Books with author Andrew Baker

Stanley is having a tough time lately because of his autism, he’s being teased by bullies and is beginning to think that he stands out too much. His autism causes him to be super sensitive to lights, sounds, and social situations. But then his twin brother starts to rhyme for him, Stanley learns that his differences make him unique and also give him advantages. Hearing his brothers’ fun rhymes and praise about his situation make Stanley feel better about himself and his situation.Stanley Stands Out, is a perfect kid book for a child in your life that is struggling with autism. While it highlights some of their struggles it also covers their strengths and is written in a way to empower the child and make them feel good about themselves. This book is also perfect for educating other children about autism and what it’s like to have it. Children with autistic relatives and classmates may not understand what they go through on a daily basis. Using Stanley’s brother’s fun and memorable rhymes they’ll be able to understand more about autism and those that have it. More importantly they’ll be more empathetic towards them going forward. Whether you’re a parent or an educator you’ll find this book is an invaluable resource in educating children about autism and even better it is uplifting for those that have it. You’ll be delighted by the rhymes and deeper messages found in Stanley Stands Out. By using meaningful and inclusive language it’s the authors goal that young readers can overcome any prejudices they might have. This book is written for children aged 5-9 but is an important resource that can be used to teach children of all ages about autism. Children with autism will also be able to relate to Stanley’s story and in turn will be able to relate to other kids who are like them.

The "The Day After" is the sequel to the popular preparedness fiction adventure "The Road Home".---------------------------------------------------Robbie survived the earthquake, but surviving the day after is another story. After learning that his neighbor Katy is injured, alone, and needs help, Robbie ventures out. Neither of them expect that a short trip across the city will turn into a terrifying race for survival. Changes in the urban landscape complicate the journey, but changes in the people make it far worse. “This book would be gripping enough from the story alone. That it cleverly illustrates useful emergency preparedness lessons at the same time doubles its value, particularly the importance of communication and thinking ahead. A fun read that delivers great lessons along the way - hard to pull off but nicely done!” - H. Ward Silver, Ham Radio for Dummies“This fast-paced adventure highlights the importance of preparedness through a compelling tale of good and evil.” - Arthur Bradley, PhD, Survivalist Series

Robbie thought he was ready for a camping trip in the mountains near Seattle. He and his father Jeff made it into the mountains without a hitch, but nothing could have prepared them for the rest of the trip!After a city-busting earthquake strikes the Seattle area, Robbie and his father have to rely on their wits and some new-found skills to get home safely, dealing with many unexpected obstacles on the way. To make matters even worse, they still need to rescue the rest of their family from an insidious danger that made its way to their doorstep.The story combines exciting, non-stop action with dozens of practical emergency preparedness and high-tech ham radio tips that you will find helpful in many situations, from going on an uneventful road trip or day hike, to getting lost in the woods, even to surviving a natural disaster!“This fast paced adventure will engage youth and adults in the realities of what can happen in an emergency and how amateur radio can be one of the many tools in the preparedness toolbox.” – Debra Johnson, K1DMJ, Education Services Manager, ARRL

The "The Day After" is the sequel to the popular preparedness fiction adventure "The Road Home". Robbie survived the earthquake, but surviving the day after is another story. After learning that his neighbor Katy is injured, alone, and needs help, Robbie ventures out. Neither of them expect that a short trip across the city will turn into a terrifying race for survival. Changes in the urban landscape complicate the journey, but changes in the people make it far worse. “This book would be gripping enough from the story alone. That it cleverly illustrates useful emergency preparedness lessons at the same time doubles its value, particularly the importance of communication and thinking ahead. A fun read that delivers great lessons along the way - hard to pull off but nicely done!” - H. Ward Silver, Ham Radio for Dummies “This fast-paced adventure highlights the importance of preparedness through a compelling tale of good and evil.” - Arthur Bradley, PhD, Survivalist Series

Robbie thought he was ready for a camping trip in the mountains near Seattle. He and his father Jeff made it into the mountains without a hitch, but nothing could have prepared them for the rest of the trip! After a city-busting earthquake strikes the Seattle area, Robbie and his father have to rely on their wits and some new-found skills to get home safely, dealing with many unexpected obstacles on the way. To make matters even worse, they still need to rescue the rest of their family from an insidious danger that made its way to their doorstep. The story combines exciting, non-stop action with dozens of practical emergency preparedness and high-tech ham radio tips that you will find helpful in many situations, from going on an uneventful road trip or day hike, to getting lost in the woods, even to surviving a natural disaster! “This fast paced adventure will engage youth and adults in the realities of what can happen in an emergency and how amateur radio can be one of the many tools in the preparedness toolbox.” – Debra Johnson, K1DMJ, Education Services Manager, ARRL Second Edition - June 2011

It's Christmas Eve and Benji wants one more very special gift. Benji's Special Christmas Gift finds little Benji questioning the true meaning of Christmas. He talks his mother into a last-minute trip to the mall, for who better to answer his questions than the man keeping track of ChristmasSanta Claus. Benji climbs on Santa's lap and receives the answers he has been waiting for and learns a valuable lesson about the reason we celebrate Christmas. Written in delightful verses, Andrea Baker's Benji's Special Christmas Gift is a warm, feel-good story that will be told for generations.

Benji is worried about his daddy, who is fighting a war in another part of the world. He turns to Santa, believing that he has an inside track to Jesus, for the best Christmas gift he could ask for. Though most people are familiar with the sacrifices that soldiers make, Baker asks readers to remember the children left behind, who often do not understand where their parents are or what they are doing. Benjis Christmas Letter seeks to comfort children of military families during trying times, for there is nothing more important to a child then the security and love they receive from their mother or father, especially at Christmas. Inspired by events from her life, Andrea Baker invites readers to believe in miracles. What better Christmas gift could a child ask for than the safe return of a parent from war?

Oxford Reds is our first major superseries for newly confident readers. Each book is on a real-life subject, with a simple lively text and richly coloured, realistic illustrations. Many are written by well-known children's writers. Each one is written by an author who communicatesenthusiasm, passion and understanding for the subject.Approved by educational experts, Oxford Reds contain clear type, simple sentence structures, information boxes, contents pages, alphabetical glossaries and parents and teachers notes.