volume of fifty hand drawn mandala designs by artist Mary Robertson. Each illustration is printed on its own page, blank on the back. Coloring offers an easily accessible means to relax, focus, actively meditate, or just unwind and have fun! This book contains drawings that are moderately intricate, recommended for ages 12 and up.

Crawly! Hairy! Maybe a bit scary? Snails slime upside down. Eeek! Worms can somersault and butterflies smell like cake. YUM. Wait, don't eat them... Because bugs are truly BRILLIANT! Matt Robertson's quirky text and sweet yet hilarious illustrations show exactly why minibeasts can be truly awesome in their own unique way. The book includes 14 hilarious globally inclusive, bug-tastic spreads, featuring worms, bees, beetles, dragonflies, butterflies, moths, grasshoppers, spiders, ants, snails and stick insects. Find out how honey bees make their honey, why moths always fly around lamps and how bombardier beetles protect themselves from hungry predators. There's something new to learn about each bug. Did you know that stick insects can dance? Or that butterflies can smell like cake? And guess what? A grasshopper will spit on you if it gets angry! So always be good to grasshoppers, give spiders a smile not a screech and never get angry at ants! There are so many more fun facts to uncover about our tiny furry and slimy friends.

Hieronymus Betts lives with some very unusual pets. All are dreadfully disgusting, but Hieronymus knows of something slimier than the Slugapotamus, more gruesome than the grizzly hare, and greedier than the Saber-Toothed Rhino Toad . . . and it’s living right in his house! What on Earth could it be? This witty dual-language picture book, with its amazing array of oddly named fantasy creatures, makes learning French or English fun for young children.