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Tundra’s Veronika Martenova Charles is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books include: Maiden of the Mist: A Legend of Niagara Falls; Stretch, Swallow, & Stare; The Crane Girl, and her five-book series for emergent readers, Easy-To-Read Spooky Tales. Veronika has studied at Ryerson University, the Ontario College of Art and Design, and recently completed her graduate studies in Folklore at York University. Veronika Martenova Charles lives in Toronto.
For more information, please visit the author's website.
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The Birdman
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by Annouchka Gravel Galouchko and Stephan Daigle
Hardcover | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Birds; Juvenile Nonfiction - People & Places - Asia; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations - Death & Dying | 978-0-88776-740-1 (0-88776-740-0) | September 2006 | 22.99
Noor Nobi is a broken man, wandering the streets of Calcutta with no reason to live. His three children, snatched from him in a cruel accident, were everything he worked for and loved. But one day, he enters a crowded market and sees a bird, caged and frightened and sick. With... [read more]
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Don't Eat That!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic | 978-0-88776-857-6 (0-88776-857-1) | October 2008 | 7.99
In short lines, large type, and text broken into phrases, three more stories are told. Marcos, Leon, and “I” try to out-do each other with warnings against tasting things that may not be safe. Dire consequences and ridiculous outcomes take the boys to new heights of hilarity in these spooky tales... [read more]
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Don't Eat That!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic | 978-1-77049-015-4 (1-77049-015-9) | February 2012 | 7.99
In short lines, large type, and text broken into phrases, three more stories are told. Marcos, Leon, and “I” try to out-do each other with warnings against tasting things that may not be safe. Dire consequences and ridiculous outcomes take the boys to new heights of hilarity in these spooky tales... [read more]
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Don't Enter the House!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-856-9 (0-88776-856-3) | October 2008 | 7.99
Three friends frighten each other with tales of haunted beach houses, sinister cats, and witches in this trio of cautionary stories from Japan and the United States. Beginning readers come away with a satisfying experience and the benefit of good advice! [read more]
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Don't Enter the House!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-016-1 (1-77049-016-7) | February 2012 | 7.99
Three friends frighten each other with tales of haunted beach houses, sinister cats, and witches in this trio of cautionary stories from Japan and the United States. Beginning readers come away with a satisfying experience and the benefit of good advice!
From the Trade Paperback edition. [read more]
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Don't Forget!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-859-0 (0-88776-859-8) | October 2008 | 7.99
Baba Yaga, The Golden Arm, and Monster Gogo all come out to play with the imaginations of the boys this time. Children around the world all know that they mustn’t forget important things and these generously illustrated tellings from Russia, England, and West Africa drive the point home in a memorable... [read more]
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Don't Forget!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-017-8 (1-77049-017-5) | February 2012 | 7.99
Baba Yaga, The Golden Arm, and Monster Gogo all come out to play with the imaginations of the boys this time. Children around the world all know that they mustn’t forget important things and these generously illustrated tellings from Russia, England, and West Africa drive the point home in a memorable... [read more]
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Don't Go In There!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-781-4 (0-88776-781-8) | February 2007 | 7.99
Ghostly tales of strange things lurking in forbidden places tie these three stories together. The boys have been warned not to go into a certain room while they are pet-sitting for the neighbor, but, of course, their bravado leads to a session of one-upmanship and the distinct possibility that the cats... [read more]
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Don't Go In There!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-014-7 (1-77049-014-0) | February 2012 | 7.99
Ghostly tales of strange things lurking in forbidden places tie these three stories together. The boys have been warned not to go into a certain room while they are pet-sitting for the neighbor, but, of course, their bravado leads to a session of one-upmanship and the distinct possibility that the cats... [read more]
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Don't Go into the Forest!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-778-4 (0-88776-778-8) | February 2007 | 7.99
This time the boys find themselves in cottage country making up spooky tales about staying out of the forest. Tales from the Philippines and Native American legends are told until the boys can almost see strange characters at their dinner table that night. [read more]
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Don't Go into the Forest!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-011-6 (1-77049-011-6) | February 2012 | 7.99
This time the boys find themselves in cottage country making up spooky tales about staying out of the forest. Tales from the Philippines and Native American legends are told until the boys can almost see strange characters at their dinner table that night.
