Books with author Angela Sage Larsen

In her fourth picture book for readers aged 3-8, Presents from Petalwink, the day-long Annual Forest Fairy Fest celebration—everyone’s favorite holiday!—is just underway. When Petalwink discovers that all her well-thought-out gifts for others have gone missing, she excludes herself from the fun of the day by feeling sorry for herself. Petalwink learns that special occasion or not, the best way to give of yourself is from the heart and out of thoughtfulness for others.A special, heart-warming holiday tale about generosity and mindfulness featuring rich, fanciful watercolor illustrations. Readers will be fascinated to learn more about Petalwink’s fairy culture amid the sparkly snow-filled landscape of Newman Forest. The children’s book series Good Things Come on Tiny Wings: The Adventures of Petalwink the Fairy® written in rhyme and illustrated by Angela Sage Larsen chronicles Petalwink’s journey of self-discovery through realizing the value of her own talents, her self-worth, and the confidence that comes in being generous to others. Each book in the series features a “Think Petalwink” page in the back with questions to consider about the story’s message and how it applies to the reader. The series is being adapted into a flying Broadway-style musical production.

In her sixth picture book for readers aged 3-8, Petalwink Takes a Bow, Petalwink is just as surprised as anyone to be cast as the lead in the Newman Forest Fairy Show. Petalwink decides to do her best to make the show good, but then becomes an unbearable diva, more interested in being in the spotlight than in improving her talents to benefit everyone else. She learns what it really means to be a “star.”An enchanting, entertaining story about talent and the arts featuring lush, fanciful watercolor illustrations. Readers will be intrigued by the humorous Shakespeare and Bollywood references. The children’s book series Good Things Come on Tiny Wings: The Adventures of Petalwink the Fairy® written in rhyme and illustrated by Angela Sage Larsen chronicles Petalwink’s journey of self-discovery through realizing the value of her own talents, her self-worth, and the confidence that comes in being generous to others. Each book in the series features a “Think Petalwink” page in the back with questions to consider about the story’s message and how it applies to the reader. The series is being adapted into a flying Broadway-style musical production.

In her first picture book for readers aged 3-8, Petalwink Learns to Fly, Petalwink is aided by her well-meaning forest friends as she struggles to learn to fly. Uncertain of her place in the world, Petalwink must look inside to take a stand for what is good and right. Only when her heart sings can she truly soar. This is a delightful, heart-warming tale of adventure, persistence, and self-worth, enriched by lush and fanciful watercolor illustrations. Readers will become absorbed in Petalwink's whimsical fairy world as they are inspired to be their own hero.The children’s book series Good Things Come on Tiny Wings: The Adventures of Petalwink the Fairy® written and illustrated by Angela Sage Larsen chronicles Petalwink’s journey of self-discovery through realizing the value of her own talents, her self-worth, and the confidence that comes in being generous to others. Each book in the series features a “Think Petalwink” page in the back with questions to consider about the story’s message and how it applies to the reader.

In her third picture book for readers aged 3-8, Petalwink Makes a Friend, lost and scared human girl Lucy Lynn wanders into Newman Forest. Instead of helping Lucy find her way home, Petalwink sees the opportunity for making a new friend. Petalwink learns through trial and error, however, that friendships can’t be forced, and the best way to have a friend is to be a friend.This is a sweet, encouraging tale of true friendship, humility, and loyalty, featuring rich, fanciful watercolor illustrations. Readers will be intrigued by the contrast between Petalwink's whimsical fairy world and Lucy’s human world as they are inspired to learn how to have and be a true friend. This book features a map from Lucy’s house to Newman Forest! (Compare this map with the map of Newman Forest in “Petalwink Comes in Second.”)The children’s book series Good Things Come on Tiny Wings: The Adventures of Petalwink the Fairy® written in rhyme and illustrated by Angela Sage Larsen chronicles Petalwink’s journey of self-discovery through realizing the value of her own talents, her self-worth, and the confidence that comes in being generous to others. Each book in the series features a “Think Petalwink” page in the back with questions to consider about the story’s message and how it applies to the reader. The series is being adapted into a flying Broadway-style musical production.

In Petalwink’s fifth picture book for readers aged 3-8, Petalwink Keeps a Promise, the forest fairies are all hard at work doing their special jobs. Except for Petalwink the Fairy, who finds herself easily distracted by everything from gossiping and sleeping to eating and playing. When her friends end up having to do her job for her, Petalwink discovers the importance of keeping a promise and learns how being true to her word benefits herself and everyone around her.A humorous and pointed story about integrity and trustworthiness featuring rich, fanciful watercolor illustrations. Readers will be entertained by Petalwink's misadventures as she learns a life lesson. The children’s book series Good Things Come on Tiny Wings: The Adventures of Petalwink the Fairy® written in rhyme and illustrated by Angela Sage Larsen chronicles Petalwink’s journey of self-discovery through realizing the value of her own talents, her self-worth, and the confidence that comes in being generous to others. Each book in the series features a “Think Petalwink” page in the back with questions to consider about the story’s message and how it applies to the reader. The series is being adapted into a flying Broadway-style musical production.

