When bikes begin to go missing in their neighborhood, The Sycamore Detective Agency is on the case. They set a trap for the thieves, but the detectives must be careful... careful not to get caught by their parents. Headquartered in the historic and mysterious farmhouse known as Barton Manor, nine-year-old Johnny Smith and his younger brothers Matt and Cooper secretly fight crime in Rocklin, California with the help of their adventure-loving grandfather. Bonnie and Clyde, the thieves that have the police stumped, have been stealing kids' bikes all over town. Grandpa Jack and the boys plot and...
When bikes begin to go missing in their neighborhood, The Sycamore Detective Agency is on the case. They set a trap for the thieves, but the detective...
In this laugh-out-loud-funny collection of humor columns, Marc covers the hot topics, such as, dealing with a wife who hunts bears with cookware, what to do when your three-year-old becomes luggage, and why he hates soccer, liquid body wash, Easter eggs, Christmas lights, and the Tooth Fairy, and why you should, too. Volume 1 of the "Just a Smidge" Anthology chronicles one man's journey into the weird and wild world of marriage, parenting, and living the middle-aged man's suburban dream. "Marc is one of America's premier humorists, and has been delighting his readers since 2008 at "Just a...
In this laugh-out-loud-funny collection of humor columns, Marc covers the hot topics, such as, dealing with a wife who hunts bears with cookware, what...
What do you get when you combine a humor writer with a kindergarten class? You get fairy tale gold, that's what. Author Marc Schmatjen visited the Ruhkala Elementary kindergartners once a week over the course of the school year to cook up collaborative fairy tales. The literary recipe was simple: Start with a "Once upon a time," add twenty or so wild and incredible imaginations, throw in a pinch of structure and direction, and marinate for twenty minutes on the color carpet. The project began almost by accident, but the results were magically delicious. Bon appetit "
What do you get when you combine a humor writer with a kindergarten class? You get fairy tale gold, that's what. Author Marc Schmatjen visited the Ruh...
What do you get when you combine a humor writer with a kindergarten class? You get fairy tale gold, that's what. Author Marc Schmatjen visits the Ruhkala Elementary kindergartners once a week over the course of each school year to cook up collaborative fairy tales. The literary recipe is simple: Start with a "Once upon a time," add twenty or so wild and incredible imaginations, throw in a pinch of structure and direction, and marinate for twenty minutes on the color carpet. This ongoing project began almost by accident, but the results have proven magically delicious. Bon appetit "
What do you get when you combine a humor writer with a kindergarten class? You get fairy tale gold, that's what. Author Marc Schmatjen visits the Ruhk...
Headquartered in the historic and mysterious farmhouse known as Barton Manor, nine-year-old Johnny Smith and his younger brothers Matt and Cooper secretly fight crime in Rocklin, California with the help of their adventure-loving grandfather. When the Smith boys accidentally surprise a bumbling grave robber, The Sycamore Detective Agency suddenly has a new case. The Barton family tomb holds more secrets than anyone knew, and the mystery of Great-Great-Grandpa Charlie's gold is now at the top of the list. No one knows for sure if Charlie Barton's fortune in gold even exists. Grandpa Jack...
Headquartered in the historic and mysterious farmhouse known as Barton Manor, nine-year-old Johnny Smith and his younger brothers Matt and Cooper secr...
What do you get when you combine a humor writer with a kindergarten class? You get fairy tale gold, that's what. Author Marc Schmatjen visits the Ruhkala Elementary kindergartners once a week over the course of each school year to cook up collaborative fairy tales. The literary recipe is simple: Start with a "Once upon a time," add twenty or so wild and incredible imaginations, throw in a pinch of structure and direction, and marinate for twenty minutes on the color carpet. This ongoing project began almost by accident, but the results have proven magically delicious. Bon appetit "
What do you get when you combine a humor writer with a kindergarten class? You get fairy tale gold, that's what. Author Marc Schmatjen visits the Ruhk...
Trash is flying all over Biggsville Bobby the Garbage Truck can't stop sneezing, and he and his friends don't know why. They're working together to get through the mess, but can Bobby and his buddies Willy the Street Sweeper and Sam the Fire Engine solve the mystery of The Very Sneezy Garbage Truck before the whole town is covered in trash? This wacky, diesel-fueled tale of municipal vehicle mayhem helps young readers understand the value of friendship, teamwork, logical problem solving, and most importantly, regular baths Hang on for the ride
Trash is flying all over Biggsville Bobby the Garbage Truck can't stop sneezing, and he and his friends don't know why. They're working together to g...
My Baboon is in a Balloon captivates young hearts and minds with its sing-song-y rhymes about the animal friends that come alive in a young girl's imagination. The follow-up and complement to My Giraffe Makes Me Laugh, this book continues the rhyming adventure that began Marc's journey as a children's author so many years ago. Enjoy the ride
My Baboon is in a Balloon captivates young hearts and minds with its sing-song-y rhymes about the animal friends that come alive in a young girl's ima...