From the Trade Paperback edition. [read more]
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Don't Go Near the Water!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-780-7 (0-88776-780-X) | February 2007 | 7.99
Having been warned to stay away from the high waters of the local creek, the boys’ imaginations run as swiftly as the stream. Before they know it, they have scared themselves silly with stories like The Children with Green Teeth, from Britain; The Deadly Beach, from Hawaii; and The Waterman, from... [read more]
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Don't Go Near the Water!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-055-0 (1-77049-055-8) | May 2009 | 7.99
Having been warned to stay away from the high waters of the local creek, the boys’ imaginations run as swiftly as the stream. Before they know it, they have scared themselves silly with stories like The Children with Green Teeth, from Britain; The Deadly Beach, from Hawaii; and The Waterman, from... [read more]
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Don't Open the Door!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-779-1 (0-88776-779-6) | February 2007 | 7.99
Having been warned not to open the door for anyone while Mom goes to help a neighbor, the three boys try to outdo each other by telling scary stories about strangers at the door. By the time they have finished, they have scared themselves under the bed. Stories in this book... [read more]
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Don't Open the Door!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-013-0 (1-77049-013-2) | February 2012 | 7.99
Having been warned not to open the door for anyone while Mom goes to help a neighbor, the three boys try to outdo each other by telling scary stories about strangers at the door. By the time they have finished, they have scared themselves under the bed. Stories in this book... [read more]
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Don't Talk to Strangers!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-847-7 (0-88776-847-4) | October 2008 | 7.99
This time a lost dog sparks the theme of strangers and the wisdom in avoiding them. And what a collection of strangers they are! Headless trolls, people with pointy ears and huge eyes, and long-lost “aunties,” who enjoy eating their guests. Stories from Scandinavia, Sierra Leone, and Iraq are highlighted in... [read more]
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Don't Talk to Strangers!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-018-5 (1-77049-018-3) | February 2012 | 7.99
This time a lost dog sparks the theme of strangers and the wisdom in avoiding them. And what a collection of strangers they are! Headless trolls, people with pointy ears and huge eyes, and long-lost “aunties,” who enjoy eating their guests. Stories from Scandinavia, Sierra Leone, and Iraq are highlighted in... [read more]
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Don't Touch That!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-858-3 (0-88776-858-X) | October 2008 | 7.99
All that glitters may not be gold and certainly should not be touched, as the three boys find out when they see something strange at a construction site. While deciding their best course of action, they tell each other stories about strange toys, a mysterious glass bottle, and a dragon. By... [read more]
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Don't Touch That!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-019-2 (1-77049-019-1) | February 2012 | 7.99
All that glitters may not be gold and certainly should not be touched, as the three boys find out when they see something strange at a construction site. While deciding their best course of action, they tell each other stories about strange toys, a mysterious glass bottle, and a dragon. By... [read more]
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Don't Walk Alone at Night!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
Trade Paperback | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-0-88776-782-1 (0-88776-782-6) | February 2007 | 7.99
Cautionary tales from West Virginia, Africa, and Central Europe are related by each boy until they are certain Mothman, Monster, and Ghost are after them. Are they scared? Not enough to admit it, but they certainly are running for home a little faster than usual. [read more]
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Don't Walk Alone at Night!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Action & Adventure; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-012-3 (1-77049-012-4) | February 2012 | 7.99
Cautionary tales from West Virginia, Africa, and Central Europe are related by each boy until they are certain Mothman, Monster, and Ghost are after them. Are they scared? Not enough to admit it, but they certainly are running for home a little faster than usual.
From the Trade Paperback edition. [read more]
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It's Not About the Beanstalk!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-332-2 (1-77049-332-8) | April 2013 | 4.99
More first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success as they have fun.
The series follows three friends who... [read more]
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It's Not about the Crumbs!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-216-5 (1-77049-216-X) | October 2010 | 7.99
Here are five first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story along with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success as they have fun. The series... [read more]
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It's Not About the Diamonds!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-333-9 (1-77049-333-6) | April 2013 | 4.99
More first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success as they have fun.
The series follows three friends who... [read more]
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It's Not about the Hunter!
Written by Veronika Martenova Charles
Illustrated by David Parkins
eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Beginner | 978-1-77049-217-2 (1-77049-217-8) | October 2010 | 7.99
Here are five first books for fledgling readers that offer the enjoyment of a good story along with the thrill of accomplishment that comes from independent reading. Written in short, easy phrases with carefully selected vocabulary and plentiful illustrations, each book helps youngsters achieve success as they have fun. The series... [read more]
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