Books with author Matt Stanton

Meet Sophie - a girl with cerebral palsy (CP). Sophie invites readers to learn about CP from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is like to use a wheelchair to move around and assistive technology to communicate. She also introduces readers to some of her friends who have different forms of CP and explains that living with CP can sometimes be difficult, but there are many ways she is supported so that she can lead a full and happy life. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children with CP. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

'These books really go off!' - Mac Park, Boy Vs Beast The chapter books your reluctant reader will actually want to read! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Are those clouds shaped like bottoms?! Nothing exciting has ever happened in BenDugan's backyard. That is, until something crash-lands from the biggest andsmelliest storm cloud in the sky!In one split second, Ben's life changesforever ...FART MONSTER AND ME is the hilarious newseries from bestselling duo Tim Miller and Matt Stanton - sure to get kids laughing... and reading!PRAISE'I would recommend this book and series to readers who ... don't really enjoy reading that much - I think this series could help to change that' - ReadPlus.com.au

There is a monster under my bed who farts. You don't want to use the bathroom after him... The funniest picture book since The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew it Was None of his Business. Everyone says, 'It wasn't me!' But what if it REALLY wasn't you? What if it was the monster who lives under your bed? How much trouble can one little monster cause... From two amazing talents comes a hilarious picture book that's guaranteed to be a runaway hit with both young and old.PRAISE 'With There is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts, the two men have come up with an instant classic. It's funny, it's beautifully illustrated and it's ever so naughty. I loved it. Now it's time to share it with my daughter!' - Rob Minshull, ABC Radio Brisbane'If the word fart offends you, don't buy this book by these Aussie blokes because you'll be encouraging your preschooler to embrace their gastric shortcomings. The super-cute illustrations will even make puritans smile' - Herald Sun'Tickle your toddler's funny bone with this irreverent story' - Mother and Baby'Tim Miller's text comprises simple statements about where and how the farting takes place, leaving plenty of narrative room for Matt Stanton's cartoon-style illustrations. Using simple shapes, bulging-eyed characters and dynamic compositions, he engagingly captures the personalities of the little boy, the monster and the farts. This book will provoke disgust and hilarity in equal measure, but there is no doubt that it will definitely appeal to the legion of littlies who are fascinated with "impolite" bodily functions' - Canberra Times'The title says it all, and this jovial book will delight the under fours' - Weekend Australian

Natalie Ross has a lot to cope with … A kid brother who turned his parakeet, her pet cat and their bossy aunt into a griffin, how to keep this secret from her parents and, once at her uncle's horse farm, how to deal with the unruly griffin while trying to find the magic that will bring back her cat, her brother's bird and, of course, bossy Aunt Matty. Engaging characters and diamond-sharp insights make this YA novel a delightful introduction to Mary Stanton's "Magical Mystery" series by the author of the Unicorns of Balinor series, the paranormal Angels series and, under Claudia Bishop, the long-running Hemlock Falls mystery series."A delightful new series, with a pair of charming but flawed kids who act like real siblings, save that they keep stumbling into genuine magic ... Seasoned with a hint of deeper mysticism, this is fine and lively writing that will appeal to any kid with a taste for the fantastic... I can't wait to see what else Mary Stanton has up her enchanted sleeve."- Bruce Coville, author of My Teacher Is an Alien"Mary Stanton's Magical Mysteries are the stories that every child dreams of but rarely finds. Natalie and Denny have the style, pace and plots to push Goosebumps to the back of the rack."- Charles Sheffield, creator of Jupiter Line Young Adult Science Fiction Novelsauthor bio:Mary Stanton began her writing career with one of the most-beloved beast fables of our time; THE HEAVENLY HORSE FROM THE OUTERMOST WEST. She loves writing for younger audiences and loves writing about magic but, after the YA fantasy series The Unicorns of Balinor appeared in 1994, she spent most of her career in the adult mystery field. She is the author of the popular Inn at Hemlock Falls series (as Claudia Bishop), and the paranormal mystery series BEAUFORT & COMPANY.

The new Christmas bestseller from the creators of the Fart Monster Straight from the prehistoric era comes an ex-STINK-tion story like no other! Life's hard when there's only one toilet and all the dinos need to go! There's a dumping pterodactyl, a plopping stegosaurus and a T. rex who can't reach to wipe ... But when it's finally Mike's turn, could one tiny bowel movement end in disaster? Ages: 3+

The Fart Monster goes global! Get your passports ready; we're about to go around the world in 80 farts ... Fart, fart and away!Most families go on holiday to get away from it all. But what if a lingering smell followed you from one country to the next?Ever wondered what could remove that smile from the Mona Lisa's face? What could force the Buckingham Palace guards to run for their lives? What mighty gust of wind could finally make the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall?All will be revealed in There is a Monster on My Holiday Who Farts!PRAISE FOR TIM AND MATT'S PICTURE BOOKS'sure to ignite laughter, especially with boys!' - Reading Time'gross but hilarious' - Better Reading

Natalie and kid brother Denny (revealed in MY AUNT, THE MONSTER to be a magician) are spending the summer at their beloved uncle's horse farm. Natalie is thrilled by the power of magic, but learns that while you can sometimes control it, magic can also control you. Misuse of magic can result in unsuspected consequences, and Natalie learns some life lessons in this tale of a dressage competition and coping with prejudice.