Marc Brown, who writes picture books and easy readers about an Aardvark named Arthur, was the third most popular children's author. His characters are featured on a PBS show as well as in his books which gives him major child appeal.
Some voter comments:
"He writes Arthur books and I like Arthur."
"He made up his stories by telling them to his children at bedtime."
"He makes his stories funny, exciting, and fun to read."
"Arthur acts just like me and my friends even if he is an Aardvark."
Links
| Arthur the World's Most Famous Ardvark | This site hosted by PBS Kids offers games, crafts and more as well as information about the books and the TV show |
| A biography | Here's information about Marc Brown's life. |
| Marc Brown Online | Here you can read his answers to questions from kids and even find directions for finger puppets of his characters. |
| Arthur Print and Play | Here are coloring pages and games to print out. |
| Once Upon A Picture | Visit a museum which is displaying Marc Brown's pictures |
If You Like Marc Brown's Books, try these….
Use the links below to locate this title in Mid-York's catalog. You can place a request for the book and pick it up at any Herkimer, Madison, or Oneida County public library. Easier to read books are first. Most of these books are series, so look for more by these authors.
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire by Miriam Cohen
Alex has a hard time
adjusting to his new first grade and tells wild stories to impress
the other students.
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
Jam on toast,"
sings Frances about the food she likes most and she decides she
wants to eat only bread and jam at every meal until--to her surprise--her
parents grant her wish.
Bully Trouble
by Joanna Cole
Arlo and Robby, finding
themselves the victims of a neighborhood bully, work out a red-hot
scheme for discouraging him.
Bookworm Buddies by Judy Delton
The Pee Wee Scouts begin the new school year by earning their
library badges and competing to see who can read the most.
The Beast in Ms, Rooney's Room by Patricia Giff
What does it mean
for Richard "Beast" Best to be left back? It means being
teased by his old friends while he's stuck facing the same old
teacher in the same old classroom. He even has to take a special
reading class with "babies" like Emily Arrow and Matthew
Jackson. And just like last year, he can't help getting into trouble.
Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon by Paula Danzinger
Amber Brown is not
a crayon color; she is a spunky, opinionated third grader devastated
by the impending move of her best friend, Justin.