A bumbly, tumbly Panda bear is trying to help a sick friend in need but isn’t sure she’s up to the task. A story of dedication, friendship and helping yourself by helping others.
Author and or Illustrator : Michael Hale
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The school year is winding down, and Nate can’t wait for summer vacation: baseball, beach trips, and…overripe bananas? Yuck! Turns out Nate has a problem with fruit that’s past its prime. And that’s not all that’s bugging him. Kim Cressly is making Chester jealous at Nate’s expense, Artur is challenging him in the Hunny Bursts mascot contest, and his replacement social studies teacher is none other than Coach John. In banana terms, it’s all left Nate feeling a little bruised. Can he make it to summer without slipping up?
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Olive is sure she’ll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow – but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows – Olive. It’s s’more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow’s living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long…the girls aren’t just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. Will the two be able to patch things up before the final lights out?
As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?
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Even from Ramen’s small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. “I want spaghetti!” they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section. But when Ramen’s brought home and placed in a warm bowl of broth alongside new friends like Chashu, Narutomaki, and Nori, they realize they’ve always been perfect exactly the way they are.
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On the spookiest night of the year, Jim Panzee and his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What’s that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA? And the smell? PEE-YEW! “Don’t be scared,” they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned. Halloween in the jungle can be even scarier than trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood.
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A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing. But after much hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her assistant suggests a long walk, and as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed.
Unicorn Parties Are Soooo Exhausting is a hilarious children’s book about a girl’s unicorn come-to-life, who loves the spotlight and is extremely particular. Mr. Twinkle has a long list of special requests and high-maintenance needs. By the end of the book, the girl realizes just how exhausting it is to throw a birthday party for a unicorn. Which begs the question…
Author : James Koenig
In this delightful sequel to Starry’s Haircut, Starry the Sheep becomes confused and concerned when the school children leave to go on a field trip. When she decides to follow her friends, Starry soon discovers she is lost. Young readers will relate to this endearing character as she experiences feelings of loneliness, fear, determination, and in the end, accomplishment and joy. The tale of Starry Gets Lost is a gentle reminder not to give up hope, even when it appears all is lost.
Author : Phoebe Fox
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Spring is in the air and it’s time for Starry’s first haircut. She wonders: Who will come to shear my coat? Will the haircut hurt? How different will I feel without my cozy wool? Children will smile when they find out that getting a haircut isn’t so bad, even for a sheep!
Author : Phoebe Fox
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Babies — whether pandas, puppies, or people — nurse. This bond is precious; this process, a natural art. Luminous illustrations and lyrical text will inspire conversations about caretaking in the natural world.
Author : Phoebe Fox
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Two criminals, in a mini submarine, plan and successfully steal untold wealth from the residents of Jekyll Island during an impending hurricane on Christmas eve. Forty years later the submarine along with the two crooks, is discovered by three kids while fishing. The discovery of the sub’s contents turns out to be a complex scenario of greed, law and justice. An unusual cast of low-country Georgians are involved in the scheming and eventual conclusion.
Author : Phoebe Fox
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Starry the Sheep is perfectly content in her pen next to the apple tree. Then Luna arrives. Luna is new. Luna is boisterous. The school children are delighted. Starry is not.
Author : Phoebe Fox
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Babies Bond highlights the magical relationship between mammal mothers and their offspring. Graceful watercolor illustrations accompany tender haiku poems, followed by four pages of informative animal fun facts. This picture book, for children ages 2 to ten years, is a wonderful learning tool and a gentle introduction to haiku poetry.
Author : Phoebe Fox
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There’s a birthday Party on the 10th floor and everyone is invited. The elevator seems to be the best route Up, Up, Up…
Author and or Illustrator : Michael Hale
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When a candy delivery doesn’t go as planned the other elves take the accident and turn into an opportunity.
Author and or Illustrator : Michael Hale
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On a rainy, rainy day, Mrs. McGoody discovers a small monkey on her doorstep… and he means business.
Author and or Illustrator : Michael Hale
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Federico the Desert Tortoise refuses to live a slow & boring life. His bold adventures and many friends make him a legend in his Sonoran Desert home.
Author and or Illustrator : Michael Hale
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Discover the importance of accepting others and making new friends!
Enlightening and playful, The Three Little Monsters and the Cranky King tells the story of a lonely monster king watches over his land of monsters from a castle high atop a bumpy hill. The little monsters in his kingdom are warned to stay away from him because their parents think he looks too scary. But when three little monsters stray too far from home, they unexpectedly find themselves face-to-face with the king. What they find is a very lonely king, who is really not mean at all.
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Hayley has been entertaining and educating children across the country since 2002.
Her range of educational, interactive concept books have earned over 50 national and international book awards and cover subjects ranging from manners and kindness, to math and geography, to music and emotions. School presentations include curriculum for teachers grades K-4th. Over the years Hayley has been invited to speak at book stores including Barnes and Noble, Borders and Bookmans, and for the last few years Hayley has been a featured author at the Children’s Learning and Play Festival which garners crowds of 10,000 and up.
Hayley was recently interviewed on the Author Learning Center alongside authors Stan Lee and R.L. Stine, and she had the honor of presenting keynote presentations for the Readers Favorite International Book Awards and the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Conference among others.
Hayley is an active member The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers and the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.
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