Bad Luck Brad

On the last day of school, Brad discovers an important lesson. His chances of getting what he wants may not be based on luck at all but on estimating and calculating before making choices. Gail Herman is a published adapter, author, and a narrator of children's books. Stephanie Roth is the illustrator of "Dear Whiskers" and Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna's Third Grade series. "Kirkus Reviews" has praised her artwork as "delightful and emotional." She lives on the California coast. Stephanie Roth is a full-time illustrator whose art training came mostly from her mother. As a child Stephanie enjoyed entertaining herself with pencil, paper, and paints. Other artists who influenced her include Lizbeth Zwerger, Maurice Sendak, and Patricia Palacco. Stephanie now lives on the central coast of California where she surfs daily.