Books with author Connie Du

A spring break vacation has turned into an empowering learning experience for a little boy, who has come to know his root in China and has found his ancestors' endeavor to build a mighty defense under very harsh conditions more than two thousand years ago. Thousands of lives were lost, while building the Great Wall, of which, many sections are currently in disrepair or eroded away in sand storms. At the end of the story, the little boy has found his mission to save the ancient wall, a legacy his ancestors had left to him, as well as to the entire world.“The Great Wall like a beautiful dragon, stretches gracefully across the high mountain ridges. The ancient dragon is so powerful and so long that Bernard can’t see the beginning or the end of it. The little boy stands on the Great Wall, so tall and high above the world. He can feel the amazing ancient dragon flying beneath his feet…”As a symbol of China, the Great Wall has stood for more than two thousand years to protect the ancient empire and has witnessed the country’s so many historical changes. By taking an amazing journey to visit the Great Wall with the little boy, Bernard, readers will have a glimpse of the depth and richness of the fascinating Chinese history and cultures.A newly released history title, by Connie Du, the author of Bernard Eats Healthy and Bernard Goes to Music School. You don’t want to miss a good read about China!

“Eat healthy; stay healthy. Healthy and happy always go together.”Healthy habits are the best gift parents can give to their children. Your children urgently need to develop healthy eating habits for them to grow well and thrive. Of course, they can’t achieve this goal without your help and guidance. The strong bond and loving relationship Bernard has with his mother in this book are the main forces that encourage the little boy to eat healthy from early on.Although this book is written for children, it is tremendously beneficial to everyone who reads it, and readers will grasp basic, important healthy eating rules in minutes! You can find many healthy food choices in this book too—for your whole family!This book can raise awareness about healthy eating in society. It is always to everyone’s benefit when there are more exchanges and debates about healthy diets and foods among communities from different cultures and backgrounds.Also written by Connie Du is Bernard Goes to Music School. Both titles are from her true-story series about her little boy, Bernard, who is growing up in a northern suburb of Toronto.Connie’s books are educational and informative and from a woman’s as well as a mother’s nurturing angle. She has written her true-story books for children by drawing from her rich work and life experiences and from her wide range of reading, interests, and studies, with a lot of important and useful information, knowledge, and advice to share with children to guide them and accompany them through their growing years.

A spring break vacation has turned into an empowering, learning experience for a little boy, who has come to know his root in China and found his ancestors' endeavor to build a mighty defense under very harsh conditions more than two thousand years ago. Thousands of lives were lost, while building the Great Wall, of which, many sections are currently in disrepair or eroded away by sand storms. At the end of the story, the little boy has found his mission to save the ancient wall, a legacy his ancestors had left to him as well as to the entire world."The Great Wall like a beautiful dragon, is winding gracefully across the high mountain ridges. The ancient dragon is so powerful and so long that Bernard can’t see the beginning or the end of it. The little boy stands on the Great Wall, so tall and high above the world. He can feel the amazing ancient dragon flying beneath his feet…”As a symbol of China, the Great Wall has stood for more than two thousand years to protect the ancient empire and has witnessed the country’s so many historical changes. By taking an amazing journey to visit the Great Wall with the little boy Bernard, readers will have a glimpse of the depth and richness of the fascinating Chinese history and cultures.A newly released history title, by Connie Du, the author of Bernard Eats Healthy and Bernard Goes to Music School. You don’t want to miss a good read about China!

A little change in her diet has given Connie a son, Bernard, and a different life. A small change in a child's daily foods will make a great difference to his health, that is going to last for life long. A powerful true-story about the impact of foods on us. “Eat healthy; stay healthy. Healthy and happy always go together.” Healthy habits are the best gift parents can give to their children. Your children urgently need to develop healthy eating habits for them to grow well and thrive. Of course, they can’t achieve this goal without your help and guidance. The strong bond and loving relationship Bernard has with his mother in this book are the main forces that encourage the little boy to eat healthy from early on. Although this book is written for children, it is tremendously beneficial to everyone who reads it, and readers will grasp basic, important healthy eating rules in minutes! You can find many healthy food choices in this book too—for your whole family! This book can raise awareness about healthy eating in society. It is always to everyone’s benefit when there are more exchanges and debates about healthy diets and foods among communities from different cultures and backgrounds. Also written by Connie Du is Bernard Goes to Music School. Both titles are from her true-story series about her little boy, Bernard, who is growing up in a northern suburb of Toronto. Connie’s books are educational and informative and from a woman’s as well as a mother’s nurturing angle. She has written her true-story books for children by drawing from her rich work and life experiences and from her wide range of reading, interests, and studies, with a lot of important and useful information, knowledge, and advice to share with children to guide them and accompany them through their growing years.

This book is a collection of stories for all ages. Learn about Quillen Shinn, founder of Ferry Beach. Laugh at Aunt Twit and the Texas Mosquitos. Experience a kid camp with Willie the Whale. Experience a Banathalon with the Fairies of Ferry Beach. Learn the lessons in stories, such as Musca and the Chalice, Three Wise Unitarians, and Seeds for Pumpkin.

Have you ever wondered how the Easter Bunny got his start? How crazy does a rabbit have to be to hop into your yard once a year just to scatter painted eggs and candy for you to find? It’s fun, and the candy is great, but you might be surprised to learn that the first visit from the Easter Bunny was actually a carefully planned assault on people by a colony of ruffled rabbits.After finding a “lucky rabbit’s foot” and a poisonous chocolate bar left out by the people children, Bubba Bunny feels meaner than a sidewinder on a slide. He has had enough. Now Bubba is out for revenge – but will hurting the people really make him feel better?With charming art and humor that will delight both children and adults, Connie L shares an important message about learning to understand others instead of assuming the worst and resolving issues without resorting to bullying. Life and chocolate are both much sweeter when we try to make others happy.

This book is a collection of stories for all ages. Learn about Quillen Shinn, founder of Ferry Beach Camp and Conference Center over 200 years ago. Laugh at Aunt Twit and the Texas Mosquitos. Experience a kid camp with Willie the Whale. Experience a Banathalon with the Fairies of Ferry Beach. Learn the lessons in stories, such as Musca and the Chalice, Three Wise Unitarians, and Seeds for Pumpkin.

Have you ever wondered how the Easter Bunny got his start? How crazy does a rabbit have to be to hop into your yard once a year just to scatter painted eggs and candy for you to find? It’s fun, and the candy is great, but you might be surprised to learn that the first visit from the Easter Bunny was actually a carefully planned assault on people by a colony of ruffled rabbits.After finding a “lucky rabbit’s foot” and a poisonous chocolate bar left out by the people children, Bubba Bunny feels meaner than a sidewinder on a slide. He has had enough. Now Bubba is out for revenge – but will hurting the people really make him feel better?With charming art and humor that will delight both children and adults, Connie L shares an important message about learning to understand others instead of assuming the worst and resolving issues without resorting to bullying. Life and chocolate are both much sweeter when we try to make others happy.

This delightful tale features a foolish donkey whose master tells him they are going to see the King. Donkey knows he is already impressive, but he wants to make himself even more so for the King. He imagines himself in various art styles from different countries, wondering what the King would like best, until his gentle master leads him to see the King, just the way he is.