Books with author Matthew Sweet

This definitive anthology of poems for children is a helter-skelter of a ride, full of unexpected twists and turns, to which readers of any age will want to return, again and again. It contains poems by authors from many different backgrounds, cultures and geographies, classic and modern; but they share a quality that gives the book an imaginative integrity - a spirit of exploration, undertaken with humour and energy, where the boundaries are limitless.

The Quest for the Dragon FlowerOne ordinary morning, the royal twins, Harper and Tristan, awake to find their favorite things are gone! After seeking the help of their Queen and a wise owl, they discover their only hope is to find the mystical Dragon Flower. Along the way, they discover bright colors and may even make a new friend.The Quest for the Dragon Flower is a fun filled adventure with an emphasis on basic colors and courage.

Gerard is new to the city and new to his school. He is not getting on well at school and spends much time on his bike exploring his new neighborhood. By chance he comes across a homeless man and his live, pet fox. Gradually the man, boy, and fox strike up a friendship, and Gerard finds he has much to learn from the man on the street. A touching, moving story about a boy learning more about the world—and growing up.