Marc Tolon Brown - Arthur's Nose

Pros: nostalgic look back at the book that started it all
Cons: looks pretty primitive compared to the current books

I am fond of Arthur the aardvark. He's a charming lad, and creator Marc Brown's connection with Erie is such that I almost feel compelled by civic duty to support him in any way I can. And it doesn't hurt that he twice shared his show with Art ...

Pros: Cute story
Cons: Illustrations are a bit old-fashioned; lack of conversation between characters

“Arthur’s Nose” is the first “Arthur” book created by Marc Brown and it is about how Arthur wants to change his nose since it makes him feel uncomfortable about himself.  “Arthur’s ...

Pros: Geared toward the beginner reader, story line
Cons: Illustrations Lack Zest.

My son Dillion is in the first grade this year and reading is a foundation that is being formed. His teacher encourages the children in her class to borrow books from the library as often as possible. They are not restricted to just one day a week like...

Pros: easy to read, nice memorobelia of the original book
Cons: Arthur really did change his nose!

Arthur is a character that most of us with children will be able to recognize. But, Arthur's Nose, is very different than the Arthur we recognize! This book depicts an aardvark that looks like an aardvark! Arthur the Aardvark does not like his long ...

Pros: good story, teaches an important lesson
Cons: none

Arthur’s Nose is the first book in “An Arthur Adventure” series of books for children. It was written by Marc Brown who created the series. He created the series out of stories he told to his son at bedtime. This story was published in 1976 and that ...