Brian Martin – illustratör

Chuck the groundhog runs a diner in the woods but his customers, the forest animals, don’t always behave as they should. Early readers will be delighted by this fun-filled tale of dining-out disasters as they learn about good table manners. By using their own words to compare what is happening in each illustration, children will develop their reading skills. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.

In this charming story, three dogs must work together to find their lost ball to continue their game of fetch. This Spanish picture book emphasizes the importance of working together and appreciating our differences. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through Spanish sight words and simple phrases. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.

At breakfast, he wants to impress his mum by making mouth-watering pancakes and then flipping them onto her plate. But his flapjack-flipping skills are stale. When he tosses the biggest, fluffiest cake, he completely misses the target. Now, the tastiest-looking pancake is a broken brown blob on the kitchen floor.It's a crummy situation and reminds Gabe of every mess and mistake he's ever made. He thinks he ruins everything, and decides to quit. But as Gabe is about to hand over the family's special pancake-flipping utensil to his mum, the utensil talks back! And Gabe stops cold.Turner is its name, and Turner tells a stunned Gabe he needs to reset his mindset instead of giving up. Turner encourages him to come up with at least one positive thought or idea instead of thinking it's a hopeless situation. With more reflection, Gabe figures out that maybe he just needs extra practice. He tries another toss, and this time the pancake lands smack in the middle of Mum's plate!Gabe's positive thinking doesn't last long, however. While doing his homework at the kitchen table, he can't solve a single math problem and throws his pencil down in a huff. He wants to quit - again. Turner watches Gabe giving up and tells him he needs to relax and flip his thoughts like a pancake so he can see what's right instead of what's wrong.Will "flipping the pancake" in his mind help Gabe break free from all his doom-and-gloom thinking, especially when he finds himself in challenging and difficult circumstances?FINDING THE FLIPSIDE is a hope-filled, confidence-building story that shows young readers the power of seeing the brighter side of life and turning negative thoughts into positive ones. A special page written specifically for parents, counsellors, and educators offers practical tips on helping children be more optimistic, resilient, and confident.

Randy the raccoon works at a transfer station. All he sees is waste. Then, some visitors show him that there are hidden treasures among the trash. Introduce the concept of recycling to early readers with this beautifully illustrated picture book. Children will love the playful illustrations and easy-to-read text. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

You may have heard of the old woman who lived in a shoe. But have you heard of the woman who lives next door? Early readers will be captivated by this whimsically illustrated, modern retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

A magical motorhome takes a group of savanna animals on a "safari" around the world to learn about the places where people live. From igloos to skyscrapers, houseboats to farmhouses, this illustrated chapter book teaches advancing readers about different dwellings. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

It’s a big world inside the human body! There are a lot of parts inside and it’s up to a team of body bots to keep the parts working. But they face a challenge when the girl they work on isn’t getting enough sleep. This illustrated chapter book helps advancing readers learn about human anatomy and physiology. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students’ natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “Treasure Hunt in the City” by Cynthia Harmony, eight-year-old Ramona goes on her first big trip to Mexico City and must overcome the language barrier between herself and her cousins. Find out more in this bilingual adventure your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions.

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “Clear for Takeoff” by Georgia Beth, eight-year-old Abbie has been dreaming of flying since she was too small to walk. She’s tried everything from pole vaulting to inventing a floating trampoline. Nothing works until she discovers the secret of flight—and a little magic. Find out more in this high-flying tale your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions.

Randy the raccoon works at a transfer station. All he sees is waste. Then, some visitors show him that there are hidden treasures among the trash. Introduce the concepts of recycling and upcycling to early readers with this beautifully illustrated Spanish picture book. Children will love the playful illustrations and easy-to-read text. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early Spanish literacy skills. This picture book is written in Spanish.

Chuck the groundhog runs a diner in the woods but his customers, the forest animals, don’t always behave as they should. Early readers will be delighted by this fun-filled tale of dining-out disasters as they learn about good table manners. By using their own words to compare and contrast what is happening in each illustration, children will develop their reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.

