Books with author Tom Watson

From the author of Stick Dog comes the second book in an early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. Simon always has a lot to say. And sometimes he can't stop talking-even in the middle of class. When Simon gets in trouble for jabbering at school, his best friends, Molly and Rosie, think up a plan to keep him from getting grounded at home! It involves cars, suds, and pink plastic flamingos! But will their big plan turn into an even bigger disaster? Each hilarious friendship story in this series is designed to set independent readers up for success!

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson’s hilarious series continues, and Stick Dog and his friends are on a funny quest for pizza!In the follow-up to Stick Dog and Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog returns with the same crazy crew. This time these canine friends have discovered a newfangled flavor—and it's even more delicious than hamburgers and hot dogs. It's pizza! They won't be satisfied until they get some slices of their own.But it won't be that easy. There's a kitten to rescue, a plan to make, and the messiest—and most dangerous—game of catch they've ever played. Pizza is on the menu, but only if their mission succeeds.With hilarious text and stick-figure drawings, reluctant readers will eat this one up! Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream, Stick Dog Crashes a Party, and many more!

[Childrens Fiction (Ages 8-12)]Stick Dog and his pals are back, but this time the temperature is rising and they're all feeling the heat. They need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day. It will take all of Stick Dog's smarts to guide his friends to a scrumptious ice cream feast. They'll battle a water-attacking machine, discover rainbow puddles, and chase the strangest, loudest truck they've ever seen. But there's a looming threat to their mission -- Stick Dog gets spotted by a human. And the police are on his tail. If he's captured, Stick Dog may never see his friends again. If he escapes, it's ice cream for everyone.

When a new power plant pollutes a nearby lake, there are strange and unusual consequences. The friendly fish begin to mutate - and then seek revenge against the power plant. Author of the popular Stick Dog adventures, Tom Watson's more traditional picture books (When Cows Fly, Garbage! Monster! Burp! and Kangarooster) are marked by a rhyming and rhythmic writing style, some good laughs and bold, colorful illustrations. Vampire Bass offers these kid-pleasing (and parent-pleasing) traits again. Vampire Bass is Tom's unique effort to add to the thriving vampire story genre.

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Andrew Eiden]Stick Dog and his friends are on the hunt for some delicious candy in the seventh installment of the Stick Dog series! As darkness falls in Stick Dog's neighborhood, strange little humans emerge in the night. There are witches, astronauts, and ghosts. The dogs want to know where they're going -- and what they're doing. While his friends Stripes, Mutt, Karen, and Poo-Poo freak out, Stick Dog uses his courage and smarts to discover the taste of something sweet -- candy! But just a taste will never satisfy this band of hungry hounds. They need more candy -- and they need it now. To reach the ultimate sweet reward, Stick Dog will need to stalk two witches, outfox an old woman, and escape from a locked enclosure. The night is dark and full of strange creatures and sugary treats. And Stick Dog is ready to go.

The popular Stick Dog series continues in Tom Watson's hilarious Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts!Stick Dog and his team of strays are off on another outrageous canine caper. To snatch some breakfast treats for his hungry pals, Stick Dog will need to stop a moving truck, outfox a man on a telephone pole, and calm down a very caffeinated Karen. But that's not all. He'll also need to manage the greatest confrontation in history when his good friend Poo-Poo comes face-to-face with the ultimate enemy: a squirrel!With Stick Dog's smarts, daring, loyalty and patience he jusst might lead his buddies to the best breakfast ever. Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Timmy Failure, and the previous Stick Dog books.It's morning. The dogs are hungry. It's time to take the donuts!

[ Children's Fiction (Ages 10-12) ][Read by Andrew Eiden]As Stick Dog and his friends embark on a dangerous quest for pizza, they find themselves getting into even more than they ever could have imagined. - - Is it a flying saucer? Is it a Frisbee? Or is it the best thing they've ever tasted? - - Stick Dog and his crazy canine crew have discovered a newfangled flavorand it's even more delicious than hamburgers and hot dogs. It's pizza! And they won't be satisfied until they get some slices of their own. But it won't be easy. There's a kitten to rescue, a plan to make, and the messiest - and most dangerous - game of catch they've ever played. Pizza is on the menu, but only if their mission succeeds.

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Andrew Eiden]A second hilarious book from Tom Watson featuring Stick Cat and her incomparable sidekick Edith!Stick Cat is going somewhere he's never been before -- his best friend Edith's apartment. It's got everything: donut crumbs in the sink, a fire escape, and a window with a great view of the big city. While admiring that view, Stick Cat sees trouble -- thick, gooey, terrible trouble.Hazel, the bagel maker, is in serious danger in the building across the alley.Stick Cat knows he and Edith have to help. He'll use his smarts -- and Edith's appetite -- to devise a rescue plan. The only question is this: Can Hazel hang on long enough for this dynamic duo to save her?Join Stick Cat and Edith on another dangerous, epic -- and hilarious -- rescue mission.