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BEAR BUILDS A HOUSE
(Holiday House, 2022 | 32 pages | ISBN 9780823447145)
Bear’s next project is her most ambitious one yet, she’s going to build a house! But can she and her friends finish before winter sets in?
The bear from Maxwell Eaton’s Bear Goes Sugaring returns in this fascinating follow-up, and this time, she’s going to build a house entirely from scratch! To do so, she’ll need time, careful planning, sturdy materials, and a whole lot of help from. . . most of her friends.
Readers will see a house built before their very eyes as they are guided through detailed descriptions of each step in the construction process, from site selection, to chopping trees to make wooden planks, to laying down foundations, insulation, and power and plumbing. Key to the process is Bear’s attention to sustainable architecture, an excellent lesson for kids who want to learn about clean energy and sustainable planning.
As in Bear Goes Sugaring, readers will love Maxwell Eaton’s humorous approach to a serious subject and the antics and funny dialogue that Bear’s animal cohorts contribute.
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BEAR GOES SUGARING
(Holiday House, 2020 | 32 pages | ISBN 9780823444489)
★ "Readers are sure to request both rereads and pancakes . . . and maybe a few spiles and buckets of their own." —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
★ “ . . . just the right amount of kibitzing and isn’t-it-ready-yet histrionics.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, STARRED REVIEW
★ “Watercolor and pencil illustrations by Eaton have a cheery, get-’er-done orderliness, efficiently conveying a wealth of information with comics-style panels, cinematic framing, text callouts, and just the right number of comic asides from Bear’s peanut gallery.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
Learn how to make syrup the old fashioned way with the help of a friendly bear and her amusingly unhelpful accomplices Dog and Squirrel in this informative comics-style picture book.
Did you know that it takes forty gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup? “How many pancakes can I eat with that gallon?” wonders Dog.
Every step of the process of making maple syrup is covered in this sweet (but never saccharine) informational picture book by Maxwell Eaton III, the creator of the popular “Truth About” series. It begins with Bear assembling the tools she’ll need for the project, continues with a discussion of the types of maples found in the area and why sugar maples are best for tapping, then on to drilling, tapping, evaporation and at the end of the process, real maple syrup and best of all, PANCAKES!
Along the way there are hilarious asides from increasingly ravenous Dog and Squirrel, making this a book as funny as it is informative. Helpful back matter and suggestions for further reading complete the package.
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the truth about HAWKS
(Roaring Brook Press, 2019 | 32 pages | ISBN 9781250198457 )
"This book about hawks is bold, confident, and straightforward . . . Eaton is shaping up to be a go-to source for amazing facts about nature." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW ★
"The author has a knack for picking facts his young readers will enjoy." --Kirkus Reviews
Did you know that hawks can see four to eight times better than a human?
Did you know that some hawks even eat other types of birds?
Did you know that hawks use ultra-violet light to find their prey?
Discover these facts and more in this new addition to the popular series that combines raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animal friends.
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the truth about CROCODILES
(Roaring Brook Press, 2019 | 32 pages | ISBN 9781250198440)
". . . educational, entertaining, and everything in between." --The Horn Book
"A party to remember—and a species to respect." --Kirkus Reviews
Did you know that crocs often keep rocks in their stomachs in order to stay underwater longer?
Did you know that baby crocs make sounds similar to kittens when they hatch?
Did you know that crocs have a lot of teeth, but don’t actually chew their food?
Discover these facts and more in this addition to the popular series that combines raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animal friends.
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the truth about ELEPHANTS
(Roaring Brook Press, 2018 | 32 pages | ISBN 9781626726697)
"A characteristically charming and browsable addition to the series. Consider for readers looking for a bit of information and humor." --School Library Journal
"Readers will effortlessly access all this new knowledge to impress family members and friends. As with Eaton’s previous forays, this is sure to be an oft-requested crowd-pleaser." --Booklist
Did you know that an elephant's tusks never stop growing?
Did you know that elephants can sometimes purr like giant cats?
And that they use six sets of teeth throughout their lives?
Impress your friends and teachers with these facts and more in The Truth About Elephants, a wildly entertaining (not to mention hilarious) nonfiction picture book offering everything you want to know about this majestic animal.
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the truth about Dolphins
(Roaring Brook Press, 2018 | 32 pages | ISBN 9781626726680)
"The truth is . . . this series may well inspire a new generation of animal scientists and conservationists." --The Horn Book, STARRED REVIEW ★
"Eaton's inviting mix of takeaway facts and light humor hits a sweet spot for readers." --Publishers Weekly
Did you know that dolphins find their dinners by using sound to track down the location of their prey? Did you know that baby dolphins are born tail first? Did you know that each dolphin has a unique whistle that makes them recognizable to other dolphins?
Discover these facts and more in this new addition to the popular series that combines raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animals friends.
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the truth about hippos
(Roaring Brook Press, 2018 | 32 pages | ISBN 9781626726673)
"The truth is . . . this series may well inspire a new generation of animal scientists and conservationists." --The Horn Book, STARRED REVIEW ★
"Kids who need convincing that learning can be fun need look no further for proof." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ★
Seriously funny facts about your favorite animals
The Truth About Hippos is a lighthearted nonfiction picture book, filled with useful facts about hippos that will make you laugh so hard you won't even realize you're learning something!
