Books with author D. A. Reynolds

A dark and imaginative middle grade stand-alone in the vein of Coraline, from debut author K. A. ReynoldsAfter Cecelia Dahl's little brother, Celedon, dies tragically, his soul goes where all souls go: the Land of Yesterday. And Cecelia is left behind in a fractured world without him. Her beloved house's spirit is crumbling beyond repair, her father is imprisoned by sorrow, and worst of all, her grief-stricken mother abandons the land of the living to follow Celedon into Yesterday.It's up to Cecelia to put her family back together, even if that means venturing into the dark and forbidden Land of Yesterday on her own. But as Cecilia braves a hot-air balloon commanded by two gnomes, a sea of daisies, and the Planet of Nightmares, it's clear that even if she finds her family, she might not be able to save them. And if she's not careful, she might just become a lost soul herself, trapped forever in Yesterday.

The thrill of the sea - the song of the ocean winds - out sails and up anchor! - guided by the compass and stars - as a poet once said, “to the lonely sea and sky.” It is the eighteenth century, and the sailing vessel is the only way to travel the raging seas. The Souther Moor sets sails from England to Africa with a crew of forty-two persons, guided by a captain with his son and daughter, where those of the trusted crew hope to find treasure with only the guidance of a map and old friend of the captain’s had given him and a handful of the treasure itself, brought back from the African shoreline. With the smell of cooking from the galley, you may find them about on the weather decks reefing the sails or lashing down the shop’s boats, or listen to the captain play on his fipple flute with the accompaniment of the cello and violin. Hear the ocean waves lap against the bows, or have cataracts of sea water come flooding over the main deck in the midst of a raging storm.In Plymouth, England, there are those few friends of the captain who wonder if he will ever return. Is the Southern Moor, newly finished vessel and never before tested in the ocean waters, strong enough to sail through storms and cannon fire to reach the warm lands of the African shoreline and make the same journey back? With all of its rectangular sails billowing in the wind, bowsprit brass tip of heather shining in the sunlight, and the polish of the wood shining without a fingerprint to be seen, the Southern Moor leaves the harbor of Sutton Pool to test itself in the ocean and plough the stormy seas…

A boy caught in the confines of a state children's home/institution matures into adulthood. Along the way, he causes havoc with the facility bully, learns pure love with the girl no dream could ever concoct, find friendship in all the proper places - and decides to be a kid in a kidless world. You cannot enter Heaven without a halo, and even one that is borrowed will do...if only for a twinkle of an eye!

Loosely based on the Willow Creek Metamorphosis curriculum, this story teaches wisdom from Proverbs 13:10 on the importance of taking advice. As best friends Fleeya mosquito and Sue butterfly share some punch, a Bungle Bird flies by and eats them for lunch. Finding themselves in the dark belly of the bird, they try hard to think of an escape. Fleeya comes up with several solutions, but Sue--the older of the two--won't listen. Deciding she must act on her own, Fleeya flies up the bird's throat and out its mouth when it's sleeping. Unfortunately, Sue is not so lucky. This clever, rhyming poem--Dr. Seuss style--helps kids understand the importance of listening to friends and wise counselors when they need help. Recommended for ages for ages 8 and under.

For every unique child (even a little dragon like Ember) a ‘blanky’ or a special toy is a source of great comfort. What happens when such a special toy is lost? Likewise, friendship can also be a great comfort and joy - until something goes wrong. Ember finds tools to recover his lost teddy bear and discovers the importance of friends in good times and bad.Diana Reynolds has created a refreshing story about some of the challenges on the path to growing up. Beautifully illustrated, Ember and his new friend the fire sprite, team up to find the lost cuddly and in doing so, test their magical bond.

Map Time is a delightful treat for children of all ages, a place where they can go on a fantastic adventure that encourages them to use their imaginations while playing outside. Map Time guides children in an interesting game where they draw "what they do" and "who they will be". A world where they become fascinating characters like a princess, pirate, and knight, while facing monsters, dragons, treasure and more! Children will learn how to express themselves through their own creativity as they discover how to make friends, build desirable values and gain beautiful insights, all while making their own memories of a lifetime. Map Time is the first book of The Sidewalk Chalk series. These picture books introduce readers to an exciting activity where fun, adventure and ingenuity are combined. Map Time is a beautifully illustrated book designed to encourage children to explore their imaginations and boost their creativity. This fantastic series leads them to play outside where they learn to interact with others while having fun and adventure. As a fun bonus, Map Time includes a Craft Section with detailed instructions on how children can make hats and crowns from supplies they can find around the house. When parents open the book, the next thing they know their children have transformed themselves into a princess or pirate, ready for their playtime adventure. ARG...; There's a fantastic world outside every home that's begging to be discovered. Map Time encourages children to play outside and make new friends, just like their parents did when they were young. Who knows what exciting adventure lurks in their eager young minds waiting to come out and play? All they need is a spark to ignite the fun! Enhanced by vibrant illustrations, Map Time is a must read for children who like to explore and use their imaginations. The adventure opens the door to have fun with their friends, make new friends, and learn beautiful life lessons. Plus... as an added bonus, the picture book is a great teaching tool and instrument for parent-child bonding.