Jesse and the Climate Monster

Jesse and the Climate Monster

An Introduction for parents and teachers

As the news of climate change and climate related disasters expands, our school age children are not immune to the feelings of fear and helplessness. Jesse and the Climate Monster, published as a bilingual (English/Spanish) book, allows young readers, their classmates and their families, an opportunity to begin to understand climate change as presented in an engaging tale. Within the story, early readers are exposed to many of the effects of climate change as Jesse relates the experiences of Jesse’s classmates. In addition to the story, the accompanying links, activities, and illustrated glossary allow younger students, their classmates and their families, further access to climate information in an age-appropriate format. This story provides a ray of optimism, and a feeling of empowerment to our young readers.

Jesse y el Monstruo Climático

Una introducción para padres y maestros

Mientras que se difunden noticias de desastres relacionados con el clima, nuestros estudiantes jóvenes no son inmunes a sentimientos de miedo y desamparo. Jesse y el monstruo climático les brinda a los lectores jóvenes una oportunidad para empezar a entender el cambio climático a través de un cuento cautivador. Dentro del cuento, los lectores son expuestos a muchos de los efectos del cambio climático mientras Jesse relata las experiencias de sus compañeros de clase. Su uso de poderes recién descubiertos revela las múltiples posibles maneras de abordar el cambio climático. Además del cuento, los enlaces, actividades y glosario ilustrado les permiten a los estudiantes jóvenes profundizar su acceso a información climática en un formato apropiado para su edad. El cuento brinda un rayo de optimismo, citando evidencias de actividades respetuosas con el clima que todos pueden realizar. 

Jesus Heals

The book of Luke shows how Jesus’ love for people inspired him to use his unique power from the spirit of God to instill faith in those whom he healed.

In this book, we see the eighteen acts of healing mentioned in the Book of Luke in easy-to-read and understanding rhymes for all ages.

Jesus’ healing ability is still available today for all those who come to him, in humility and faith, so that with our asking we may receive healing for ourselves and for others.

In today’s world, Jesus is needed as much or more than ever.

Journey to the Pumpkin Patch

Sense the cool, crisp, autumn evening air, the whistling wind that shakes the last of the dry colorful leaves from the nearly bare branches beneath the full moon as you travel across the northeast countryside.

On this spirited journey, the reader is destined for the pumpkin patch. But hold on; along the bumpy, eerie adventure, one hears and sees some spooky sounds in the moonlight, and shadows and creatures of the night greet the reader whimsically.

Through this spooky suspenseful ride, the reader learns to breathe through scary feelings, and leave the pumpkin patch unharmed and empowered to overcome anything again that might go bump in the night. Come along and join the fun!

Juniper Is Not Just a Tree . . . It's Me!

It’s six-year-old Juniper Ann’s very first day of school, and she’s bursting with excitement. This special day has finally arrived, and Juniper is eager to dive into her new adventure. Despite facing a few challenges, especially when explaining her somewhat unusual name to her new classmates, Juniper finds just the right words to handle the situation. Nothing can stop her from making this the best first day of school ever. Join us for this charming tale of hope, perseverance, and determination as Juniper navigates her first day with grace and joy.

Just Hedgie and Me

Elayna and Hedgie do everything together.

When the first day of preschool arrived, Hedgie was obviously coming, too.

The day started like any other day, until Mom said she was going to leave.

Will Elayna make it through her first school milestone?

Follow the loveable duo as they navigate one unexpected day.

Just Like Us

After Jenny’s best friend and next-door neighbor, Ashley, moves out of the neighborhood, she is sad and lonely for a pretty long time. Then one day, she is excited to see a new family move in with a girl about her age. But the members of this new family are really weird: the mom wears a flowing robe and a turban, the dad dons a thick black beard, and they speak an alien tongue. Maybe they are Martians from outer space.

Jenny’s fears get worse as she watches more strange, mysterious and alien characters dropping in at their house from time to time. What happens next comes as a surprise!

Just My Imagination

What do you see? What will your imagination come up with when you take a second look? This world is yours to discover, and your imagination is the key to unlock the magic.

Just So Rhymes

This collection of 14 rhymes has been created with the goal of not only giving children pleasure in reading, but also encouraging them to discuss the content of the poems, which will stimulate the children's imagination and lead to the enrichment of their ideas as well as the development of their language. The rhymes, in a way, are short stories written in different sizes and rhythms to sound more engaging and refresh readers' perceptions. Both young and adult readers will like the funny and kind characters of the poems as well as the paradoxical endings. Some lines from the book might even accompany their thoughts for some time after getting familiarized with this clever and truly enjoyable book.

Kat the Caterpillar

Do you ever have a longing in your heart to do something special? Kat the Caterpillar has a very special longing – a longing to do something that everyone says is impossible for a caterpillar to do! Read on to find out if her dream comes true.

Kindness

River is a bright, happy girl who loses her colors. What could have happened to turn her gray? Will she get her colors back?

Kristy, Mikey, and Harley D the Cat

Kristy and Mikey are siblings and best friends. They play together every day but not today. Today, all Kristy wants to do is be alone and read her new storybook, but her little brother has some other ideas. If that is not enough, Mikey thinks he is a superhero that can fly through the air. Honestly, how much can a girl take? Kristy has to find a way to escape, but how?

Kristy, Mikey, and Harley D the Cat - Book 2

Kristy, Mikey, and Harley D the Cat love Halloween! It is the only night of the year when anything and everything is possible and when you can sometimes see the impossible.

Halloween is a truly magical night filled with carved pumpkins, colorful costumes, and lots and lots of candy.

Who would not love a special night like this?

Finally, Halloween arrived, and the house was decorated and ready for all the neighborhood kids.

Kristy & Mikey could not have been more excited... even Harley D was ready with his costume.

What could possibly go wrong?