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THE TRUTH ABOUT BEARS
(Roaring Brook Press, 2018 | 32 pages | ISBN 9781626726666)
Seriously funny facts about your favorite animals
The Truth About Bears is a lighthearted nonfiction picture book, filled with useful facts about bears that will make you laugh so hard you won't even realize you're learning something!
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" . . . irreverent and very funny . . ." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ★
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I'm awake!
(Knopf, 2017 | 32 pages | ISBN 9780375845758)
FIND A STORE
A hilarious must-read for kids who like to get up in the wee hours of the morning and for parents who long to sleep in, perfect for fans of Goodnight Already!
Both children and adults will relate to this send-up of early risers and the parents who—yawn!—love them. Kids love to get up early—really early, before the sun is up early, before the newspaper is delivered early. Parents don’t love getting up quite so early. But that doesn’t stop this energetic, young hamster from trying to wake up Dad at the crack of dawn. Maybe Dad can figure out a way to get his child to sleep in?
“Sure to gather fans in its wake.”–Kirkus Reviews
“Eaton’s drawings have as much energy as his young hero, and the divide between the protagonist’s innocence and the chaos he leaves in his wake creates comedy that kids and adults can appreciate equally.”–Publishers Weekly
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Crazy Critter Race (Book 6)
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The race is on for Ace and Bub in their sixth adventure in this popular young graphic novel series, which Kirkus called “funny from the first panel!”
Ace and Bub are tangled up in an island-hopping competition, and there's more than just the grand prize--a houseboat!--at stake. The salesman and sponsor is Crazy Critter (and he really is crazy), and it soon becomes clear that he has more than publicity for his houseboat dealership to gain from the race. Before long, the brothers are wrapped up in the plot: a fast-growing vine is entangling all the nearby islands! Which of their fellow competitors can help them put a stop to this outbreak--and which ones are behind it?
Knopf, 2015
96 pages, Ages 6-9
$6.99 paperback (978-0-385-75469-9)
$12.99 hardcover (978-0-385-75470-5)
Andy, Also (Book 2 in the Andy and Preston series)
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"Whether readers are the 'Preston' or 'Andy' in their own friendships, they'll find this duo's interactions irresistible." -Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW ★
In this sequel to OKAY ANDY we once again find our little coyote pup, Preston, adoring his not-so-adorable alligator pal, Andy, in three chapters. In chapter 1, Preston ascends the highest peaks of flattery and renames himself Andy. Things get confusing. In chapter 2, Preston starts an impromptu percussion band as Andy attempts to nap. Things get loud. And in chapter 3, Preston plays twenty questions and gets his reptilian friend’s opinion on the cranial capacity of one-hundred rabbits. Things get strange.
Confusing, loud, and strange. Sounds like my next review.
So grab a copy and get your fill of stethoscope-bearing turkeys, cha-cha-ing seagulls, and large green alligators that are adamantly NOT helpful nor soft!
Blue Apple Books, 2014
96 pages, Ages 5-8
$12.99 hardcover (978-1609054571)
$6.99 paperback (978-1609055530)
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Hot Air Baboons (Book 5)
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"Wacky and charming." -School Library Journal
It’s winter break, and Ace and Bub are hitting the slopes! But their ski session is interrupted by a sudden influx of . . . swimming pools? A band of enterprising baboons has graced Beaver Island with the Easy Breeze, a giant hair dryer designed to melt all the snow off the mountains and channel it into swimming pools. The residents of Beaver Island are over the moon about their new relaxation stations, but Ace and Bub don’t trust these monkeys any farther than they can ski down a hill with no snow. Can they uncover the baboons’ real plan before their neighbors become too attached to the summery island makeover?
With environmental themes, laugh-out-loud humor, and fast-paced adventures, the Flying Beaver Brothers are sure to fly off bookshelves!
Knopf, 2014
96 pages, Ages 6-9
$6.99 paperback (978-0-385-75466-8)
$12.99 hardcover (978-0-385-75467-5)
Okay, Andy! (Book 1 in the Andy and Preston series)
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"Whether readers are the 'Preston' or 'Andy' in their own friendships, they'll find this duo's interactions irresistible." -Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW ★
2014 CYBILS Award for Easy Readers★
Is Andy okay? Preston always thinks Andy is super-okay! Does Andy think Preston is okay? Maybe... but he will NEVER admit it!
One thing for sure, they spend a lot of time falling over cliffs, not catching rabbits, and trying to decide the difference between an owl and a bear. And that’s just in the first book! Okay, Andy is this series’ debut title in Blue Apple’s JUMP-INTO-CHAPTERS! series. For kids who want to tackle a “big kid” book, but aren’t quite ready for text-heavy reading, JUMP-INTO-CHAPTERS! offers a perfect bridge—and a pair of buddies they’ll want to follow.
