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! 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 ROBERT MUNSCH started telling stories when he was teaching in a daycare, to get the kids to settle down. Now he is Canada’s number one author for young readers with more than 80 books in print, including such bestsellers as The Paper Bag Princess ( La princesse dans un sac ), We Share Everything! ( On partage tout! ), So Much Snow! ( La tempête du siècle ) and Love You Forever. Every one of his stories was first told aloud to children — and each one is dedicated to the kid who inspired the story. He is a member of the Order of Canada, has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, and is a hero to generations of young readers. Robert Munsch lives in Guelph, Ontario. Visit him online at http://scholastic.ca/munsch/. 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.