Michael Martchenko

"An empowerment-focused keepsake edition of one of the world's best-loved picture books 40 years. 7 million copies. 1 kick-ass princess who has inspired four generations of readers to stand up for themselves. How do you celebrate an occasion as special as 40 years in print for a book as beloved as The Paper Bag Princess? You track down some of the most poignant commentary about the story; you share behind-the-scenes insights from the author and his...

"Classic stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Text has been adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Munsch Early Readers are packed with extras, including phonics introduction...

"Classic stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Text has been adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Munsch Early Readers are packed with extras, including phonics introduction...

While searching for her father, much to her surprise, Angela finds herself flying an airplane.

A young girl is warned not to open a pig pen or else the pigs might get out. She opens the gate anyway and the pigs run away to cause havoc in all areas of her life. She finally figures out a way to get the pigs back, but agrees that pigs are smarter than she thought.

A small "dark" falls from the cookie jar and starts devouring shadows, growing larger and larger, until Jule Ann figures out what to do.

Samuel wakes up really hungry and, unable to get enough to eat at home, he goes to a pie eating contest where he finally gets his fill.

Robin finds a baby in the backyard and tries to find someone who would like to have a baby.

Ben brings an unusual show-and-tell to school, his baby sister!