Author & Illustrator Profile
Marc Brown
4 Books
Marc Brown is a celebrated American author and illustrator, best known as the creator of the popular "Arthur" series of children's books. His extensive work, including beloved titles such as "Arthur's Birthday" and "Arthur's Chicken Pox," features the adventures of an anthropomorphic aardvark and his friends. Brown's engaging storytelling and distinctive illustrations have charmed young readers for decades, also seen in earlier works like "Pickle Things."
Books in "D.W."
Gymnastics class is about to get a whole lot livelier. Arthur's energetic younger sister, D.W., is ready to tumble, jump, and show off her very best moves. She is determined to be the absolute best in her class, no matter what it takes.
As you turn the pages, you will follow D.W. through all her hilarious attempts to master the perfect forward roll. Of course, things do not always go exactly as planned, leading to plenty of funny mishaps along the way.
This playful story captures the boundless energy of trying a new activity. It is a wonderfully funny read that celebrates practicing hard, making mistakes, and always getting back up for another try.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
There is nothing quite as exciting as earning your very first library card. D.W. has been waiting forever to be old enough to have her own name on a card, and the big day has finally arrived! She is eager to march right into the library and check out her absolute favorite book all by herself. But having a library card also comes with a lot of new rules and serious responsibilities. D.W. quickly learns that taking care of a borrowed book is much harder than it looks, especially when you are worried about every little scratch, spill, or bent page. Her determination to keep her beloved book perfectly safe leads to some incredibly funny situations around the house. Join Arthur the aardvark's spunky younger sister on a hilarious learning adventure as she discovers what it really means to be a responsible reader.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
A sunny day at the beach is perfect for swimming, unless you are D.W. Arthur's bossy little sister is absolutely certain that she hates the water, and she refuses to go anywhere near the waves.
Instead of swimming, D.W. insists that Arthur carry her around on his shoulders all day long. She is perfectly happy staying completely dry while ordering her big brother around the sand. But the ocean has a way of changing plans, and D.W. is in for a very big, very splashy surprise.
This hilarious family trip perfectly captures the squabbles of siblings and the fun of a day at the beach. You will laugh out loud as D.W. discovers that trying something you think you hate might actually be incredibly fun.
6-8 Years
28 Pages
Do you have a list of foods you absolutely refuse to eat? D.W. is known for being a very picky eater. She will not touch spinach, she hates anything with lumps, and she definitely will not eat any vegetables hidden in her dinner. Her strict eating habits are starting to cause some major problems around the house. In fact, her refusal to try new things becomes so disruptive that she is forced to stay home with a babysitter while the rest of Arthur the aardvark's family goes out to a fancy restaurant. Missing out on the fun makes D.W. realize that her picky habits might be holding her back. When a special family celebration comes around, she is determined to prove she can be a polite dinner guest. Will she finally gather the courage to try something completely new and surprise everyone?
6-8 Years
36 Pages
