Best known for his canon of classic hilarious children’s books, including favorites like GEORGE AND MARTHA, MISS NELSON, and THE STUPIDS, James Marshall has no rival when it comes to goofy fun. With the same silly spirit and charm, he presents four expressive stories about four little troubles. Marshall fans will cheer the return of these four little gems, out-of-print since 1987. These books, previously available as the boxed set FOUR LITTLE TROUBLES, are now back in print and available separately. Each small book, in a new paperboard format, will undoubtedly ease the troubles facing all young children.
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“Whimsical . . . charmingly presented . . . a trip into this ‘troubled’ world is a joy.” Publishers Weekly
“Each story conveys that sense of kindness and good humor which are as characteristic of Marshall as his fruit-basket colors. Eugene the turtle goes to school for the first time and finds that his teacher is nice; Irene the bulldog puppy is a hit as a toadstool in the school play; Snake, the butt of jokes because he is ‘different,’ becomes a hero; and Hortense, who worries because people are talking about her, finds that they are planning her birthday party.” School Library Journal
“Each story conveys that sense of kindness and good humor which are as characteristic of Marshall as his fruit-basket colors. Eugene the turtle goes to school for the first time and finds that his teacher is nice; Irene the bulldog puppy is a hit as a toadstool in the school play; Snake, the butt of jokes because he is ‘different,’ becomes a hero; and Hortense, who worries because people are talking about her, finds that they are planning her birthday party.” School Library Journal
About the Author
James Marshall (1942–1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children’s books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master’s degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life’s work as one of the finest creators of children’s books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.
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James Marshall (1942-1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including THE STUPIDS, MISS NELSON IS MISSING!, and the ever-popular GEORGE AND MARTHA books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children's books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master's degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life's work as one of the finest creators of children's books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.
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Out of print? :-(,
By Classical Mom (The Left Coast) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Snake: His Story (Turtleback)
As a mother of three very special children I absolutely love this book. James Marshall shows in this short story how being what everyone else considers "different" or "not normal" is not a bad thing. Each person, no matter what their ability, has an important purpose in this life. This book conveys that sentiment in a way that is not condescending to those who are affected by what others consider to be "handicaps."
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When Snake was a baby he was very cute, and his parents loved him a lot. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
When Snake was a baby he was very cute, and his parents loved him a lot. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Miss Nelson Is Missing! by Harry Allard on page 29
- Someone is Talking About Hortense (Four Little Troubles) by James Marshall on page 29
- The Stupids Step Out by Harry G. Allard Jr. on page 29
- Sing Out, Irene (Four Little Troubles) by James Marshall on page 29
- At the Zoo!: Explore the Animal World with Craft Fun (Crossings) by Judy Press on page 90
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