Books of Jeff Nathan fun!
Jeff Nathan’s writing is included in everything from a “how to behave like a good monster” book to a “how to learn English if you speak Dutch” book, but his personalized mystery for grades K-2 and 3-6 is a whole new award-winning world. Some of the books can be ordered here and some have links so that you can order directly from the publisher.
[Child’s Name] Solves the Mystery of the Dangerous Sandwich at [School Name]
Winner of:
♦Ben Franklin Award for “Innovation in Children’s Literature”
♦Literary Classics Award
The world’s first choose-your-own-path personalized mystery with versions for grades 3-6 and K-2. This humorous mystery stars YOUR CHILD as the hero of THEIR school. Originally created to help reluctant readers to want to read, this award-winning book has flourished with accomplished readers, as well. More information (and ordering) is at www.ActiveLiterature.com.
Which Monster Are YOU?
Nominated for Parent’s Choice Award:
For ages 2-6. (Personalized) Do you want to help your child understand behavior choices and make better ones? This INTERACTIVE printed book uses adorable monsters as role-models and provides simple connective terms to carry outside of the book. More information (and ordering) is at www.ActiveLiterature.com.
There’s a Bear in My Shoe
A 96 page book of humorous PunOETRY and poems by Jeff Nathan with hidden-picture illustrations by Liz Ball. Example:
Calling All Animals
the first book of PunOETRY
A 96 page book of humorous animal poems by Jeff Nathan with hidden-picture illustrations by Liz Ball. 2003 Pinnacle Book Award for Children winner. Sample:
Crustaceans
Crustaceans, each an interesting breed,
Are thought to be quite swell fish.
But don’t believe in everything you read –
I find them rather shellfish. (selfish)
There’s a Hippo in My Locker
Jeff Nathan’s first book, a 79 page collection of humorous poems. Sample:
