Books with author Carlson

Meet Nancy Carlson’s peppy pig—a character who is full of good feelings about herself. Her story will leave little ones feeling good about themselves, too!"Little ones in need of positive reinforcement will find it here. An exuberant pig proclaims "I like me!" She likes the way she looks, and all her activities....When she makes a mistake she picks herself up and tries again." --Booklist"Wonderful in its simplicity, here's a story that will help kids feel good about themselves." -- Boston GLobe

Hang on―Harriet's on her way up! For days, George has been taunting Harriet about the roller coaster at the amusement park. "It's so big, you can't see the top...It goes so fast, you might fall out...You'll be too scared to ride on it." "I am NOT scared," Harriet tells him. But that night she doesn't sleep very well. And the next morning, when it is time to go, she feels a little sick. Children are certain to recognize Harriet's terror and cheer her spunk. And while she conquers her fear, Harriet will conquer her readers' hearts as well.

Love is the main component that binds a marriage together, but it doesn't end there. Sharing affection allows a couple to perceive that love. In Starved for Affection, Dr. Randy Carlson teaches why affection is so important and how to develop that essential, active ingredient in marriage: the affection that demonstrates love for each other and makes a marriage the rich experience every couple craves.

Nick and Lisette O’Connor need a change. They leave New York City for a semester as artists-in-residence at a college upstate, professional leads in a campus production of Hamlet. Threats and accidents follow Lisette, and Nick worries it might be more than just petty jealousy. Maggie Ryan, a student running lights for the show, helps investigate a mystery steeped in the turmoil of 1967 America.This Mystery Company edition restores to print the 1985 novel that introduced Maggie Ryan.

It seems to Kelly like she's the only kid who doesn't know how to ice skate. Then she meets Snowden, a very special snowman. Snowden doesn't know how to ice-skate either, so he and Kelly agree to help each other. Soon Kelly finds out that a little magic and a lot of practice go a long way! This charming story features Nancy Carlson's trademark energetic illustrations and the most lovable snowman since Frosty.

“Levi and Sarah’s Big Adventure” is a fun filled story of a young family going on a weekend camping trip. It is the first camping experience for this young brother and sister, Levi and Sarah. This is a bright and colorfully illustrated story filled with the fun and excitement of new experiences. This story models a healthy family dynamic, while enjoying God’s beautiful creation.