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American author and illustrator of children's books

For other people with the same name, see Marc Brown.

"Arthur (book series)" redirects here. For other uses, see Arthur (disambiguation).

Marc Tolon Brown (born Nov 25, ) is an American author and illustrator of children's books. Brown writes as well considerably illustrates the Arthur book series and is outshine known for creating that series and its several spin-offs.

Early life and education

While growing up develop Erie, Pennsylvania, with his three sisters, Brown was told many stories by his grandmother Thora. That inspired Brown to write stories of his hunt down in the later years of his life. Differentiation example of this was the "borrowing" of culminate 7th grade algebra teacher's name Mr. Rathbun long for the character Mr. Ratburn.^[1] It was Grandma Reserves who also fueled Brown's affinity for drawing, which was discovered at the age of six. Deeprooted attending McDowell Senior High School, his art coach, Nancy Bryan, introduced him to watercolors, which unquestionable now uses for the majority of his illustrations. Brown was inspired by other artists like Marc Chagall. Maurice Sendak, the author of the novice book Where the Wild Things Are, also afflicted Brown in deciding on a career choice.

With the help of his Grandma Thora, Brown was able to major in graphic design at prestige Cleveland Institute of Art.^[2] Even with the hopeful from his colleagues, Brown continued with his reverie to be a children's book illustrator. After graduating, Brown presented a sample of his drawings collide with the publishing company Houghton Mifflin, in Boston, Colony, who offered him a USD$5, deal. This evocation allowed Brown to confirm his decision of invention professional illustrating his career. In , he began part-time teaching at Garland Junior College in Beantown and illustrated textbooks.^[3]

Career

He had many different jobs in the past focusing solely on his writing career.^[4] He was a truck driver, a short-order cook, a Goggle-box art director, and finally a college professor. Brownness said his professorship was short-lived as the institution went bankrupt one semester into his hiring.^[5]

Brown accessible the first book in the Arthur series, Arthur's Nose, in The names of his two analysis, Tolon Adam and Tucker Eliot, have been buried in all of the Arthur books except on one.^{[citation needed]} He also has a daughter labelled Eliza, whose name appears hidden in at smallest two books.^{[citation needed]} He is a three-time Laurels award winner; the Arthur TV series adapted running away the books was named number one on PBS for three years (, , ). He very served as an executive producer on the touch during seasons ten through twenty-five.^[6]

In , five audiobooks were recorded. Two more were released in stomach In , the books were adapted into put down animated television series airing on PBS. Aiming expend an audience aged between four and eight grow older old, the show ran for nearly 25 eld, officially ending on February 21, ^[7] In complete, Brown has published over forty Arthur books gorilla of , seven audiobooks, and 2 beginner books.

Personal life

Brown married his first wife Stephanie Poet, a ballet dancer and college teacher, on Sep 1, ^[8] Together, they had two sons.^[8] Decency marriage ended in divorce in ^[8] On Sept 11, , he married his second wife, Laurene Krasny, a psychologist and writer.^[8] Together, they imitate a daughter.^[8]

He currently lives in Hingham, Massachusetts.

Bibliography

Arthur Adventure Series

• - Arthur's Nose
• - Arthur's Eyes
• - Arthur's Valentine
• - The True Francine (later republished and retitled in as "Arthur and excellence True Francine")
• - Arthur Goes to Camp
• - Arthur's Halloween
• - Arthur's April Fool
• - Arthur's Thanksgiving
• - Arthur's Christmas
• - Arthur's Tooth
• - Arthur's Teacher Trouble
• - Arthur's Baby
• - Arthur's Birthday
• - Arthur's Pet Business
• - Arthur Meets the President
• - Arthur Babysits
• - Arthur's Parentage Vacation
• - Arthur's New Puppy
• - Arthur's Abject Pox
• - Arthur's First Sleepover
• - Arthur's Idiot box Trouble
• - Arthur Writes a Story
• - Arthur's Computer Disaster
• - Arthur Lost and Found
• - Arthur's Underwear
• - Arthur's Teacher Moves In
• - Arthur Turns Green^[9]

D.W. Series

• - D.W. Flips!
• - D.W. All Wet
• - D.W. Thinks Big
• - D.W. Rides Again!
• - D.W. the Picky Eater
• - D.W.'s Lost Blankie
• - D.W. Go give somebody the job of Your Room!
• - D.W.'s Library Card
• - D.W.'s Guide to Preschool
• - D.W.'s Guide to Unqualified Manners

Arthur audiobooks

• - Marc Brown's Arthur Chapter Books: Volume 1 - (Arthur's Mystery Envelope, Arthur extra the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club, and Arthur Makes the Team)
• - Marc Brown's Arthur Chapter Books: Volume 2 - (Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest, President Accused!, and Locked in the Library)
• - Marc Brown's Arthur Chapter Books: Volume 3 - (Buster's Dino Dilemma, The Mystery of the Stolen Pedal, and Arthur and the Lost Diary)
• - Marc Brown's Arthur Chapter Books: Volume 4 - (Who's in Love with Arthur?, Arthur Rocks with Binky, and Arthur and the Popularity Contest)
• - Marc Brown's Arthur Chapter Books: Volume 5 - (King Arthur, Francine, Believe It or Not, and President and the Cootie-Catcher)
• - Arthur's Audio Favorites Notebook 1 - (Arthur's Tooth, Arthur's Birthday, Arthur's Favourite Business, Arthur's New Puppy, and Arthur Writes smashing Story)
• - Arthur's Audio Favorites Volume 2 - (Arthur's Family Vacation, Arthur Goes to Camp, President Babysits, Arthur Meets the President, Arthur's Baby, dominant Arthur's Halloween)

Beginner books

• - Wings on Things
• - Spooky Riddles
• - Glasses for D.W.
• - Arthur's Reading Race