What’s next? In Fall 2014, the pals star in Andy, Also—in which Preston sort of pays homage to Andy.
Blue Apple Books, 2014
96 pages, Ages 5-8
$12.99 hardcover (9781609053505)
The Flying Beaver Brothers: Birds vs. Bunnies (Book 4)
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"A wonderfully dry, deadpan sense of humor." -School Library Journal
"Readers will laugh hysterically and then tell their friends, 'You had to be there.'" - Kirkus Reviews
THE FLYING BEAVER BROTHERS have set off in their sailboat to enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation at nearby Little Beaver Island. But the local birds and bunnies have other ideas. Before long, Ace and Bub find themselves embroiled in an all-out war between the feathers and the fuzz, with a familiar fishy face behind the trouble! Can the the Flying Beaver Brothers restore peace to Little Beaver Island?
Knopf, 2013
96 pages, Ages 6-9
$6.99 paperback (978-0-449-81022-4)
$12.99 hardcover (978-0-449-81023-1)
The Flying Beaver Brothers and The Mud-Slinging Moles (Book 3)
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"The Flying Beaver Brothers series may have the best sound effects in all of comics. " - Kirkus Reviews
SOMETHING IS GOING down on Beaver Island. Ace and Bub notice a number of things (trees, houses, evil penguins) sinking into the ground. They soon discover that Captain Jojo and his scurvy crew of mud-making moles have hatched a nearsighted plot to steal dirt from Beaver Island in order to make their own island home even bigger! Each brother is convinced that he alone knows how to stop them. Will their rival plans bury the moles, or sink the entire island forever?
Knopf, 2013
96 pages, Ages 6-9
$6.99 paperback (978-0-449-81019-4)
$12.99 hardcover (978-0-449-81020-0)
The Flying Beaver Brothers and The Fishy Business (Book 2)
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"Funny from the first panel." - Kirkus Reviews
WHEN FISH STIX Corporation sets up shop, most of the islanders are thrilled. After all, Fish Stix are the bestselling, most popular sticks around, and they're good for the environment. But Ace and Bub quickly see through this eco-friendly facade and uncover a sinister plot. It's up to the Beaver Brothers to set things right.
Knopf, 2012
96 pages, Ages 6-9
$6.99 paperback (978-0-375-86448-3)
The Flying Beaver Brothers and The Evil Penguin Plan (Book 1)
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BROTHERS ACE AND BUB have the perfect life on Beaver Island. But when a group of evil penguins schemes to convert the island into a polar-themed resort, their entire way of life is threatened. Suddenly Ace and Bub are the only thing standing between their beloved island and an eco-disaster. Do they have what it takes to save the day?
Knopf, 2012
96 pages, Ages 6-9
$6.99 paperback (978-0-375-86447-6)
Two Dumb Ducks
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STEVE AND CARL are ducks. Steve likes cans. Carl likes socks. But Steve and Carl don't like being called dumb by seagulls. Steve and Carl don't get mad. Steve and Carl don't get angry. Steve and Carl get even, though not in the way they originally intended.
Maxwell introduces us to two lovable and quirky ducks whom kids are sure to cheer for in this clever anti-bullying book.
Knopf, 2010
32 pages, Ages 3-7
$12.99 hardcover (978-0-375-84576-5)
$9.99 ebook (978-0-375-98333-7)
The Adventures of Max and Pinky: Best Buds
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FOR MAX AND PINKY every Saturday is Adventure Day. Today is Saturday, but where is Pinky? Has he gotten lost or carried away by bunnies—or is he just off somewhere stuffing himself with marshmallows? Watch Max dive into mud, question a polar bear, and be dissed by a horse named Chuck. Nothing will stop him from finding his pink pal—because a guy will do anything for his best bud!
Knopf, 2006
32 pages, Ages 3-7
$12.99 hardcover (978-0-375-83803-3)
$9.99 ebook (978-0-375-98501-0)
The Adventures of Max and Pinky: Superheroes
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THEY BATTLE SNOW MONSTERS, save whales, and stop falling meteors - but Max hogs all the glory while Pinky mostly gets clobbered! Will the super-duo become solo-heroes? What will happen when one of them gets his head stuck in a fence? Who will save the day (and exact a little silly revenge)? All will be revealed in this thrilling tale of capes, friendship, and lemonade!Maxwell Eaton offers a sweetly zany tale that will have both kids and grown-ups laughing out loud and possibly donning a cape.
Knopf, 2007
32 pages, Ages 3-7
$12.99 hardcover (978-0375-83805-7)
The Adventures of Max and Pinky: The Mystery
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MAX AND PINKY have painted the barn a nice, classic shade of red. But the next morning—it’s pink! They paint it again, but the very next day it’s plaid! What is going on?!
Something weird is going on—weird and mysterious! But never fear, adventure-loving readers. The best buds will ask the silliest questions, make the nuttiest alarm system, and get stuck in all sorts of place while searching—whatever it takes to crack the case!
Hmm—doesn’t that gopher look a little suspicious?
Knopf, 2008
32 pages, Ages 3-7
$12.99 Hardcover (978-0-375-83807-1)
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