Books with author Mario Robertson

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.

Hidden in the dark, marshy bogs of Swampland, the wicked and mischievous bogles hide from the Moon, and lie in wait for travellers. Anyone who wanders too close to the edge will feel clammy fingers dragging them beneath the murky water. When the Moon saves a young boy called Thomas, she gets captured by the bogles, and Thomas must set out to save her. Can he end the bogles' reign of terror?

If dragons are ever in trouble, there is only one person who can help them: George, of course! So when an ice wizard plots to steal all the dragon eggs, George knows he must stop this wicked plan. But with just one egg left to collect, will George save the day or will the wizard keep the dragon eggs forever in his icy clutches? Let the chase begin! Created in consultation with a literacy specialist, this edition was designed to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.

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.

Let’s pause our paws and think about our planet. In today’s adventure, it’s Arbor Day on Lollipop Way. While James plants a new tree, Fred prepares to throw his broken, plastic toy into the creek – to watch it float ‘away.’ Then, Grey explains that there‘s really no such place as ‘away,‘ because everything goes somewhere. We learn that the recycling bin will be a far better place than the ocean for the plastic to go. Do you ever wonder what our pets are saying that we don’t hear? Welcome to the neighborhood — where the mailboxes look like lollipopsand the pets talk about their days — right here on this chalkboard! Grey is the wisest of them all. A retired guide dog, he spent years helping people to see. Now, he helps pets to see things they don’t understand, and even when they don’t see Grey, the pets remember his advice.Fluffy is a cat with a lot to learn!Fred’s a dog who knows about as much.It’s a good thing Grey lives next door!Grey has the wisdom of many years. Although James and other children do live on Lollipop Way ... we mostly hear what their pets have to say. At bedtime … or anytime!

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.

In today's story, the pets remember to wash their paws before visiting Grey, their wise older neighbor who is a retired guide dog. During this era in time, when there is great concern about a pandemic illness, the pets learn about problems, solutions and love. While written to help children with the events of 2020, the lesson is timeless. Do you ever wonder what our pets are saying that we don’t hear? Welcome to the neighborhood — where the mailboxes look like lollipops and the pets talk about their days — right here on this chalkboard! Fluffy is a cat with a lot to learn! Fred’s a dog who knows about as much. It’s a good thing Grey lives next door! Grey has the wisdom of many years. Although James and other children do live on Lollipop Way®, we mostly hear what their pets have to say! At bedtime ... or anytime!

NOTE: Through the dialogue of lovable pets, this book helps families introduce the concept of Alzheimer's to children in an age-appropriate way.This six-minute story is the 6th book in the enchanting Fluffy & Fred® series. In this heartwarming tale, Fluffy & Fred™ learn about the memory issues faced by their neighbor’s aunt. They learn how to be understanding and supportive. Do you ever wonder what are our pets talking about that we don’t hear? Welcome to the neighborhood — where the mailboxes look like lollipops, and the pets talk about their days — right here on this chalkboard!Fluffy is a cat with a lot to learn! Fred’s a dog who knows about as much. It’s a good thing Grey lives next door! Grey has the wisdom of many years. Although James and other children do live on Lollipop Way®, we mostly hear what their pets have to say!At bedtime … or anytime!