Author Profile
Marilyn Sadler
20 Books
Marilyn Sadler is a beloved children's book author best known for creating the highly popular P.J. Funnybunny series, which began with the classic 'It's Not Easy Being a Bunny.' She is also the creator of the inventive Alistair series, following the adventures of a boy genius. Her engaging and humorous stories have delighted young readers for decades.
Alistair Grittle is a very clever boy who loves to invent things, and he has built something truly amazing for the upcoming school science competition. He has created a real, working time machine right in his own home!
When Alistair climbs inside to test his brand new invention, he gets whisked away on a wild journey through history. He travels to fascinating places and meets incredible people from the distant past. He even ends up running from some very surprised historical figures.
But there is one enormous problem waiting for him back home. When the science competition finally begins, Alistair cannot seem to prove to the judges that his incredible machine actually works. How can he show them where he has been without taking them on a dangerous trip through time? Get ready for a hilarious, time traveling adventure that proves science can be wildly unpredictable.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
The Funnybunny family has a very big problem. P.J. Funnybunny is known around the neighborhood for behaving badly. He does not listen, he plays silly tricks, and he often makes a big mess. Everyone is absolutely convinced that P.J. is the worst bunny they have ever seen.
But everything changes the day his cousin Binky arrives for a special visit. Binky is completely out of control! From the moment he hops through the front door, Binky starts causing chaos that makes P.J. look like a perfect angel.
Suddenly, P.J. has to figure out how to deal with a bunny who is even more troublesome than he is. Can the Funnybunny family survive Cousin Binky's wild visit? Jump into this hilarious, easy to read story full of bright pictures and funny rhymes to find out just how bad a bunny can truly be.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Step up to the plate for a fun-filled family adventure! Honey Bunny absolutely loves baseball, but she is just a little too small to play in the big games. Luckily, she has the best big brother in the world. P.J. Funnybunny steps in to teach his little sister everything there is to know about playing T-ball.
Together, they practice warming up, throwing the ball, and swinging the bat. P.J. patiently helps Honey Bunny learn how to run the bases until she is finally ready for her very first game. When it is her turn to bat, will she hit a home run?
This cheerful, easy-to-read story is packed with bright illustrations and simple words, making it perfect for kids who are just starting to read on their own. It is a heartwarming tale that celebrates teamwork, sports, and the special bond between a brother and sister.
6-8 Years
49 Pages
P.J. Funnybunny is used to having things exactly the way he wants them. Whether it is choosing which game to play or deciding who gets the best toy, P.J. insists on always being the boss. He pouts, he complains, and he acts like a very spoiled bunny.
But his bossy behavior is starting to cause big problems. His friends are getting tired of never getting a turn to choose, and they simply do not want to play with someone who refuses to share. Suddenly, P.J. finds himself playing all alone, and he quickly realizes that always getting your own way is not very much fun without friends to share the fun with.
Can P.J. learn how to be a better friend before he pushes everyone away for good? Read along as this stubborn bunny discovers an important lesson about kindness, sharing, and playing fair.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Honey Bunny Funnybunny has a very big crush on the boy who sits right next to her at school. His name is Eddy Bear, and Honey Bunny wants to be his friend more than anything else in the world. There is only one small problem: Eddy Bear never seems to notice her at all!
Honey Bunny tries everything she can think of to get his attention. She wears her absolute prettiest dress to class, she tries to show off her skills by playing ball with him at recess, and she even crafts a beautiful handmade valentine just for him. But no matter how hard she tries, Eddy Bear just keeps looking the other way.
Will Honey Bunny ever win over her favorite bear? Find out in this sweet, easy to read story about school crushes and surprising friendships. The funny, unexpected ending will leave you smiling!
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Elizabeth never expected her best friend to arrive in the mail, but life is full of wonderful surprises! When a box of sweet oranges is delivered all the way from Florida, Elizabeth discovers a tiny, green alligator named Larry hiding inside.
From that day on, Elizabeth and Larry do absolutely everything together. They share quiet afternoons, enjoy wonderful outings in the neighborhood, and become the most perfect pair of friends. But their happy life hits a bump when Larry suddenly realizes he does not look anything like Elizabeth. To make matters worse, the grumpy neighbors start pointing out that Larry is an alligator and does not belong!
Poor Larry is thrown into a terrible identity crisis. Can Elizabeth help her scaly best friend realize that true friendship has absolutely nothing to do with what you look like? Dive into this charming, funny story about loyalty and accepting others.
6-8 Years
52 Pages
P.J. Funnybunny is a very busy bunny, but he is not always a very thoughtful one. He rushes from place to place, leaving his toys scattered across the floor and dirty dishes piled on the table. He constantly forgets to return borrowed items, acts impatient with his little sister, and always shows up late for playdates!
