Books with author Michael Slack

Power up with robots Standroid and Dandroid in this playful board book about sharing! Standroid’s battery is full and Dandroid’s charging is complete. The two robots are fueled-up and ready to play! Standroid grabs a toy car. Dandroid wants to play with it, too. But Dandroid does NOT want to share. Error! Sharing does not compute! Will the two robots figure out how to override the command and play together?

It's the ideal kind of kid-design, smartly conceived to appeal to and engage little readers, and requiring no explanation or instructions. —The New York Times With five books to read and enjoy, House is an interactive read-aloud box set that allows for imaginative play. Little readers will have fun as they identify objects inside a house then play with and arrange the books and box like a puzzle. This set of five board books encourages reading and promotes early learning, while helping babies and toddlers develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and pattern recognition. From award-winning artist, illustrator, and character designer Michael Slack• Five books in one boxed set• Fun book and playset for babies and toddlers; allows for open-ended play• Designed to promote early learning, pattern recognition, language acquisition, and fine-motor skillsFans of First Words (Bright Baby), Tabbed Board Books: My First Words: Let's Get Talking! (My First Tabbed Board Book), and First 100 Words will love this book. • Makes a great baby shower gift• Artists, designers, architects, and collectors will love the visually distinctive packaging, modern aesthetic and artistic style • Ideal first words board book for babies

Winner of the 2014 Oklahoma Book AwardIn the deep ocean, tiny Nugget and big, toothy Fang get along swimmingly--until Nugget's first day of minnow school. There Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks! To regain Nugget's trust, Fang takes desperate (and hilarious) measures. But it's not until his big sharp teeth save the entire school that minnows learn this shark is no foe. Fantastically stylized artwork adds even more humor to this undersea story of unlikely friendship.

Does modern advice always seem repetitive? Do you find yourself rolling your eyes and sighing when you hear the word lifehacks? Are you looking for a better way to achieve success, conquer challenges and overcome adversity? Well with this brand new book, Sun Tzu & Machiavelli Success And Leadership Principles, you can learn all of the ancient principles of how to achieve victory as taught by the brilliant military tactician and leader Sun Tzu. Not only do we look into the deep principles that Sun Tzu espoused about how to win at war and life, we’re also taking a look at the modern application of the brilliant Niccolo Machiavelli! Some people might think that Machiavelli’s work was too callous or evil, but his words of pragmatism, ruthlessness and tactics can be seen through the actions of many a politician and leader in this world. By looking to the wisdom found in The Prince, not only can you learn how to recognize callous and cunning maneuvers by those who seek to undermine you, you will learn how to turn the tables on your foes! Whether you’re a leader in the workplace, at home, or in a volunteer organization, you’re going to face many challenges. In Sun Tzu & Machiavelli Success And Leadership Principles, not only will you learn the ancient wisdom of brilliant men, you will learn how to apply all of their advice and tactics to our modern day living. Don’t bother with other sources of “modern wisdom,” instead look to the past and you will find a wellspring of knowledge unlike any other!

In the deep ocean, tiny Nugget and big, toothy Fang get along swimmingly—until Nugget’s first day of minnow school. There Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks! To regain Nugget’s trust, Fang takes desperate (and hilarious) measures. But it’s not until his big sharp teeth save the entire school that minnows learn this shark is no foe. Fantastically stylized artwork adds even more humor to this undersea story of unlikely friendship.

Are you someone who desires to become a ruthless individual? Are you tired of being pushed around, mocked and frustrated by your boss, coworkers and family members? Have you read countless book and blog article about how to be ruthless, only to be frustrated with the bad behavior that it seems to encourage? Believe it or not, but there’s actually a middle ground between being a complete push over and being a strong, assertive individual. With the Art of Being Ruthless, we’re going to teach you how you can stand up for yourself and get the respect that you desire so greatly. This isn’t some lame brained book about pick up culture nor is it a guide on how to be a complete jerk, rather we’re going to look deeply into the psyche of American culture and learn how compliance has become commonplace in our lives.Compliance is a huge part of our lives and we are subject to the whims and controls of the corporate lifestyle, the business world and the consumerist culture around us. But you can break free of those chains and live the life that you’ve always wanted to. If you want to be free from the system that binds and controls you, then this is the book for you. Break the chains of compliance and take hold of your life!

The creator of the award-winning app Scruffy Kitty, Michael Slack, brings young readers a fresh, dynamic duo: an energetic dinosaur and a cranky but loving bird who both pack lots of silly noises and fuzzy surprises in this vibrantly illustrated friendship story. Meet Shorty & Clem! Shorty is a really short dinosaur. A shortysaurus, to be exact. Clem is a blue quail. A quail is some kind of bird.While Clem is out, a package arrives at the door with his name on it. Shorty gets super excited and finds the box irresistible. What’s inside? A race car…trampoline…bongos…monkeys? He REALLY wants to open it but, he knows that it’s Clem’s. Should he open the box? Of course not! Instead, he jumps on it like a trampoline—THUMP!—and bangs on it like a drum—BOOM BADA BOOM!—until he finally opens it. That’s when Clem comes home. Shorty is sure he’s done something terrible, but Clem proves to him that best friends are the best surprises of all!

Michael Slack's Dragon Meets Boy is a moving friendship story about the universal joys and tender heartaches of growing up, for fans of Toy Story.One summer day a boy meets a dragon. They become instant friends and share incredible adventures together. When Boy is sad, Dragon cheers him up. When Boy is scared, Dragon makes him feel brave. But, in time, things start to change. Boy gets bigger, while Dragon stays the same. Dragon seems so lonely, until the circle continues with a new generation with Boy’s daughter!This deftly poignant story captures the lifelong friendship between a child and a beloved toy.Christy Ottaviano Books