Think Big!
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Vinney is short. He gets picked on, overlooked in the lunch line, and passed by for the good parts in the school play. He can't reach the chapter books in the library and never gets passed the basketball! Vinney hates being short. That is, until he learns to Think Big! Vinney takes his new positive attitude to school and turns the downsides of being short upside down. It's tough being little in a big world, but Vinney learns that it isn't so bad after all.
Loudmouth George and the Big Race
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Ready. Set. GO! Loudmouth George has told everyone he's going to win the big race. He's so confident that he doesn't even bother to train. And on the day of the race, George ends up being the big loser. He's put his foot in his mouth once again! George never seems to learn his lesson, but readers will get the point that a little effort-and modesty-can go a long way.
Henry's Show and Tell
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Henry likes kindergarten. He gets to paint pictures, sing songs, and learn his letters and numbers. But there's one thing Henry doesn't like: show and tell! His legs get all shaky and he's too shy to speak. Just in time, Henry's kind teacher, Ms. Bradley, comes to the rescue with a great plan for helping him overcome his fears.
Louanne Pig in The Mysterious Valentine (Revised Edition)
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Special delivery! Louanne Pig is thrilled to find a beautiful valentine in her mailbox. She's dying to know whom it's from. Is George her mysterious valentine? Is it Arnie or Harold or perhaps Big Mike?
Think Happy!
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up by doing something fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. And keep thinking happy thoughts. When you think happy, anything can happen!
Sit Still!
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
At school, at home, on the bus, or in a restaurant-no matter how hard he tries, Patrick just can't sit still. So what's a kid with a lot of energy supposed to do? His teacher and the doctor may not have the answer, but Patrick's mom has several ideas. Nancy Carlson's lively, cheerful illustrations and her trademark sense of humor provide warm reassurance in the funny and inspirational story that will speak to squirmy kids everywhere.
Henry's Show and Tell
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Henry likes kindergarten. He gets to paint pictures, sing songs, and learn his letters and numbers. But there's one thing Henry doesn't like: show and tell! His legs get all shaky and he's too shy to speak. Just in time, Henry's kind teacher, Ms. Bradley, comes to the rescue with a great plan for helping him overcome his fears.
Harriet and the Garden
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Harriet and her pals are playing baseball in the park near Mrs. Hoozit's house. When George hits a fly ball, Harriet's determined to catch it. She's concentrating so hard, she runs right into Mrs. Hoozit's garden of prize flowers. Harriet panics and runs away. That night Harriet feels terrible-she can't even eat the special treat her mom makes for her. What can she do?
Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
George is always bragging. He says he runs the fastest, reads the thickest books, and catches the biggest fish. When Harriet invites him to join her family's fishing trip, George is nervous. What if Harriet finds out the only fish he's ever caught was in the pet store? Readers will delight in what happens when George's bragging finally catches up with him.
Louanne Pig in The Talent Show
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Everyone is excited to try out for the school talent show. Everyone but Louanne, that is. "I'm just a big, no-talent dope!" says Louanne. All of her friends make it into the show. When the big night arrives, Louanne is miserable as she stays home alone. Will Louanne miss out completely on one of the most exciting events of the year?
Life Is Fun
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
To be happy, just follow these simple instructions. Don't bring snakes inside the house. Laugh a lot! And most importantly, make big, big plans. Nancy Carlson presents another warm and funny book sure to boost spirits and encourage kids to make the most of life.
Louanne Pig in the Perfect Family
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Louanne's an only child. She thinks that it would be fun to have a big family, just like her neighbor George. He has five sisters and four brothers-the perfect size. When her parents have to leave town for the weekend, Louanne jumps at the chance to stay with George. But during her stay, there's too much snoring, a long line for the bathroom, and absolutely nowhere to be alone. Maybe three is the perfect number after all!
It's Going to Be Perfect!
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
There's something for every parent and child to enjoy in this delightfully fresh picture book that takes playful aim at the art of parenting-and all the hopeful, nail-biting expectations that go with it. What's a parent to think when raising a child doesn't happen quite the way it's expected to?
