Books with author Maria Robertson

One day George finds more than he bargained for under his mother's favorite chicken: a giant egg. He soon finds himself looking after a baby dragon. George takes his job as a parent seriously, teaching the hatchling all sorts of dragony ways, but the dragon begins to pine for his own kind, and one day he disappears. Created in consultation with a literacy specialist, this edition is designed to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.

Sunny Hathaway—introvert, entrepreneur, inventor, poet, dog lover, and lateral thinker—has a lot on her plate. She's moving to a new house, dealing with step-siblings, and starting a dog entertainment business too. Sunny and her expertly blended, thoroughly modern family are moving into her grandmother's old mansion, Windermere. Sunny wins the turret bedroom from her step-siblings (using her powers of reverse psychology), but is soon tangled up in mischief involving bored dogs, a cranky old gardener, an angel sighting, a match-making mission, and a boy who knits. To make matters worse, over at her dad's house, Sunny's baby half-sister Flora has turned the world upside-down, and Steph can't seem to find a way to turn it right-side-up again. Even with a sunny disposition, storm clouds can gather on the horizon, and this winter Sunny must find ways to offer warmth and shelter to those she cares for most.

Hieronymus Betts has some very unusual pets, some creatures that are slimy, some noisy and some very, very strange. But there is one creature that is slimier, noisier, greedier and scarier than all of them put together - what on earth could it be? Introducing Hieronymus's crazy pets such as the bog hog and slugapotamus one at a time, this fantasy story reveals that, while noisier and scarier than them all, his little brother is actually far more fun than any pet could ever be. With beautiful ink and watercolour illustrations M.P. Robertson has created the perfect book for brothers everywhere. With a strong sense of humour and a splendid use of word play, this book is great for reading aloud and is sure to be a popular bedtime story.

This simple, vivid story follows the food chain created when a naughty boy throws a goldfish down the toilet to see what happens. Little does he realize that the chain of events he starts will come back to haunt him: the goldfish is washed down the drain and reaches the sea, it is eaten by a larger fish, and it in turn is eaten by a larger fish . . . The chain eventually works its way round in a full circle with dramatic results. In this memorably funny, quirky, and clever picture book, readers see that thoughtless actions can have unexpected consequences. Written and illustrated by the successful author of many picture books, Food Chain is a delight for young and old alike.

Frank has no brother or sister to play with, so he decides to make one. He collects all kinds of junk and recycled materials and sets to work. The result is Stan, a friendly and helpful robot who soon fits into Frank's family life. At first Frank and Stan do everything together, but when Frank's parents present him with a little sister, Stan begins to feel unwanted, and makes plans to leave . . . This is a delightful, comic adventure with much to say about family life, that will enthrall and engage children everywhere.

In their latest magical adventure, George and his dragon find themselves in a fairytale kingdom under attack from fearsome troll twins, Gobbledegook and Balderdash. The gruesome twins are destroying everything and everyone in their path. Something must be done! George has a plan, but can it possibly stop such a devious duo? Guaranteed to delight fairytale fans of all ages, this sumptuously illustrated picture book is a testament to M. P. Robertson's belief that more than merely decorating a book, illustration should be integral to the narrative.

Big Brave Brian is the bravest man in the world. His house is filled to the brim with fearsome beasts: slimy bog monsters, bellowing giants, a terrifying array of things that go bump in the night. There’s nothing that Brian’s afraid of — well, except for one little thing lurking behind his bedroom door . . . M. P. Robertson’s deliciously ghastly collection of creatures, presented in both French and English, appeals to children’s love of the grotesque.

When the eggs hatches, and a baby dragon comes out, George knows exactly what to do. A baby dragon needs to learn how dragons are supposed to act, including how to fly, how to breathe fire, and how to defeat a knight-so George starts the dragon lessons right away! The dragon learns quickly, but he is anxious to find his own kind. Then George wakes up the next morning and the little dragon is missing. Will George ever see his dragon again?