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Back in print for the 15th Anniversary in a beautiful oversized hardcover edition for libraries! These delightful stories about Buster and his friends in Bugville have sold over 3 million copies worldwide! Discover the magical world of Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters. Stanek, acclaimed author of the popular children's books The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches and Journey Beyond the Beyond, has selected an irresistible combination for young listeners: loveable critters and heart-warming stories. The Bugville Critters stories address all the major issues of growing up and are designed to appeal to the ever-growing interests of children everywhere. In this story, Plucky young Buster Bee is back and he's having a bad day. His bad day turns good when his friend Lass comes over and they go to the library. At school, his teacher assigns all the bugs a special project and his partner is Sarah. After school, Sarah comes over for a sleepover. Buster learns the importance of sharing when he and Sarah play bugsball in the backyard. Mom has a special surprise at dinner and it turns into hilarious fun for the two young bugs. The wonderfully crafted story is paired with energetic illustrations of a colorful cast of critters and playful scenes. This rollicking adventure is sure to be a favorite with the story-time crowd. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robert Stanek, a recent nominee for a Lifetime Achievement award and past recipient of multiple awards recognizing his outstanding contributions and excellence in writing, is the author of more than two hundred books for young people and adults, which have been published and/or distributed by nearly every major US publisher, including Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Macmillan, McGraw-Hill, Hachette, HarperCollins, and Microsoft. Read letters to Buster from kids all over the world at the Bugville Critters web site, www.bugvillecritters.com. Learn more about the author/illustrator at williamrstanek.com.

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Praise for Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters... Instructive and entertaining. -- Follett Early Learning The bright, colorful illustrations are reminiscent of David Kirk's Little Miss Spider books and will captivate the young reader for whom the book is intended. -- Foreword Magazine Bugville Critters helps children sort out real lessons about life, family and the natural world. -- Foreword Magazine Robert Stanek is one of our most featured and respected Kids & Young Adults, K-12 Educators and Kids authors. -- The Audio Book Store Recommended series. -- Parenting Magazine Recommended children's book. -- Dr. Stacie Bunning, Clinical Psychologist and resident expert for GreatSchools.org Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters recommended by / featured in... + Parenting Magazine (2008) + The Children's Bookshelf (Publisher's Weekly) (2007, 2008) + Children's Writer (2007) + Foreword Magazine (2007) + School Library Journal (2008, 2009) + Library Journal (2008, 2009) + The Publisher's Weekly Cover Story (2009) + VOYA magazine for youth librarians (2007) + Much, much more!

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William Robert Stanek wrote professionally for over 30 years. In 2020, he celebrated the publication of his 250th book and 20 millionth reader. That's a lot of books, a lot of years of writing, and a lot of readers, making him one of the most prolific and popular writers of all time. He is an award-winning author/illustrator. William Robert Stanek wrote professionally for over 30 years. In 2020, he celebrated the publication of his 250th book and 20 millionth reader. That's a lot of books, a lot of years of writing, and a lot of readers, making him one of the most prolific and popular writers of all time. He is an award-winning author/illustrator.

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