In her seventh picture book for readers aged 3-8, Petalwink Makes Peace, Petalwink the Fairy and her forest friends are fed up with Belfry Elf’s annoying antics. When Petalwink takes on the role of hero thinking she can singlehandedly put Belfry in his place, she learns a lesson about compassion, discovering that when peace begins with herself, it doesn’t leave anyone out.An important story with messages about the Golden Rule, peacemaking, and empathy featuring rich and delightful watercolor illustrations. The children’s book series Good Things Come on Tiny Wings: The Adventures of Petalwink the Fairy® written in rhyme and illustrated by Angela Sage Larsen chronicles Petalwink’s journey of self-discovery through realizing the value of her own talents, her self-worth, and the confidence that comes in being generous to others. Each book in the series features a “Think Petalwink” page in the back with questions to consider about the story’s message and how it applies to the reader. The series is being adapted into a flying Broadway-style musical production.

In her second picture book for readers aged 3-8, Petalwink Comes in Second, Petalwink the Fairy joins every contest in Newman Forest and keeps coming in second place. When the winners--all her fairy friends--and all their prizes are stolen away by Belfry Elf, only Petalwink is left to save her friends. In this timely and entertaining story of self-discovery, confidence, and self-worth, Petalwink learns about sportsmanship, competition, and what makes a true winner. Enriched by lush and fanciful watercolor illustrations, Petalwink's whimsical fairy world comes alive for readers. This book features a map of Newman Forest!The children’s book series Good Things Come on Tiny Wings: The Adventures of Petalwink the Fairy® written and illustrated by Angela Sage Larsen chronicles Petalwink’s journey of self-discovery through realizing the value of her own talents, her self-worth, and the confidence that comes in being generous to others. Each book in the series features a “Think Petalwink” page in the back with questions to consider about the story’s message and how it applies to the reader.

Travel to Tomorrow is the first title in this five-book series: Fifties Chix. Sock hops. Soda fountains. Slumber parties. Life in 1955 is simple for tomboy Beverly, moody Maxine, high-spirited Judy, studious Mary, and artistic Ann. But after a class assignment to predict life in the future, they wake up the next morning in a future they could never have imagined (having time-traveled into a parallel universe in the twenty-first century. With only each other to trust, they must work together and find their way home to 1955, but the more they discover about the future, will they even want to go back?

Book 2 of the series! As if their quest to return home isn't challenging enough for Fifties Chix friends, Mary, Ann, Judy, Maxine, and Bev, they must also cope with a love triangle between Mary, Ann, and James O'Grady; a controversial underground school newspaper; and the unexplained disappearance of their classroom teacher, who may be their only hope to return to 1955. Hang on tight as the time-traveling quintet explodes through well-kept secrets to find the answers.

In Book 3 of the series, the year is 1945 and May Boggs, the Fifties Chix social studies teacher, is 15 years old. World War II has taken its toll and May and her two best friends, Rowena and Emily, are happy to see the war coming to an end at long last. But their bright futures are disrupted by a trip back to another war-torn era: the Civil War. When, in modern day, Maxine pays the price for the controversial essay she wrote for the school's underground paper, the secret her teacher uncovers in 1865 may be the very thing that saves the reputation and future of Maxine and the Fifties Chix. Jump in and join the time-traveling adventures of three generations of friends who fight for freedom, friendship and their special place in the world in.

In Book 4 of the Fifties Chix series, Bev is recruited in present day to pitch for the boys' baseball team, and is in seventh heaven when her team could earn its way to the championship game. Standing between Bev and victory is her arch nemesis, Diane Dunkelman. She must come to terms once and for all with her rival, and learn how to follow her heart about the boy she likes. In sports as in life, Bev discovers, she must be true to herself to win. Meanwhile, Ann, Mary, Maxine and Judy are on the trail of a mysterious, reclusive friend from their social studies teacher's past who may have the secret to their time-traveling dilemma. Get ready to cheer for the Fifties Chix as their time-travel journey leads them on unexpected twists and turns toward victory.

In this classic Collector's Edition, Angela Sage Larsen introduces a spell-binding, time-travel adventure series for young independent readers: Fifties Chix. The retro-style illustrative cover showcases the protagonists period fashion and location backdrop in this pre-series launch edition. Sock hops. Soda fountains. Slumber parties. Life in 1955 is simple for tomboy Beverly, moody Maxine, high-spirited Judy, studious Mary and artistic Ann. But after a class assignment to predict life in the future, they wake up next morning in a future they could never have imagined (having time-traveled into a parallel universe to the 21st century. With only each other to trust, they must work together and find their way “home” to 1955; but the more they discover about the future, will they even want to go back? TRAVEL TO TOMORROW is the first title in this five-book series.