Books with author Ann Marie Lee

Adopted as a baby, 12-year-old Alice Larsen is of Korean heritage but feels 100% American. Then Yoon Jun, a Korean immigrant, moves to her small Minnesota town, and Alice's parents start pressuring her to make friends with the strange new boy as a way to get in touch with her heritage. Alice resists--what would her friends think? Anyway, she's American. But when she and Yoon Jun are assigned to work together on a school project, she learns about KoreaIand about doing the right thing.

Lessons learned at the ranch beneath the rim. "Mommy and Grandma stood nearby, and Daddy told them how he wished there was someone to help him gather the cattle for the springtime branding. Year-by-year our herd of cattle grew larger and larger and now it was more than a one-person job to gather the cows into the corrals behind the barn. "I said, 'I can help you, Daddy.'"

A Dog Named Goofy is the true story of the life of a dearly loved rescue dog. It is written from the dog's perspective and is appropriate for young children ages four to eight years old. They will learn the importance of caring for someone they love, even if it is sad and difficult. Children often learn coping skills for grief and loss when they lose a pet. They take these skills with them to adulthood and are better prepared to face losses later in life. This book is a beautiful and gentle way to help your child understand the concepts of love, loss, and empathy.