Books by stephen krensky

The photographic story of Barack ObamaA photographic story of Barack Obama Help your child learn about one of the world?s most important icons, the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. They?ll discover all about his early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, his work as a community organiser in Chicago and his first few months in the Oval Office. Packed with photographs, interesting facts a... ...Read More »

Whether he''s introducing his parents to the class fish on Back-to-School Night, trying to save his sister from an alien brain invasion, or warning a new classmate about the cafeteria''s "mystery meat," Lionel brings his friendly, can-do spirit to every schoolday escapade. But can even he find a way to make class time go by as quickly as recess always seems toNew and returning fans will smile and... ...Read More »

The new school year brings lessons for Lionel to explore with his class. But Lionel has to find out some things by himself. For example, what will his teacher tell his parents on Back-to-School Night Can the new boy really wrestle polar bears And how can Lionel make classtime go by as quickly as recess Readers will be quick to identify with Lionel and his friends-and to wonder what Lionel will dis... ...Read More »

Editorial Reviews - Amazon

What's it like to have a wiggly, twisty-turny tooth inside your mouth? Stephen Krensky's funny, kid-friendly, rhyming text answers this question and more. ""Do lions have this problem, too? What do sharks and hippos do?"" This Step 1 book is perfect for first-time readers and those about to lose their first tooth. Full color. ...Read More »

Illus. in full color. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary ofColumbus's fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotalmoment in American history. "Enlivened by attractive full-color artwork,including maps and a cutaway view of the ship, the straightforward account is agood choice at this reading level."--Booklist. ...Read More »

Louise can't wait for soccer season to start! She has been practicing, planning, and even dreaming about it all summer. But at the team's first practice she is thrown completely off by Trelawney, a new girl with some very impressive soccer skills. Louise makes some desperate attempts to outshine Trelawney, but her greatest effort comes when she realizes that she and Trelawney have a lot in common... ...Read More »

Summer is here, and Lionel has big plans. He makes a long list of things to do, from flying spaceships to building castles. But how will he find time for them all In three other stories, Lionel stays awake for the Fourth of July fireworks, strikes it rich at his lemonade stand, and survives a family car trip."Children will identify with and laugh with the characters." --School Library Journal ...Read More »

For Lionel, fall means starting a new school year, raking leaves, and getting to dress up as a knight and chase a dragon from house to house on Halloween. ...Read More »