Book Page for Author Robin Newman


Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	THE CASE OF THE BAD APPLES A Wilcox and Griswold Mystery Illustrated by Deborah Zemke (Creston Books, Spring 2017) Wilcox and Griswold are on the case, trying to discover who poisoned the apples Porcini pigged out on. Was it Sweet Pea, the piglet next door; Herman the Rat; or Hot Dog the nosy pooch? Who had motive, means, and no alibi? Follow the clues and figure out who was behind Porcini's terrible tummy ache. VIDEOS TEACHER'S GUIDE
Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	THE CASE OF THE POACHED EGG A Wilcox and Griswold Mystery Illustrated by Deborah Zemke (Creston Books, Spring 2017) When Penny goes missing from the nest, Wilcox and Griswold are called in to track her down. Was the egg stolen by a rival for The Most Oval in the Spring Egg-stravaganza? Was she used in a carrot cake or scrambled by a hungry porker? Or was she held for a hefty corn ransom? Who took Penny and can the detectives find her before trouble hatches? VIDEOS TEACHER'S GUIDE
Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	THE CASE OF THE MISSING CARROT CAKE A Wilcox and Griswold Mystery Illustrated by Deborah Zemke (Creston Books, Spring 2015) When food goes missing on Ed's farm, Detectives Wilcox and Griswold do what it takes to track down the thieves. In this case, Miss Rabbit's carrot cake has disappeared. Has it been stolen? Or eaten? Or both? Who dunnit? VIDEOS TEACHER'S GUIDE
Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	WHO'S WRITING THIS STORY? Illustrated by Susan Batori (Creston Books, May 7, 2024) Have you ever wondered who's the real boss of a story? The writer or the characters who live to tell the tale? Or both together? Follow the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf as they argue with the writer over what kind of story to tell. Will the hero become the villain? Find out in this fun introduction to the essential components of all great stories. VIDEOS TEACHER'S GUIDE
Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	DON'T CALL ME FUZZYBUTT! Illustrated by Susan Batori (Sleeping Bear Press, March 2021) Bear isn't the only one who turns grizzly and says some not-so-nice-words that shouldn't be repeated when Woodpecker's carpentry work keeps him from getting his 243½ days of much needed sleep. Can they patch it up–literally–before Bear loses too much sleep? VIDEOS TEACHER'S GUIDE
Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	NO PEACOCKS! A Feathered Tale of Three Mischievous Foodies Illustrated by Chris Ewald (Sky Pony Press, Fall 2018) Every day, Phil, Jim, and Harry are fed sunflower seeds by the staff who care for them at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. But one day, they decide they're sick of seeds. They make a break for the New York City streets in search of pizza, Chinese takeout, and pastries. But everywhere they go, they're told "No peacocks!" So they try to get an ooey, gooey, delicious meal closer to home. But how are they going to sneak into The Cathedral School's dining hall and get their wings on the school's world-famous mac 'n cheese? A little plotting, some stolen disguises, and help from the students, and mission mac 'n cheese is a go! Will the peacocks finally get their mac ''n cheese? Or will their cover be blown, forcing them to fly the coop? Inspired by the real-life beloved, celebrity birds living on the grounds of The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, and brought to the page in bold, bright style, No Peacocks! is a hilarious romp and a perfect read-aloud. VIDEOS TEACHER'S GUIDE
Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	HILDIE BITTERPICKLES NEEDS HER SLEEP Illustrated by Chris Ewald (Creston Books, Spring 2016) Hildie Bitterpickles is a witch who needs her sleep. Her quiet neighborhood has been turned upside down with the sudden arrival of the old woman in her shoe, big bad wolf, and other fairy tale characters. What will Hildie have to do to get a good night's sleep? VIDEOS TEACHER'S GUIDE
Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	BREATHE, THINK, DO WITH ELMO (RP Kids, Fall 2021) An interactive picture book, Breathe, Think, Do with Elmo follows Elmo as he faces common problems that leave him feeling jealous, nervous, shy, and scared. Your young reader will be prompted to: Breathe with Elmo and Grover, taking three deep breaths to calm down Think through three possible solutions to Elmo's problems, and Do! See how each solution plays out! Based on Sesame Street's popular Breathe, Think, Do app and introducing important emotional vocabulary, a calm breathing technique, and encouragements along the way, the book helps teach essential problem-solving skills that will serve little monsters well at daycare, school, and beyond!
Available on Amazon Available on Barnes and Noble	ONCE UPON A SESAME STREET CHRISTMAS Script by Geri Cole and picture-book adaptation by Robin Newman Illustrated by Tom Brannon (RP Kids, Fall 2017) The story of how Christmas (and Santa!) first came to Sesame Street. A timeless holiday favorite for kids who love Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, and more! Find out how Santa first came to Sesame Street and why we leave cookies for St. Nick on Christmas Eve. It's the night before Christmas-time to put out some cookies for Santa! But how did this tradition start? Elmo's dad spins him a bedtime story about his great-great-grandmoster, back when Sesame Street was a very different place. Why, everyone was so grouchy that Santa didn't even visit! With help from his friends, Elmo will bring kindness, holiday cheer, and the spirit of Christmas to Sesame Street. But will it be enough for Santa? VIDEOS