• Age: 3 to 8
• Grade: p to 3

The Mad About Munsch collection is now available with a fresh, new look!

A collection of classic Munsch stories! Kids will love these five wacky favourites from Canada’s best-loved storyteller, with all of the original illustrations by Michael Martchenko.

Includes:

Smelly Socks

More Pies!

Zoom!

Boo!

The Sandcastle Contest

PLUS a special edition of Braids!, with illustrations by real kids!

Also included are the untold stories behind the books—what inspired them, where they take place, fun facts about the creators and more!

El reconocido narrador ROBERT MUNSCH ha escrito decenas de libros para niños, entre ellos: Paper Bag Princess y Mortimer. Él vive con su familia en Guelph, Ontario.

Robert Munsch's profile page

MICHAEL MARTCHENKO est né à Carcassonne, en France. Il s'installe au Canada avec sa famille alors qu'il a 7 ans. En 1966, il décroche son diplôme du Collège des arts de l'Ontario et devient bientôt directeur d'une agence publicitaire. C'est lors d'une exposition d'art graphique que Robert Munsch découvre le travail de Michael Martchenko. Michael a reçu le prix Libris 2006, Illustrateur de l'année.

MICHAEL MARTCHENKO has illustrated dozens of books, and is most famous for his work with Robert Munsch, including Smelly Socks (Tes chaussettes sentent la mouffette!), Makeup Mess (Maquillage à gogo) and We Share Everything! (On partage tout!). He lives in Burlington, Ontario.

Michael Martchenko's profile page

• Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Resource Links, Best of the Year

Praise and accolades for Robert Munsch:

• Commended, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Our Choice, 2005 (Smelly Socks)

• Commended, IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities, 2007 (Zoom!)

• Commended, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Our Choice, 2004 (Zoom!)

“Like the other Munsch compilations, Mad About Munsch! offers excellent monetary value. . . Highly Recommended.” (Mad About Munsch)— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

“Books by Robert Munsch are a staple of every child’s book collection and a favourite among parents and kids. They’re fun, frivolous and downright silly. And they just keep getting better.” — SavvyMom.ca

“Although his writing style is fun and exaggerated, Robert’s stories frequently have a deeper meaning and touches on some difficult parts of life . . . I think I love Robert Munsch more now as an adult than I did as a child.” — My Wee View

“From my experience, kids love Robert Munsch stories, and the collection of books in Mad About Munsch is no exception!” — Glimpse Reviews