Play Their First BIG Game. A Bugville Critters Picture Book

Back in print for the 15th Anniversary in a beautiful oversized premium full-color edition These delightful stories about Buster and his friends in Bugville have sold over 3 million copies worldwide This rollicking adventure is sure to be a favorite with the storytime crowd

In this story, Buster and his friends Barry, Lass, and Cat practice for and then play in the Little Bug League Tournament of Champions. Along the way, Buster learns the importance of family and the importance of being a helpful big little brother. Nonstop action, good-natured critters, and a comical view will attract critter aficionados, older siblings, moms, and dads alike.

The wonderfully crafted story is paired with energetic illustrations of a colorful cast of critters and playful scenes.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robert Stanek, a recent nominee for a Lifetime Achievement award and past recipient of multiple awards recognizing his outstanding contributions and excellence in writing, is the author of more than two hundred books for young people and adults, which have been published and/or distributed by every major US publisher, including Prentice Hall, Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Macmillan, McGraw-Hill, Hachette, HarperCollins, Pearson Education, Cengage Learning, Wiley, and HMH, as well as over 100 other publishers globally.

Read letters to Buster from kids all over the world at the Bugville Critters web site, www.bugvillecritters.com. Learn more about the author/illustrator at

williamrstanek.com.