Geoffrey Hayes

Beni és un petit ratolí que es passa el dia jugant a pirates. Però és molt difícil que sembli temible quan la seva germaneta Peni insisteix a apuntar-se al joc! Beni no sap com treure-se-la de sobre... fins que ella li fa cas i Beni descobreix que, després de tot, jugar sol no és tan divertit.

Benny es un pequeño ratón que se pasa todo el día jugando a piratas. Pero es muy difícil que parezca terrible cuando su hermana Penny insiste a apuntarse al juego! Benny no sabe como quitarsela de encima… hasta que Benny descubre que, después de todo, no es tan divertido jugar solo.

El cubo de Benny ha desaparecido. Seguro que se lo han robado. Su nuevo vecino (alguien misterioso, ¿quizá un monstruo?) podría ser el ladrón. Penny y su hermano Benny saben que está superprohibido colarse en el jardin de otras casas, pero deciden hacerlo para investigar¿Que descubriran? Algo superimportante sobre ellos mismos, ¡y que tienen una nueva amiga!Los diminutos ratones de Geoffrey Hayes se enfrentan a grandes cuestiones en esta aventura absolutamente encantadora.

How can Benny pretend to be a brave pirate when his pesky little sister, Penny, wants to tag along and is always asking for a hug? He tries to lose her, but when he does, he starts to feel a little lost himself. Penny proves her bravery, saves Benny from a bug, and gets the hug she wants.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner"A perfect example of a graphic novel designed just for young readers...Children will connect with the realistic dialogue and page-turning appeal of the story. They will be thrilled to enter the world of graphic novels."American Library Association"Young children will love the graphic-novel format and the sweet, charming illustrations will draw them into the narrative. Fans of Geoffrey Hayess popular Benny and Penny in Just Pretend wont be disappointed with this sequel."School Library JournalBenny and his sister Penny know its wrong to sneak into someone elses backyard but their mysterious new neighboror is it a monster?may be a thief. They go snooping and discover a lot about themselves anda new friend.Bestselling childrens artist Geoffrey Hayes enchants early readers with his charming and subtle storytelling. In this lively caper, the artists small-scale mice take on large-scale issues with enormous comics mastery.

"In the mouse siblings fourth book (Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! won a Geisel Award in 2010), Hayes brings beginning readers into the magic hour that precedes lights-out for the night. Sliding from bedtime storyinspired flights of imagination to flashlight-enabled frights to a secret journey outside to rescue a favorite toy from the dark of the playhouse, Benny and lil sis Penny exhaust themselves as only children know how. As with all TOON books, the pure charm of the story has the added bonus of introducing and richly contextualizing word recognition for the kind of terms kids need to know, like pirates, spooky, BURP!, and princess dinosaur (a perfect rendition of sibling compromise). Hayes sense of the bouncing rhythms of childrens play, grasp of sibling social dynamics in true-to-life scenarios, and especially his adorably huggable, crayon-colored characters have made him the standard-bearer of early-reader comics."BooklistIts nearly time for lights out but Benny and Penny just cant settle down. The moon has gone missing, theres a flashlight to play with, Benny cant sleep without his favorite pirate hatand he left it inside the spooky backyard playhouse!

"Learning to read is fun with TOON Books like Benny and Penny in The Toy Breaker. Written and illustrated by Geoffrey Hayes, this booklike all the TOON Books graphic novel readersallows kids to understand the story just by reading the picture, with the text adding key details...With his newest book, Hayes demonstrates his keen appreciation of the politics of childhood as he shows how Benny and his younger sister Penny deal with a visit from their toy breaker cousin Bo. In humorous contrast to the emotion-packed story, Hayess watercolor illustrations depict a cozy world reminiscent of Beatrix Potter."The Washington PostBenny and Penny hide every toy and tell Cousin Bo he cant play with them. Will the three mice find a way to play without something getting torn, ripped, or snatched away? Geoffrey Hayes, the uncontested master of childrens comics, thrills us with this hilarious tale of tiny cousins who discover a game that cant ever be ruined.

