Award-winning and prolific Schiffer Kids author with 12 books published Hardcover edition: I Hate Picture Books! (978-0-7643-4387-2); 6,465 sold LTD Promotes Literacy in Early Readers: Addresses the market trend of encouraging early literacy in young children transitioning from picture books to more text-heavy narratives Engages Children in Reading with Humor: Aligns with the market demand for engaging content by incorporating humor and irreverence, making it enjoyable for young readers Celebrates Classics and Nostalgia: Meets the demand for nostalgic content by both poking fun at and celebrating timeless classics, appealing to parents and educators who want to share their favorite stories with the next generation Encourages Positive Reading Habits: Appeals to parents and educators looking for books that instill a positive attitude toward reading, showcasing the transformation of Max from despising to cherishing picture books Supports Educational Initiatives: Meets the demand for educational content by integrating important lessons about the value of imagination and the treasures found in books Captures Attention with Relatable Characters: Addresses the trend of creating relatable characters by featuring Max, a young protagonist going through a relatable phase of questioning the value of books Authored Picture Books included: Untitled (978-0-7643-5708-4) 1,006 LTD; I'm Going to Outer Space! (978-0-7643-5385-7) 579 LTD; Do Not Open the Box! (978-0-7643-5043-6) 1,398 LTD; The Angry Little Puffin (978-0-7643-4805-1) 4,270 LTD; If You Give the Puffin a Muffin (978-0-7643-5552-3) 868 LTD; Creatures & Characters (978-0-7643-5403-8) 622 LTD; More Creatures & Characters (978-0-7643-5606-3) 168 LTD; Shadows On My Wall (978-0-7643-4224-0) 1,457 LTD; They're Coming! (978-0-7643-4225-7) 1,203 LTD Authored Board Books include Space Aliens 1-2-3 (978-0-7643-6246-0) 311 LTD; P is for Puffin (978-0-7643-6247-7) 804 LTD Illustrated Titles include Am I Big Enough? (978-0-7643-5053-5) 1,205 LTD; Just One Thing! (978-0-7643-5162-4) 2,325 LTD.