Robert Munsch

Kristi wants to go fishing with her dad -- and makes the most amazing catch EVER A simple story about a great day of fishing for a girl and her dad -- with a whimsical, fantastical, outrageous Robert Munsch twist, of course Kristi has finally persuaded her dad to take her fishing. But the waves make the boat go up and down, and she tumbles into the water. When dad pulls her back in, he gets a BIG surprise -- Kristi is holding an ENORMOUS fish Could this be a new way to catch fish? When her next swim leads to an even bigger surprise, Dad knows it's time to go home.But wait until Mom finds out

Cassandra does not want to go home from school. She stays after the nice teacher leaves. She stays while the janitor with a tattoo mops the floors. She stays after the slightly scary principal turns off all the lights and goes home. She plays with the clay and reads until after dark, when her mom and dad realize she is missing and come in a panic to take her home. The next day, Cassandra gets up, eats breakfast, gets on her bike and heads off to school -- but it is Saturday and all the doors and windows are locked. So on her way back home she stops by the store and places an order. The next day she looks out the window to find her purchase has been delivered -- there is a brand-new red-brick school with a nice teacher, a slightly scary principal, and a janitor with tattoos in her very own backyard, so she can have school any time she likes This story was written for Cassandra, a girl from Pickering, Ontario who said that the most interesting thing about her was that she LOVED school

A classic Munsch tale about a new baby in the family -- with a zany twist, of course One night Kristen's mom goes off to the hospital to have a baby. But Dad gets lost on the way, and ends up at the zoo instead. When they get home, Kristen takes one look at the baby and says, "That's not my baby brother -- it's an alligator " So the parents go off to the zoo to find their real baby. They bring back a baby seal, a baby gorilla -- but no people baby. So Kristen has to go off to the zoo and fix things herself . . . This was Robert Munsch's first book with Scholastic Canada -- now reissued with a bright new cover design

Christopher LOVES to play with play clay, and has great time fashioning a delicious-looking cookie out of it. But when he goes looking for someone to take a bite (YUCK ), the real fun begins This fun, whimsical Munsch classic about a boy whose innocent prank leads to a whole lot of delicious fun, has now been revised and redesigned for the toddler set.

This favourite Munsch title gets a brand-new look"Do we have everything?" asks Matthew's dad. "NO " yelled Matthew. "No?" said his dad. "No " said Matthew. "We don't have dog." "Dog?" said his dad. "We don't even OWN a dog " "I know," said Matthew. "Now would be a good time to get a dog."Matthew wants to take his sandbox too, but his dad assures him there will be a sandy beach where they're going. Once they arrive, Matthew meets a girl making a big sandcastle and a big sand dog as part of a contest. Matthew is determined to create something so wonderful, the judges will think it's real.When he wins, Matthew shares his prize with his new friend and her giant sand dog.And when Matthew returns back to his mom and dad with his own sand dog, they're so relieved it's a small dog, they let him keep it. With classic Munsch wit and Martchenko style, The Sandcastle Contest is a fun-filled story -- perfect to read at home or on the beach

Will Matthew ever get some peace in his own room? Not a chance if his relatives have anything to say about it Matthew's family has a brand-new trailer, which includes a brand-new room for Matthew -- a room of his own Or so his mother says...Sure enough, before he knows it, the relatives start knocking and his room soon becomes a hotel for cousins and aunts and uncles and dogs. Fed up, and sleeping underneath the trailer (which is the only place to get some privacy ) Matthew hatches a plan to get these guests OUT of his room, once and for all Robert Munsch created this story after having a chat with a young boy in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The result? A funny romp of a story that will satisfy any Robert Munsch fan, especially those that have had to share their room when company comes

Victoria's perfect birthday meal comes from a very unexpected place Victoria's grandmother is taking her out for a very special birthday lunch. And because it's a very special birthday lunch, Victoria's grandmother takes her to a very fancy restaurant. But because it's a very fancy restaurant, they don't make hamburgers OR chicken fingers and French fries OR tacos OR Swamp Water What's a hungry girl to do? Maybe give the restaurant some helpful suggestions of what SHOULD be on their menu?In true Munsch fashion, Swamp Water is an uproarious treat, which will resonate with all of the picky eaters out there . . . and the grown-ups who try to feed them.

A new laugh-out-loud tale with heart from Canada's #1 storytelling team Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko Matthew's parents think he should play on a sports team. How will he ever learn about teamwork if all he does is draw pictures all day? His mom signs him up for baseball. But out on the field, Matthew is too busy looking at stuff to catch the ball. When a ball falls directly into his glove, he draws a picture on it, and throws it back. The players toss him another, and another, and another, and he draws on those too. Soon, it's a toss-o-rama, as the teammates excitedly share their new art with each other, showcasing the most unique display of teamwork that the coach has ever seen With his trademark wit and whimsy, Robert Munsch hits another home run with this story that will remind children and parents that everyone brings their own set of special talents to a team

Helen loves springtime -- except for the gazillions of blackflies and mosquitoes. But she has a plan . . .One day Helen wakes up and it's SPRING The snow has melted and the sun is shining. But Helen knows that the blackflies will be coming out soon. So she does what any smart kid would do: she sends her little sister outdoors to check When the blackflies and mosquitoes carry her away, Helen tells her dad, who rushes outside and is carried away himself. Now Helen needs to rescue BOTH of them, along with a wolf and a very clever bear . . .

När en drake rövar bort prinsen och bränner ner slottet iklär sig prinsessan Elisabet det enda som blir kvar, en papperspåse. Sedan ger hon sig iväg för att rädda prinsen.Robert Munschs och Michael Martchenkos klassiska bilderbok har roat läsare i över 40 år!

