Books with author Steve Breen

Step aside, Bert and Ernie, the new odd couple is here! Pug and Doug are best friends. They both love doughnuts, bird watching, and polka music. They are also very different. Doug has a big imagination. Pug…not so much. When a misunderstanding between the friends hurts Doug’s feelings, Pug must find a way to set things right. This charming and hilarious odd-couple friendship story is perfect for best buddies who usually, but don’t always, see eye-to-eye.

Readers who love Olivia and Little Elliot, Big City will fall head over heels for this sweet little rhino who always makes a big mess Henry McHenry is one messy rhino, but he tries his best to stay clean for a very important day. He jumps over a mud puddle (and splashes his friend), passes on a gooey jelly donut (just in time for a glob to land on his neighbor), and even manages to shake the ink from his leaky pen (all over his classmates).  And while Henry is still neat and tidy at the end of the day, his classmates are anything but . . . This irresistible school story from Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist Steve Breen is all about finding happiness in imperfections and being yourself . . . especially on class picture day!

How do Santa and the elves relax after they've delivered all of the Christmas Eve gifts? When Sam McGuffin hears the sound of reindeer hooves on Christmas Eve, he can't resist sneaking out the window and into the back of Santa's sleigh. He wants to see what the North Pole is really like. But the sleigh isn't headed to the North Pole that night. It's destined for Santa's Island, a top-secret, out-of-this-world vacation paradise. And now Sam is about to receive the ultimate gift from Santa - a day of unforgettable amusements with Santa and his elves - all because he'll say something to Santa that no other kid has ever thought to utter: "Thank you."

A funny, larger-than-life adventure for fans of No, David!Call in the fire engires and police cars! Someone delayed sweet Sammy's nap a bit too long, or served him applesauce that was a bit too tart, and suddenly he's morphed into . . . Big Bad Baby! Now this giant tyke is on the loose, and he's taking the milk and cookie trucks by storm. No police, firefighters, or even librarians can stop him! Luckily Mom and his trusty hench dog are never far behind, and Mom has a few tricks up her sleeve. After all, every baby needs a blankie and hugs, even on really big bad days.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Determined to show her classmates what an amazing inventor she is, Violet Van Winkle decides to take part in the big air show and win a ribbon with her own invention, but when a perilous event involving the Boy Scout troop occurs, Violet jumps into action and surprisingly ends up becoming the hero of the whole town!

A funny, larger-than-life adventure for fans of No, David!Call in the fire engires and police cars! Someone delayed sweet Sammy's nap a bit too long, or served him applesauce that was a bit too tart, and suddenly he's morphed into . . . Big Bad Baby! Now this giant tyke is on the loose, and he's taking the milk and cookie trucks by storm. No police, firefighters, or even librarians can stop him! Luckily Mom and his trusty hench dog are never far behind, and Mom has a few tricks up her sleeve. After all, every baby needs a blankie and hugs, even on really big bad days.

Stick is a frog who likes to do things on his own - with no help from Mom. But one day he gets carried away . . . literally. His tongue accidentally sticks to a dragonfly, and off he's pulled across the swamp and into the big city of New Orleans, causing havoc along the way. When he finds himself stranded at the seashore, will he finally be ready to ask for help?

(Recorder). This outstanding book/instrument pack assembles 12 songs culled from Steve Green's three popular Hide 'Em in Your Heart albums that help children learn Bible verses. The book features our famous E-Z Play notation to make learning easy, and the recorder has the feel and tuning of a pro model for years of enjoyment. Songs: Believe in the Lord * Encourage One Another * Every Day I Will Bless You * Give Thanks to the Lord * Hallelujah, Salvation and Glory * He Is Good * Hosanna! * I Can Do All Things * I Have Hidden Your Word * I Will Lie Down and Sleep * Let Everything That Has Breath * When I Am Afraid.