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Cancer is a very frightening and mysterious disease from which children are often sheltered because parents are uncertain as to how to deal with it. This book draws upon real life episodes between a grandmother and her granddaughter to help children better understand what happens when family members are afflicted with cancer. The message it conveys is one of hope, love, and caring. Colleen Buckley resides in New Jersey with her husband. She has two married children and two grandchildren; she has been a nurse for over 25 years. Cancer is no stranger to Colleen, who has lost her father, her grandmother, and two of her sister-in-laws to this disease. Her husband, mother, and another sister-in-law are cancer survivors. Colleen's inspiration for this book has been her sister, Kathy's, ongoing fight with ovarian cancer. Colleen is currently working on a second children's book about cancer. Kim Sponaugle has illustrated "The Adventures of Beatrice" books and the "Anna Banana" and "Corey's Story" series for young readers. She resides in Salem County, NJ with her husband Jerry, son Josh and feisty little westie, Casey.
Edie Ēga and Emma Big are ten year old best friends who set out one day On a Journey to Mirth. Step into the enchanted village of Ina Claire for a wonderful adventure as Edie and Emma travel to a land where "if the sun is high and the water still..." butterflies dust the air with their delight. And come to love the "yellow, happy hound" named Pixie who joins the girls by chance and at the last serves as the truest example of faithfulness and friendship. Readers will meet the old boatman, Emmett Hays, and will sail on the maiden voyage of the beautiful Grace, a rowboat fashioned after a lovely Trumpeter swan. It is this craft that takes Edie and Emma and Pixie across the cool, calm waters of Lily Lake until suddenly a violent storm and a blackened sky dense with rain puts the travelers in frightening peril. A daring rescue, a poet's clever riddle, and a whimsical fairy named Flora Dora are among the events and characters who help Edie and Emma unravel the mystery of Mirth. Charming pen and ink illustrations by Kim Sponaugle enhance each chapter.
After Johnny and Alex stopped Jack the Bad Crow from ruining Christmas, life on the farm returned to normal . . . for a while. Unfortunately, those carefree days are brought to an end when a neighbor shares the news that Jack plans to strike the farm again. But this time, Jack is bringing his entire gang of crows with him! Will Johnny, Alex, and the other farm animals be able to stop Jack the Bad Crow again? Jack the Bad Crow Strikes Again is book two in the Jack the Bad Crow series. Jack the Bad Crow - Book 1 Jack the Bad Crow Strikes Again - Book 2 Jack the Bad Crow Returns - Book 3 (coming August of 2024)
Due to an unfortunate accident, a crow mother and her young son, Jack, find themselves living in a barn on a family farm. Jack is less than thrilled with their new living arrangements. He doesn't hit it off with any of the farm animals and quickly earns the reputation of being a "bad crow." Jack's mother encourages him to befriend a rabbit named Johnny and a squirrel named Alex. The three boys have many exciting adventures together. Their friendship grows until a Christmas Eve party where things go terribly wrong. Jack is left with a choice: will he embrace his good side or truly become Jack the Bad Crow? Readers who enjoy Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and Charlotte's Web will love Jack the Bad Crow! Jack the Bad Crow - Book 1 Jack the Bad Crow Strikes Again - Book 2 Jack the Bad Crow Returns - Book 3
After a devastating loss, Jack decides to not return to the cornfields. He finds a new home and meets an unexpected friend—a crow named Margot. As the year passes, numerous changes come to the farm. Some changes are welcomed, while others are not. One change in particular brings suspicion and leaves many of the farm animals asking, “Did Jack really change, or is he up to something again?” Jack the Bad Crow Returns is book three in the Jack the Bad Crow series. Jack the Bad Crow - Book 1 Jack the Bad Crow Strikes Again - Book 2 Jack the Bad Crow Returns - Book 3
Celebrate the joy and wonder of early childhood with lilting rhymes and lustrous illustrations! Simple yet memorable poems about teddy bears, tea parties, and tigers are a wonderful introduction to the joy of language. Familiar experiences in a childs life are delightfully expressed in fresh poetry and colorful, whimsical illustrations. Original lullabies with sheet music make this splendid collection a lovely gift for babys library.
"Angel Eyes" is a heartwarming adventure of two cherubs, Kennedy and Tristan. They help children understand what the angels might have felt when Jesus came to Earth and was crucified. Dixie Phillips' inspirational story coupled with Kim Sponaugle's colorful illustrations make the story come alive and guarantees to leave Divine footprints in the hearts of children of all ages. Suggested readers ages 3-12
Beatrice learns to see her garage sale clothes as special and even "new" with God's help.