Not Again, Matthew!
Matt Gregory & Francesca Costa
Category: Children's Picture Book
Hardcover | 40 pages | 979-8-90115-009-2
Trim Size: 8.5” H x 10.3” W
Publication Date: April 7th, 2026
List Price: $18.99 USD
Publisher: Starfish Bay® Publishing
Genre: Humorous Fiction / Realistic Fiction
Reading Level: Grade 2-3
Interest Level: Grades PreK-4
Guided Reading Level: L
Lexile® Measure: 520L
Accelerated Reader® Level/Poin: 2.8/0.5

A boy’s wild imagination turns laundry day into a hilarious adventure!

Matthew has a BIG imagination—especially when it comes to explaining the state of his clothes! Each time his mom finds a new tear, stain, or stretch, Matthew spins a new adventure—was it a giant wombat? A grizzly bear? A monster squid? With each outrageous tale, Mom grows weary… until Matthew finds a way to bring home a perfectly clean shirt! Not Again, Matthew! is a hilarious rhyming story filled with imaginative illustrations that celebrates creativity, quick thinking, and the joy of a well-told tale.

Described by his partner as a big puppy dog, Matt Gregory is really just a big kid. A father of two and a crane operator from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Matt has utilized his time in the cab to let his imagination flow onto paper (but don’t tell his boss that.) His mother’s stories of young Matt were the inspiration for his very first book. He is looking forward to keeping pen to paper and sharing more of his stories.

Francesca Costa is from Savona, Italy. After graduating in Chemical Engineering and working in this field for several years, Francesca moved to Milan to pursue her dream of being an illustrator. She earned a degree from IED, the European Institute of Design in 2002, after which, she started working as a freelance illustrator in the publishing and advertising fields.

Key Features:
  • A fast-paced and laugh-out-loud read with engaging rhymes and escalating chaos—perfect for reading aloud.
  • Encourages creativity and storytelling. Children will love inventing their own wild explanations for everyday mishaps.
  • Playful and engaging illustrations that enhance Matthew’s hilarious adventures.
Themes:
  • Imagination and creativity
  • Parent-child relationships
  • Humor and playfulness
  • Problem-solving (creative excuses)
  • Love and appreciation
  • The joy of storytelling
  • Childhood mischief and innocence
  • Family dynamics
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