A is for Amber Series

I'm very lucky. I'm very fortunate that my books have never gone out of print - none of them.



"It's Justin Time, Amber Brown"

Grade Level : 2 - 5

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2001

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown wants a watch for her birthday. Maybe her best friend, Justin Daniels, should get one too. He is never on time! Will Justin be late to Amber’s birthday party?

“Amber manages to hit the sweet spot once again… In their second volume, Coville and Levy continue Danziger’s Amber Brown series with wit, style, and intelligence.” -Booklist

“Amber manages to hit the sweet spot once again… In their second volume, Coville and Levy continue Danziger’s Amber Brown series with wit, style, and intelligence.” -Booklist

"What a Trip, Amber Brown"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2001

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Best friends Amber Brown and Justin Daniels are taking a vacation together! There’s just one problem—Justin’s little brother, Danny. He always wants to tag along. Can Amber find a way to make Danny go away so she can have Justin all to herself?

Amber Brown is one happy camper. She and her best friend, Justin, are spending the summer at Camp Cushetunk. Learning to ride Cinnamon, the sweetest horse ever, is so amazing that Amber doesn’t even mind shoveling her poop. Then Amber becomes the target of a series of pranks. Certain she knows who is behind them, Amber and her friends come up with the biggest prank ever to get revenge. But the outcome is not what they expect. Turns out horsing around can lead to big trouble. But sometimes, Amber is surprised to learn, big trouble can lead to big changes for the better.

"Get Ready for 2nd Grade Amber Brown"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2002

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade--and a little nervous, too. But Amber Brown decides she's ready for whatever happens, and second grade had better be...

Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade--and a little nervous, too. But Amber Brown decides she's ready for whatever happens, and second grade had better be ready for Amber Brown!

"The feisty series inaugurated in Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon is not just for middle readers anymore." -Publishers Weekly

"Readers will adore the irrepressible Amber and appreciate her love/hate relationship with Justin...The author's ability to capture the essence of childhood and deliver it without condescension is unparalleled." -School Library Journal

"It's a Fair, Day Amber Brown"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2002

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber awakes, ready for a perfect day at the county fair. She, her parents, and her best friend, Justin, and his...

Amber awakes, ready for a perfect day at the county fair. She, her parents, and her best friend, Justin, and his family are in the Poconos on vacation. She's got it all planned . . . hot dogs, cotton candy, games, and wonderful rides. The morning turns out almost exactly as Amber hoped, but then her mom and dad get into a fight. And a perfect day at the fair turns into just a fair day.

"The feisty series inaugurated in 'Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon' is not just for middle graders anymore.” -Publishers Weekly

"Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2004

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Amber Brown thinks that second grade rules! But when her teacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow. She desperately wants the...

Amber Brown thinks that second grade rules! But when her teacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow. She desperately wants the desk fairy, Deskarina, to visit her desk and leave a reward. A messy desk never bothered Amber before, but now that a treat is involved, it does... Following closely on the events in Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, kids and teachers will applaud this hilarious take on a universal classroom issue.

"First and second-grade teachers (and their students) will be especially interested in this laugh-out-loud story of Amber's first days in second grade. Ross continues his significant contribution to the series with his expressive illustrations.... Danziger has a pitch-perfect view of a child's emotions." -Publishers Weekly

"Orange you Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown?"

Grade Level : Preschool - 3

Series: A is for Amber

Year Published: 2005

Illustrator: Tony Ross

Halloween is one of Amber brown's favorite holidays, and this year she has come up with a fantastic costume. It's so perfect that she's keeping it a secret even from her...

Halloween is one of Amber brown's favorite holidays, and this year she has come up with a fantastic costume. It's so perfect that she's keeping it a secret even from her best friend, Justin, no matter what he bribes her with. Amber can't wait to reveal the surprise and go trick-or-treating, but she's worried that her parents' arguing will put a damper on the holiday. But with pumpkin decorating, Halloween jokes, candy treats, and the greatest costume ever, this is going to be the perfect Halloween!

"Danziger has done it again. . . . A must-have for this feisty character's legion of fans.” -School Library Journal

"Amber remains as feisty and opinionated as ever” -Booklist