Martin Bailey Libri

Studio of the South tells the fascinating story of Van Gogh's time in Arles and the Yellow House

The adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the legendary Sherlock Holmes , come to life in this inspiring picture book biography.What if you wrote a story about a detective, and he became the most famous detective ever? Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Or . . . would it? Arthur has always loved stories. Even as he grew up poor, endured hardships at school and experienced danger on the high seas, Arthur was always thrilled and inspired by stories. Eventually, he writes his own, and after many years of struggle as a writer, he finally finds success with a series of mystery stories starring his genius detective, Sherlock Holmes. But is it possible for a character to become too successful? Too popular? And if that happens to Arthur, will he really throw his greatest literary creation . . . over a cliff?!From the author of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein comes a riveting and humorous picture book about the incredible life of Arthur Conan doctor, adventurer, tireless campaigner for justice . . . and creator of the world’s most famous detective!

The series features clever single-word rhymes paired with humorous illustrations that bring each story to life. Martin Bailey's engaging writing and artistic style are designed to entertain and delight readers of all ages, making it a joyful experience filled with laughter.

After learning about electricity that can make dead frogs twitch, she has a nightmare that triggers the birth of one of the greatest scary stories of all time: Frankenstein...

Clever single-word rhymes paired with humorous illustrations create an engaging experience in this new series by Martin Bailey. Each story is designed to entertain and elicit smiles from readers, making it a delightful choice for those who enjoy playful language and whimsical art.

Clever single-word rhymes paired with humorous illustrations define this new series by Martin Bailey. Each story features playful language that engages readers, ensuring an entertaining experience filled with laughter. The combination of Bailey's writing and artistry promises to delight audiences of all ages, making it a charming addition to children's literature.

From the author of If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur comes a funny and sweet cross-country roadtrip adventure with a sassy septuagenarian and her quirky canine. Feisty Annie Magruder and her dog, Carson, live in British Columbia, Canada, and they're setting out to visit her sister, Elsie, in Newfoundland. In their little rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favorite toy, Squeaky Chicken, and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel province by province, taking in each unique landscape and experiencing something special to that particular part of this vast, grand country. For example, they marvel at the beauty of the big, open sky -- and grasshoppers! -- in Saskatchewan and discover the gorgeous red earth and delicious lobster rolls in PEI, before finally being greeted by Elsie -- and a surprise for Carson!

The story follows a small mouse named Sir Daddimus, who undertakes a seemingly simple mission in a vast world. Through imaginative storytelling, the narrative unfolds in parallel tales of reality and fantasy, with minimal dialogue. The illustrations play a crucial role in conveying the story, encouraging rich discussions between children and parents as they explore the themes of adventure and the significance of even the smallest missions.

The book features clever single-word rhymes paired with humorous illustrations, creating an engaging reading experience for children. The unique storytelling style is designed to entertain and delight, ensuring that readers of all ages will enjoy the playful and whimsical nature of the series.

Eddie is a tiny green bug who loves to read and who lives behind the chalkboard in the fourth-grade classroom with his parents, his 53 brothers and sisters, and his aunt Min. But when Aunt Min goes to the school library to read a book and never returns, Eddie leaves the comfort of his home for the first time and makes the dangerous trek through Ferny Creek Elementary School to find her.