Books with author Michael Braun

Forget-Me-Not is an endearing elephant character, full of pre-school appeal. Following on from the success of the first book in which he got his name, this book sees Forget-Me-Not trying to make friends. His mama points out that friendships are not always instant and sometimes they take time to blossom, just like the blossom on the trees. It takes a while but it's always worth the wait. So when Forget-Me-Not meets Cherry, he decides to wait and see what happens...

Not everyone gets to go to Disney World, but sometimes dreams really do come true! Lance Armstrong, Alex Rodriguez, Serena Williams . . . they're all superstars. What does it take for such popular young sports figures to succeed? What is it that makes them so special? The lively and inspiring biographies of Benchmark All-stars bring to life star athletes such as Jeter, Woods, and Williams as well as Jeff Gordon and Peyton Manning. Young readers learn about the players' families and childhoods, the obstacles they overcame, and the rewards they now enjoy. They also read about their dedication, long hours of hard work, and amazing self-discipline. Engagingly written by a sports writer who includes Sports Illustrated for Kids among his many credits, the series features fun sidebars of interesting facts, player statistics, and glossaries of sports terms sure to delight any young fan.

Secret agent Amelia Kidd has saved the world loads of times from evil geniuses and criminal masterminds―thanks to her great disguises, gadgets (which sometimes work), and her brilliance at improvising in sticky situations. The three secret agent case files in this book are: The Case of the Zombie Cows, in which Amelia visits a petting zoo where she’s chased by tick-tocking cows into the yard of pecking clockwork chickens! Time for another dastardly plan to rule the world to be stopped, with Agent Amelia on the clock. The Case of the Perilous Pipe, in which a new music teacher uses an enchanted pipe to make all the children follow her. Could it be the notorious Pied Piper’s pipe? Trust Amelia to crack the spell, though! The Case of the Creepy Cakes, in which an innocent desire for a doughnut uncovers a fiendish plot to take over the world! As the cream from exploding cakes in the bakery smothers every surface, Amelia can be sure she has uncovered the villains!