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Night of the Lighted Freedom: A Firefly Fantasy Dana Marquess Illustrated by Jean Spencer CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Hardcover—Illustrations $19.95 - $1.55 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227806-0 ISBN 978-193227806-4 Written in memory of the author's brother who lived with muscular dystrophy. Note:Except in history, it is unusual for us to take two books on the same subject but Night of the Lighted Freedom: A Firefly Fantasy by Dana Marquess and illustrated by Jean Spencer, and Firefly Fred by Todd Porter and illustrated by Brian Patenaude are two wonderful examples of how differently a subject can be approached. Both books are an inspriation to writers, artists and students
Night of the Lighted Freedom: A Firefly Fantasy Dana Marquess Illustrated by Jean Spencer AUDIO BOOK $9.95 - $.0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227850-8 ISBN 978-193227850-7 Dana Marquess AVAILABLE IN AUDIO BOOK Read by the Author Read to a child, this book may initiate conversations and questions. meant to ease children's fear of medical terms and illness. |
Firefly Fred Todd Porter Illustrated by Brian Patenaude CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Hardcover—Illustrations $19.95 - $1.55 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227800-1 ISBN 978 193227800-2 Selected as an accelerated reader for children in Illinois amd Texas schools Firefly Fred is about how working together accomplishes so much. "Firefly Fred Ignites Mind"....What makes this book are the illustrations by Brian Patenaude. He has great fun with the subject matter and has created a character it Fred who is at once just a little scary looking and entrancing. Porter has come up with a clever story line." —Carroll Wilson, Times Record News "In a desperate flurry of creataivity, alliteration, and maybe even some luck, Firefly Fred was born. The colorful rhyming story about a backwoods cabin dweller transformed into an honorary member of the local firefly community was conceived just in time to save a family vacation to Galvestson from ruin...." —Brent Flynn, Park Cities People AVAILABLE IN AUDIO
Firefly Fred Todd Porter Illustrated by Brian Patenaude Read by Faye Porter AUDIO: $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227847-8 ISBN 978 193227847-7
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Tommy the Timid Turtle Neva Swartz Illustrations by Larry Steinbauer CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Hardcover—Illustrations $19.95 - $1.55 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804475-3 ISBN 978 187804475-4 Many children are shy, and as an elementary teacher, Neva Swartz was keenly aware of the ones who were. Bio Note: Neva Swartz is a popular figure at Elementary Schools, reading Tommy the Timid Turtle to the students.
AVAILABLE IN AUDIO BOOK Read by the Author AUDIO: $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227840-0 ISBN 978 193227840-8 |
Tee Tee Peetum Written and Illustrated by Frank King CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover—Illustrated $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804465-6 ISBN 978 187804465-5 The author's mother told him about this real Native American boy who lived part of the year near her Iowa farm during the late 1800's. Tee Tee Peetum finds adventure every day of his life. A childhood guide to a true appreciation of the world. There is so much to think about with Tee Tee Peetum. The illustrations, completed by the author/illustrator when he was in his mid-nineties, are captivating and suggest dozens of wonderful activities overlooked by modern children. Publisher's note: This book is fun, and adverturous and spiritual. It also provides all kinds of possiblities for entertainment away from TV and Computer screen. You will love Tee Tee Peetum.
The Wellness Tree Judith Cox Illustrations by Denny Rogers CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book —Limited Edition— Hardcover—Illustrations $19.95 - $1.55 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804429-X ISBN 978 187804429-7 The author lived a lifetime with the effects of Polio, but to better understand her own experience, she worked in the medical field. She was an avid writer and creator and wrote to inform and entertain children and those who care for them. She wanted to release them from the scary terms that are so often spoken in the company of sick children. She wanted them to smile, too. This book does both. |
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The Peanut Butter Kid Gertrude Stonesifer Illustrated by Denny Rogers CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover—Illustrated $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804444-3 or ISBN 978 18780444-0 Some strange things happen when one little boy eats nothing but peanut butter sandwiches. Inspired by the author's son ALSO AVAILABLE IN AUDIO BOOK Read by Michelle Porter Petersen $9.95 - $0.67 - IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227849-4 ISBN 978 193227849-1 |
Then and Now Stories Gertrude Stonesifer Illustrated by Gertrude Stonesifer & Peter Nelson CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Hardcover—Illustrated $21.95 - $1.70 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804486-9 ISBN 978 187804486-0 These stories span Stonesifer's life, many of them written for her own grandchildren and great grandchildren. This is one of four books written for Mayhaven by the author after the age of 85. She also wrote: The Peanut Butter Kid; The Monarch, The Snow Goose and the Butterfly Tree, and, for adults and older children, Sister & Me. |
The Monarch, The Snow Goose & The Butterfly Tree Written and Illustrated by Gertrude Stonesifer CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover—Illustrated $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804466-4 ISBN 978 187804466-2 A unique friendship between a Monarch and a Snow Goose |
