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A pour quoi story in the tradition of southern folk tales that purports to explain why there are white alligators. Told from the perspective of a clever raccoon, a traveling naturalist learns how the actions of a sneaky alligator, a missing turtle, a bossy lady duck, some crazy birds and a trio of ornery owls combine to create a hilarious adventure story. Over 70 black and white illustration

(black and white illustrations) A pour quoi story in the tradition of southern folk tales that purports to explain why there are white alligators. Told from the perspective of a clever raccoon, a traveling naturalist learns how the actions of a sneaky alligator, a missing turtle, a bossy lady duck, some crazy birds and a trio of ornery owls combine to create a hilarious adventure story. Over 70 illustrations

(Full color paper back) A pour quoi story in the tradition of southern folk tales that purports to explain why there are white alligators. Told from the perspective of a clever raccoon, a traveling naturalist learns how the actions of a sneaky alligator, a missing turtle, a bossy lady duck, some crazy birds and a trio of ornery owls combine to create a hilarious adventure story. Over 70 illustrations

The Day Letter A Ran Away is a Readers' Choice recipient of 5 out of 5 Stars. Letter A grows weary of always having to be first. First in line, first in bed, first up in the morning and so he decides to run away. He drops his letter A flag and crosses mountains and seas. The next morning Letter B looks for Letter A but only finds the discarded Letter A flag. The other Letters are unconcerned until the realize that without a Letter A, they can ...

Suzy Q is little girl who always wants things her own way. On Christmas day she expects lots of presents. Suzy Q is shocked to find only one gift under the tree - a pair of socks. She throws them away only later to want them back. A chase begins as her dog Jack runs outside into the snow with the socks. He hands them off to a cat, then a duck, then a mouse animal until they reach the house of Phillip X Fogg, the nice boy who lives next door. A...

Mosquito McNoid, a monstrous mosquito invades the peaceful animals of the bayou spreading panic and pain.Three not-so-brave animals (Roux Rabbit, Chumsly Raccoon, and Lindy Turtle) plus Tommy-Two Frog (who is never afraid) are selected to rid the lake and bayou of the mosquito. They create a giant bug swatter - but will it be big enough?

In the series WHEREVER THE WIND MAY BLOW, WINDSWEPT is the sequel to HOMECOMING. The romance, humor, and adventure continues for Anne and Jules Allan. Anne aspires to be a writer but though an avid reader of 19th Century literature she realizes she has little imagination. She decides to forgo thoughts of romance and adventure and live a practical, well-ordered life. She is suddenly swept into a fantastic adventure in the land of Homecoming by ...

A picture book of how to count using things found in your neighborhood. For instance the author's beagles, Jack and Hamlet appears as the number 2. There are colorful bubbles, ducks, lazy cats, schools buses, flowers, balls, and a fire truck. The books was completed with the assistance of the author's 2 year old granddaughter, Lydia Grace Verrett, and meets her approval.

Zac Zap was born with spina bifidia which robbed him of the use of his legs and impaired his speech. This does not stop him from sharing joy as he goes about town in his wheelchair visiting the shops and exploring the unusual streets and forgotten pathways. His some special talent is his hugs. Zac gives the best hugs in the world. One day he learns there will be a great big race of machines. Zac has a bicycle designed especially to be pedaled ...

Rainey-Estelle wears her princess dress as she and her dog, Scamp, venture out on an autumn evening to find the Kingdom of the Pumpkins. She has made two glittering crowns, one each for the king and queen of the pumpkins. The two wander onto Old McDonald's farm where complaining vegetables, no trespassing signs, and a formidable corn patch try to prevent her from finding the wonderful pumpkins. When she finds the pumpkins her delight is ruined...

Lydia and her sister, Abi are home while it rains. Something bangs against the door and when younger sister Abi disobeys and opens their front door the stage is set for an adventure up above the down waterfall. The girls encounter a blue penguin outside their front door. A beach umbrella whisk the girls and the penguin up a waterfall and into the clouds Here they find a strange land filled with odd characters. How do you find your way home whe...

When a beautiful pink seashell washes onto the beach, two friends, Goucho the seagull and Crab race to possess the treasure. The seashell goes back and forth between the seagull, the crab, and a passing seahorse named Sally. All three desperately want the fabulous seashell but who will get it in the end?

Bailey is a little girl that knows how to get into mischief. Instead of staying in bed due to a fever, she leaves the house and finds an annoying talking frog, an air mattress that looks like a sea serpent, and trouble. She unwittingly flies off on the air mattress and encounters a princess, a pirate, an airplane, and other zany characters. Alas there are penalties for disobeying. See how Bailey gets home after flying all the way to the moon.

Helen tires of her day to day routine and decides to do exciting things. From mountain tops, to the ocean, to the moon, Helen follows her heart and has a lot of fun to boot The story of Helen was created by Brooke Easley, a High School student.

Nisey, a pretty little mouse, is suddenly homeless after a storm and flood destroys her home. She survives thanks to the help of a cork which floats her safely upon the flood waters. She begins the search for a new home with her few possessions: a pink purse, a tube of lipstick, pink yarn and knitting needles, and a frying pan. The little mouse must navigates a new and dangerous world in search of a new home.

Danielle is so beautiful that one day she will certainly be princess. She has a very long, long name --Danielle Emily Samantha Olivia Sophia Spencer Stratford-On-Avon Barnes of the land of Highcourt of which she is very proud. She is famous for her curly-curly hair and a dazzling Mona Lisa smile. She only has one problem - she can't seem to remember important things. Like the names of her best friends, their birthdays or even her pet fish. Who...

An adventurous boy keeps bringing home different creatures to his parents dismay and each time claiming they followed him home. His parents inform the boy using rhyming schemes that he cannot keep the things -- that was until he came home with a certain puppy

(black and white version) Over 50 cartoons depicting the humorous antics and the crazy cartoon world of dogs, cats, and kids

A collection of rhymes that recall traditional values and the joys of by-gone youth. Over forty rhyming stories written for primary students and parents to read to their children. The rhymes are organized into vignettes to include: Cherished, Jobs, When the Fair Came to Town, Animals, Youth, Adventure, Far and Away and Serious Nonsense. Personal favorites are Pretty Things Like me, The Hammer and the Bell, Robert the Frog, Pony Tails, The Dino...

Cow lives in a green field where nothing strange or quirky has ever happened. The one morning after a storm, she finds a goat on her back. The next day something even stranger and quirkier, she finds a pig, and the next day a cat all on her back. The animals refuse to go leaving cow with a heavy burden. But how long can her back hold out?