Books with author Chet Taylor

"When Meg is sent away to recover from an illness, her Grandmother gives her what has become known as the Invalid Doll. But there is more to the doll than meets the eye...The Invalid Doll, Jessie, came over the Canadian prairies with Meg's great-great-grandmother more than a hundred years ago, and is a special family heirloom. But what is it about the doll that makes her grandmother's cat hiss and run from the room? When Meg falls asleep holding the doll she wakes up in another time, where she is a girl called Morag, travelling across the Canadian prairie in a covered wagon. Meg's real life becomes more miserable as she senses her parents breaking up, and she uses the doll as a means of escape to Morag's happy family and a life full of adventure. But Meg's dream gradually becomes a nightmare. Will she be trapped forever in the past? "

"When the lights are off And the stars are out, Only shadows move about" When Nicky goes to bed, the familiar objects in his room start to take on scary new shapes. Is that a creepy, crawly snake at the end of the bed? Is there a tall, dark stranger standing by door? Don't worry! The snake is only Nicky's sock and the menacing figure is just his robe hanging on the back of the bedroom door. If you have ever thought there might be someone hiding in your closet or peculiar things underneath the bed, this gentle little book will comfort you and take away all those night-time fears. "But do not fear For they'll be gone, When the switch is turned And the lights are on"

This book covers core curriculum topics with a focus on MYSELF and OTHERS. Kids see themselves reflected in the age-appropriate story that touches upon the themes of positive community interaction, strong families, non-traditional families, and celebrating diversity. Key Features include: strong picture-text correlations; fun situations that kids can relate to, bright, cheerful colors, and developmentally appropriate syntax.