Books by Jon Scieszka

Portrait of Jon Scieszka

Jon Scieszka is a celebrated American author best known for his witty, inventive approach to children's storytelling. With a background in teaching, he brings a sharp sense of humour and a knack for playful subversion to familiar tales, turning them on their heads with clever twists and irreverent charm. His work often encourages young readers to look at books, language and learning in fresh, unexpected ways.

From the anarchic fun of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs to the science-inspired adventures of the Frank Einstein series, Scieszka's books are packed with energy and imagination. His writing champions curiosity, creativity and laughter, making him a firm favourite among teachers, parents and children alike.

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  • Smash Crash Jon Scieszkas Trucktown

    Simon & Schuster Smash Crash Jon Scieszkas Trucktown

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  • Melvin Might

    Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Melvin Might

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  • Truckery Rhymes

    Simon & Schuster Truckery Rhymes

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  • Race from A to Z

    Simon & Schuster Race from A to Z

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  • Petes Party

    Simon & Schuster Petes Party

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  • Zoom Boom Bully

    Simon & Schuster Zoom Boom Bully

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  • Snow Trucking

    Simon & Schuster Snow Trucking

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  • UhOh Max

    Simon & Schuster UhOh Max

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  • The Spooky Tire

    Simon & Schuster The Spooky Tire

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  • Kats Mystery Gift

    Simon & Schuster Kats Mystery Gift

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  • Melvins Valentine

    Simon & Schuster Melvins Valentine

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  • Dizzy Izzy

    Simon & Schuster Dizzy Izzy

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  • Trucksgiving

    Simon & Schuster Trucksgiving

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  • Trucks Line Up

    Simon Spotlight Trucks Line Up

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  • Kats Maps

    Simon & Schuster Kats Maps

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  • The Spooky Tire

    Simon Spotlight The Spooky Tire

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  • Trucksgiving

    Simon & Schuster Trucksgiving

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  • Trucks Line Up

    Simon Spotlight Trucks Line Up

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  • Kats Maps

    Simon Spotlight Kats Maps

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  • Sphdz Book 2

    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Sphdz Book 2

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  • SPHDZ Book 3

    Simon & Schuster SPHDZ Book 3

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    Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review"Scieszka and Prigmore deliver the most madcap installment yet in their uber-illustrated series. Surprise villains (foreshadowed in previous volumes)! Surprise interstellar-parking-lot plans! Surprise doughnut upchuck! Nonfiction interludes on networks, group intelligence and symbiosis—not to mention the goofy websites—add to the fun.... Fans will be in heaven, especially at the certainty of further installments."—Kirkus Reviews"With plenty of twists, lots of well-timed comic noises, and even a hilarious section narrated by Major Fluffy, this is sure to delight fans, while recruiting new ones. Another laugh factory between covers."—Booklist

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    £12.19

  • Spaceheadz Book 3

    Simon & Schuster Spaceheadz Book 3

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  • SPHDZ 4 Life

    Simon & Schuster SPHDZ 4 Life

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  • Turtleback Books Knights of the Kitchen Table 01 Time Warp Trio

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  • Frank Einstein and the BioAction Gizmo Frank

    Abrams Frank Einstein and the BioAction Gizmo Frank

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    Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series that's full of funny jokes, clever science experiments, and robot hijinks. “I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing.” —Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid In Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo, Frank Einstein (kid genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, pair up with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity) to compete with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival. This time they’re studying the science and mysteries of our very own home planet: Earth! Integrating real science facts with wacky humor, a silly cast of characters, and science fiction, this uniquely engaging series is an irresistible chemical reaction for middle grade readers. With easy-to-read languaTrade Review"Frank Einstein is kind of a kid genius. A scientist and inventor, he's brought his robots Klink and Klank to life, and now they're ready for all sorts of adventures. Featuring real science and encouraging children to get interested in those all-important STEM subjects, the Frank Einstein books are a real joy." -- BookTrust

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    £6.64

  • The Great Truck Rescue

    Simon & Schuster The Great Truck Rescue

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  • Welcome to Trucktown

    Simon & Schuster Welcome to Trucktown

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  • Spaceheadz 01 Spaceheadz Paperback

