Books with author Matthew Wilson

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Author Matthew J. Wilson tackles the difficult subject of racism in an honest, yet simple way, through the eyes of a little boy who finds himself surrounded by birds of "color." In Don't Judge A Bird By Its Color Wilson encourages and challenges young readers to realize that the differences that often separate us from each other are the very tools that each of us can use to compliment one another. Using a little boy and his sister and the backdrop of their favorite park, Wilson shows us just how easy it is to get "caught up" in what he calls "stinkin'-thinkin'" and yet, at the same time, he also offers an easy explanation and solution to why we tend to do this, and how to change. In fact, it's so easy, even a child can understand it. For Whom Is This Book Written? CHILDREN: They'll love the pictures, curvy words, upside-down text, trying to find the author's name hidden in one of the pictures, and of course, the lesson! PARENTS: You'll love the simplicity of the lesson on such a complex issues, and east of sharing it with your children, along with their smiles! TEACHERS: I am a teacher myself, so I know what it's like to need that "perfect book" for the "perfect lesson." I have used this book for such topics as Black History Month, cultural lessons, animals/birds, exploration games (my name is hidden in one of the pictures within this book... can you and your students find it?), and even bigger topics for older students, such as fore-shadowing and symbolism (notice the text color changes throughout the book, depending upon which bird is present, as well as the hint of what is to come based on the color of text used prior to the entrance of each bird... see page 7).

A boyhood story of friendship, adventures, choices, and consequences.“George Simpson is a troubled boy.”That’s what Jim Pruitt’s father has to say on the matter. George even knows it himself, telling Jim in confidence his soul has been doomed by a rowdy past and turbulent upbringing. But there’s still hope for George. He even has a chain necklace to help save his soul—that is until bully Bill Foster and the Pickett twins get their grubby hands on it. There’s no river wide enough or bully big enough to keep George from going after his chain. And he won’t mind bringing Jim along for the escapade too. After all, his soul depends on it.

Percival is only a babe when fate sends him floating precariously downriver on a chunk of ice, swept away into a peculiar woods filled with all manner of critters and folk of curious and dangerous sorts. After nearly being cooked and eaten by foxes, wolves, witches, and trolls, baby Percival finds himself taken in by a village on a hill smack in the middle of those very same woods. And that doesn't make things any easier for Percival. No sir! Percival quickly comes to learn that there’s always plenty of trouble waiting for him in the woods below – escaping Witch Autumn’s cottage, setting sail on a washed-up treasure ship, fetching back his white eagle feather from big Augustus Frog, and more! So pull up a comfy stump, set on down, and let Papa Hickory tell you just how it was Percival grew up in a not so ordinary fashion.****Poor Percival Stories is a collection of folktales recounting Percival’s lifelong adventures from the time he first arrives floating down a river as a baby on to old age. Narrated by Papa Hickory, the stories are told in the colorful style and tradition of the Old South with a playful take on colloquial southern dialect, and include a wondrous assortment of talking critters and magical folk, making for an entertaining and fun reading adventure for all.

Twelve-year-old Maya invents processes and contraptions to make her life better. The City is running out of resources, and increasing limitations have only amplified her desire to find creative solutions. Time, however, is running out for their sanctuary in the sky, and her imagination alone won't be enough to stop the upcoming disaster.When she accidentally discovers a long-forgotten network of underground tunnels, she finds a magic necklace and the source of The City's problems. In order to save her friends she must talk some sense into her brother, learn how the necklace works, face off against soldiers imposing martial law, and turn her ingenuity into action. Can she find a way to save everyone before it's too late?US English Version. For ages 12+

Twelve-year-old Maya invents processes and contraptions to make her life better. The City is running out of resources, and increasing limitations have only amplified her desire to find creative solutions. Time, however, is running out for their sanctuary in the sky, and her imagination alone won't be enough to stop the upcoming disaster.When she accidentally discovers a long-forgotten network of underground tunnels, she finds a magic necklace and the source of The City's problems. In order to save her friends she must talk some sense into her brother, learn how the necklace works, face off against soldiers imposing martial law, and turn her ingenuity into action. Can she find a way to save everyone before it's too late?US English Version. For ages 12+

Monster Mania is both a storybook AND an activity book. A giant collection (136 pages!) of colorful illustrations of imaginative monsters, intermixed with fun mazes, puzzles, and games. Follow the main characters across the country to solve a mystery, and learn all about the U.S.A. along the way. This book has a decidedly "old school" flair, with nothing digital, and no online requirement -- just give a child a book and a pencil and let their imagination take them. For more info and illustrations, see here: http://mattwilson27.wixsite.com/monstermania

A boyhood story of friendship, adventures, choices, and consequences. “George Simpson is a troubled boy.” That’s what Jim Pruitt’s father has to say on the matter. George even knows it himself, telling Jim in confidence his soul has been doomed by a rowdy past and turbulent upbringing. But there’s still hope for George. He even has a chain necklace to help save his soul—that is until bully Bill Foster and the Pickett twins get their grubby hands on it. There’s no river wide enough or bully big enough to keep George from going after his chain. And he won’t mind bringing Jim along for the escapade too. After all, his soul depends on it.

"So inspirational.." - Kira Collison "Matt has truly outdone himself here.. honest and funny.." - Sahara Fleetword-Beresford "They say 'don't judge a book by its cover'...well this time it's totally fine to do so, for the content matches the outstanding cover.." - Victoria Marie From The Inside Out: The IBD Diaries, follows the true story of a boy who fell ill at 14 and his battle for over a decade to try and get a diagnosis on an unknown condition that robbed him of almost everything he had. Having to juggle all the while an ongoing fight with the government, depression, and love. Interweaving this narrative are true account diary entries from several other survivors of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease, as well as several poetry entries. Hear what a day in the life is like for someone suffering the invisible illness, and garner a new perspective on such an unknown but prevailant affliction. Written in coalition with the #GetYourBellyOut group, 50% of all royalties made from this book purchase will be donated into research into the disease and possible cure.

Percival is only a babe when fate sends him floating precariously downriver on a chunk of ice, swept away into a peculiar woods filled with all manner of critters and folk of curious and dangerous sorts. After nearly being cooked and eaten by foxes, wolves, witches, and trolls, baby Percival finds himself taken in by a village on a hill smack in the middle of those very same woods. And that doesn't make things any easier for Percival. No sir! Percival quickly comes to learn that there’s always plenty of trouble waiting for him in the woods below – escaping Witch Autumn’s cottage, setting sail on a washed-up treasure ship, fetching back his white eagle feather from big Augustus Frog, and more! So pull up a comfy stump, set on down, and let Papa Hickory tell you just how it was Percival grew up in a not so ordinary fashion. **** Poor Percival Stories is a collection of folktales recounting Percival’s lifelong adventures from the time he first arrives floating down a river as a baby on to old age. Narrated by Papa Hickory, the stories are told in the colorful style and tradition of the Old South with a playful take on colloquial southern dialect, and include a wondrous assortment of talking critters and magical folk, making for an entertaining and fun reading adventure for all.