Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco In book one of the Henry and Friends Series, somewhere in the bosque, in the open spaces near the Rio Grande, lives a covey of quail . . . In this episode, Henry wonders about many things. In particular, how to impress his first crush! When a handsome roo enters the picture, all seems doomed. Will Federico, a stranger and self-proclaimed talented flamingo dancer, foil Henry’s plan to impress Gloria? Follow Henry as he discovers the wonder of … [Read more...] about Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco
Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco
Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco Book two of the Henry and Friends series, features the flamboyant Federico who loves the spotlight, and frequently regales the covey with his exaggerated tales of daring. In this episode, Federico captures the attention of his audience with an inflated story of his bravery on the Rio Grande. Without warning, he is interrupted by the announcement of ripe hackberries. Left without an audience, Federico stomps off and accidentally stumbles onto something … [Read more...] about Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco
Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney
Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney Astra is a sleek, beautiful, shiny Gulfstream (G100) airplane with a fun and playful personality, who finds herself all alone in her hangar with an uncertain fate, as she learns she will be sold. She is missing the fresh air and exercise, and wondering if she will even remember how to fly, after being flown by her sole caretaker and constant companion named Captain Dan for 12 years. She becomes sad and lonely as she sits rusting in her hangar. … [Read more...] about Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney
Featured Book: The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: The Emerald Lake by Wallace Briggs
About Featured Book: The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: The Emerald Lake by Wallace Briggs A stand-alone, fourth in a series, of the adventures of Jimmy Crikey, the alien orphan who, despite cruel bullying, decided to make his home on Earth. He numbers among his friends the four witch guardians of Earth’s realms and the ancient Lord Oron, aka The Weatherman. The underground Emerald Lake, home of the Aquamites, is invaded by a flesh-eating, fire-breathing serpent, which is impervious to the … [Read more...] about Featured Book: The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: The Emerald Lake by Wallace Briggs
The Potomos and The Papyrus by Jean Paul
The Potomos and The Papyrus by Jean Paul This fully illustrated delightful story takes place in an alternate world populated by anthropomorphic hippopotamuses called potomoses during the human equivalent time frame of the 1930s. It is the story of a family of very excellent and interesting potomoses who live in Belgravia and whose adventures take them to Egypt and back in search of the lost treasure of King Tutanpotomos. This is the first of a planned series of adventures which will follow … [Read more...] about The Potomos and The Papyrus by Jean Paul
The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: The Emerald Lake by Wallace Briggs
The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: The Emerald Lake by Wallace Briggs This is a stand-alone, fourth in series, The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey, the alien orphan who, despite cruel bullying, decided to make his home on Earth. He numbers among his friends the four witch guardians of Earth’s realms and the ancient Lord Oron, aka The Weatherman. The underground Emerald Lake, the home of the Aquamites, is invaded by a flesh-eating, fire-breathing serpent, which is impervious to the magic of the four … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: The Emerald Lake by Wallace Briggs
Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart Wait a Minute! (A Bedtime Story) by Steve William Laible
About Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart Wait a Minute! (A Bedtime Story) by Steve William Laible Based on a True Story. In this version, the author elevated the wildly popular children's ‘picture book’ of the same name, to a 6 x 9” full-color illustrated paperback novella [77 pages] so older children can get in on the fun too. It's a fuller, richer story. Summary: A warm and ‘tenderhearted’ story of gladness and adventure abound in this amazingly crafted, splendidly illustrated story about … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart Wait a Minute! (A Bedtime Story) by Steve William Laible
Geno and Vinnie Come to America (Freedom) by FLIP Roberts
Geno and Vinnie Come to America (Freedom) by FLIP Roberts Geno and Vinnie were born on the banks of the Urubamba River between Cusco and Machu Picchu, Peru. This area is known as the Sacred Valley. Geno and Vinnie came to be from different parents, but they became inseparable after birth. They made a promise to travel together to the shores of the U.S. of A. Little did they know that their mothers had made a deal with the owner of the Alejandro Alpaca Ranch to send their children to the land … [Read more...] about Geno and Vinnie Come to America (Freedom) by FLIP Roberts
Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart Books: Backfire by Kodel (DIY Board Game) Family FUN Game Night Returns! by Steve William Laible
About Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart Books: Backfire by Kodel (DIY Board Game) Family FUN Game Night Returns! by Steve William Laible Family FUN Game Night Returns! ‘Backfire’ enjoys elegant play with tremendously crafty twists and turns whether using the multicolored game board or flashcards. One minute you are stacking your dice, bridges and overpasses (advanced play) and winning! And then, in the blink of an eye, you lose! How will you know? Everyone is yelling “Backfire.” That’s … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart Books: Backfire by Kodel (DIY Board Game) Family FUN Game Night Returns! by Steve William Laible
Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart A Second Kiss Goodnight (A Bedtime Story) by Steve William Laible
About Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart A Second Kiss Goodnight (A Bedtime Story) by Steve William Laible This is the 5th Stevie Tenderheart novella by this author. #FAB5 Based on a true story, Stevie Tenderheart A Second Kiss Goodnight (A Bedtime Story) is a non-illustrated shared dream sequence storybook about a little boy (Stevie) who has a hard time falling to sleep--that is, until he devises a brilliant plan. Stevie shares the magic of the night with your children. … [Read more...] about Featured Book: Stevie Tenderheart A Second Kiss Goodnight (A Bedtime Story) by Steve William Laible
Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco
Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco Somewhere in the bosque, in the open spaces near the Rio Grande, lives a covey of quail . . . In this episode, Henry wonders about many things. In particular, how to impress his first crush! When a handsome roo enters the picture, all seems doomed. Will Federico, a stranger and self-proclaimed talented flamingo dancer, foil Henry’s plan to impress Gloria? Follow Henry as he discovers the wonder of serendipity. Beautifully illustrated, Henry Wondered presents a … [Read more...] about Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco
That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers by Hazel Pacheco
That's How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers by Hazel Pacheco That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers comes under “interesting children’s fiction” category. This is a unique children’s book because it is primarily done in letter format. Set in the late 1960s, the letters are to Randy Ray’s future family. His ten-year-old self shares his perspective on people, animals, and faith as he contemplates whimsical and not-so-whimsical career choices. Who would have guessed that a class … [Read more...] about That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers by Hazel Pacheco
