Books by Laurel Snyder

Every day is magic with Charlie and Mouse! In this latest continuation of the award-winning Charlie & Mouse early chapter book series, the two brothers are mixing up a magical potion¿with sweet and surprising results. Join in as they disappear, dance in the rain, bring some animals to dinner, and make some (but not all) wishes come true!

Grab your basket and your coat. Put on some walking shoes.Turn the page and begin: Which story will you choose?Award-winning creators Laurel Snyder and Dan Santat transform a crowd of classic tales into an ever-changing, fascinating, laugh-out-loud choose-your-path picture book, in which you may find a sleeping maiden, waste away in a sticky licorice cage, discover the gold at the end of a wild goose chase, or maybe (just maybe) save yourself and the day!

It's puppy love! This latest continuation of the award-winning Charlie & Mouse early chapter book series will delight newly independent readers. Lost and Found is full of relatable trials (a lost blanket), surprises (a lost dog), and delights (a new puppy!) and overflows with the series' signature humor and heart.Charlie and Mouse are finding surprises in all sorts of unexpected places. After Mouse's beloved blanket is lost and then found, they find a lost dog (and eventually her owner), seek out some ice cream, and discover a new puppy friend to take home at last.BROTHERS ARE THE BEST: The Charlie & Mouse books show a sibling friendship and a family dynamic that is kind as well as playful.AN ANIMAL LOVER'S DELIGHT: Featuring not one but two dogs¿one very big and one very small¿this fifth book in the Charlie & Mouse series makes a wonderful gift for any canine-loving kid! From going on walks to snuggling up together at the end of a long day, the furry friends in these sweet and silly stories are sure to enchant young animal enthusiasts.IDEAL FOR NEWLY INDEPENDENT READERS: The interconnected but distinct short stories in this book offer an accessible transition for readers who are just moving into longer books, especially for reluctant readers.HUMOR WITH HEART: The Charlie & Mouse books bring a fresh, humorous, and heartwarming approach to central themes to which readers of all ages can relate: imagination, creativity, play, and family are fondly celebrated in each of these stories.WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS: Charlie and Mouse are mixed-race Japanese characters growing up in Hawaii, a setting inspired by the childhood of up-and-coming Asian-American artist Emily Hughes. Every book of this early chapter book series offers an opportunity for young children of many different backgrounds to see themselves reflected in the stories they love.Perfect for:¿ Newly independent readers¿ Parents¿ Dog lovers

It is Mom's birthday, and Charlie and Mouse and their Dad want everything to be perfect--so when the cake gets burnt the boys have to come up with a new plan, pronto.

Charlie & Mouse continue their adventures in this heartwarming tale perfect for newly independent readers.The fourth book in the Geisel Award-winning series!Young readers will love diving into this hilarious next installment of this award-winning beginning chapter book series. This time, the two brothers and their family are off on a new adventure: going camping! Follow along as they take a long drive, have a quick hike, defeat a big lion, hide in a small tent, and conquer the great outdoors-together. There is so much fun to be had along the way-telling stories, fighting monsters, crashing their tent-but best of all is the joy of sharing it with each other.¿ A perfect read-aloud book for families and siblings¿ Great book for early readers advancing to more complex chapter books¿ Critically acclaimed series called top notch" by KirkusFans of Mercy Watson, Ling and Ting, Elephant and Piggie books, and Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa will love Charlie and Mouse.¿ Books for kids ages 5-8¿ Early reader chapter books¿ Funny books for siblings¿ Kindergarten books

Sendak's Pierre meets The Bad Seed in this clever and relatable tale of the power we have to tame even the beastliest moods.

An adorable early reader from the funny and talented Laurel Snyder, Charlie & Mouse showcases the creativity and silliness of two siblings in four irresistible stories.