Books with author Bonnie Lemaire

JLW gives parents and children a fresh new approach in learning empowering life long messages and tools. Through relatable scenarios using characteristics from animals in nature, she transforms everyday moments into relatable teaching moments. ‘A Buck and a Puck’ was written to give us and our children pause before reacting, to show kindness when we are frustrated shows how strong we really are. Beautifully illustrated, the characters fly off the page through vivid, bright and humorous illustrations. The book is a must-read for families. A Buck and a Puck is the second book from the Mom’s Choice Choice Award winning author of Hawk Eyes, JLW. In A Buck and a Puck, Lulu is not just learning to play hockey, she is learning sportsmanship and perseverance, and with the help of a buck, that kindness shows how strong we are on the inside.

Winner of the Mom's Choice Award Gold Seal recognizing the best in family friendly media. Lulu is about to have a great day...she just doesn’t know it yet.Hawk Eyes beautifully expresses an important message for youth and a powerful reminder for all ages. Choosing to look at any situation from a bigger point of view, a new perspective, can change what we see, and that can change the way we feel. Perspective is powerful. Luluuuu…The sun is up, it’s a new day, I wonder what magic is coming our way? Mom is away for work and Lulu is upset. Dealing with anxiety is difficult at any age. Luckily Dad finds a creative way to help Lulu learn to look at some of life’s challenges from a bigger picture, a different point of view, all with the help of a hawk. This helps Lulu change what she sees, and that changes the way she feels. Perspective is very powerful.

What do a puddle, a macaw and a frog have to do with school?Join Lulu and her classmates, along with Scarlet the Macaw, as they learn to embrace their everyday uniqueness that shines from within."We are all special in our own way. Just like Scarlet has lots of fine colorful feathers now, we each have our own special colorful feathers that make us who we are."Check out other titles in the Nature Nurtures Storybook Series, including the Mom's Choice Award winning book Hawk Eyes, and A Buck and a Puck.

Timmy and the Terrible Toothache is a children's picture book for kids 5-8. It helps them identify fear-based thinking and helps encourage them to overcome their fear of the dentist. Timmy loves sweets but ends up with a cavity. Throughout the story, some events take place that makes Timmy very frightened to see the dentist, but with the love and encouragement of his mother, she helps Timmy use his mind to overcome his fear. This book also encourages good dental hygiene in children.

This delightfully whimsical story explains pregnancy to children. My Mommy’s Water Balloon satisfies a child’s natural curiosity about the changes in their Mommy's body while providing concepts that small children can understand, while making the real connections to the wonderful process of pregnancy.The beautifully illustrated pictures add to the charm.

One Baby Elephant is a clever counting book, centering on animals native to Africa. Using fun-to-read rhymes, each page leads the reader from one animal group to another until the animal friends gather together. Giraffes, zebras, monkeys and more are beautifully illustrated throughout this fanciful story. Mari Priscilla Hanson, bestselling author of Sleepy Sun, introduces her newest educational and imaginative picture book. Count along with One Baby Elephant! www.MariHanson.com

Many children's books personify animals to convey a certain message. THE PUPPY WHO WANTED TO BE A BOY is one of them. It is the story of a Labrador puppy who would rather grow up to be a boy instead of a dog. Throughout the story he strives to become a boy. "Maybe if I eat pizza I'll grow up to be a boy, " he hopefully says. But of course he does grow up to be a dog. However he is trained to become a special dog-a service dog for a Wounded Warrior. The message is "Accept who you are, but be the best that you can be."P.S. Oh, by the way, do you know that some fictional stories turn out to be true?In a small town, south west of Chicago, there is a real puppy training to become a service dog for a Wounded Warrior. His name is LOU....

Many children's books personify animals to convey a certain message. THE PUPPY WHO WANTED TO BE A BOY is one of them. It is the story of a Labrador puppy who would rather grow up to be a boy instead of a dog. Throughout the story he strives to become a boy. "Maybe if I eat pizza I'll grow up to be a boy, " he hopefully says. But of course he does grow up to be a dog. However he is trained to become a special dog-a service dog for a Wounded Warrior. The message is "Accept who you are, but be the best that you can be."P.S. Oh, by the way, do you know that some fictional stories turn out to be true?In a small town, south west of Chicago, there is a real puppy training to become a service dog for a Wounded Warrior. His name is LOU....

Many children's books personify animals to convey a certain message. THE PUPPY WHO WANTED TO BE A BOY is one of them. It is the story of a Labrador puppy who would rather grow up to be a boy instead of a dog. Throughout the story he strives to become a boy. "Maybe if I eat pizza I'll grow up to be a boy, " he hopefully says. But of course he does grow up to be a dog. However he is trained to become a special dog-a service dog for a Wounded Warrior. The message is "Accept who you are, but be the best that you can be." P.S. Oh, by the way, do you know that some fictional stories turn out to be true? In a small town, south west of Chicago, there is a real puppy training to become a service dog for a Wounded Warrior. His name is LOU.

What do a puddle, a macaw and a frog have to do with school?Join Lulu and her classmates, along with Scarlet the Macaw, as they learn to embrace their everyday uniqueness that shines from within."We are all special in our own way. Just like Scarlet has lots of fine colorful feathers now, we each have our own special colorful feathers that make us who we are."Check out other titles in the Nature Nurtures Storybook Series, including the Mom's Choice Award winning book Hawk Eyes, and A Buck and a Puck.