Books with author Amy Margaret

The Dr. Maggie's Phonics Readers series is rooted in current, cutting-edge phonics research. The combination of fun, high-interest stories that kids read over and over with a progression of skills that build from book to book allows children to read successfully while learning their letters and sounds, rather than only after they learn these concepts. Parents will be thrilled to see how eager their children are to read more and more. Each set includes six readers Splish, Splash, Barney Bear's Party, The Rainy Day Band, Cat and Dog at the Circus, Jo Jo in Outer Space and Riddle and Rhyme with Apron Annie and a parent guide.

A little boy becomes convinced that a lion is living in the meadow behind his house, but his mother doesn't believe him. She thinks he's making up a story, and decides to make one up too. She gives the little boy a matchbox and tells him that the dragon living inside it will scare the lion in the meadow away. But what's a little boy to do when the dragon from the matchbox grows too big and the lion in the meadow decides to move into the house? In this heartwarmingly funny and vibrantly illustrated story, bestselling author Margaret Mahy invokes the power of imagination and the joy of imaginary friends for young readers.

This book was inspired by my grandson, who was born on the same day as the little guinea character, Eli. He was hatched on a farm where an elderly woman has a small vineyard. She raises guineas to maintain the grasshopper population. The little guineas continue to have exciting adventures with many other animals. The series currently has 3 books, but the 4th will be published soon.