Books with author Matthew Brown

The Elements of Art are the latest super heroes and heroines. These five draw their powers—literally—from the essentials of all visual art: Color, Line, Texture, Shape and Value. Their exploits are an adventure-filled way to intrigue children about art’s elements, history, styles and principles. In this first riveting chapter, we are introduced to the majestic world of the Conceptual Dream. At the heart of this mystical dimension we find the majestic city of Paintropolis under siege by a malefic being. Can the Elements stop the Scribble onslaught, or will Paintropolis be consumed by the Scribbles’ scornful master?

Mathew and Jacob Brown (ages 12 and 10) have been raising money for breast cancer research for over 5 years. They wrote this book to encourage other children to raise money for charities of their choice and to show them that they can make a difference. It is filled with ideas for fun fundraising ideas and activities. They say that the feeling you get when you hand over a donation that you were part of raising is the most incredible feeling you will ever have.

On the first day of school, Artie falls out of his bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he’s dizzy and she says: “You’re just worried about your first day in a new school.” At breakfast, his little brother, Eddie, splashes syrup in his hair, and there’s no time to wash it. Artie has to go to school with syrup-hair. And then, on the way there, he gets splashed by a puddle that makes him look like he wet his pants. It’s not just the first day of school; it’s the worst day of school. On the second day of school, Artie falls out of bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he’s dizzy and she says: “You’re just worried about your first day in a new school.” Huh? Today is just like the day before. Can Artie find a way to change it, before it’s the first day of school…forever?