Books with author Ann Marie

MUY CALIENTE!Welcome to the wacky and wonderful world of Maya & Miguel with these fabulous books that tie into the hit show on PBS!Based on an episode of the TV show in which Miguel and his friends start a band and Papi goes from giving good advice to becoming overly-involved. How can Miguel tell his father that he appreciates the advice but that Papi needs to let the boys rock out in their own way? Written in easy language beginning readers can read themselves, including memorable music facts.

Puffy and the Formidable Foe is a simple to read book based on the age-old tale of a youngster who goes out to play, and then leaves home. It also promises loads of fun and enjoyment for everyone in the family. After reading Puffy and the Formidable Foe, children quickly sense the dangers in roaming by themselves and meeting up with a stranger. Puffy and the Formidable Foe definitely can find a place in every readers heart.

Recently divorced, Ann Marie decided to pursue her life dream to live overseas and accepted a position as a prep school English teacher in Istanbul. Ann Marie battled loneliness as she tried to make the most of her ex-pat existence, and her forays into the Muslim culture and the stunning landscape of Turkey brought them both close to her heart. Part travelogue, part adventure and part romance, this memoir will help you view Islam from the inside through an American lens.

A Going Home Surprise is about a little girl who finds a lost stray kitten, with amazing results.In this story, a mom shows other moms how it took time, patience, love, and understanding to allow her pre-teen daughter to own a pet. It has earned the prestigious MOM'S CHOICE AWARD seal of excellence and also has a 5-Star Readers' Favorites rating, with delightful illustrations that will warm your heart.

Sometimes Father does know best . . .Looking for a little advice on dealing with a difficult situation in your life or just want some help figuring out what to do with your talents and dreams? You’ll find plenty of gentle, loving wisdom in Lunch Bag Notes.Ann Marie Parisi and her dad, Al Parisi, share the fatherly advice and support that helped Ann Marie survive high school. Starting in Ann Marie’s sophomore year, Al began writing daily notes on her lunch bags. At first she kept the notes private (she was a little embarrassed), but eventually they became popular reading for Ann Marie’s growing circle of lunchtime friends. The daily notes guided all of “Al’s Gals” through high school’s tough times and reminded the girls to celebrate their friendships and their talents, and to truly make something of their lives.In Lunch Bag Notes, Ann Marie and Al have collected the most inspirational messages that Al originally wrote and combined them with questions for reflection and a place to journal. Lunch Bag Notes touches upon everything from friendship, family, attitude, and choices to faith, character, forgiveness, and more. If you’re seeking guidance on a situation you’re facing or simply need a little inspiration or encouragement, you’ll find it here.

This fine art picture book is written for independent readers age 7 to 11. The paintings are of children in nature, the voice of each figure describing their experience in a simple poetic statement. The book appeals to parents wishing to nurture their child's relationship to the natural world. It also appeals to children, as it encourages them to find their own quiet place. This is a beautiful book, to be treasured and read over and over again.