Author Profile
Robert Munsch
31 Books
Robert Munsch is an internationally renowned Canadian-American children's book author known for his exuberant, repetitive, and humorous storytelling style. He has written dozens of beloved books, including iconic classics like "The Paper Bag Princess" and "Love You Forever," which often feature exaggerated situations and resourceful kids. Munsch frequently draws inspiration from real children he meets during his energetic storytelling sessions, making his work deeply engaging for young readers.
Matthew is ready to show off his building skills at the ultimate beach sandcastle contest. He works tirelessly, scooping and shaping the sand until he creates a masterpiece so large and incredibly detailed that it actually looks real. It is so perfect, in fact, that the judges refuse to believe it is made of sand. They think he has somehow dragged a real house onto the beach. To prove them wrong, Matthew has to go to hilarious lengths to show exactly what his castle is made of. It is a sun-soaked, wildly exaggerated beach adventure that celebrates creativity and the magic of building something truly spectacular out of nothing but sand and water.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Tina is completely in love with her brand new, incredibly bright socks. She loves them so much that she refuses to ever take them off. She wears them to play, to sleep, and everywhere in between. But after days and days of constant wear, her perfect socks develop a seriously terrifying smell. The odor gets so overwhelmingly bad that birds fall out of the sky and her friends can barely stand to be near her. When Tina stubbornly refuses to put them in the laundry, her friends realize they have to take dramatic action to save their noses. Get ready for a hilarious, holding-your-breath adventure about a girl and her stubbornly stinky footwear.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Julie has saved up her money and is ready to transform herself into a dazzling, glamorous movie star. She rushes to the store and buys every single type of makeup she can find. Back home, she excitedly layers on lipstick, eyeshadow, and powder until her face is completely covered in wild colors. But when she proudly shows off her new look, she does not get the starry-eyed reaction she was hoping for. Instead of looking beautiful, her parents and friends are completely horrified by her messy masterpiece. This laugh-out-loud story takes a hilarious look at beauty expectations and proves that sometimes your plain, regular face is exactly the one people love the most.
6-8 Years
Luke wakes up to an unbelievable sight right outside his window. There is a massive, towering moose standing directly in his backyard. When he rushes to tell his parents, they refuse to believe him, but they quickly change their tune when they see the giant creature munching on their trees. His parents try everything to chase the stubborn beast away, from sweeping with a broom to spraying the garden hose, but the moose simply will not budge. It takes his brave sisters and some wildly creative splashing to finally send the animal running. But Luke has a different plan, grabbing some carrots and plotting to make this gigantic backyard visitor his new best friend.
6-8 Years
16 Pages
Every time Jule Ann steps outside in her clean new clothes, a sneaky mud puddle is waiting to pounce. It hides up in trees and behind bushes, jumping right on her head and getting her completely filthy. After her mother scrubs her clean in the bathtub again and again, Jule Ann decides she has had enough. She is not going to let a mischievous puddle ruin her playtime. Armed with some clever thinking and a bar of bright yellow soap, Jule Ann comes up with the perfect plan to defeat the messy monster once and for all. This classic, playful story is perfect for young readers who know all about the magnetic pull of a good puddle.
6-8 Years
250 Pages
Do you have what it takes to be a true trendsetter? Stephanie just wants to be completely unique. When she decides to wear her hair in a ponytail sticking straight out the back, all the kids at school make fun of her. But the very next day, everyone copies her exact style! No matter what crazy way Stephanie wears her ponytail, from the side to the very front of her face, the list of copycats just keeps growing. Finally, Stephanie comes up with a brilliant and shocking plan to shake off her followers once and for all. Jump into this incredibly funny school story about standing out from the crowd. You will be laughing at every page turn as you wait to see Stephanie's ultimate trick to prove that being yourself is the best style of all.
6-8 Years
250 Pages
Kristen is so excited for her parents to bring her new baby brother home from the hospital. But when they walk through the front door, they are not holding a human baby at all. They have accidentally brought home a snapping, green alligator. Her parents are completely clueless, returning to the zoo again and again, only to bring back a seal and a gorilla instead of the right child. With her house turning into a wild animal enclosure, Kristen realizes she is the only one who can fix this massive mix-up. She takes matters into her own brave hands to rescue her real baby brother in this wildly funny, chaotic family adventure.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
From the moment her son is born, a mother makes a quiet promise. No matter how much he grows, how messy he gets, or how frustrating his teenage years become, she sneaks into his room every night to cradle him and sing a special lullaby. As the years pass, the boy grows into a man and moves away, but the bond between them remains unbroken. In a deeply moving turn of events, the time comes for the grown son to take over the tradition, holding his elderly mother and singing the very same song back to her. This tender, unforgettable story captures the enduring cycle of family love and the profound connection between parents and children.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Have you ever made a new friend and wondered what their family would be like? Julie is super excited to play with her new friend, David. But when she goes to his house, she discovers something truly amazing and very, very tall!