But P.J.'s rushing comes to a sudden halt when he accidentally twists his ankle. Forced to stay in bed and rest, P.J. feels grumpy and bored. Then, something wonderful happens. His family and friends start bringing him treats, keeping him company, and showing him incredible kindness.
Seeing how much everyone cares for him makes P.J. realize how badly he has been treating them. Can a twisted ankle help this careless bunny discover the magic of a big heart? Read along as P.J. learns that being kind is the best adventure of all.
6-8 Years
25 Pages
It is not always easy being P.J. Funnybunny's little sister. Like most big brothers, P.J. loves to tease Honey Bunny and play silly jokes on her all day long. Because she is a patient little sister, Honey Bunny puts up with almost everything he does.
But the joking finally goes too far when P.J. sneaks into her room and paints her face bright green while she is sleeping! When Mr. and Mrs. Funnybunny see her green face, they are absolutely hopping mad. They decide that from now on, the teasing must stop and things are going to be very different in the Funnybunny household.
At first, peace and quiet sounds wonderful. But when P.J. stops playing with her completely, Honey Bunny starts to feel a little bit lonely. Does she really want a perfectly quiet brother, or does she miss his silly tricks? Hop into this funny story about the complicated, wonderful love between brothers and sisters.
6-8 Years
49 Pages
P.J. Funnybunny is thrilled when his dad brings home an amazing surprise: a brand new magic kit! P.J. immediately locks himself in his room to practice. He studies the instruction book carefully and practices every single trick until he gets them absolutely perfect.
He finally gathers his family and friends for a spectacular magic show. He pulls things out of hats and waves his magic wand, but nobody seems impressed. In fact, his audience is completely bored! P.J. is very disappointed, but he is not ready to give up. He decides he needs to show them the greatest, most astonishing trick in his entire magic book.
To get everyone's attention, P.J. is going to pull off the ultimate stunt: he is going to make himself disappear! Dive into this funny, easy to read story to find out if P.J. can finally impress his tough crowd.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
P.J. Funnybunny and his best pals are packing their bags for an exciting camping trip in the great outdoors. When Donna and Honey Bunny ask if they can tag along, P.J. quickly tells them no. He insists that camping in the dark woods is simply not for girls!
Determined to prove the boys wrong, the girls secretly follow them into the forest. As night falls, the woods start to look very spooky. Suddenly, two mysterious, glowing ghosts appear and frighten the brave boys so badly that they run all the way back home!
But who were those terrifying ghosts in the woods? It turns out that only the girls know the real, hilarious story. Jump into this funny, easy to read camping adventure that proves girls can be just as brave and clever as anyone else!
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Alistair Grittle is a very responsible boy, especially when it comes to his library books. He always returns them right on time. But his trip to the library takes a wild turn when a spaceship suddenly swoops down from the sky and scoops him up!
Alistair finds himself flying through outer space with a crew of silly, curious aliens. The aliens are fascinated by this boy from Earth and want to show him all the amazing sights in the galaxy. They zoom past glowing planets and sparkling stars, but Alistair is completely stressed out. He is not worried about being lost in space; he is worried about getting a late fee at the library!
Can Alistair convince his new alien friends to turn the spaceship around before his books are officially overdue? Blast off on a hilarious science fiction adventure that proves reading is truly out of this world.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
P.J. Funnybunny is having a terrible, no good day. His mom is ruining all of his fun! She absolutely refuses to let him eat ice cream for breakfast, she tells him to stop hanging upside down from the tree, and she definitely will not let him watch a scary movie.
Frustrated by all the rules, P.J. storms off to visit his best friend, Potts Pig. Potts Pig’s mom is amazing because she lets them do whatever they want! They eat junk food all morning and watch the scariest movies on television. But after a massive stomachache and a truly terrifying nightmare, P.J. realizes that having no rules is not actually very fun.
Join P.J. on another hilarious journey of self discovery. He might just figure out that his mom's annoying rules are actually there to protect him, and that it is much better being a bunny after all!
6-8 Years
49 Pages
Alistair Grittle is a very organized, highly sensible boy who likes everything to be perfectly normal. But his quiet life turns completely upside down after a totally ordinary trip to the city zoo.
When Alistair heads back to his house, he does not realize he has picked up a gigantic new shadow. A massive, friendly elephant has decided to follow him all the way home! Suddenly, Alistair has to figure out how to hide an enormous wild animal in his ordinary house. How do you feed an elephant? Where does it sleep? And how do you keep it a secret from all the neighbors?
Alistair's perfectly tidy world is about to get very messy, incredibly loud, and surprisingly fun. Get ready for a hilarious, giant sized adventure as this clever boy tries to solve the biggest problem he has ever faced!