Little Rock & Other Stories Jack Hasling Illustrated by Denny Rogers CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover—Illustrated $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804451-6 ISBN 978 87804451-8 A traveling adventure through poetry and stories with a very surprising ending! This book is now available on Audiobook from the author. |
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Jack's Snack Attack Heidi McIntyre Illustrated by Doris Replogle Wenzel CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Hardcover—Illustrated $19.95 - $1.55 IL Tax - $5.00 S&H ISBN 193227862-1 ISBN 978 193227862-0 This first children's book presents lots of treats, a few scary moments, and some things to think about. A very clever first children's book by the author, Heidi McIntyre, a prolific writer and a teacher who believes a little humor can present a lot of good ideas, too. |
Ten Little Sisters Based on Ten Sisters: A True Story The years before separation Virginia Rackley, Deloris Hart, Rhita Brniak, Mary Margaret Hickmott, Irma Swierk Allen, Pauline Ariel, Phyllis Ferguson, Vera Barber, Audrey Alford, Doris Wenzel Illustrated by Lana Hill CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover—Illustrated $14.95 - $1.16 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804438-9 ISBN 978 187804438-9 Ten Sisters: A True Story and Ten Little Sisters is the focus of an upcoming PBS Documentary which will be airing in many PBS stations across the country. Ask your local PBS station for time and date. |
Jessica’s Bear Donna I. Bennett Illustrated by Jane Dippold CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover —Illustrated $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804457-5 ISBN 978 187804457-0 A Christmas story about being different and finding a perfect home And you don't have to be perfect to be loveable! Donna I. Bennett is a retired school teacher from DeKalb, Illinois. |
Grandpa Grumpy Pants Cullen Porter Illustrated by Jean Spencer CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Hardcover—Illustrations $19.95 - $1.55 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227805-2 ISBN 978 193227805-7 __________ AUDIO BOOK Grandpa Grumpy Pants Cullen Porter $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 193227851-6 ISBN 978 193227851-4 |
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Helen, Ethel & The Crazy Quilt Based on the 1890 Letters Between Helen Keller and Ethel Orr Nancy Orr Johnson Jensen Illustrated by Dawn Peterson CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Hardcover $23.95 - $1.86 IL Tax - $5.00 S&H ISBN 193227810-9 ISBN: 978 193227810-1 “Helen Keller comes alive after many years through the letters of Helen to another ten year old girl, Ethel Orr, and beautiful illustrations. A unique and fascinating book that is a must for all the family.” —Ken Stuckey, Retired Perkins Research Librarian “This book about my great aunt, Helen Keller, is truly unique. I highly recommend it for teachers, parents, students, schools and libraries.” —Keller Johnson Thompson, Vice President of Education, Helen Keller Foundation —Audio Book— Read by the Author
$9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S&H (No S&H if ordered with book) ISBN 193227824-9 ISBN 978 193227824-8 |
Elbert Ein Swine, Genius Pig Margaret Hollingsworth Clem Illustrated by Jody Anselment Boles CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover—Illustrated $6.95 - $0.54 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804412-5 ISBN 978 187804412-4 Elbert is the smartest pig in the village and when a secret stone is found, he is called to solve the mystery
Elbert Ein Swine Learns Line Dancing Margaret Hollingsworth Clem Illustrated by Terry Neutz Hayden CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover—Illustrated $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804428-1 ISBN 978 187804428-1 The Second in the Elbert Ein Swine Series The world's smartest pig becomes the world's best line-dancing teacher. |
A Week of Bunnies Valerie Huffman Osborn Illustrated by Michael Osborn Edited by Kimberly Osborn CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Hardcover—Illustrated $19.95 - $1.55 IL Tax - $5.00 S&H ISBN 193227825-7 ISBN 978 193227825-5 The busiest little bunnies in the world.
A Week of Bunnies AUDIO READ BY THE AUTHOR $9.95 - $0.77 IL Tax - $4.00 S&H (No shipping if ordered with book) ISBN 193227826-5 ISBN 978 193227826-2
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The Wellness Tree Judith Cox Illustrations by Denny Rogers CHILDREN'S Illustrated Book —Limited Edition— Hardcover—Illustrations $19.95 - $1.35 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804429-X ISBN 978 187804429-7 The author lived a lifetime with the effects of Polio, but to better understand her own experience, she worked in the medical field. She was an avid writer and creator and wrote this book late in her life to inform and entertain children and those who care for them. She wanted to release them from the scary terms that are so often spoken in the company of sick children. She wanted them to smile, too. This book does both. Read to a child, this book may initiate conversations and questions. menat to ease children's fear of medical terms and illness
It Happened on Alphabet Street Written and Illustrated by Evelyn Carlson LundCHILDREN'S Illustrated Book Original Softcover—Illustrated $12.95 - $1.00 IL Tax - $5.00 S & H ISBN 187804450-8 ISBN 978 187804450-1 What a way to learn the alphabet, through a fantastic shopping trip inspired by the author's home, the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. Inspired by the author's son, she celebrates the creative child with an unexpected adventure. Bio Note: Evelyn Carlson Lund has been an artist and writer for most of her 95 years. Her letters, decorated with clever drawings are representative of her creative mind. |
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