Books with author Robert Stanek

A silly picture book about being who you are for children of all ages. Perfect bedtime reading!Twelve dresses, one star. Always be who you are.A wonderfully fun children's picture book!Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters recommended by / featured in...+ Parenting Magazine (2008)+ The Children's Bookshelf (Publisher's Weekly) (2007, 2008)+ Children's Writer (2007)+ Foreword Magazine (2007)+ School Library Journal (2008, 2009)+ Library Journal (2008, 2009)

Join Buster and Lass on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Bug where you’ll meet a kaleidoscope of undersea creatures. Perfect for bedtime!The Bugville Critters stories address all the major issues of growing up and are designed to appeal to the ever-growing interests of children everywhere. The wonderfully crafted stories are paired with energetic illustrations of a colorful cast of critters and playful scenes.Bugville Jr. is an imprint of developmentally appropriate, interactive books designed to provide lessons about life, friendship, family, and our natural world to children ages 6 months and up. Robert Stanek’s Bugville Critters recommended by / featured in...+ Parenting Magazine (2008)+ The Children’s Bookshelf (Publisher’s Weekly) (2007, 2008)+ Children’s Writer (2007)+ Foreword Magazine (2007)+ The Wall Street Journal (2006)+ School Library Journal (2008, 2009)+ Library Journal (2008, 2009)Read letters to Buster from kids all over the world at http://www.bugvillecritters.com/letters.htm

Explore emotions with Buster. Buster is sometimes silly, sometimes sad, and sometimes mad, but mostly he is happy.Unique editions tailored to your reader device are available.For Kindle Fire and Paperwhite: http://www.amazon.com/Buster-Feels-Reader-Kindle-ebook/dp/B007COT15M/For All Other Devices: http://www.amazon.com/Buster-Reader-Bugville-Critters-ebook/dp/B004GXB23Q/

The Bugville Critters stories address all the major issues of growing up and are designed to appeal to the ever-growing interests of children everywhere. Sarah and Lass are best friends. They do everything together. But when Sarah and Lass gets mad at each other their friendship may be over. Print Length: 22 pages. The Bugville Critters stories address all the major issues of growing up and are designed to appeal to the ever-growing interests of children everywhere. The wonderfully crafted stories are paired with energetic illustrations of a colorful cast of critters and playful scenes.Bugville Jr. is an imprint of developmentally appropriate, interactive books designed to provide lessons about life, friendship, family, and our natural world to children ages 6 months and up.

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis."Enter an age of titans, dragons, and heroes. For thousands of years the ageless masters have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. When dragon clans rule with fire and terror, mortal enemies must set aside their differences and unite. The war general climbed the bloody steps, felt victory in his bones and tasted it in the blood in the air. His loyal officers held the great dragon. Ever cunning, the dragon spoke of treasures that could be had if he was spared.

Buster and his friends practice for and then play in the Little Bug League Tournament of Champions. Along the way, Buster learns the importance of family and the importance of being a helpful big little brother.The Bugville Critters stories address all the major issues of growing up and are designed to appeal to the ever-growing interests of children everywhere. The wonderfully crafted stories are paired with energetic illustrations of a colorful cast of critters and playful scenes.Bugville Jr. is an imprint of developmentally appropriate, interactive books designed to provide lessons about life, friendship, family, and our natural world to children ages 6 months and up.Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters recommended by / featured in...+ Parenting Magazine (2008)+ The Children's Bookshelf (Publisher's Weekly) (2007, 2008)+ Children's Writer (2007)+ Foreword Magazine (2007)+ School Library Journal (2008, 2009)+ Library Journal (2008, 2009)Read letters to Buster from kids all over the world at bugvillecritters.com/letters.htm

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis.""Stanek's [has] a penchant for clear and simple prose. He also prefers swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built. Stanek moves among his main characters with ease, always switching at a climactic moment to maintain suspense. The accessible, brisk language keeps things moving." --Foreword Magazine"Sure to attract fans of graphic novels and classic Tolkien alike. Stanek will likely draw a cult following. This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA - the leading magazine for YA librarians.If you thought these floating mountains from Avatar were cool, the Magic Lands books may be for you. The world of the characters is filled with floating islands, floating mountains, extensive "deeps" and endless "falling offs."The first Magic Lands book, "Journey Beyond the Beyond," tells the story of Ray's rite of passage--the vision quest he must go on to become a man in the eyes of his people. Ray's slice of Doamanse is divided between two peoples: those of the In, Ray's people (indigenous/aboriginals), and those of the Out (foreigners/outsiders) who steal the wealth of Ray's home without regard to the damage it causes. Ray's people have found a balance between their needs and that of the environment. They gather only what they need, and always ensure the cycle of growth and renewal continues. The outsiders have no regard for anything; they kill, take and destroy.In Ray's world each village has its great tree. The tree is the center of life and all things spread out from the life-giving tree. Not only have Ray and his people adapted to their environment, they've also learned to live with the many dangerous creatures that inhabit it. The alligator-like "bulls" and the snake-like "slithers" are revered rather than hunted and killed. Part of Ray's vision quest takes him to the sacred place "lost and deep" where he must choose a companion for his life's journey. Typically, that companion is a "bull" or "slither" but for some a "flyer" as well.One of the most interesting characters in the book is Old Bull, a monstrous man-like crocodile. Old Bull and Ray play a cat and mouse game for most of the book.The follow up to "Journey Beyond the Beyond: Magic Lands #1" is "Into the Stone Land: Magic Lands #2".

A Ruin Mist: Magic Lands novel! Exercise your mind and the power of your imagination while embarking on a journey of discovery unlike any other.Following the village elder's advice, Ray leaves his home village, setting out for the place lost and deep where he will find a companion for his journey to the stone land and where he will discover that there is no easy path.