An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze renders life on the home front through the watchful eyes of 15-year-old Scotty Johannsen as WWII rages across the globe. Against the backdrop of blackouts, bomb shelters, rationing, and victory gardens, Scotty and his friends follow the rhythms of yesteryear, weaving their wartime worries through the “wilds” of Seattle’s Ravenna Park, where their imaginations run free. Into this fragile balance a neighborhood threat emerges: Someone is lighting fires during the … [Read more...] about An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze by David Scott Richardson
Yay…It’s My First Day of School by Mr B’s Books
Yay…It’s My First Day of School by Mr B's Books "Yay... It's My First Day of School" by Mr. B's Books is a delightful rhyming storybook that depicts the excitement and wonder of a child's first day of school. With lovely images and fourteen amusing rhymes, this book transports young readers to the joy of meeting new people, finding classrooms, and embarking on a remarkable trip. Mr. B's narrative talent shows through, producing a joyful experience that will appeal to both youngsters and … [Read more...] about Yay…It’s My First Day of School by Mr B’s Books
Yay… I Love To Learn by Mr B’s Books
Yay…I Love To Learn by Mr B's Books Another rhyming story from MR. B, with thirteen rhymes and magical illustrations that bring excitement and fun to the importance of learning, listening, paying full attention and the importance of asking questions with every learning experience. Yay… I Love To Learn is a sequel to Yay…It’s My First Day of School. Like all of Michael Barnes other children’s books Yay…I Love To Learn will make your heart smile. … [Read more...] about Yay… I Love To Learn by Mr B’s Books
Stories of Immigrant Kids: True Tales of Courage and Faith by Karl Beckstrand
(Illustrated Biographies) Discover adventures spanning seventy years from 1856 to 1926—telling the true stories of four children, each seeking a better life: Agnes’s Rescue (Book I, Scotland/Ireland), Ida’s Witness (Book II, Sweden), Anna’s Prayer (Book III, Sweden), Samuel Sailing (Book IV, South Africa). All touch on a universal desire—the yearning for a family and a place to call home (ages 6 - 12) Targeted Age Group:: 6 - 12 This ebook is free on Kindle Aug 3 - 7, 2024. What … [Read more...] about Stories of Immigrant Kids: True Tales of Courage and Faith by Karl Beckstrand
Wishes Are Free by Diana Howell
Perfect for anyone who loves funny, touching, unforgettable stories of family and friendship. Winner of Readers Favorite Five Star Medallion and Literary Titan Gold Book Award (See reviews below and in depth synopsis) Brief synopsis: Ten-year-old Rose O'Reilly and her best friend from birth, Linney, vowed they'd always be together until the day they would meet up in heaven floating on clouds of pink cotton candy. Then, boom, Linney moves 2,000 miles away. Feeling abandoned, Rose turns to … [Read more...] about Wishes Are Free by Diana Howell
Missy Moo the Highland Coo by Kelsey Marshalsey
The qualities that make us different are cause to celebrate in this rollicking rhyming children's story. MISSY MOO is a shaggy, fluffy cow with a crown of ginger curls who is full of cheer and spiritedness, even though she is different and special among the black and white dairy cows around her. Whether she is dancing in the meadows or in puddles of rain, splashing and playing in the brook, or singing sweet songs, she isn't afraid to be herself and embrace what makes her Missy Moo the … [Read more...] about Missy Moo the Highland Coo by Kelsey Marshalsey
Only Oliver by Maggie Jamerson
What if you were the only one in class who couldn't read? It's Oliver's first day of school and that's exactly how he feels...but is it actually true? Join Oliver and his classmates as they learn about blending sounds, writing words and developing friendships in the classroom. This book incorporates phonics, evidence-based teaching methods, and engaging activities to help children (and parents) grasp the significance and complexity of mastering reading in today's world. Targeted Age Group:: … [Read more...] about Only Oliver by Maggie Jamerson
Lily’s English Adventure by Jaime Reid
Lily’s English Adventure - The Midnight Magic Series Dive into the fun adventure book series "Midnight Magic" After midnight, accompanied by her Aussie animal travel companions, in this third book in the series: Lily’s English Adventure, Lily and her friends tour England, encountering big personalities such as: Mary Poppins Peter Rabbit King Charles and Camilla Merlin and more! They visit landmarks and bump into history as they see London and pass through Liverpool, Stonehenge, the Lakes … [Read more...] about Lily’s English Adventure by Jaime Reid
The Adventures of Toby Baxter Book 1: The River Elf, the Giant, and the Closet by Tim Wright
Toby Baxter can’t wait to be a teenager. On the cusp of turning thirteen, the superhero-obsessed boy’s jaw drops when a baffling stranger appears and begs him for help. But when he’s led through a portal on a whirlwind trip to a magical land, he’s terrified to be plunged mid-battle between elves and a legion of stinky trolls. Bewildered and queasy, Toby is confused when his new friends claim he is the hero who will lead them to victory. And now only his dangerous quest to retrieve a legendary … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Toby Baxter Book 1: The River Elf, the Giant, and the Closet by Tim Wright
Four Anxious Armadillos by Lauri Cruver Cherian
Nilda, the nine-banded armadillo, is on a quest to cure herself of anxiety. Follow her and the armadillo friends who share her adventure through the rainforest, Pampas, and the great Iguazu Falls of Argentina. The four armadillos face their anxieties and fears head-on, meeting a jaguar, an anaconda, a gaucho, and one wise sloth. Their perceived weaknesses become their strengths as they ultimately learn about the empowerment of friendship in this delightful chapter book that will teach you some … [Read more...] about Four Anxious Armadillos by Lauri Cruver Cherian
