Young readers will find mystery, mischief, and magic woven into The Variety Show, an original anthology of 22 stories and poems published by a group of Massachusetts authors and artists who call themselves The Magic Story Makers. Illustrated with full color pictures, photographs, and hilarious cartoons, this compact collection provides opportunities for read-aloud fun as well as quiet time independent reading. Many members of The Magic Story Makers are affiliated with the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrator (SCBWI), the international professional organization whose standards pro...