Books with author Antonie Schneider

How did Samual meet Clarise?Samual has been a misfit amongst the other kids. Yet Clarise, who is not only popular but can channel magic, talks to him in the market. When she asks if he would like to sneak out to see a night show, Samual is unsure what to do?This heartwarming short story is a fantastic introduction to the Town Magician world. Find out how Samual and Clarise meet and join in their first adventure.

Mr. Happy has just moved in next door, and Miss Grimm is not pleased. Mr. Happy greets the sun each day, works tirelessly in his spectacular garden, and even whistles to the birds. So much for peace and quiet! From her gloomy and barren side of the fence, Miss Grimm knows one thing for certain: she wants nothing to do with Mr. Happy. But Mr. Happy knows something too: given kindness and patience, anything can grow―even a friendship with lonely Miss Grimm.

Their hero is a fraud and only he knows it. When the truth comes knocking, can one boy conjure a way to save the day?Young Samual longs to perform magic of his own. And what’s worse, he can’t seem to convince anyone that their beloved Town Magician is a trickster without an enchanted bone in his body. So when a wicked wizard challenges the pretender to a duel, Samual vows to keep his village safe by forcing the fraudster to rise to the challenge.Determined to prevent disaster, he secretly shadows the phony protector during his training with the Grand Wizard. And when they barely escape an attack by dire wolves, Samual realizes he must partner up with his bitter rival. But keeping the truth hidden any longer may not help them outwit a powerful sorcerer.With his town in grave danger, can Samual protect the ones he loves from the forces of evil?Embracing the Magic is the enchanting first story in the Town Magician middle grade fantasy series. If you enjoy unlikely heroes, coming-of-age adventures, and spellbinding creatures, then you’ll love S.A. Schneider’s fantastical tale.Buy Embracing the Magic to leap into a world of wonder today! On sale at a special pre-order price.For prequel stories and writing activities for kids, visit https://www.sa-schneider.com/

Chicken Fact or Chicken Poop is a science-rooted, fact-based, and study-reinforced manual designed to help you weed through the facts and fictions about your flock. Chicken keepers have access to more information than ever these days, which makes it harder than ever to determine whether what you're reading is a chicken fact or just plain chicken poop. A seemingly reputable blog may tell you one thing while a magazine could say the complete opposite! A farmer may give some homespun wisdom that another may say is complete phooey. This is where Andy Schneider, The Chicken Whisperer, comes in. Schneider has assembled a team of leading chicken experts to help you sort through common facts and fictions about how to keep your flock happy and healthy.Chicken Fact or Chicken Poop covers topics including nutrition, trauma, parasites, medication, predators, and human health. This go-to reference gives you more of everything you need to know, and didn't know you needed to know, about backyard and urban chickens.

Their hero is a fraud and only he knows it. When the truth comes knocking, can one boy conjure a way to save the day?Young Samual longs to perform magic of his own. And what’s worse, he can’t seem to convince anyone that their beloved Town Magician is a trickster without an enchanted bone in his body. When a wicked wizard challenges the pretender to a duel, Samual vows keep his village safe by forcing the fraudster to rise to the challenge.Determined to prevent disaster, he secretly shadows the phony protector during his training with the Grand Wizard. And when they barely escape an attack by dire wolves, Samual realizes he must partner up with his bitter rival. But keeping the truth hidden any longer may not help them outwit a powerful sorcerer.With his town in grave danger, can Samual protect the ones he loves from the forces of evil?Embracing the Magic is the enchanting first story in the Town Magician middle grade fantasy series. If you enjoy unlikely heroes, coming-of-age adventures, and spellbinding creatures, then you’ll love S.A. Schneider’s fantastical tale.Buy Embracing the Magic to leap into a world of wonder today!< br>For more stories and books - visit sa-schneider.com

Jerusalem is a special place. It brings people together—and rarely snows.When one day it does snow, three friends have a playful debate about who the snow belongs to. When they ask some of the most trusted people in their community, they have a great surprise: the priest, the rabbi, and the imam all say the same thing. Here is a joyful story about sharing—and how we are more similar than different.

Benjamin Bear is so impatient for Christmas to come. To help the time pass more quickly, his mother tells him that every day when he opens a door on his Advent calendar she'll tell him a story—twenty-four stories all about another little bear and his long, arduous journey to Bethlehem. The little bear, led by a glittering star, meets many others on his travels across hot deserts, snowy mountains, and through dark, lonely nights. His adventures, filled with acts of heroism and kindness and many small miracles, show him the path to the Christ Child. And by journey's end Benjamin Bear—and all youngsters who share the stories and their simple morals along with him—will understand and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas.

""An excellent story that ties in birthdays, grandparents, multiculturalism, and how reading can take you away into other worlds.""American Bookseller ""Pick of the Lists""""This short story revolves around David and Sally's trip to the mountains where they visit their grandparents. In a throw-back to old-fashioned living, Grandpa makes fishing rods for the children in his workshop while Granny sets up a tent and bakes a birthday cake for David.... Tension arises when a bear comes into camp and eats David's cake.... A light, easy-going tale for early readers.""School Library Journal

Every year David and his sister Sally visit their grandparents in the country. This year they arrive just in time for David's seventh birthday. For his birthday, David wants a big cake and a camping trip with his Grandpa. David gets his wishes. But he gets something else as well--an unexpected birthday guest that is big and brown and scary! Full color.