Books with author Cara Carroll

The Tree Who Walked Through Time - A Tree Identification Story is a children's picture book written by Maureen Carroll and lavishly illustrated by 18 artists who created realistic and fantastical replicas of trees. This book helps children identify different species of trees. This book is a flip book, a two-way tale, in that there are two books in one, with two front covers and no end. The Tree Who Walked Through Time is a story of an old Cottonwood tree who takes a stroll down memory lane, exploring the different trees that grow around him. The Cottonwood, named Prairie Prince, has a conversation with a boy who has fallen asleep under his branches. The other side of the book, The Boy Whose Branches Reached the Stars, is the story of a boy named Peter who is unhappy being short and longs to be tall like a tree. He goes on a stroll through the woods, exploring the different trees he might like to be, and eventually falls asleep underneath the old Cottonwood tree. Each artist contributed at least one tree to the book. As luck would have it, no two artists chose the same species! The artists' different styles and mediums highlight the unique qualities of each tree, helping the reader learn to distinguish the various species shown. Each contributing artist had a particular inspiration for selecting their tree. Along with their biographies you'll find in the book a brief description of why they chose the tree selected. Some of the contributing artists are well known, others yet to be discovered: • Judy Graversen-Algaier • Loretta Hendricks Backus • Kris Barlow • Shelley Barnhill • Maureen Carroll • Jack Cleveland • Lisa Grossman • Stan Herd • Rachel Herring • Paul Hotvedt • Steve Howard • Erok Johanssen • Cathy Martin • Samantha Nowak • Bobbie Powell • Ardys Ramberg • Sara L. Taliaferro and • Libby Tempero Author Maureen Carroll had never tried to herd cats before setting out to coordinate the work of seventeen other Kansas artists for The Tree Who Walked Through Time - A Tree Identification Story, but she has never known the meaning of the word "can't." A lover of rocks and trees since she was a little girl climbing in the Colorado Rockies, Maureen has worn many hats over the years, including linguist and cultural anthropologist, mom, public speaker, gluten-free cook, teacher, photographer, writer, graphic designer, and all-around Seeker of Truth. Maureen graduated from the University of Kansas and has taught classes throughout the United States and abroad. "I started by asking each artist to select a tree and to show something of what distinguishes that species of tree from others," Maureen explains. Serendipitously, no two artists chose the same tree. A few more were added along the way, including Jack Cleveland's fractal tree (which may grow wherever the human imagination wanders). "I wanted to introduce fine art to children, and to use that art to help them learn to identify different kinds of trees. Ultimately I wanted to serve the purpose of conservation by creating an emotional connection to the trees. My artists gave me more than I could have hoped for, which is wonderful because I wanted to help promote them, too." Motivation for this community effort to create a children's book was sparked by the recent cuts in funding to the arts and art education, particularly as it impacts children. "We were also motivated by our great love for trees and desire to aid tree conservation by increasing youths' understanding of trees." The author and artists are looking for book readers, tree lovers, and art supporters to aid in their cause of raising $25,000 for children's art education.

Blaze scrambles to fulfill a promise to keep the girls quiet. As luck would have it, a new snag develops and the girls aren’t the only problem keeping his magical fountain a secret. Nerves and impatience lead the Fools into sudden darkness, stranger danger, trouble with the law, and Sir Licksalot’s new frenemy. Can Bobby live up to Blaze’s motto; “It’s Cool to be Kind”, or is it too late for him? Find out in this spine-tingling landmark adventure that will keep you guessing. “You will laugh one moment and get goosebumps the next” - Family Review Center

As you settle down to sleep, a world just outside your window is coming to life! What mysteries the night holds! S.L. Carroll invites you to enter a secret world of magical wonders that could be happening right in your own back yard! This easy to read, rhyming story book with bright, colorful illustrations is perfect for birth - preschool aged children. Take a glimpse into the mystical world of tiny little people who love to sing and dance in the moonlight! Sure to become your little one's favorite bedtime story! Are they fairies? Are they elves? Read the book and decide for yourselves!

Very little happens in the sleepy village of Tinsall. That is until the Ponyteers meet an American girl with a Roman Treasure map. But the girl's search for treasure along the Sandstone Trail is threatened by enemies above and below the ground. And never far away is the menacing witch, Mrs Eastly. With help from special friends, Professor Klopstock and his robots, Juno and Jupiter, will the Ponyteers succeed? "The Angry Witch" is a page-turning adventure tale that readers aged 9 to 90 will find spell-binding!

A young boys imagination soars! That is until mom lovingly interrupts..."Lukas!" At the sound of her voice, he awakens from his imagination. Join in and "be the voice" as mom helps Lukas prepare for bed time...and beyond!"The stories that I write and illustrate are intended for children of ages three to six. I believe this is the time in a child's life when imagination develops. A time of why? How? When and where? A perfect opportunity for parents to welcome their child's individual imagination. A perfect time for stories..." ~ Cathy Carroll