Tom Watson

Stick Dog and his friends are on another adventure, this time to snatch a tasty breakfast. Along the way Stick Dog needs to stop a moving truck, outfox a guy on a telephone pole, calm down Karen, and deal with Poo-Poo's confrontation with a squirrel.

In 'Stick Dog Chases a Pizza,' Tom Watson's hilarious follow-up to Stick Dog and 'Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog,' Stick Dog returns with the same crazy crew. This time these canine friends have discovered a newfangled flavor-and it's even more delicious than hamburgers and hot dogs. It's pizza! And 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...

Weird things are happening in Stick Dog’s snow-covered neighborhood. Strangely shaped pinecones hang from trees. Humans sing merry songs all over town. And an odd man is making a list and checking it twice. Mutt, Karen, Stripes, and Poo-Poo have tons of questions. And for the first time, Stick Dog doesn’t have answers. But their good friend Lucy does. So when the dogs learn all about Santa Claus, their hilarious quest to celebrate the holiday...

Molly gets things stuck in her head sometimes. When she sees a jar of candy on Principal Shelton?s desk, she absolutely needs to know how many candies are in that jar! Luckily, her two best friends, Simon and Rosie, are ready to help her find the answer?even if it means detention for all of them! Each hilarious friendship story in this series is designed to set independent readers up for success?with short, fast-paced chapters, black-and-red art on...

When Stick Cat discovers a man trapped on the twenty-third floor in a building across the alley, he must find a way to save the day.

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. As a family of humans plans to feast on tacos, tortilla chips, and guacamole, Stick Dog makes plans of his own. To feed Mutt, Karen, Poo-Poo, and Stripes, he?ll need all his smarts and problem-solving...

Molly, Simon, and Rosie are determined to build the best science fair project in school history. To do that, they’ll need to attract tons of fireflies. Will their bright idea get them a glowing grade or will it flicker out before the fair even starts?

This guide offers a variety of the best in Minnesota tent camping experiences. Best Tent Camping: Minnesota by Tom Watson is a must-have guide to the best tent campgrounds Minnesota has to offer. This updated, full color edition includes campground layout maps, directions to each campground, and descriptive profiles. Unlike other guides which merely list all campgrounds, Best Tent Camping: Minnesota profiles in detail the best sites in the state for...

Minnesota is known for its beautiful wilderness: pristine lakes, deep forests, flowing rivers. There's no better way to experience the Land of 10,000 Lakes than by camping. For those who might not enjoy the hassles and discomfort of tent camping--and for those who do--outdoors writer Tom Watson presents a wonderful alternative: cabin camping! This is your guide to overnight stays that allow you to get out and enjoy nature without leaving your comfort...

Readers don't have to be avid mountain climbers or wilderness explorers to encounter an emergency survival situation. The outing can begin as a simple family hike, a hunt on well-known terrain, a drive through the countryside. It can quickly turn into an unexpected emergency. How to Think Like a Survivor is for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, including hikers, campers, boaters, skiers, nature photographers, bird watchers, anglers and hunters. Chapters...