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Books with author Adrienne Brown

  • Normal Nina and the Magic Box

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    Hardcover (Gelos Publications, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Mom's Choice Gold Award-Winner. Have you ever wanted to be someone else? Or wished for something that you didnā€™t have? Normal Nina knows all about it. She is just a regular person that people donā€™t notice or appreciate for the regular things that she does. Thereā€™s certainly nothing fun about that. So, when Nina discovers a strange magic box outside her house and meets the blue-masked genie who lives there, she knows exactly what her three wishes will be. And thereā€™s nothing normal about them at all! This delightful story for children ages 4-8 shows that exciting adventures can be fun but being normal has its good points too. Written entirely in verse with delicate, detailed illustrations, Gelos Publishing delivers creative books for preschool and early elementary school students, with a valuable life lesson for children and their families. Strong endorsements from educators, elementary school teachers and school librarians. All books in the series include activity pages following the story to extend the learning for the home or classroom.
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  • Normal Nina and the Magic Box

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    Paperback (Gelos Publications, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Have you ever wanted to be someone else? Or wished for something that you didnā€™t have? Normal Nina knows all about it. She is just a regular person that people donā€™t notice or appreciate for the regular things that she does. Thereā€™s certainly nothing fun about that. So, when Nina discovers a strange magic box outside her house and meets the blue-masked genie who lives there, she knows exactly what her three wishes will be. And thereā€™s nothing normal about them at all! This delightful story for children ages 4-8 it shows that exciting adventures can be fun but being normal has its good points too. Written entirely in verse with delicate, detailed illustrations, Gelos Publishing delivers creative books for preschool and early elementary school students, with a valuable life lesson for children and their families. Strong endorsements from educators, elementary school teachers and school librarians. All books in the series include activity pages following the story to extend the learning for the home or classroom. Written entirely in verse with delicate, detailed illustrations, Gelos Publishing delivers creative books for preschool and early elementary school students, with a valuable life lesson for children and their families. Strong endorsements from educators, elementary school teachers and school librarians. Iinclude activity pages following the story to extend the learning for the home or classroom
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  • The Pennydale Zoo and the Great Talent Contest

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    Paperback (Gelos Publications, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Pennydale Zoo and the Great Talent Contest A fun visit to the Pennydale Zoo brings even more excitement when Juniper Mouse discovers the Zooā€™s very own Great Talent Contest. Anyone can enter and that means Juniper too. But what will happen? Is there enough time to practice? From Gerald the giraffe trying to make a rabbit disappear to a quartet of singing camels and a nut-juggling turtle, the story has hilarious consequences under the guidance of head judge, Big Paws Galore, a fearsome lion with a terrifying roar. The creative store for children ages 4-8 shows that one CAN succeed with determination and practice. Even the underdog (or mouse!) can rise to the top. Written entirely in verse with delicate, detailed illustrations, Gelos Publishing delivers creative books for preschool and early elementary school students, with a valuable life lesson for children and their families. Strong endorsements from educators, elementary school teachers and school librarians. All books in the series include activity pages following the story to extend the learning for the home or classroom. In this charming picture book, a timid mouse wins the day by using determination and hard work to overcome his fear of performing in public. The lesson, about the value of working toward a desired goal, has a clear subtext of healthy empowerment. The author nicely realizes the humorous mishaps and ebullient finale with colorful, fine-lined illustrations. A gentle, comic treat with a subtle lesson about building character. Kirkus Reviews ā€œMy young students would become so frustrated when they could not master a task the first time. This darling story teaches the importance of practice. The quote ā€˜I practiced and practiced and practiced againā€™ would be a terrific class motto!ā€ Peggy Albertine, Kindergarten teacher 30+ years Portland, Oregon
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  • Cowboy Critter Day!

    Adrienne Brown

    eBook
    Two young cowboys invites you into their world of imagination, and critter gathering. Taking you on an adventure around their yard in search of their critters, old and new ones. You'll see dogs, cats, ducks, chickens an many other exciting critters. You will meet some critters, that the boys decide are not good for them to capture. They make good decisions not to take them inside, well maybe some of them. Read this fun interesting book to find out what they do!
  • My Strawberry Girl

    Adrienne Brown

    eBook (, Aug. 25, 2019)
    The little strawberry girl is so excited to go to the garden with her mom, she likes to pick strawberries! But, she forgets that the strawberries in the bowl are suppose to go into the house. Read along to find out what happens!
  • The Pennydale Zoo Great Talent Contest

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    Paperback (Gelos Publications, Sept. 7, 2020)
    Mom's Choice GOLD award-winner. A fun visit to the Pennydale Zoo brings even more excitement when Juniper Mouse discovers the Zooā€™s very own Great Talent Contest. Anyone can enter and that means Juniper too. But what will happen? Is there enough time to practice? From Gerald the giraffe trying to make a rabbit disappear to a quartet of singing camels and a nut-juggling turtle, the story has hilarious consequences under the guidance of head judge, Big Paws Galore, a fearsome lion with a terrifying roar. The creative store for children ages 4-8 shows that one CAN succeed with determination and practice. Even the underdog (or mouse!) can rise to the top. Written entirely in verse with delicate, detailed illustrations, Gelos Publishing delivers creative books for preschool and early elementary school students, with a valuable life lesson for children and their families. Strong endorsements from educators, elementary school teachers and school librarians. All books in the series include activity pages following the story to extend the learning for the home or classroom.
  • Juan Castell & Aunt Sofia's Book of Please, Thank You, Welcome

