Books with author Mike Artell

Mason Madrid is more than just the class clown - he's the class comedian. He's clever, funny and always on the lookout for ways to make his classmates and teachers laugh. Fortunately, his teacher (Ms Evans) keeps Mason on a tight rein to ensure that his jokes don't go too far or last too long. One day, the class gets some bad news and a substitute steps in for Ms Evans. Mason is delighted because he knows that substitute teachers are never as strict as Ms Evans. To his surprise, however, THIS substitute is a former class clown himself and he blocks Mason's every attempt to disrupt the class with his humor. But this substitute also appreciates Mason's talent for making people laugh and suggests to Mason that he might be able to use his sense of humor for a higher purpose. This gives Mason an idea and (with the help of his best friend Ezra and the unwelcomed help of Brandy - the girl who never laughs at Mason's jokes) he creates a video that is funny and inspiring. This is a story about the healing power of humor and how even a very funny kid makes a difference in someone's life.

By Mike Artell. "Galloping dandruff"—that's what WWI soldiers called head lice. If you like your facts fascinating and disgusting, enjoy blown-up photographs of microscopic monsters, and laugh at slightly gross jokes and cartoons, you'll love this book's illustrated information about the life stages, habitats, and eating habits of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, mites, leeches, and other blood-eaters in your own backyard. Grades 4–8. Glossary. Suggested Web resources. 8½" x 11". Good Year. 80 pages. ©2000. GDY484.

An incredibly cool, close-up look at the skulls of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. Dozens of animals (including their scientific name), fun facts, jokes, wordplay and fascinating trivia related to each animal. Plus, there's a "match the skull" quiz at the end of the book and some links for related web sites. Your young scientist is going to love this book!

You don’t have to be a great artist to be a good cartoonist. Because cartoons are based in humor, not art; the secret to their success is to think funny. In this handy guide, you’ll find detailed instructions for creating cartoon people and animals. With a little practice you’ll be drawing adults and children, creatures, and more. “A fun, funny, instruction book for all ages.”—Copley News Service.

Poetry can be a blast if it's poetry about crazy pets and animals. That's what Rockin' Horse is all about. Dozens and dozens of short, light poems designed to amuse and entertain even the most reluctant readers. There are poems about the most common pets like dogs, cats and fish, but there are also poems about skunks, pigs, tigers, chimpanzees and...oysters. And speaking of oysters, here's a poem from the book: Oysters are the perfect pet. All you do is keep them wet. Tell them, "sit" and tell them, "stay" And they never disobey.Want more? Check out Rockin' Horse - now available in print or as an ebook.

Do you know a funny kid? A kid who likes to tell jokes and laugh? If so, that kiddo will LOVE this book by author/illustrator Mike Artell. This book is filled with hilarious jokes, jokes and more jokes about animals that live in or near the water. Chock-full of wordplay, cartoons, riddles, funny poems and even a few animal fun facts.Jokes, jokes, jokes that are fun, fun, fun!