My first LEGO City book comes out this month–Build this City! My brother and I grew up playing with a tub full of LEGOs so writing these books was like visiting an old friend. Of course, the LEGOs today are vastly superior to the ones we had in our day. I’m a bit jealous, actually.

If your child is learning to read or is a LEGO fan or likes watching construction machinery or… all three, he or she should enjoy this book.
 
 
 

Even though spring is in the air and winter is but a fading memory (at least for us down hear in Texas), you can relive all the winter fun with the newly released: Chipper’s Chilly Chase.

I really enjoyed writing this book for the great folks at the American Public Works Association. And in doing so, I learned many cool things about the often invisible but vital jobs of public works employees.

If you’re interested in a copy, you can pick one up from the APWA’s website along with many other fun books and information about the very interesting world of public works.

Released today, my junior novelization of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. If you’re a fan of the first movie, I think you’ll really enjoy the sequel. It contains all the original characters along with many hilarious new ones. And if you can’t wait for the movie to see what’s in store for night guard, Larry Daley… why not buy the book?

Please enjoy this blatant cross-promotion for the upcoming movie, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. But seriously, since I wrote the junior novelization, and therefore had a chance to read the script, I can tell you that it’s going to be a fun picture, full of your favorite characters from the first and a bunch of new ones played by some of the funniest comedic actors of the day.

Here’s the trailer:
 

 
 
 

 
 
Released this month is a preschool book I wrote entitled: BOZ and You and Christmas Too. Illustrated by Mike Griswold, this book comes with three erasable markers, allowing kids to interact with BOZ on the wipe-off pages throughout the book.

Another one of my Boz books is out just in time for Halloween–BOZ’s Pumpkin Party. It’s a lift-the-flap book illustrated by Jay Johnson.

Both of these were great fun to write and should be enjoyed by any young fan of the green bear next door!

Scott McFadden, and I are busy finishing the first webisode of a brand new online series called Clown Commandos.

The show is about a squad of heroes from an alternate universe where clowns evolved into an elite fighting force. Yet when these same commandos become trapped in our universe, they find themselves fighting crime for a society that doesn’t take them seriously. The squad must come to grips with being known as eccentric vigilantes instead of garnering the respect of which they’re accustomed.

Click the banner to learn more about each of the characters and the unique turn of events that made clowns revered in their universe.

Doing everything from writing and animating to music and sound fx, Scott and I have come a long way and learned quite a bit. The release date for the first webisode is closing in, but we’ve posted a couple of stills as a sneak-peek. Click here to take a look!

Check back on both websites for more news and the official release of the upcoming Clown Commandos webisode series!

The brothers Warner have now released the first seven minutes of the brothers Wachowski’s new movie, Speed Racer. This clip expands the previously released three minute clip to the very beginning of the film.

Enjoy.

Warner Brothers released three minutes of the film! This clip takes place near the beginning of the movie and includes a flashback of young Speed getting driving tips from his big brother, Rex.

Enjoy!

I’m a little late posting, but I’d like to announce the release of Speed Racer: Born to Race. It’s a junior novelization of the upcoming Wachowski Brothers‘ movie.

I’m not sure which I enjoyed more: writing this book or getting a sneak peek at the screenplay. I grew up watching Speed Racer (my Boy Scout Pinewood derby car was the Mach 5) and I’m a big Matrix fan. Even before reading the script, I knew the brothers would put their own spin on things. However, after reading it, I was positive the die hard Speed Racer fans wouldn’t be disappointed.

There has been tons of promotion but just in case you missed something, below is one of my favorite trailers so far.

Click here to visit the official Speed Racer movie site.

And for a HUGE amount of footage from the movie, check out this music video for “Go Speed Racer Go” performed by Ali Dee and the Deekompressors.
Go Speed Racer Go Music Video

No, I’m not adding buzzwords for more hits (although it never hurts). I’m simply announcing the release of two more Naked Brothers Band books: Battle of the Bands and Cry Wolff. Both are novelizations of season one episodes and both were great fun to write!

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Click here for the official NBB site.