If Lacey can't remember to put her clothes in the laundry, her mom is going to make her wear a weird grandma shirt to school.... And who knows what could happen?With his classic style, Robert Munsch takes a normal, everyday situation and turns things upside down When Lacey goes to get dressed for school she finds she has. . .no clean clothes Her mom tells Lacey to wear the shirt her grandma gave her. It's a weird shirt that says: "Kiss me, I'm perfect " Lacey just knows the other kids are going to make fun of her. On the way to school, Lacey meets a cat, a dog and an eagle. They all read her t-shirt, and give her a kiss Then she meets a moose, who gives her a large wet moose kiss, right up the front of her face and over the top of her head. Lacey is thrilled - maybe this shirt is wonderful, not weird "This is a story about Lacey, a girl from Stewart, B.C. All the animals in the story are really in Stewart. Not near Stewart, IN Stewart. The day I made up this story the kids could not go out for recess because there were two grizzly bears on the playground. Lacey was in grade one and was wearing a t-shirt that said, "GIVE ME A KISS HUG," says Robert Munsch.

The modern classic is now in a sturdy format featuring the complete original text. Readers asked and we answered: the world’s favorite feminist fairy tale is now available in board with the original story intact. The large 9” x 9” trim makes this version of The Paper Bag Princess perfect for reading together. First published in 1980, and with over seven million copies in print, this story of a feisty princess and her hapless prince has captured the hearts of readers young and old all around the world.

Grandma is baking Christmas cookies, so she asks Lincoln and Georgia to decorate the tree. And what a tree it becomes In addition to the lights, garlands and balls the kids compete to add some very special and extremely noisy ornaments, including a talking doll, a chirping bird, the neighbour's dog and more. What will their grandparents -- and Santa -- think?The grandma in this story is Robert Munsch's long-time assistant Sharon and the kids are her grandchildren, Georgia and Lincoln.

See below for English description. Matthew est toujours en train de dessiner: des couchers de soleil vibrants, des dinosaures violets, des ciels verts et m me des oiseaux jaunes Mais ses parents voudraient vraiment lui enseigner l'importance du travail d' quipe. Alors ils l'inscrivent au baseball, un sport pour lequel Matthew doit apprendre tre un bon co quipier. Arrivera-t-il mettre de c t son amour pour l'art et s'investir dans une quipe? Robert Munsch revient avec un nouvel album charmant et tout en couleurs qui souligne l'importance de l'individualit . Les jeunes lecteurs comprendront que de grandes choses peuvent arriver lorsqu'on reste fid le soi-m me. Matthew is always drawing -- vibrant sunsets, purple dinosaurs, green skies, and even yellow birds But his parents really want him to learn the importance of one thing: teamwork. When Matthew's parents sign him up for baseball, he must learn how to be a team player. But will his love for art keep him from playing the game? Robert Munsch returns with another charming, exuberant full-colour picture book that highlights the importance of individuality. Young readers will see that great things come from staying true to yourself Original title: Teamwork

What is the secret behind Arie's red hair? Alex is dying to know why Arie's hair is so red. So he asks him if there if there is a secret to it all, or better yet, something he can do to turn his own black hair red? Soon he's following Arie's good advice and consuming daily doses of tomatoes and ketchup. But when he finds himself drinking hot sauce to, you know, set the colour, Alex starts to suspect that he's being played -- and concocts a little plan to turn the tables on Arie's trick, by tempting him with his own recipe for turning red hair black Based on a boy named Arie from Montreal, whom Robert Munsch met while on a storytelling tour, Seeing Red celebrates the spirit of good-natured pranks with some over-the-top antics and hilarious imagery, while providing a gentle lesson about accepting who you are and what you've been given.

Ciara is tired of hauling her hockey gear across town to play on the rink. It makes no sense--there is a perfectly good frozen river in her own backyard But her dad says it's too jagged, and her mom says it's too bumpy, and her older sisters don't see why she can't keep going all the way across town, just like they did. But Ciara won't let anybody stop her. And with a little help from the neighbourhood, she knows that her team, the River Rink Rats, will finally win a game on their own brand new rink.In classic Robert Munsch style, this warm fun story of community and hockey takes a hilarious turn. With the excitement and pace of a real hockey match, the River Rink Rats play their final game on their new rink. The pressure is on; the crowd is watching; Ciara has the puck; the crowd keeps watching; the ice starts to...CRACK ; Ciara keeps playing; the ice starts to drift; the crowd starts running; Ciara shoots to SCORE and--You can be sure that no matter how the game ends, there will be hot chocolate

A classic Munsch tale with a fresh new look Temina is excited about taking a trip on an airplane, and super-excited to include ALL of her toys and dolls on the trip as well.Until mom says: "You can bring just ONE doll."Impossible How is she going to pick just ONE?The answer is, she doesn't. Temina hatches a top secret plan to bring the toys onto the plane right under her mother's nose. Once everyone is safely aboard the plane, Temina opens her bag and out pop all her travelling companions. Word spreads quickly to other children on the plane, who feel lonely without their own dolls. Temina is happy to lend out her treasures, and saves the day. Her good deed is felt all across the globe and her generosity is rewarded in the most surprising way

This favourite Munsch title gets a brand-new lookSamuel has woken up hungry and it seems that nothing can satisfy him. Luckily, there's a pie-eating contest in the park, where Samuel eats not one, not two, but six pies To everyone's surprise, he wins the contest without getting sick. But what will happen when he discovers his mother has made him yet another pie for lunch?