David's dad is a giant! Imagine a dad so big he has to duck to get through doors and uses a whole tree for a toothpick. Julie is quite surprised, but she soon learns that even though David's father is giant-sized, he's also a kind and friendly person. Join Julie as she learns to look past appearances and finds out that being different can be wonderfully fun when you're making new friends.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Five-year-old Robin is digging a deep hole in her sandbox when she hears a strange sound. Down at the very bottom, she discovers a tiny baby that only says one word, murmel. Robin knows she cannot take care of a baby on her own, so she sets off through her neighborhood to find the perfect adult to take the job. She asks everyone she meets, but people are too busy, too grumpy, or just do not want a baby. Just when Robin thinks she will never find a home for her sandy discovery, she meets someone who thinks a baby is exactly what they need. It is a quirky, heartwarming, and silly journey about finding the right fit.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
It is the very first day of kindergarten, and Amanda and Jeremiah are already clashing. They both want to look at the exact same book, and they both want to use the exact same paint. Their teacher quickly steps in, telling them the golden rule of their new classroom: in kindergarten, we share everything. Taking her instructions very literally, Amanda and Jeremiah decide to share the one thing they never expected. They start by trading their shoes and quickly end up swapping their entire outfits. This hilarious back-to-school story shows what happens when kids follow the rules a little too closely, turning a lesson on sharing into an unforgettable classroom comedy.
6-8 Years
20 Pages
Millicent lives far away from other children, high up on a lonely mountain peak. With no kids around to play with, her only companion is the wild, sweeping wind that dances around her house. The wind talks to her, plays games, and keeps her company, but Millicent still wishes for a real, human friend to share her days. Listening to her lonely heart, the wind decides to use its powerful magic to help her. It swirls down into the valley below to bring her the exact thing she has been hoping for. This is a gentle, beautifully tender story about finding friendship in unexpected places and the magic of a gentle breeze.
6-8 Years
Princess Elizabeth has it all figured out. She lives in a beautiful castle, wears fancy clothes, and is engaged to marry the handsome Prince Ronald. But her perfect life goes up in smoke when a fierce dragon attacks, smashing her home and carrying her prince away. Left with nothing but a charred paper bag to wear, Elizabeth refuses to give up. She bravely tracks the beast to its cave and uses her sharp wits, rather than a sword, to trick the monster into exhausting its fiery power. This legendary, empowering story flips the classic fairy tale upside down, proving that true strength comes from intelligence, courage, and knowing your own worth.
6-8 Years
250 Pages
Ben wants to bring the absolute best item to his school for show and tell. He decides that nothing could be cooler than his brand new baby sister. Carefully packing her into his backpack, he sneaks her into the classroom. But as soon as he pulls her out, the baby realizes she is not at home and starts crying at the top of her lungs. She screams at Ben, wails at the teacher, and even bursts into tears when the principal tries to help. No one can figure out how to calm her down until Ben calls in the ultimate expert. This noisy, chaotic school adventure perfectly captures the hilarious reality of living with a newborn.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Shelley's room is a disaster area, and her parents tell her it is time to clean up her socks. But when she opens her sock drawer, she is shocked to find a tiny, mischievous boy sitting right inside. This little troublemaker has no interest in cleaning. Soon he is watering a tomato plant under her bedsheets and making massive messes all over the house. Every time Shelley tries to yell at him or chase him away, the tiny boy only grows bigger and causes even more chaos. Shelley finally realizes that anger is not the answer, using an unexpected, loving strategy to shrink the messy interloper back down to size in this hilarious fantasy.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Andrew has a stubborn tooth that is incredibly loose, but it absolutely refuses to fall out. It wiggles and wobbles, but nothing he does can yank it free. His parents try to help, and even his dentist gives it a go, but the tooth stays firmly planted in his mouth. Soon, they are calling in everyone they can think of, going as far as enlisting the Tooth Fairy herself, but even her magic cannot solve the problem. Finally, his best friend Louis steps up with a ridiculously spicy and totally creative solution. This exaggerated, side-splitting story perfectly captures the agonizing, exciting wait for that very first baby tooth to finally drop.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Samuel wakes up with an unbelievable hunger that cannot be satisfied. He eats his breakfast, but his stomach is still rumbling. He begs his mother for more food, so she serves him breakfast after breakfast, but it is never enough. Driven by his massive appetite, Samuel enters a local pie-eating contest against some grown-up, professional eaters. With a pile of delicious, sticky pies lined up in front of him, Samuel sets out to prove that being small does not mean you cannot have the biggest appetite in town. It is a wildly exaggerated, messy, and hilarious story about a kid with a bottomless stomach who simply cannot get enough of his favorite dessert.
