Goscinny, 1926-1977.

Nicholas and the gang / René Goscinny & Jean-Jacques Sempé ; translated [from the French] by Anthea Bell. - Paperback U.S. ed. - New York : Phaidon Press, 2011. - 112 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Translated from the French. Reprint. First published 2007.

Matthew has glasses -- A breath of fresh air -- My colored pencils -- Going camping -- Talking on the radio -- Mary Jane -- Collecting stamps -- Max's conjuring tricks -- A rainy day -- Playing chess -- The doctors -- The new bookstore -- Rufus is sick -- Athletics -- The secret code -- Mary Jane's birthday.

Nicholas is invited to a birthday party by the girl next door, plays a very messy game of chess, and learns that walking on your hands is much harder than turning somersaults.

Batchelder Honor Award winner.

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Humorous stories.
Behavior--Fiction.
Birthday parties--Fiction.