Kate McMullan

Perfect for fans of Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath, this fun and educational picture book brings together adorable baby animals and bathtime. How do YOU take a bath? Does your mama comb your fur?Do you shake off all your dirt?Do you splash and flap and quack?Do the birdies peck your back?No Follow elephants, pigs, monkeys, hippos, and more in this charming rhyming picture book from veteran author Kate McMullan. How does a pig take a bath? It sinks in the mud What about a chicken? It thrashes about in dust And a cat? Why, it licks itself clean, of course Sydney Hanson's adorable illustrations toggle neatly between animals in nature grooming themselves and humorous depictions of children attempting the animals' bathing tactics. By the end of the book, the child finally makes his way to the bathtub, no mud baths or lick baths about it

Discover how different animals go to sleep in this rhyming picture book from a veteran children's author Follow along as three children learn about the bedtime routines of squirrels, parrots, dolphins, and many more. Meerkats sleep in a stack. Is that how these kids go to sleep? Or do they hibernate in snow all winter long like frogs? Or maybe they sleep the day away like skunks? No, that can't be right By the book's conclusion, the kids have imitated all kinds of animals who are portrayed sleeping in their natural habitats, thanks to Sydney Hanson's charming illustrations. Readers will recognize the way the human child eventually goes to sleep--with stuffed animals, a bedtime story, and a kiss good night A Bank Street Best Book of the Year "Punctuated with zaniness, McMullan's litany nevertheless offers a quiet, calming rhythm to help little ones nod off."--Kirkus "A bedtime book that will soothe and please children and caregivers."--SLJ"A nice pairing with Diane Muldrow's How Do Giraffes Take Naps?, Vin Vogel's Bedtime for Yeti, or Cari Best's I'm Brave I'm Strong I'm Five , particularly for little ones looking for comfort around sleeping in their own beds."--Booklist

When winter is at its coldest and darkest, take heart Every day the sun shines longer, Spring is on its way All winter, the days grow a little bit longer, The nights grow a little bit shorter, until the day becomes exactly as long as the night.On that day we say...HAPPY SPRINGTIME This bright, bouncy, and deliriously colorful picture book is an ode to the joys of spring, encouraging everyone who waits out the slow lengthening of days through the end of winter. From earmuffed crossing guards to sweater wearing dogs, from painters of flowers to planters of seeds, Happy Springtime celebrates the burst of life following the thaw of winter. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree Kate McMullan's jubilant love-letter to this exciting time of year is the perfect book to bring in the season of birth and renewal, especially when accompanied by the riotous watercolor illustrations of Sujean Rim.

French bulldogs Toby and Pinkie learn to live together and form a heartwarming friendship. Toby loves basking in the morning sun, snuggling in a lap in the afternoon, and toasting his tummy by the fireside at night, but somehow his warm spots never last. What Toby wants more than anything is to find something as warm as the sun that never fades or fizzles. Then one day, Pinkie comes along, and she starts hogging all of Toby's favorite places. Toby feels alone and forgotten, and slinks away. . . but Pinkie follows him, determined to prove that she is the something as warm as the sun Toby has been looking for all along. From the acclaimed duo of Kate and Jim McMullan, creators of I Stink and I'm Dirty , comes this story about two unforgettable French bulldogs--the perfect story for parents bringing home a new sibling.

From the popular creators of I Stink and I'm Dirty comes the perfect tough addition to their noisy series: a pick-up truck I'm not the BIGGEST TRUCK in the parking lot . . . but when my cargo bed's PACKED and STACKEDI've got what it takes to HAUL it ALL You can count on me--I'll get the job done 'Cause guess what--I'M TOUGH

From the popular creators of I Stink and I'm Dirty --now a streaming animated series--comes the perfect school-time addition to their noisy series: a school bus Smarter than a rocket scientist, more powerful than a monster truck, able to halt traffic with the flick of a switch Drive you to school and keeps you safe Who am I?Your school bus, that's who I'm Smart is the latest A+ addition to Kate and Jim McMullan's hilarious read-aloud series.

For fans of all things snow and ice comes the latest addition to this hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I Stink and I'm Dirty --now a streaming animated series.Perfect for any young hockey player, this book is all about the ice-cold Zamboni machine When the ice is full of cuts and ruts, only one machine has the GUTS to clean it up. But can this slow-movin' ice fixer smooth the grooves before the next period? Or will he lose his COOL? The timer's ticking BUZZZZZZ

Now a streaming animated series This construction vehicle with an attitude loves every second of his dirty job For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I'm Bad and I Stink This board book edition is the perfect size and heft for toddlers who love construction vehicles.Clank Rattle Bang Who's making all that noise?Backhoe Loader, reporting for duty.

Now a streaming animated series This construction vehicle with an attitude loves every second of his dirty job For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I'm Bad and I Stink Clank Rattle Bang Who's making all that noise?Backhoe Loader, reporting for duty.

For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes the perfect noisy addition to this hilarious read-aloud series from the popular creators of I Stink , and I'm Dirty --now a streaming animated series I'm Brave is the most irresistible addition yet to Kate and Jim McMullan's hilarious read-aloud series: a fire truck.He's a big red engineWith a siren, A horn, A tank full of water, And a whole lotta hose He's a good-lookin' fire truck, And he's brave, too.When the alarm soundsEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeooooooooooHe's gotta drive throughSmoke and heatStraight to a blazing fire Honk Honk

The Trojan War is over, but now Odysseus has to find his way home to Ithaca . . . and in typical fashion, he's angered Poseidon enough that the sea-god has decided to make his journey miserable (if not impossible). But Hades has a soft spot for the long-gone warrior, so even if he's sworn to Poseidon he won't help Odysseus directly, he might be able to pull a few strings . . .

Welcome to the Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School, where you will experience a week in the life of an exceptional group of characters. There's the principal, Miss Ingashoe, and her secretary, Ms. Cecelia Seeyalater; teachers Mr. Hugh da Mann and Mrs. Doremi Fasollatido; and students Abby Birthday, Sid Down, Viola Fuss, Dewey Haveto, and many more This heavily illustrated, full-color, fabulously designed young chapter book is a must-have, back-to-school title that chronicles the very simple story of Ron Faster--as he learns some important lessons about life--during his adventures on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in a most unusual school.School is a 2011 Bank Street-Best Children's Book of the Year.

From Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty!-now a streaming animated series-comes an irresistible read-aloud about trains, a perennial kid favorite. WHEELS on the RAILS, ALL night long, Racin' and a-rumblin' the FREIGHT TRAIN song- Chooka chooka chooka chooka Meet one hard workin' freight train. He's got to get to Chicago on time and nothing is going to stop him. Mountains? Not a chance! Cows? Out of his way, ladies! He's going to get there-and fast!

From Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I Stink and I'm Dirty --now a streaming animated series--comes a hilarious new picture book about one BAD dino who has just one thing on his mind: dinner.Who's big? Who's bad? And who's hungry? T-Rex, that's who. He's the rollicking and rambunctious dino who's foraging in the prehistoric forest, 'cause he needs chow right now. When his belly rumbles and grumbles, you'd better watch out Take cover, fuzzballs. Hide your horns, reptiles. It's ambush time.

A big city garbage truck makes its nighttime rounds, consuming everything from apple cores and banana peels to leftover ziti with zucchini. An ALA Notable Children's Book. Reprint.

Now a streaming animated series This construction vehicle with an attitude loves every second of his dirty job For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I'm Bad and I Stink Clank Rattle Bang Who's making all that noise?Backhoe Loader, reporting for duty.