6-8 Years
48 Pages
P.J. Funnybunny is completely tired of being a bunny. He is sick of eating cooked carrots every day, and he really does not like his giant ears. It seems like it would be much more exciting to be a completely different animal.
So, P.J. decides to pack up and leave home to try out life as a bear. But sleeping all winter gets very boring. Next, he tries flying like a bird, building dams like a beaver, and even living with pigs, possums, and skunks. Every time he tries a new animal family, something just does not feel right.
Will P.J. ever find a place where he truly fits in? Read along as this unhappy bunny goes on a hilarious journey of self discovery. You might just find out that the very best thing you can possibly be is exactly who you already are.
6-8 Years
52 Pages
Santa Claus is feeling very grumpy today. He has far too many letters to read, his reindeer will not stop arguing, and someone has taken his favorite slippers. To make matters worse, Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables!
Santa decides he needs a completely new job. He leaves the North Pole to try his hand at working in a department store, baking treats in a bakery, and even delivering the mail. But he quickly learns that these normal jobs are much harder than they look. Working somewhere else is not bringing him the joy he expected.
Join Santa and a funny cast of animal characters on a holiday adventure about finding your true purpose. While you read, see if you can spot the tiny mouse hiding on every single page. Discover why there is truly no better job than being yourself.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
Rexy is feeling very nervous about her first day of school. Her head feels too big, her arms are embarrassingly small, and her teeth are the exact size of bananas. She just wants to fit in and play with the other dinosaurs.
When recess finally arrives, Rexy tries to join a game of kickball. But things go terribly wrong when she catches the ball in her mouth and pops it right in front of everyone! Rexy is completely mortified and ready to give up on school forever. Just as she decides to leave, a massive volcano suddenly erupts, sending dangerous rocks flying onto the playground.
Now, one of her classmates needs help, and Rexy is the only dinosaur strong enough to act. Can her powerful jaws save the day? Find the tiny dragonfly hiding on every page and cheer for Rexy in this funny story about being perfectly yourself.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
Misty the Ghost is feeling very sad and completely misunderstood. She lives in a wonderfully cold, damp haunted house filled with spiderwebs, but she has one major problem. Nobody thinks she is spooky at all. Everyone just thinks she is cute!
Determined to become the scariest monster around, Misty decides she needs a total makeover. She tries wrapping herself up as a mummy, howling like a fierce werewolf, and even dressing up as a wicked witch. But every single costume leads to a hilarious disaster, and Misty still cannot seem to frighten anyone.
Will Misty ever learn that being sweet and cute is actually a wonderful way to be? Search for the tiny bat hiding on every single page as you follow Misty on her silly quest. This charming story proves that true happiness always comes from loving exactly who you are.
6-8 Years
17 Pages
Connor O'Connor is not a happy leprechaun at all. He thinks his ears are much too big and his body is much too small. He feels like he looks exactly like a lawn ornament! The worst part is that no one ever wants to be his real friend. They only care about stealing his magical pot of gold.
Tired of being a leprechaun, Connor decides to use his special magic to change who he is. He transforms himself into a delicate fairy, a hardworking carpenter, and even a powerful king! But changing his shape does not magically bring him the true friends he is looking for.
Can Connor discover that his kind heart is worth much more than gold? Hunt for the hungry little caterpillar hiding on every page as you follow Connor on a very funny, magical journey to find out where he truly belongs.
6-8 Years
17 Pages
Honey Bunny Funnybunny has lots and lots of money in her piggy bank! But what should a smart little bunny do with all those shiny coins?
In this delightful rhyming adventure, Honey Bunny learns all about the different ways to handle her cash. She makes sure to save some of her money for a rainy day, but she also loves spending a little bit on special treats just for herself. The best part of all is when she decides to use her money to buy funny surprises for her animal friends. Watch as the bear gets a comfortable chair, the fly gets a tasty pie, and the fox gets a brand new pair of socks!
Follow along with Honey Bunny as she discovers the joy of being generous. This silly, easy to read story is the perfect way to learn about saving, spending, and sharing with the people you care about.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
Alistair Grittle is a polite and tidy boy who loves science. He is back with a brand new adventure, and this time he is diving deep beneath the waves. When Alistair explores an underwater cave in his very own homemade submarine, he discovers a whole new world.
Down in the murky depths, he meets a cheerful community of friendly frog people who need his help. A scary monster known as the Gooze is causing trouble, and the frog people do not know what to do. Luckily, Alistair is not your average boy. He uses his brain and his usual careful manners to figure out a clever plan.
Can you help Alistair outsmart the slippery Gooze before it ruins the underwater peace forever? Grab your submarine gear and dive into this funny, exciting tale of science and bravery.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