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    Paperback (Gelos Publications, Sept. 7, 2020)
    The next book in Gelos Publicationsā€™ Momā€™s Choice Award-Winning seriesā€¦Rhyme, Laugh & Learn.The earth is soon to have visitors from far away galaxies and everyone her is getting ready to greet them as politely as they possibly can. Each country is working hard to help their people prepare. But time is running out. Will they be able to say Please, Thank You and Welcome in all the earthly languages to the new visitors? How will Juan and his aunt save the day!The Rhyme, Laugh & Learn Series offers readers a journey of fun and laughter through creative rhyme and vibrant illustrations. The memorable language and whimsical images provide a truly entertaining way to learn, gently absorbing some basic life lessons ā€“ be a friend, work hard to succeed, be comfortable with who you are.
  • Normal Nina and the Magic Box: UK Version

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    eBook (Gelos Publications, March 9, 2016)
    Have you ever wanted to be someone else? Or wished for something that you didnā€™t have? Normal Nina knows all about it. She is just a regular person that people donā€™t notice or appreciate for the regular things that she does. Thereā€™s certainly nothing fun about that. So, when Nina discovers a strange magic box outside her house and meets the blue-masked genie who lives there, she knows exactly what her three wishes will be. And thereā€™s nothing normal about them at all! This delightful story for children ages 4-8 shows that exciting adventures can be fun but being normal has its good points too.Written entirely in verse with delicate, detailed illustrations, Gelos Publications delivers creative books for preschool and early school students, with a valuable life lesson for children and their families. Strong endorsements have been received from school teachers and librarians.
  • The Pennydale Zoo Great Talent Contest: US Version

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    eBook (Gelos Publications, March 9, 2016)
    A fun visit to the Pennydale Zoo brings even more excitement when Juniper Mouse discovers the Zooā€™s very own Great Talent Contest. Anyone can enter and that means Juniper too. But what will happen? Is there enough time to practice? With rhyme and vibrant illustrations the creative characters show that one CAN succeed with determination and practice. Even the underdog (or mouse!) can rise to the top.
  • Jimmy & Jane and the Tale of the Yellow Moon

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    eBook (Gelos Publications, April 2, 2018)
    This colorful, humorous story from the Rhyme, Laugh and Learn series reveals the unusual ?daily e?ating habits of the moon-dwelling Lunatrons. It is these habits that twinsJimmy and Jane discover give the moon its yellowish tinge visible on a dark starry night. But when the Lunatrons regular lunar ?diet is disrupted, that once yellow tinge morphs into green, orange and an ever -widening array of colors and patterns.Jimmy and Jane and the Tale of the Yellow Moon uses the hallmark rhyming patterns of the Rhyme, Laugh and Learn series to teach elementary school children about what happens when they mix primary colors together. It also introduces gentle messages of friendliness and forgiveness. As is the standard with this series, activity pages are included at the end to carry the multiple messages of the book into the home and classroom.
  • Juan Castell & Aunt Sofia's Book of Please, Thank You, Welcome

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    eBook (Gelos Publications, Oct. 15, 2018)
    The next book in Gelos Publications' Mom's Choice Award-Winning series…Rhyme, Laugh & Learn.The earth is soon to have visitors from far away galaxies and everyone her is getting ready to greet them as politely as they possibly can. Each country is working hard to help their people prepare. But time is running out. Will they be able to say Please, Thank You and Welcome in all the earthly languages to the new visitors? How will Juan and his aunt save the day!The Rhyme, Laugh & Learn Series offers readers a journey of fun and laughter through creative rhyme and vibrant illustrations. The memorable language and whimsical images provide a truly entertaining way to learn, gently absorbing some basic life lessons – be a friend, work hard to succeed, be comfortable with who you are.
  • Juan Castell & Aunt Sofia's Book of Please, Thank You, Welcome

    Ian Sadler, Adrienne Brown

    eBook (Gelos Publications, Oct. 15, 2018)
    The next book in Gelos Publications' Mom's Choice Award-Winning series…Rhyme, Laugh & Learn.The earth is soon to have visitors from far away galaxies and everyone her is getting ready to greet them as politely as they possibly can. Each country is working hard to help their people prepare. But time is running out. Will they be able to say Please, Thank You and Welcome in all the earthly languages to the new visitors? How will Juan and his aunt save the day!The Rhyme, Laugh & Learn Series offers readers a journey of fun and laughter through creative rhyme and vibrant illustrations. The memorable language and whimsical images provide a truly entertaining way to learn, gently absorbing some basic life lessons – be a friend, work hard to succeed, be comfortable with who you are.