Marilyn Sadler – författare

A charming follow-up to the classic Beginner Book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny featuring hilarious, kid-friendly lessons about saving and spending—perfect for Easter or gift-giving all year round!Honey Bunny Funnybunny has lots and lots and lots of money. Some she saves, some she spends on herself, and some she spends on her friends. In this delightful rhyming book about spending and saving, the bear gets a chair, the fly gets some pie and, of course, the fox gets some socks.Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.Look for more of Marilyn Sadler’s Funnybunny books!• It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny• Honey Bunny Funnybunny• It's Better Being a Bunny• Bunny with a Big Heart• Best Bunny Brother Ever

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this sweet, funny sequel to the classic Beginner Book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny, P.J. Funnybunny discovers that being who you are is the best! Perfect for Easter or gift-giving all year round!P.J. Funnybunny is not having a good day. His mom won't let him eat ice cream for breakfast. She won't let him hang upside down from a tree. She won't even let him watch a scary movie! P.J. visits Potts Pig, whose mom lets them do all those things. But when he gets a stomachache and has a bad dream, P.J. Funnybunny realizes that—while it's fun to be a pig—it's better being a bunny!This tale of self-discovery is the perfect Easter treat for beginning readers and bunny fans of all ages!Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children.Look for more of Marilyn Sadler’s Funnybunny books!• It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny• Honey Bunny Funnybunny• Money, Money, Honey Bunny!• Bunny with a Big Heart• Best Bunny Brother Ever

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • P.J. Funnybunny from the classic Beginner Book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny learns a lesson in kindness that's perfect for Eastertime—and gift-giving all year long!P.J. Funnybunny is a very busy—and not very considerate—bunny! Always rushing from one place or the other, he leaves toys on the floor and dirty dishes on the table. He forgets to return things, is impatient with his sister, and shows up late for play dates. But when a twisted ankle forces P.J. to spend a few days in bed, the thoughtfulness of his family and friends inspires P.J. to become a kinder bunny. With colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text, this story of self-discovery is a perfect Easter treat for beginning readers and bunny fans of all ages!Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children.Look for more of Marilyn Sadler’s Funnybunny books!• It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny• Honey Bunny Funnybunny• Money, Money, Honey Bunny!• It's Better Being a Bunny• Best Bunny Brother Ever

Life isn't always easy—even for Santa Claus! In this hilarious picture book, Santa realizes that happiness is something found within when he tries working different professions. A perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer with a subtle message about self-acceptance!Santa is feeling grumpy! He has too many letters to read. His reindeer are quarreling. Someone's taken his slippers. And Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables. When Santa decides to try something new (working in a department store, bakery, toy store, and delivering mail), he discovers that nothing is as rewarding as just being himself.Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a small mouse with BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a great holiday gift for kids 3-7!Look for It's Not Easy Being a Ghost coming soon!

Life isn't always easy—even for a ghost! In this funny follow-up to It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus, a ghost discovers that happiness comes from within when she learns to accept that she's simply too cute to be considered spooky! The perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your littlest trick or treaters!Misty the Ghost is feeling sad. The haunted house she lives in is cold and damp. Spiders have taken over her living room. And worst of all, nobody thinks she is spooky. They think she is (gasp!) CUTE. But after trying to disguise herself as a mummy, a werwolf, and a witch—with hilarious results—Misty learns that true happiness comes from just being herself.Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a little bat sidekick with a BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a sweet Halloween treat for young readers!Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It's Not Easy... picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic holiday and seasonal characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.Also available:It's Not Easy Being Santa ClausComing soon:It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun

Life isn't always easy—even for a leprechaun! In this funny follow-up to It's Not Easy Being a Ghost, an unhappy leprechaun who thinks he can’t make friends because he looks a little different finds happiness by being himself and doing good. The perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with little lads and lassies!Connor O'Connor is not a happy leprechaun. His ears are too big, and his body is much too small. In fact, he looks a bit like a lawn ornament! But worst of all, no one wants to be Connor's friend. All they want is his pot of gold!  But after using some leprechaun magic to turn himself into a fairy, a carpenter, and a king, Connor discovers that the best way to make friends is by being himself -- and that a little pot of gold can do a LOT of good!Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a caterpillar sidekick with a BIG appetite for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance, friendship, and helping others is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day!Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It's Not Easy... picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic holiday and seasonal characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.Also available:It's Not Easy Being Santa ClausIt's Not Easy Being a GhostComing soon:It's Not Easy Being a T. Rex

Life isn't always easy—even for a T. rex! In this sweet, funny picture book, a T. rex who is self-conscious about her big teeth and small arms learns she is perfect exactly as she is! Perfect for dinosaur lovers—with a bonus message about self-acceptance!Rexy is nervous about starting school. Her head is BIG. Her arms are small. And her teeth are the size of bananas! Rexy wants to fit in with the other dinosaurs, but after catching a kickball in her mouth (and popping the ball!) at recess, she's MORTIFIED and ready to give up. Then a volcano erupts, sending rocks flying onto the kickball field. When another dino needs help, can Rexi's powerful jaws save the day? You bet your tyrannosaur they can!Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—including a wise-beyond-his-size dragonfly sidekick for readers to find hidden on every page—this picture book about self-acceptance, friendship, and helping others is perfect for young dinophiles!Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It's Not Easy... picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.Also available:It's Not Easy Being Santa ClausIt's Not Easy Being a GhostIt's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A hopping good "tail" about the ups and downs siblings face, featuring P.J. Funnybunny from the classic Beginner Book It's Not Easy Being a Bunny. Perfect for Easter or gift-giving all year round! It's not easy being Honey Bunny Funnybunny—P.J. Funnybunny's little sister. Like most big brothers, P.J. loves to tease and play jokes on his little sister. Poor patient Honey Bunny puts up with almost everything. But the jokes stop short when P.J. paints the sleeping Honey Bunny's face bright green. Mr. and Mrs. Funnybunny are hopping mad...From now on, things are going to be different in the Funnybunny household! But does Honey Bunny really want something different?Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children.Look for more of Marilyn Sadler’s Funnybunny books!• It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny• Money, Money, Honey Bunny!• It's Better Being a Bunny• Bunny with a Big Heart• Best Bunny Brother Ever

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • P.J. Funnybunny from the classic Beginner Book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny coaches his little sister, Honey Bunny, at T-ball in a story that celebrates family ties and is perfect for Eastertime and gift-giving all year long!Honey Bunny Funnybunny LOVES baseball, but is too little to play. So big brother P.J. teaches her T-ball! From warming up to throwing and catching to hitting the ball and running the bases, P.J. and Honey Bunny work side-by-side until she is ready for her first game—where she hits a home run! But is winning what Honey Bunny is MOST thankful for? Or could it be . . . P.J.?With colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text, this story about family and sports is a perfect Easter treat for beginning readers and Funnybunny fans!Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children.Look for more of Marilyn Sadler’s Funnybunny books!• It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny• Honey Bunny Funnybunny• Money, Money, Honey Bunny!• It's Better Being a Bunny• Bunny with a Big Heart