Arnie Goes to Camp
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Arnie is sure that he won't survive summer sleepaway camp; but when he arrives he is surprised to find that camp is not at all what he expected.
Arnie and the Skateboard Gang
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
When Arnie is challenged to skateboard down a dangerous hill, he has to decide how far he is willing to go to be "cool."
My Best Friend Moved Away
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
From building forts to sharing secrets to sitting together on the bus, best friends do everything together. So what do you do when your best friend moves away? Will you ever have fun again? Or will you be bored and lonely for the rest of your life? Perfect for coping with those best-friend-moved-away-blues, Nancy Carlson's wise and heartfelt story eases the pain of saying goodbye, while reassuring young readers that they can make new friends even as they keep the old ones close to heart.
Harriet's Recital
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Curtains up! Harriet loves her ballet class, but when Miss Betty announces a recital, Harriet succumbs to a bad case of stage fright. She worries about falling. She's afraid her costume will rip. And she's positive that she'll forget every step of her dance as soon as she steps on stage. Young readers are sure to recognize some of their own fears in this hilarious story of Harriet's first recital.
Harriet and the Roller Coaster
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Hang on-Harriet's on her way up! For days, George has been taunting Harriet about the roller coaster at the amusement park. "It's so big, you can't see the top...It goes so fast, you might fall out...You'll be too scared to ride on it."
"I am NOT scared," Harriet tells him.
But that night she doesn't sleep very well. And the next morning, when it is time to go, she feels a little sick. Children are certain to recognize Harriet's terror and cheer her spunk. And while she conquers her fear, Harriet will conquer her readers' hearts as well.
Louanne Pig in the Mysterious Valentine
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Special delivery! Louanne Pig is thrilled to find a beautiful valentine in her mailbox on February 14. But she's dying to know whom it's from. Is George her mysterious valentine? Is it Arnie or Harold or perhaps Big Mike? Louanne's only clue is that her secret admirer uses a green pen. Children and sweethearts everywhere will recognize the warm feelings that come with finding out someone likes you. Readers will chuckle as Louanne steals their hearts during her comical search to find out just who her secret admirer is.
Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
The first day of school can be scary enough as it is without a bully stealing your lunch! And that's just what happens to poor George when he runs into Big Mike, the sixth-grade bully, on the walk to school. Every day George is tormented-not to mention hungry-and too afraid to tell anyone, until his good friend Harriet steps in and helps George give Big Mike a taste of his own medicine.
Harriet and George's Christmas Treat
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Christmas is coming, and for Harriet and George that can only mean one thing: fruitcake! Terrible memories of last year's treat flash before their eyes. Can Harriet and George survive the Christmas treat?
Loudmouth George and the New Neighbors
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
When a family of pigs moves in next door, George wants nothing to do with them. "Pigs are dirty," he claims. "They eat garbage. They're not like us at all." George's friends, however, don't share his concerns. For the next few days they have a ball in Louanne Pig's backyard while George sits indoors. But on Wednesday when he hears them shrieking with laughter as the run through Louanne's sprinkler all morning long, it's too much for him. Maybe pigs aren't so bad after all.
Poor Carl
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Carl's big brother doesn't think it would be easy to be a baby, but he also realizes Carl is lucky to have someone to play with and protect him.
Snowden
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Kelly can't ice skate. To make matters worse, the neighborhood kids tease her about it. But when Kelly hangs a special pair of ice skates around an ordinary snowman, things suddenly start to look a little brighter. Magic and skating go hand in hand in this lively tale about a very special friendship.
Take Time to Relax!
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Tina the beaver and her family constantly rush off in different directions, until a storm keeps them snowbound at home.
Harriet and the Roller Coaster
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Hang on-Harriet's on her way up! For days, George has been taunting Harriet about the roller coaster at the amusement park. "It's so big, you can't see the top...It goes so fast, you might fall out...You'll be too scared to ride on it." "I am NOT scared," Harriet tells him. But that night she doesn't sleep very well. And the next morning, when it is time to go, she feels a little sick. Children are certain to recognize Harriet's terror and cheer her spunk. And while she conquers her fear, Harriet will conquer her readers' hearts as well.