    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Spaceheadz 01 Spaceheadz Paperback

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  • Battle Bunny

    Simon & Schuster Battle Bunny

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  • The AllPurpose Sphdz Boxed Set Books 14

    Simon & Schuster The AllPurpose Sphdz Boxed Set Books 14

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  • AstroNuts Mission One The Plant Planet

    Chronicle Books AstroNuts Mission One The Plant Planet

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    Book SynopsisHitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Captain Underpants in a funny, visually daring adventure series perfect for reluctant readers, teachers, and librarians alike.Trade Review"Fun and silly with a heart of science! Give this to your curious readers." —Jennifer L. Holm,New York Times-bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish and the Babymouse series "AstroNuts is the perfect mix of goofy characters, hard science, and farts. An absolute delight!" —Gene Luen Yang, Ambassador for Young People's Literature and winner of the Printz Award for American Born Chinese "The end of humankind is upon us, and who do we send to save us?!? Certainly not a human! Wickedly funny, a story about climate change that doesn't come off as preachy. Kids will love this, and adults would be better off reading it too." —LeUyen Pham, illustrator of the Princess in Black series "Jon Scieszka, the groundbreaking storyteller and master of wit, brings us a smart and hilariousadventure. AstroNuts doesn't just break new ground-it breaks outer space! Brilliant." —Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series

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  • AstroNuts Mission Two

    Chronicle Books AstroNuts Mission Two

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    Book SynopsisThis series will be The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Captain Underpants in a funny, visually daring adventure series for reluctant readers, teachers, and librarians alike.

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    £12.73

  • Chronicle Books AstroNuts Mission Three The Perfect Planet

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    Book SynopsisThis series is THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY meets THE BAD GUYS in a funny, visually daring adventure series for reluctant readers, teachers, and librarians alike.

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    £10.44

  • Melvins Valentine Jon Scieszkas Trucktown

    Simon Spotlight Melvins Valentine Jon Scieszkas Trucktown

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  • Kats Mystery Gift

    Simon & Schuster Kats Mystery Gift

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    £14.39

  • Dizzy Izzy

    Simon Spotlight Dizzy Izzy

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    £14.39

  • UhOh Max Jon Scieszkas Trucktown Hardcover

    Simon Spotlight UhOh Max Jon Scieszkas Trucktown Hardcover

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  • The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of

    Walker Books Ltd The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of

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    Book SynopsisThe classic nursery rhymes we know and love – upside-down, backward, in gibberish, and fresh out of bounds – as only Jon Scieszka could stage them.Mother knows best, but sometimes a little nonsense wins the day. Inspired by Dadaism’s rejection of reason and rational thinking, and in cahoots with Blanche Fisher Wright’s The Real Mother Goose, this anthology of absurdity unravels the fabric of classic nursery rhymes and stitches them back together (or not quite together) in every clever way possible. One by one, cherished nursery rhymes – from “Humpty Dumpty” to “Hickory Dickory Dock,” “Jack Be Nimble” to “Mother Hubbard” – fall prey to sly subversion as master of fracture Jon Scieszka and acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman refashion them into comic strips, errant book reports, anagrams, and manic mash-ups. Playfully reconstructed, the thirty-six old-new rhymes invite further nonsense, bringing kids in on the joke and inviting them to revel in reimagining. Featuring robust back matter, this irreverent take on the rhymes of childhood is a great gift for child readers, a rich classroom resource, and a love song to a living language.Trade ReviewFeatured in the Bookseller's November children's previews * Bookseller *[…] this irreverent take on the rhymes of childhood is a great gift for child readers, a rich classroom resource, and a love song to a living language. * ACHUKA *Full of fun and new ways of looking – a great resource for fun and learning. * LoveReading4Kids *The whole book is just so clever, playfully subversive and absurd. * Red Reading Hub *

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    £11.69

  • Black Rabbit Tales Astronuts Mission One: The Plant Planet

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    £41.37

  • Black Rabbit Tales Astronuts Mission Two: The Water Planet

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    £39.12

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