Books

Railroad John
and the Red Rock Run

Published by Peachtree Publishers/2006
Written by Tony Crunk

A rollicking tall tale featuring a fast
train, outlaw thieves, and a cast of wild, memorable characters.

Late for School

Published by Peachtree Publishers/2003
Written by Mike Reiss

Smitty is never late for school. Not when his shoes get stuck in a sea of thick, black tar. Not when the sky rains snowmen down on the city streets. Not when he uses his coat for a sail to catch a gale and is swallowed up by a whale. Or when he encounters a robot from Mars eating up cars…or a very, very hungry T-Rex!

The surprise ending will delight young readers as they cheer on Smitty and his heroic efforts to beat the school bell.

Bats, Bats, Bats!

Published by Scholastic/2000
Written by Amy Levin

Bats, Bats, Bats! is one of 12 titles featured in Scholastic's grade 1 Independent Reading Library summer school reading program.

The Horned Toad Prince

Published by Peachtree Publishers/2000
Written by Jackie Hopkins

Reba Jo loves riding all over the wild prairie and roping any critter unlucky enough to cross her path. But when the spunky cowgirl finds herself in a mess of trouble, she's forced to strike a deal with a horned toad--he'll save her hide, but only if she grants him three wishes. Reba Jo tries her darnedest to weasel out of her part of the bargain, but the clever horned toad won't let her off the hook. In the end, she learns an important lesson that a promise is a promise and that words once spoken are not easily taken back.

13 Monsters Who Should Be Avoided

Published by Peachtree Publishers/2000
Written by Kevin Shortsleeve

Come along with Professor LeGrand as he warns readers about the outrageous habits
and appalling behavior of thirteen mischievous monsters whom the creature teacher hopes the readers never have to meet..

More Art

Texas Reading Club campaign

The Texas State Library and Archives Comission has contracted with Michael to create artwork for the Texas Reading Club campaign. This program is offered in 800 public libraries and 200 school libraries throughout Texas. The theme is "Go Wild...Read!" Over 500,000 children participate in the reading club.

Click here to see
a few sketches.

	Books

			Railroad John and the Red Rock Run Published by Peachtree Publishers/2006 Written by Tony Crunk A rollicking tall tale featuring a fast train, outlaw thieves, and a cast of wild, memorable characters.
			Late for School Published by Peachtree Publishers/2003 Written by Mike Reiss Smitty is never late for school. Not when his shoes get stuck in a sea of thick, black tar. Not when the sky rains snowmen down on the city streets. Not when he uses his coat for a sail to catch a gale and is swallowed up by a whale. Or when he encounters a robot from Mars eating up cars…or a very, very hungry T-Rex! The surprise ending will delight young readers as they cheer on Smitty and his heroic efforts to beat the school bell.
			Bats, Bats, Bats! Published by Scholastic/2000 Written by Amy Levin Bats, Bats, Bats! is one of 12 titles featured in Scholastic's grade 1 Independent Reading Library summer school reading program.
			The Horned Toad Prince Published by Peachtree Publishers/2000 Written by Jackie Hopkins Reba Jo loves riding all over the wild prairie and roping any critter unlucky enough to cross her path. But when the spunky cowgirl finds herself in a mess of trouble, she's forced to strike a deal with a horned toad--he'll save her hide, but only if she grants him three wishes. Reba Jo tries her darnedest to weasel out of her part of the bargain, but the clever horned toad won't let her off the hook. In the end, she learns an important lesson that a promise is a promise and that words once spoken are not easily taken back.

			13 Monsters Who Should Be Avoided Published by Peachtree Publishers/2000 Written by Kevin Shortsleeve Come along with Professor LeGrand as he warns readers about the outrageous habits and appalling behavior of thirteen mischievous monsters whom the creature teacher hopes the readers never have to meet..
	More Art

			Texas Reading Club campaign The Texas State Library and Archives Comission has contracted with Michael to create artwork for the Texas Reading Club campaign. This program is offered in 800 public libraries and 200 school libraries throughout Texas. The theme is "Go Wild...Read!" Over 500,000 children participate in the reading club.
	Click here to see a few sketches.