You Gotta Have Cheer

You Gotta Have Cheer is full of art games, poems, stories, and best of all, whimsical cheers for school and home interaction with your kids.

“Make hand movements to clap, tap, and hand jive your own way,

To set up class rules and organize your day.”

There are funny toasts and roasts. You might even insert your friends and family names to cheer them on.

“You ran for someone dear you loved,

And I know she loved you on earth and above.”

Lois has had “MOR-TONS” of fun teaching art and has inspired hundreds of kids with her creative spirit and enthusiasm. Her poems, cheers, toasts, and stories were created along her teaching journey. Enjoy!

You Are My Person

In times of crisis and upheaval, life has a way of throwing us into unexpected situations that can shake us to our core. Becoming an overnight, full-time caregiver to a young child is one such challenge, one that can transform fear and uncertainty into a journey of profound connection. Through the trials, the bond between caregiver and child deepens, blossoming into a relationship built on mutual trust, love, and unwavering support.

It is within this love that acceptance and peace are found: a sense of safety that comes from discovering your person. This is a story for anyone striving to find balance in the chaos, light in the darkness, and hope in the unknown. Here’s to those blessed with finding their person, for there is no greater joy.

You Are Beautiful

You Are Beautiful is a contemporary children’s book that celebrates children’s differences.

This is a book that any child can pick up to read and feeling good about themselves and their friends.

You Are Beautiful is a representation of many children, including those with special needs.

This book highlights differences, teaches kindness, understanding and reminds us all that we are beautiful just the way we are.

Yes, Yes, Yes Santa! I Really Do Believe!

I’ve always been a light sleeper, easily awakened by the slightest unfamiliar noise. Tonight was no exception. As I stirred from my sleep, a sense of unease settled in the pit of my stomach. Someone was in the living room. Could it be one of my sisters? Without hesitating, I glanced over and saw both of them sound asleep in their beds. So, who was out there? A robber, perhaps? Fear gripped me, and I prayed fervently that no harm would come to my family.

With utmost caution, I tiptoed out of bed, determined to investigate. Like a shadow, I made my way through the hallway, careful not to make a sound. The only option was to wake up my oblivious parents, who remained fast asleep in their own room. They hadn’t noticed the disturbance at all. But then, I heard it—a faint rustling of paper and the clink of a glass being shifted on the table. The realization hit me like a bolt of lightning. I had to discover the intruder’s identity, and I had to do it quickly.

Work In Progress

Joy is a fun middle schooler. This year, his family is hosting a teenager from another country.

Joy enjoys a fun filled semester with this new house guest. It gets messy at times!

Find out how Joy learns to better himself with this adventurous experience.

Willey's I Wish I Were

Hey Mom and Dad, I guess you are looking for an imaginative book to read to your kids. I hope this book will take you back to your childhood when playing was generated by your wild imagination. The kids could go for a wild ride with Mom and Dad through a make-believe land where the words and pictures paint a portrait that will stick in your minds. When the stress of work and school may occupy your mind, you will remember this book, and it will bring a smile to your face. It is so important to remember how to be a child once again, and to make it a total adventure for your kids to read or listen to a book being read. I hope that light will stay lit in your hearts forever. Maybe someday when you are a grandparent, you will see the true importance of how children’s books ignite the imagination. There is nothing like the sparkling eyes of a child. Love you all, Grandpa Paul.

Wilbur and Simmy

Total disarray is the complete description of our world today with racial tension, continued inequality, injustice, looting, war, violence, protesting, etc.
I could not have known what was to come when Wilbur and Simmy was written in 2015.
With extreme hurt in my heart from the ways of the world today, I am hopeful that these two amazing characters will touch and calm the hearts of many.
Change in most instances is derived from emotions. While waiting for the world to change, let’s read this book with our kids and enjoy many different emotions as we await the coming of Wilbur and Simmy as they come to life.

Why Like Flies?

Step into a world where the unappealing becomes fascinating and the misunderstood finds a voice. Join Flyboy on a transformative journey as he uncovers the hidden truths behind creatures often deemed unsightly or fearsome. Through his encounters with much-maligned allies, Flyboy challenges the notion that first impressions tell the whole story. As he delves into the lives of flies and other oft-maligned creatures, Flyboy discovers a wealth of positive attributes and captivating facts that challenge preconceived notions. This enlightening tale encourages readers to approach the unknown with an open mind, embracing curiosity and the potential for newfound appreciation.

Why Is Everything Different?

Sophia and her grandma are out walking in the park, surrounded by nature. “In nature, nothing is perfect, and everything is perfect.” Sophia is thankful that her grandpa didn’t die from the Coronavirus, but she questions all that is happening around her in real life and what she sees and hears in the media. She is worried. As in nature, Sophia learns that nothing is perfect, but one must be hopeful and determined that good things will happen, and that love is, of course, constant! Through her grandma’s wisdom, Sophia is nurtured and experiences the beauty of life through nature.

Why Are Mommy and Daddy Sad?

The loss of a job can have a huge impact on the lives of a family. In this story, a five-year-old girl cannot understand why her parents are presently not the fun-loving parents they once were. Unaware of her father’s recent loss of employment and due to the egocentric nature of a child her age, she wrongfully concludes that she must be the cause of her parents’ unhappiness. In a poignant moment, her mother lovingly tries to explain the concept of an economic recession using concrete examples that will hold meaning for her daughter. Like any child of her age, she is unable to grasp the depth of meaning behind her mother’s words. All she gleans from their conversation is what matters most to her five-year-old self: she’s not at fault, she is loved, and her family continues to be the happy and joyful family it always was.

Who Will Baby Be?

When a mother becomes pregnant, the whole family dreams of a future with that baby, but unfortunately, not all babies fulfill those dreams. This is a light-hearted story to share with your little ones about those babies that don’t get a chance to make those dreams a reality.

Who Knew About Two?

Have you ever had a little brother or sister that was or is two years old? Do they get into your things and always seem to make you want to hide?

Two-year-olds can be very annoying at times. But they can also be a lot of fun!

See how Paul learns to appreciate and enjoy his two-year-old brother, Stuart.