6-8 Years
Blow out the candles and make a wish! When it is your birthday, you can wish for anything you want. Olivia wants snow, and she wants it right now, even though it is the middle of summer. Her wish comes true, but having a giant snowstorm in the summer causes a massive mess! To fix the trouble, her parents bake her another cake so she can make a brand new wish to make the snow go away. But what happens when that wish, and the next wish, and the next wish just create even bigger problems? You will have to wait and see! Get ready for a wildly funny adventure where every single wish brings a brand new surprise. This hilarious story will have you guessing what Olivia will wish for next as she tries to solve her towering troubles.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Have you ever been told not to do something, but you did it anyway? Megan gets a very clear warning not to open the gate to the pig pen when she goes out to feed them. But the pigs look so smart, and Megan is curious. What is the worst that could possibly happen if she just opens it a tiny bit? Before she knows it, the gate is wide open and the pigs are out! Now Megan has to figure out how to gather up a bunch of runaway pigs who are causing chaos everywhere they go. Jump into this incredibly funny story to find out if Megan can get the clever pigs back where they belong before anyone finds out. You will be laughing out loud at the wild animal trouble Megan accidentally creates.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Get ready for the fastest ride of your life! When Lauretta needs a new wheelchair, she does not want a regular one. She chooses a silver and gold dirt bike wheelchair with ninety two different speeds. Her mother is worried it goes too fast, but Lauretta knows it is exactly what she needs. As soon as she hits the street, she is zooming so quickly that she even gets pulled over and handed a speeding ticket by the police! But when her brother faces a sudden emergency, Lauretta is the only one who can get him the help he needs in time. Discover how Lauretta uses her amazingly fast wheels to save the day. This action packed and funny story shows that sometimes being the fastest person in town is exactly what it takes to be a hero.
6-8 Years
28 Pages
It is time for bed, but Mortimer is absolutely not ready to go to sleep. Instead of resting quietly, he decides to sing his favorite, loudest, and most rowdy song at the top of his lungs! His mother climbs the stairs to tell him to be quiet. His father storms up the stairs to demand silence. Even the police arrive to try and make him stop singing! But the more everyone tries to quiet Mortimer down, the louder and messier things get. As all the adults start arguing with each other downstairs, you will never guess what Mortimer is doing upstairs. This incredibly funny bedtime story is filled with a catchy song you will want to sing along with. See what happens when one little boy refuses to go to sleep and turns the whole house upside down.
6-8 Years
28 Pages
Have you ever wanted to fly an airplane all by yourself? When Angela gets separated from her father at the busy airport, she wanders away and finds herself inside a completely empty airplane. Once she reaches the very front where the pilot sits, she sees so many interesting buttons. She decides to push just one little button, and then another one, and then just one more! Suddenly, the airplane door closes, the lights flash, and Angela is on the wildest adventure of her life high up in the sky. Fasten your seatbelt and join Angela on this hilarious journey. You will be on the edge of your seat wondering how she will ever manage to land the plane safely and get back to her father.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
Have you ever been so busy playing that you just can't stop, even for a moment? That's exactly how Andrew feels! He loves to play, play, play, and he never wants to take a break, especially not for the bathroom. His mom and dad try to remind him, but Andrew always insists, 'I have to go!' only when it's super inconvenient. This leads to some really funny and unexpected situations! What happens when you wait until the very last second to go? Get ready for silly, splashy, and laugh-out-loud moments as Andrew learns an important lesson about listening to his body. This hilarious story by Robert Munsch will have you giggling along with Andrew's wild adventures, proving that sometimes, when you gotta go, you gotta go!
