I'm Not
Evelyn is lots of things. Circus performer. Antarctic explorer. I'm not.
Here is the perfect book for children who feel like their outgoing friend is oh-so-talented . . . and they're not. Our shy narrator lists all the things that her best friend, Evelyn, is good at—from jumping on the bed to roller skating really fast. Luckily, Evelyn points out what makes her so special: she's a one-of-a-kind true blue best friend. Robert Weinstock's hilarious illustrations wonderfully complement Pam Smallcomb's simple text, perfect for young children. This sweet depiction of friendship shows—in a completely fresh, original way—that everyone is special.
"...a fresh take on friendship/reassurance stories and is, for sure, not boring" - starred review Kirkus Reviews December 2010
" ...entertaining, very funny story. Ages 4–8." - Publisher's Weekly December 2010
"A spot-on picture-book offering and self-esteem booster for pre-school-age children!" - New York Journal of Books, January 2011
"The
book will teach early readers the importance of friendship and of
appreciating one's own special traits. Illustrations with just the
right amount of detail to enhance, but not distract from, the story
make this a fun read-out-loud choice." - Parent's Choice Award winner 2011 "... a delightful tale about two crocodile friends who celebrate the differences and find a fine friendship in the process." - Play on Words, July 2011 PAL Award winner
from Schwartz & Wade
ISBN-13: 978-0375861154
trailer by Jesse Johnson (much thanks)
.Earth To Clunk
What do bossy big sisters, dirty socks, and old lasagna have in common?
They’re all things you send to your alien pen pal Clunk to make it clear you do NOT want an alien pen pal. But when Clunk fires back with
an annoying Zoid, three smelly
Forps, and a weird (but tasty!) glob, well, you may
have met your match!
Deadpan comedy, vibrant artwork, an unexpected friendship, and an uproarious surprise ending will have kids laughing all the way back to the start of this sweet-in-spite- of-itself story.
"Rarely have school letter-writing exercises been so much fun." - Kirkus Reviews, May 2011
from Dial Books for Young Readers
ISBN 978-0-8037-3439-5
The Trimoni Twins
and the
Shrunken Treasure
Beezel and Mimi Trimoni can’t wait to perform their magic show in Amsterdam. But it isn’t long before the girls are embroiled in a dramatic mystery involving another of the magic coins—a coin that can shrink almost any object to a twelfth of its original size! Only with their trademark ingenuity and teamwork can the girls once again solve the mystery and save the day.
"A wild adventure, with many quirky characters, this series is living up to its expectations." - Kirkus Reviews
"Smallcomb has an expressive style of writing...
... many humorous situations throughout this fast-paced fantasy. Fans of Anne Martin and Laura Godwin's The Doll People will likely enjoy this book." - School Library Journal, December 2005
"... Pam Smallcomb juggles a lively plot - complete with cute movie star, nefarious reporter, cuddly python and shape-shifting tricks - with all the aplomb and good humor of her young female characters. ... Create a magical evening by curling up with this book and a big bowl of popcorn." - Washington Parent Magazine , December 2005
"...combination of humor, magic, and even a love story of sorts will appeal to fans of mystery and adventure novels alike." - Children's Literature - Norah Piehl, March 2006
from YeahRight Magazine
"If you like magical twins, or mysteries of hidden treasures, then this is the book for you."
FROM BLOOMSBURY USA :
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a
tale of two sisters and a
magic coin
that changes their lives Beezel and Mimi Trimoni are eleven-year-old twins and magicians. They love doing tricks, but what they love even more is ka-poofing: real magic that allows them to change people and animals into other animals. Only they have this power, through their amazing and unique Changing Coin. The girls are thrilled when a mysterious magician, The Great Paparella, challenges them to a magic duel at the famous Merlin Hotel, but they both feel that there is something strange about him. Could he be after their coin? Adventures galore ensue and ka-poofing magic reigns as Beezel and Mimi go on a wild ride to save the Changing Coin from changing hands. This fantastic romp celebrates the thrilling magic of the stage with flair and gusto. But all the tricks in the world don't compare to the very special magic that happens between these two best friends. (ages 7-12) |
"... Pam Smallcomb's newest offering The Trimoni Twins and the Changing Coin begs to be read aloud a chapter at a time. But don't be surprised if your kids refuse to go to bed until they see what happens next–or start reading ahead on their own. ... In the twins, Smallcomb gives middle-school readers not one but two girl characters with lots of smarts and derring-do." - Washington Parent Magazine
- Children's Literature - Wendy Glenn, Ph.D.
from YeahRight Magazine
FROM BLOOMSBURY USA:
The Last Burp of Mac McGerp
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Mac McGerp is the best burper in Withersberg. In fact, he's a famous champion burper - he can even move objects with his burps! Lido Katz is his best friend. They're not so much bad kids as they are a little bit of healthy trouble. But nothing prepares them for the arrival of Mrs. Goodbody, their sixth principal in so many years. There's nothing good about Mrs. Goodbody. In fact, she's out to get Mac kicked out of school for his award-winning burps. And if Mac gets kicked out, Mac and Lido's dream of someday owning the Surf & Burp shop in the Bahamas may just go down the drain…how can they get rid of Mrs. Goodbody before she gets rid of him? A hilarious romp through the perils of - Eeerrrrp! - fifth grade. (ages 9 and up) |
selected as one of the Best Children's Books of 2004 by The Independent, London, England
"[A] humorously earnest . . . school comedy and a modern tall tale." -School Library Journal
"Smallcomb's rollicking farce offer[s] humourous, graphic descriptions of these larger-than-life emissions. This is easily envisioned as lightweight, kid-pleasing film fare. Readers in search of laughs will enjoy turning these pages." - Publishers Weekly
"A good time is had by all . . . Let the burping contests begin!" - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"…enjoyable page-turner, this will appeal to middle-graders who love gross-out stories." -- Ed Sullivan, Booklist
"...sure to catch the imaginations of upper elementary students graduating from chapter books to short novels. ... will engage even the adults who take the time to read it. ... read The Last Burp of Mac McGerp. It's a hilarious tale no matter how old, or proper, you are! " - Florida Media Quarterly
The Last Burp of Mac McGerp is a Bloomsbury USA publication written by Pam Smallcomb and illustrated by Lizzy Bromley
AHOY MATEYS!
WELCOME
TO CAMP
BUCCANEER!
The
sign
said learn to be a CARD-CARRYING PIRATE IN THREE WEEKS. Well, no one
had to tell Marlon twice - she had only been dressing up as a pirate
every Halloween since she could remember. And what better way to spend
an otherwise boring summer than with plank-walking, deck-swabbing,
treasure-hunting, honest-to-goodness pirates?Join Marlon as she plunges headfirst into a summer full of adventure and discovers that there is more to becoming a pirate than sailing the high seas! (ages 7-10
"…lighthearted transition book for readers ready for a chapter book." - School Library Journal
"... For those young readers ready to move into novels, this is a featherlight way to make the leap, with lots of pirate talk thrown in." - Booklist
Camp Buccaneer is a Simon & Schuster Ready for Chapters written by Pam Smallcomb and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld.