Below is a list of 8 the books by this author.
Three adventurous and inquisitive cats named Lillian, Tilly, and William J. have an exciting afternoon playing together.
Ingenuity and surprise rule in this funny and colorful companion to Red: A Crayon’s Story written and illustrated by Michael Hall, the New York... [Read More]
Ingenuity and surprise rule in this funny and colorful companion to Red: A Crayon’s Story written and illustrated by Michael Hall, the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo. The crayons are ready to tell the thrilling tale of Frankencrayon. The costumes are made, the roles are cast, the pages are all set—but then disaster strikes. Someone has scribbled on the page! Hideous! Horrifying! The story can’t go on! Try as they might, the crayons can’t erase the scribble, and this picture book must be canceled. Until the crayons playing the title role of Frankencrayon think of a solution, that is. Michael Hall breaks borders and invites readers behind the scenes with his irresistible, clever style and bold artwork. A book about seeing beauty in unexpected places and the magic of storytelling.
When a clever and resourceful mouse looks for a safe place to settle down, she learns that home is wherever you make it. House Mouse is playful and... [Read More]
When a clever and resourceful mouse looks for a safe place to settle down, she learns that home is wherever you make it. House Mouse is playful and surprising and shares a powerful message about friendship, empathy, and hospitality.
Can you catch a minute? A monkey chases a minute in the rainforest in this clever, funny, and informational story about the concept of time from... [Read More]
Can you catch a minute? A monkey chases a minute in the rainforest in this clever, funny, and informational story about the concept of time from Michael Hall, the New York Times–bestselling and acclaimed author of Red: A Crayon’s Story. Monkey Time stars a silly monkey and sixty minutes, and it is perfect for fans of Mo Willems’s Waiting Is Not Easy! and anyone learning about how time passes. Look for surprises in the pictures on every page! Meet monkey. Monkey is very curious about the brightly colored—and very tasty-looking—minutes on the minute tree in his forest. But can he catch one before it disappears? Playful, educational, and entertaining, this brightly illustrated book reinforces simple counting skills while introducing children to basic concepts about time, how time passes, and how time is measured. With illustrations full of engaging animals and a call-and-response text, and loads of rhythm, repetition, and humor, this is a great choice for family and story-time sharing. Includes three pages of facts reinforcing the math concepts and describing the rainforest friends introduced in the story.
Theme: Math
Depicts in rhyming text how love can be many different things, such as eager as a beaver, steady as a yak, or silly as a seal.
A perfect square that is perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed but finds in each transformation... [Read More]
A perfect square that is perfectly happy is torn into pieces, punched with holes, crumpled, and otherwise changed but finds in each transformation that it can be something new, and just as happy.
Theme: Kindergarten, Math
A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling... [Read More]
A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo and It's an Orange Aardvark! Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon's Story, by Michael Hall, is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. Red will appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, and The Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age! Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue! This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone.
Theme: Art
See below for English description. C'est l'histoire d'un crayon bleu dont l'étiquette indique clairement qu'il est rouge. Malgré tous... [Read More]
See below for English description. C'est l'histoire d'un crayon bleu dont l'étiquette indique clairement qu'il est rouge. Malgré tous les efforts de son enseignante, de ses camarades et des membres de sa famille, il a toujours du mal à colorier de la bonne couleur. jusqu'à ce qu'un nouvel ami aborde la situation sous un autre angle. Ce livre aux couleurs vives présente une histoire inspirante, amusante et réconfortante qui souligne l'importance d'être fidèle à soi-même. Ce récit, qui peut être lu et compris à différents degrés, plaira aux lecteurs de tous niveaux et de tous âges! Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red. His mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate, and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue! This funny, heartwarming, colourful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone. A great gift for readers of any age! Original title: Red: A Crayon's Story