6-8 Years
24 Pages
Christopher has a sneaky plan and a fresh batch of play clay. He crafts a perfectly delicious-looking cookie and proudly presents it to his parents. They are completely touched by his sweet gift until they take a big bite and discover his squishy, gross prank. But Christopher's parents are not about to let him get away with it. They team up with his teacher to bake up the ultimate revenge. Get ready to laugh out loud as a simple joke turns into a hilarious classroom showdown. This funny, playful story proves that sometimes the best tricks are the ones that get turned back on you.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Jason wakes up to find his father sleepwalking everywhere. First he is in the bathtub, then the kitchen, and even on top of the car. When his dad wanders straight out the front door into the freezing, fifty-below-zero night, Jason knows he has to take charge. Throwing on his warmest winter gear, Jason races into the snow to save his loudly snoring father before he turns into a giant human popsicle. It is a wild, silly winter adventure that leaves you wondering where in the world his dad will end up next. You will be giggling at every freezing twist and turn as Jason tries to get his dad safely back to bed.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Andrew is thrilled because it is finally Pyjama Day at school. He proudly shows up wearing his absolute favorite, most perfect set of pajamas. They look amazing, but there is just one giant problem. These pajamas are so incredibly perfect and cozy that they might actually be doing their job a little too well. As the school day goes on, Andrew discovers that staying awake in such wonderful sleepwear is nearly impossible. This laugh-out-loud story takes you through a wacky day of school where being comfortable leads to some very sleepy surprises. It is a brilliant and funny look at what happens when your clothes are just too relaxing for your own good.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Tyya, Andrew, and Julie are on a mission to put something actually good into their grocery cart. But their dad is ruining all the fun. He refuses to buy ice cream, ignores the candy, and sails right past the cookies. Tyya is completely fed up with his boring choices and decides to take matters into her own hands. When a confused store clerk slaps a price sticker right on Tyya's nose, the grocery trip turns completely upside down. Suddenly, Tyya is up for sale, and her dad is finally forced to put something truly good into his cart. It is a silly, chaotic shopping adventure that perfectly captures the struggle of the grocery store aisle.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Brigid is obsessed with coloring, and she needs the best markers in the world. After convincing her mom to buy washable markers, and then scented markers, Brigid takes things to the extreme. She gets her hands on the super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you-are-dead-and-maybe-even-later markers. At first, she follows the rules, but the temptation is just too strong. Soon, she is coloring on herself, creating a bright, wild masterpiece all over her skin. When the ink stubbornly refuses to wash off, Brigid has to find a very creative way to hide her colorful mistake. This vibrant, funny story celebrates art, imagination, and the messy joy of loving colors a little too much.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Do you ever get stuck wearing something you really don't like? Meet Thomas, who thinks his brand-new snowsuit is the absolute ugliest thing he has ever seen! When it's time to put it on, his answer is a very loud and clear, "NNNNNO!"
But winter weather waits for no one, and Thomas's mom, his teacher, and even the principal all try their best to convince him. Will anyone be able to get Thomas into that puffy, ugly snowsuit? Join Thomas in this funny story about being a bit stubborn and the hilarious grown-ups who try their hardest to get things done. Get ready to laugh out loud at Thomas's big "NNNNNO!" and see what happens next!
6-8 Years
250 Pages
Have you ever wondered what is hiding in the darkest corners of your house? When Jule Ann pounds on the bottom of a cookie jar, a small, dark lump bounces right out. But this is not an ordinary lump, it is the Dark itself! The Dark is incredibly hungry, and it quickly eats up Jule Ann's shadow. Then it eats her mother's shadow, and her father's shadow, growing bigger and bigger with every single swallow. Soon, the Dark is as big as the entire house! Jule Ann realizes she has to come up with a brilliant plan to get her shadow back and put the Dark exactly where it belongs. Discover how one clever girl faces a giant problem in this thrilling and funny adventure.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
What would you do if your hair decided it did not want to live on your head anymore? Aaron is feeling incredibly frustrated with his messy hair. In a moment of anger, he shouts that he hates it. But Aaron's hair has feelings too, and it decides to run away! The angry hair jumps off his head and starts leaping onto other people all over town, causing massive amounts of trouble and confusion wherever it lands. Now Aaron has to chase his runaway hair down the street and try to apologize before it finds a new owner for good. Get ready to laugh out loud at this completely silly story. You will love following the chase as Aaron tries to convince his wild and crazy hair to come back home where it belongs.
6-8 Years
29 Pages