In this charming story, three dogs must work together to find their lost ball to continue their game of fetch. This children's picture book emphasizes the importance of working together and appreciating our differences. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words and simple phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.

Kelsey's a typical schoolgirl. She likes to hang out with her friends, play games, do all the standard stuff. But there's one thing about Kelsey that really gets her into trouble. She is very competitive and she HATES to lose. So much so that she is not afraid to cheat, throw a tantrum or just act like a poor sport in general! And not only is she a sore loser, but she's a terrible winner! When Kelsey's poor sportsmanship – or “sportsgirlship,” as she likes to call it – causes her basketball team to lose a close game and makes her siblings refuse to play with her, she soon realises she needs to change her ways. Fortunately, Kelsey's coach and mum are there to teach her the important tips for being a good sport and winning and losing with class. Kelsey learns that practising good “sportsgirlship” can help her have more fun playing any game, whether she's winning or losing!

Freddie returns with quite the conundrum! He keeps missing social cues, so he misunderstands what people mean and then he finds himself in a mess. He just doesn't get that there's a lot more to communication than the words that people say. Fortunately for our favourite fly, he has his dad and Principal Roachford available to teach him about connecting the communication dots, including voice tone, facial expressions and body language.

Uh-oh! Gabe is losing it again. See all those big, bright buttons popping up all over his body? They come out whenever someone or some situation gets under his skin. And they pop up ALL. THE. TIME.Push this button and Gabe starts fighting. Push that button and Gabe starts shouting. Push any button and Gabe overreacts, gets angry, makes poor choices and lands in trouble.What he really needs is a reset button!In this clever tale from school counsellor and debut author, Jennifer Law, young readers learn how to use PAUSE POWER to reset their mindset, calm down and stop losing control when others push their buttons.

This adorable tale is the story of primary school aged rattlesnake amongst a classroom full of other primary school aged animals. The problem? Diamond LOVES tittle tattle. And when she gossips, her rattles glow and grow! Her tittle-tattling tendencies are affecting her friendships – so much so that people are avoiding her and she finds herself eating lunch alone. Fortunately for Diamond, her caring teacher, Ms. Crow, is there to teach her more about problem-solving, staying out of others' business and the difference between a report and tittle tattle. Will Diamond be able to control her snitching snake tendencies? Find out in this charming tale.

Isaac isn't any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He's an INSTIgator! He spends his days spying on the neighbours and eavesdropping on their conversations. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real friendships. He's all alone. With no one to talk to except an old, rotting stump, Isaac is angry and miserable. So he sets out to make sure everyone else in the swamp is miserable, too. Isaac can perfectly mimic every voice in the swamp, and he uses this special talent to start arguments, stir up trouble, and turn friends against friends. Isaac gleefully watches the mischief he set in motion. He didn't care If I can't have friends, why should anyone else? he tells the stump. But can he instigate a fight between two of the swamp's biggest besties? Or will they sniff out his dirty trick and teach him a lesson he'll never forget? Follow Isaac as he learns that treating others with kindness is the first step to creating friendships. And that having a friend can help you feel less angry. ISAAC THE INSTIGATOR is an entertaining story written for young readers. Included are tips for parents, counsellors and educators on how to help children build relationships with peers, show kindness and compassion, and cultivate empathy.

Remi is one manic squirrel! Scampering here and scampering there, he's a fluffball of constant motion. Whether he's at home, in school, or out on the town, Remi never stays in one place. Even his thoughts come and go at a wildly rapid pace. With too much energy and too little focus, Remi finds himself in all kinds of trouble. School assignments go missing because his backpack and desk are messy, bottomless blackholes. Some homework never gets done because his tablet and TV prove too tempting. “My desk is a mess, my cubby's a wreck and my backpack's a giant black hole. It's swallowing snacks, pencils, and papers, like a vortex that's totally out of control!” Even the class field trip nearly ends in disaster when Remi has a run-in with an exhibit made out of glass! Will Remi ever be able to calm his mind and his body long enough to get organized, stay on task, and actually have success? Children will laugh as they follow Remi through his whirlwind day, scrambling to find his things and stay on task. With help, he learns to slow down, stay organized, relax and reset.