Association for Library Service to Children Graphic Novels Reading List (Grades K-2) 2019Texas Library Associations Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List 2016Association for Library Service to Childrens Graphic Novels Reading List 2016 "The text is easily accessible to young readers, with simple, repeating words, but also enforces ideas about controlling emotions and being responsible for ones actions without being over-bearing. Children will easily relate to Penny and Benny as they grapple with sibling issues that are very real to this age group. The crafty charm of Hayess illustrations gives the book a timeless feel, while sleek panel variation and swooping action shots reestablish readerss focus. Once again, Hayes has created a graphic novel that is inviting, relatable, but, most importantly, fun."School Library Journal, Starred ReviewGeoffrey Hayes, winner of the Geisel for Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!, tells the story of two tiny mice who learn what it takes to be a leader. School Library Journal declares, "Once again, Hayes has created a graphic novel that is inviting, relatable, but, most importantly, fun."

A new addition to the premier first chapter book. When Otto gets lost in a deserted fun house, he discovers that it has been invaded by ghosts who once were a band of cutthroats and thieves. Will Otto find the secret exit in time or will he be trapped inside forever?

When Little Bunny cant sleep because "theres too much dark at night," its up to Papa to find just the right night-light for his little bunny. The pair go for a walk around the woods and Papa points out the possibilities. Perhaps the moon is the ideal night-light? Or maybe the fireflies will be able to help? Or even the little glowworm? Featuring luminescent nighttime illustrations and a comforting text, this bedtime story will resonate with little bunnies and their parents.

Illustrated in black-and-white. When a creepy fortune-teller moves into Boogle Bay, spooky things start happening. One by one, people disappear, and those who remain begin acting very oddly. Otto is convinced that zombie monsters are up to some sneaky tricks--he even spotted one skulking by the movie theater! Will the swamp zombies take over the town before Otto, his Cousin Olivia, and their Uncle Tooth solve the mystery and save everyone?

"With humor, directness, and unfailing honesty, Hayess sensitive cartooning and sharp dialogue play up the big emotions of these little mice." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Hayes grasp of childrens inner lives is deep and lovely, granting them not only the complexity to experience resounding sorrow and guilt, but also the toolswith a little help and understandingto overcome these difficult feelings. Hayes meticulously delineated figures exude a nearly tactile softness and warmth, and his generously detailed panels are fluidly and imaginatively laid out so that, even without the bombastic action, readers will engage at every step. An exemplary installment in an already successful series."Booklist, Starred Review "A simple narrative make this ideal for budding young readers. VERDICT: A wonderful and sensitively handled offering; purchase where the series is popular or where titles on death are needed."School Library Journal, Starred ReviewWhy wont Benny help? Penny found a dead salamander, but her brother Benny is refusing to help her bury it. Is it silly to hold a service for Little Sallie, or could this tiny salamander mean something more to the siblings? Geisel Awardwinner Geoffrey Hayes shares this gentle tale of a childs early encounter with death.Bestselling author Geoffrey Hayes has written and illustrated over forty childrens books, including the extremely popular series of early readers Otto and Uncle Tooth, the classic Bear by Himself, the Patrick Bear books, and When the Wind Blew by Caldecott Medalwinning author Margaret Wise Brown. His TOON Book series of Benny and Penny books has garnered multiple awards. In 2009, Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award given by the American Library Association for "the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English."

Is a robber loose in Boogle Bay? Otto the alligator investigates in this funny, high-spirited Otto & Uncle Tooth Mystery for early readers by Geoffrey Hayes, winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. Otto wants to be a hero like Uncle Tooth, so he follows the shady figure who is skulking around the riverboat docked in the harbor. Readers young and old will enjoy this madcap adventure full of silly disguises and mistaken identity. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Fred the dragon has a list of tasks he must complete in order to be a successful dragonnone of which comes naturally. But hes determined to make #5eat peoplework. Before you can say "pass the salt" hes gobbled up three people even though he doesnt have the stomach for it. Luckily a local shepherd, with the help of a giant and a witch, knows how to cure what ails him and get those pesky people out of his belly. Its happily-ever-after for everyone in ways youd never expect.Geisel award-winning author/illustrator Geoffrey Hayes is a stepped reader maestro. The common threads between his wildly popular Uncle Tooth and Otto SIRs and the more recent Benny and Penny series (Toon Books) are clear and constant. The art is adorable, the characters are bursting with personality, and the stories are humorously subversive. From marauding pirates to misbehaving mice to a dragon who swallows people whole (and then continues to communicate with them in his belly!), Geoffrey always hits that sweet spot for the stepped reader audienceeasy to decode, illustrative tales that tickle the funnybone.