Books with author Charlotte Archer

Here's a great way to make a splash!Bath time is always an adventure with this adorable vinyl bath books. It has four friendly vinyl characters that kids can pull out of the pockets and play with in the stories. Stick them on the tub, tiles, or on the books (these little guys stick!). When bathtime is over, put them back into the pockets for safekeeping until next time. Where are you, Rainbow fish, Octopus, and Dolphin? Help Seahorse find his friends in this colorful and delightful hide-and-seek book.

Here's a great way to make a splash! Bath time is always an adventure with this adorable vinyl bath books. It has four friendly vinyl characters that kids can pull out of the pockets and play with in the stories. Stick them on the tub, tiles, or on the books (these little guys stick!). When bathtime is over, put them back into the pockets for safekeeping until next time. Frog, Goldfish, Duck, and Turtle are swimming as fast as they can across the pond. Who will win this great race?

Welcome to ancient China! Join Mulan, her family, and friends as you explore the history and culture of this great civilization. How long is the Great Wall of China? What amazing contributions did the Chinese people make in science, technology, and the arts? What traditions are still practiced in China today? Embark on a journey of discovery with your friends from Mulan, and learn about China’s dynasties, flora and fauna, martial arts, and so much more!

This is a story about a girl who wants to understand what it takes to make history. She learns that for the Pilgrims it took guts, grit, and gumption in the midst of danger and hardship, and that it also takes a lot of faith, patience, and conviction to endure such harsh reality. "I have a lot of respect for [the Pilgrims], now knowing what they had to go through." -Charlotte Archer "Charlotte sleepily watched the butter drip off of her bagel when a flash of beige flew by with her new soccer cleat. The bagel dropped to the plate as she started running. Her sister, Annabel, nearly careened into her as she joined in the chase with their brother, William, who ran from the bathroom with toothpaste foam sliding down his chin." "Charlotte did not want to open her eyes. She realized that she was cold as a shiver went up her spine. Freezing dampness coupled with the hardness of the floor made it hard to for her to feel her own fingers." " Our hearts sank into our stomachs as we watched the mast disappear into that cold, dark, stormy, night. I felt a mixture of panic and despair as the soldiers on horseback came for all of us women and children, who had been left behind on the beach. We all boarded onto boats as the king’s men rowed us all to the city to be put in prison." "'Charlotte politely brought it up to her mouth and took a sip. She tried not to make a face as she gulped down the bitter taste. 'What sort of drink is this?' 'It’s beer,' Mary said with a smile. 'BEER?!' Charlotte asked. 'I’m not allowed to drink beer!' 'But that’s what we all drink,” Mary laughed.'"

Welcome to ancient China! Join Mulan, her family, and friends as you explore the history and culture of this great civilization. How long is the Great Wall of China? What amazing contributions did the Chinese people make in science, technology, and the arts? What traditions are still practiced in China today? Embark on a journey of discovery with your friends from Mulan, and learn about China’s dynasties, flora and fauna, martial arts, and so much more!

Welcome to ancient China! Join Mulan, her family, and friends as you explore the history and culture of this great civilization. How long is the Great Wall of China? What amazing contributions did the Chinese people make in science, technology, and the arts? What traditions are still practiced in China today? Embark on a journey of discovery with your friends from Mulan, and learn about China’s dynasties, flora and fauna, martial arts, and so much more!

Cecil Learns To SmileThis endearing story is about a small frog who is being teased and taunted for being different, in Cecil's case, for being so small. His mother attempts to hide him away to end the teasing. At the top of his tall tree in the middle of the rain forest, Cecil grows very lonesome. There is no one to play with or to visit.One day a TV cameraman strolls into the forest and starts talking with Cecil. Cecil tells him that he is very lonesome. He even sheds a small tear.The cameraman says "Let me take your picture with my camera. I can show it all over the world, for I am a TV cameraman. Perhaps some of your brothers, sisters. and cousins will come to visit you." The little frog croaked "okey dokey."Then the cameraman begins the process of teaching Cecil how to smile and telling him why SMILING IS IMPORTANT.THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED IN WATERCOLOR AND ARE A MAJOR REASON FOR THE BOOK'S APPEAL.

CECIL LEARNS TO SMILE This endearing story is about a small frog who is being teased and taunted for being different, in Cecil's case, for being so small. His mother attempts to hide him away to end the joking. At the top of his tall tree in the middle of the rain forest in Costa Rica, Cecil grows very lonesome. There is no one to play with or to visit.One day a TV cameraman strolls into the forest and starts talking with Cecil. Cecil tells him that he is very lonesome. He even sheds a small tear. "Let me take your picture with my camera. I can show it all over the world, for I am a TV cameraman. Perhaps some of your brothers, sisters, and cousins will come to visit you." The little frog croaked "okey dokey." Then the cameraman begins the process of teaching Cecil how to smile and telling him why SMILING IS IMPORTANT.When Cecil appears on TV, all the frogs hear the news and decide to go and visit Cecil in case he moves to Frogiwood. Many relatives, friends, and even the frog's mayor enter into the story with fascinating ties to today's world. These would include commercials, jumping shoes called crocs, and even a political scene of croaking and stomping. Frogs do stomp to communicate with each other and Cecil heard the news too. He decided he would practice smiling for the visit.Eventually all ends well for Little Cecil as the whole colony of frogs come together in a show of love and support for Cecil.The author has penned the story so that the adult who reads or helps the child read the story will have occasion to chuckle and also be entertained. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED IN WATERCOLOR AND ARE A MAJOR REASON IN MAKING THE BOOK SO APPEALING.The author/illustrator Charlotte Bucher, is a Colorado native. She began writing at the age of 16 when she wrote a weekly column for her hometown newspaper. She also wrote an advice column in her high school newspaper, and later served as editor. She graduated from DU with a degree in business and an emphasis on advertising. She has traveled extensively with her husband of 55 years. She is enriched by four children and four grandchildren. Char earned certification in decorative art which she taught for 28 years and in botanical illustration. She now combines her two lifelong interests by writing and illustrating children's books. "Cecil" is her first.