Sometimes You Barf
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
With her characteristic humor and compassion, Nancy Carlson helps young readers through what is often a scary and embarrassing rite of passage. Sometimes you barf. But it's OK. You get better!
Louanne Pig in Witch Lady
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Louanne trips and sprains her ankle as she and her friends cut through the yard of the spooky house on the top of the hill. Suddenly the witch lady appears and yells, "Scat!" Harriet, George, and Arnie run for their lives. But Louanne is caught! Does the witch lady put kids in cages to fatten them up? Or is Louanne's imagination running wild? Readers will chuckle as Louanne discovers what the witch lady is REALLY like.
Bunnies and Their Hobbies
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
After a long day at work, bunnies come home, change their clothes, eat dinner, and do the dishes. Then it's time for bunnies and their hobbies. Young children will gleefully recognize the unlikely similarities between people and Nancy Carlson's active bunnies in this charming book, sure to be a bedtime favorite.
Harriet's Halloween Candy
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
It's Halloween, and although sharing might be okay the rest of the year, on this day Harriet's determined not to share her treats with her little brother, Walt. She is running out of places to hide her stash, and there's only one thing she can do... Hariet's hilarious-and tummy-aching-solution will delight everyone who reads this comical tale of a hard lesson learned. This 20th anniversary edition of a Halloween classic is now in a larger format.
Smile a Lot!
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
When facing down a bully, a trip to the dentist, or your mom's prune oatmeal, there's only one thing you can do-smile a lot! And you'll pull through! In this appealing new offering from best-selling author/illustrator Nancy Carlson, a determined little frog discovers that even when you don't want to, smiling can make any situation better.
Loudmouth George and the Cornet
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Loudmouth George has just started playing the coronet and he's awful! Awful-according to everyone but George, who thinks he's the best coronet player ever born. George is full of hot air, but it's hard not to admire his complete lack of self-consciousness. George is soon on to big, better, and LOUDER things
It's Not My Fault!
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Poor George is in trouble again. He's been called to the principal's office. But before the principal can tell him why he's there...he confesses. He was late to class, didn't finish his math assignment, spilled paint, and set a cage of mice loose. One mishap has led to another and now George is up to his ears in trouble-but it's not his fault! George has an excuse for everything, but as his bad choices catch up with him, George runs out of others to blame.
Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
The first day of school can be scary enough as it is without a bully stealing your lunch! And that's just what happens to poor George when he runs into Big Mike, the sixth-grade bully, on the walk to school. Every day George is tormented-not to mention hungry-and too afraid to tell anyone, until his good friend Harriet steps in and helps George give Big Mike a taste of his own medicine.
Harriet and Walt
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
The first big snow of the winter has finally arrived. Harriet can't wait to enjoy it. But her mother insists that Harriet take along her little brother, Walt. As he soon shows, Walt has a real knack for messing things up-and Harriet tells him so. But when George starts picking on him, Harriet puts her criticism aside and gives George a piece of her mind. Brothers and sisters everywhere will relate as Harriet's protective side gets the best of her, in this delightful tale about learning to love-and live with-a younger sibling.
What If It Never Stops Raining?
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Tim is always worrying about something, but things never turn out as badly as he thinks they will.
Harriet's Recital
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
Curtains up! Harriet loves her ballet class, but when Miss Betty announces a recital, Harriet succumbs to a bad case of stage fright. She worries about falling. She's afraid her costume will rip. And she's positive that she'll forget every step of her dance as soon as she steps on stage. Young readers are sure to recognize some of their own fears in this hilarious story of Harriet's first recital.
Loudmouth George Earns His Allowance
Part of the Nancy Carlson Picture Book series
It's summer vacation, and Loudmouth George is too busy having fun to do his chores. Now the house is a mess and his mom won't let him go to the movies with Harriet. So George comes up with a brilliant plan. He convinces his brothers to do his chores for him in exchange for taking them to the movies-after all, they'll surely be too tired to go after all the work! But each brother makes a mess out of each chore and now there is an even bigger mess to clean up. See who has the last laugh!