TOM WATSON is visiting our school on Tuesday, May 14!

Tom is a former speech writer who now writes the bestselling STICK DOG and STICK CAT series. You can learn more about Tom and his books at www.stickdogbooks.com

If your family would like signed, personalized copies of his work, please make sure you make your purchase by May 1, 2019.

Books are $11.55 each and details about each book can be found below:

Stick Cat #1: A Tail of Two Kitties

It’s a big day in the big city for Stick Cat and his best friend, Edith. There are treasures to hunt, songs to sing, pigeons to catch, and naps to take. But way up on the twenty-third floor, danger lurks just around the corner. Stick Cat will need to navigate his way across the alley and around Edith’s peculiar ways to attempt a rescue of a trapped man across the street!

Stick Cat #2: Cats in the City

Join Stick Cat and his incomparable sidekick Edith on another dangerous, epic, and hilarious rescue mission! Stick Cat is going somewhere he’s never been before—his best friend Edith’s apartment. It’s got everything: donut crumbs in the sink, a fire escape, and a window with a great view of the big city. While admiring the view, Stick Cat sees trouble. Hazel, the bagel maker, is in serious danger in the building across the alley. 

Stick Cat #3: Two Catch a Thief

Much to Edith’s delight, she and Stick Cat are enjoying a lazy day at his apartment. But not for long. Soon, strange and threatening sounds come from the ceiling. What could it be? It’s a man—a masked man! Stick Cat suspects the man is up to no good, while Edith only hopes the man has snacks. When treasures are stolen from their homes, Stick Cat must come up with a plan to stop the burglar. 

Stick Cat #4: Two Cats and a Baby

Now that their owners are married, Stick Cat and his best friend, Edith, live in the same apartment. There’s someone else in the family too—Millie, the new gurgling, babbling baby. When Edith declares that Millie’s sounds are actually flattering compliments about Edith, her devotion to the new baby is complete. There’s harmony in the home—until Grandma Cobb arrives to babysit. That’s when things quickly spin out of control

Stick Dog (Book 1)

“The humor and format will attract readers, but the canine camaraderie, development of distinct characters, sprinkling of perceptive comments, and Stick Dog's quiet but effective leadership (in particular, his kind responses to his pals' ridiculous attack plans) will ensure devoted fans.” --Booklist.

Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog (Book 2)

As Stick Dog and his friends embark on their quest for hot dogs, they learn they’re not the only ones on a mission – a band of raccoons is following close behind, and they’re ravenous, too! The dogs must execute a master plan for stealing hot dogs, but the closer they get to the hot dog vendor, the more difficult their mission becomes. But no matter what, these dogs have their eyes – and stomachs – on the prize

Stick Dog Chases a Pizza (Book 3)

The canines discover a newfangled flavor – and it’s even more delicious than hamburgers and hot dogs. It’s pizza! They won’t be satisfied until they get some slices of their own. But it won’t be that easy. There’s a kitten to rescue, a plan to make, and the messiest – and most dangerous – game of catch they’ve ever played. Pizza is on the menu, but only if their mission succeeds.

Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream (Book 4)

It will take all of Stick Dog’s smarts to guide his friends to a scrumptious ice cream fest. They’ll battle a water-attacking machine, discover rainbow puddles, and chase the strangest, loudest truck they’ve ever seen. If Stick Dog is captured by humans, he may never see his friends again. If he escapes, it’s ice cream for everyone!

Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts (Book 5)

Stick Dog and his team of strays are off on another outrageous canine caper. To snatch some breakfast treats for his hungry canine pals, Stick Dog will need to stop a moving truck, outfox a man on a telephone pole, and calm down a very caffeinated Karen. But that's not all. He'll also need to manage the greatest confrontation in history when his good friend Poo-Poo comes face-to-face with the ultimate enemy: a squirrel!

Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti (Book 6)

Stick Dog and his gang of hungry hounds want to play tug-of-war. Their search for rope leads them to something even better – spaghetti! Once they get a taste, they must get some more. Dangerous humans lurk around every corner. But there’s more than danger in the air. Stick Dog has caught the scent of something even more scrumptious than spaghetti. And he’ll risk everything to find out what it is.

Stick Dog Craves Candy (Book 7)

Stick Dog and the gang are on their usual hunt for food, but there is something unusual going on. Little humans are dressed up as creepy witches and spooky ghosts, all carrying big orange buckets! Their search leads them to something unexpected and delicious and sweet – candy! Once they get a taste, they will stop at nothing to get more.

Stick Dog Crashes a Party (Book 8)

Stick Dog and his hungry pals have found plenty of tasty treats at Picasso Park before. But it’s never looked like it does on this dark, dark night. Strings of white lights, colorful fireworks, and an endless buffet of amazing food have transformed the park into a food-snatching wonderland! There’s a party going on, and Stick Dog, Mutt, Poo-Poo, Stripes, and Karen are ready to crash it. But how will they do it?

Stick Dog Gets the Tacos (Book 9)

When Karen sprints into Stick Dog’s pipe and declares an emergency, Stick Dog springs into action. After racing through the woods with his squad of strays, Stick Dog discovers there’s no crisis at all. But there is a great opportunity to feed his hungry friends.