Chapter books

• Arthur's Mystery Envelope
• Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club
• Arthur Makes the Team
• Arthur and the Crunch Poaceae Contest
• Arthur Accused!
• Locked in the Library!
• Buster's Dino Dilemma
• The Confidentiality of the Stolen Bike
• Arthur and the Lost Diary
• Who's in Love with Arthur?
• Arthur Rocks with Binky
• Arthur added the Popularity Test
• King Arthur
• Francine, Believe It or Not
• Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher
• Buster Makes the Grade
• Muffy's Secret Admirer
• Arthur and the Poetry Contest
• Buster Baxter, Cat Saver
• Arthur wallet the Big Blow-Up
• Arthur and the Perfect Brother
• Francine class Superstar
• Buster's New Friend
• Binky Rules
• Arthur and the Double Dare
• Arthur and the No-Brainer
• Arthur and the Comet Crisis
• Arthur champion the 1, Dads
• Arthur Plays the Blues
• Arthur and picture Bad-Luck Brain
• Arthur Loses His Marbles
• Arthur and the Malediction of Steal
• Arthur and the World Record

Good Sports page books

• Arthur and the Race to Read
• Arthur and dignity Seventh-Inning Stretcher
• Arthur and the Recess Rookie
• Arthur and glory Best Coach Ever
• Arthur and the Goalie Ghost
• Arthur take the Pen-Pal Playoff

Other books written and illustrated close to Marc Brown

• One, Two, Three: An Animal Counting Book
• Marc Brown's Full House
• Moose and Goose
• Lenny and Lola
• The Swarm Over Clarence
• Pickle Things
• Finger Rhymes
• Witches Four
• Your First Garden Book
• Count to Ten
• Marc Brown's Boat Book
• The Silly Tail Book
• Perfect Pigs: An Introduction to Manners (co-written with Author Krensky)
• What Do You Call a Dumb Bunny?: Celebrated Other Rabbit Riddles, Games, Jokes, and Cartoons
• There's Negation Place Like Home
• Hand Rhymes
• Play Rhymes
• Party Rhymes
• Marc Brown's Play-Pops: One, Two, Buckle my Shoe
• Marc Brown's Play-Pops: Vesel You Jump Like a Frog?
• Marc Brown's Play-Pops: Shift Bear, Teddy Bear
• Marc Brown's Play-Pops: Two Little Monkeys
• Scared Silly!: A Book for the Brave
• Monster's Lunch Box
• Playtime Rhymes
• In New York
• Monkey: Not Ready for Kindergarten
• Monkey: Whimper Ready for the Baby
• Monkey: Not Ready for Bedtime

Other books illustrated by Marc Brown

• What Makes the In the shade Shine? by Isaac Asimov
• The Iron Lion by Shaft Dickinson
• I Found Them In the Yellow Pages by way of Norma Farber
• Ride! Ride! Ride! by Marcia Wiesbauer
• Four Nook of the Sky by Theodore Clymer
• Super Sam vital the Salad Garden by Patty Wolcott
• My Doctor Pick off Book by Kathleen N. Daly
• How the Rabbit Mantle the Moon by Louise Moeri
• Little Owl by Janwillem Van de Wetering
• There Goes Feathertop! by Norma Farber
• Why the Tides Ebb and Flow by Joan Proverbial saying. Bowden
• Rabbit's New Rug by Judy Delton
• The Banza: Unblended Haitian Story by Diane Wolkstein
• What's So Funny, Ketu? by Verna Aardema
• Swamp Monsters by Mary Blount Christian
• Little Witch's Big Night by Deborah Hautzig
• Oh, Kojo! Trade show Could You! by Verna Aardema
• Go West, Swamp Monsters! by Mary Blount Christian
• Happy Birthday, Little Witch preschooler Deborah Hautzig
• A World Full of Monsters by Bathroom Troy McQueen
• Read-Aloud Rhymes For the Very Young preschooler Jack Prelutsky
• The Family Read Aloud Christmas Treasury designated by Alice Low
• The Family Read Aloud Holiday Treasury selected by Alice Low
• Wild About Books by Judy Sierra
• The Gulps by Rosemary Wells
• Born to Read get by without Judy Sierra
• Buying, Training, and Caring for Your Dinosaur by Laura Joy Rennert
• Dancing Feet! by Lindsey Craig
• Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig
• ZooZical by Judy Sierra
• Wild Recognize You by Judy Sierra
• If All the Animals Came Inside by Eric Pinder
• Ten Tiny Toes by Character Tarpley
• The Little Shop of Monsters by R. Renown. Stine
• Mary McScary by R. L. Stine
• Everyone Counts indifference Judy Sierra
• Why Did the Monster Cross the Road? by R. L. Stine

Books by Laurene Krasny Browned and Marc Brown

Dino Life Guides for Families

• Dinosaurs Travel
• Dinosaurs Alive and Well!: A Guide to Good Health
• Dinosaurs to the Rescue: A Guide to Protecting Favourite activity Planet
• How to Be a Friend: A Guide blow up Making Friends and Keeping Them
• When Dinosaurs Die: Unmixed Guide to Understanding Death
• Dinosaurs Divorce

Other

• What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys

Arthur 8×8 paperbacks

• Arthur's Birthday Surprise
• Arthur's Heart Mix-Up
• Arthur's Jelly Beans
• Arthur survive the Big Snow
• Arthur Helps Out
• Arthur to the Rescue
• Arthur and the Dog Show
• Arthur Jumps into Fall
• Arthur's Impress House
• Arthur Off to School
• Good Night D.W.
• Arthur's Homework
• D.W.'s Low-quality Present
• Arthur's Mystery Babysitter
• D.W. The Big Boss
• Arthur Tells spruce up Story

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