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Children's BooksThe Dating Game series is for teens. Here are some of my books for younger children. The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto
It is one of the worst storms ever--the snow has not stopped for days and it is 30 degrees below zero. But somehow Balto must get through. He is the lead dog of his sled team. And he is carrying medicine to sick children miles away in Nome, Alaska. He is their only hope. Can Balto find his way through the terrible storm? Find out in this exciting true story! Astronauts Are Sleeping
"Glowing planets suspended against the dark night skies of deep space set the stage for this dreamy picture book. In hushed, poetic phrases, Standiford muses on what a trio of astronauts might see in their dreams, settling finally on visions of their childhoods on earth--a day at the beach, a walk in the woods, a snack by the fire as snow falls outside the window. The tranquil cadences of the elegant prose cast a hypnotic spell; coupled with the luminous pastels, the result is magical.... A stellar send-off for the slumber-bound." --Publishers Weekly, starred review The Best Little Monkeys in the World
Two mischievous monkeys make trouble when their baby-sitter comes. She talks on the phone all night and they get to do whatever they want! This funny story is beautifully illustrated by Hilary Knight, of Eloise fame. Space Dog and Roy
When a spaceship crashes in his backyard, Roy gets what he's always wanted--a dog of his very own! But Space Dog is no ordinary dog. He talks, eats pizza, wears clothes, and walks on two legs. Can Roy keep Space Dog's identity a secret? Or will his new friend blast off and leave him forever? "...hilarious...an ideal choice for reluctant readers." --Publishers Weekly Space Dog and the Pet Show
Space Dog agrees to enter a pet show for Roy's sake. But he didn't bargain on a beauty makeover at Dottie's Dog Salon! Space Dog in Trouble
A weekend at Granny's for Roy and his parents means a vacation for Space Dog--until he's dog-napped by the dogcatcher! Space Dog the Hero
Roy's dad insists that Space Dog guard the house. But Space Dog is a hopeless watchdog--he can't even growl! The Stone Giant: A Hoax that Fooled America
It's a quiet October day in 1869. Two men are digging a well in a patch of clover. But they don't find any water. Instead they find a man--a giant man, ten feet tall and turned to stone! The news spreads quickly. Thousands of people swarm to New York to see the stone giant. But is it real? Or is it all a clever trick? "Page-turning...exciting..." -- Children's Literature "This small slice of American history is tantilizing..." -- School Library Journal Brave Maddie Egg
Maddie is afraid to put her head under water, but she can't go on her family's sailing trip until she passes her swim test. She gets some surprising help from her little brother's invisible friend. The Headless Horseman
An easy-to-read version of Washington Irving's classic ghost story. A headless horseman haunts the town of Sleepy Hollow at night--and Ichabod Crane is about to meet him! |
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