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Arthur By Marc Brown
Arthur • Arthur was born when Marc Brown told bedtime stories to his son. • He is an aardvark.
Arthur’s Nose • The first book is Arthur’s Nose. • It’s about an aardvark who hated his nose.
Arthur • Marc Brown gets lots of his ideas from suggestions of teachers and students.
Arthur • Marc Brown had a Grandma Thora who was a great storyteller.
Arthur • Marc Brown based Mr. Ratburn on the “meanest algebra teacher ever”.
Arthur • Buster is modeled after Marc Brown’s best friend in elementary school.
Arthur • Sue Ellen is based on the girl that Marc Brown had a crush on in the third grade.
Wanna know a secret? • Marc Brown has hidden the names of his three children in the pictures of every book. Look for them!! Tolon Tucker Eliza