Books with author Daris Howard

What begins as any other day for strangers Emma, Will, Alex, and Fira, transforms into an amazing adventure, when the eleven-year-olds are unexpectedly teleported from their separate countries into the mind-boggling world of the Inner Core Kingdoms at the center of the Earth.The four kids quickly discover that they’ve been chosen to help solve a series of mysterious abductions; the elements are disappearing. As they discover and test their new powers, the young humans begin to uncover clues about an evil plan that lies at the heart of the Core. The question is; can they figure out who’s behind the plot and stop them before it’s too late?Secrets of the Core is the first book in the Chronicles of the Elements; an imaginative series that introduces readers to the periodic table by turning the elements into a cast of intriguing characters who live in a technologically advanced secret world deep inside the Earth.Embark on an unforgettable adventure with four unexpected heroes as they fight monsters with their incredible new abilities and find that courage and friendship create an even more powerful combination.

Uncle Wiggily Longears is the main character of a series of children's stories by American author Howard R. Garis. He began writing the stories for the Newark News in 1910. Garis penned an Uncle Wiggily story every day (except Sundays) for more than 30 years, and published 79 books within the author's lifetime. According to his obituary in the Chicago Tribune, a walk in the woods in Verona, New Jersey was his inspiration

Meet six-year-old Tommy Johnson, Super Cowboy and Super Story-teller. When Tommy explains why a boy needs a dog for a pet instead of a cat, he wins everyone over with his down-to-earth and humorous view of the world. But once Tommy starts school, things get complicated. He gets put in the lowest reading group and told to stay in the back of the classroom. He is picked on by teachers and mocked by classmates. When tragedy strikes, Tommy must carry a burden beyond what any first-grader should have to face. In the process of dealing with his grief, Tommy learns the meaning of true friendship. "These evocative tales of boyhood in rural America are rich with honest sentiment. Daris Howard s young hero learns lessons on the real meaning of friendship, on problems with bullies, on where babies come from, and ultimately what things matter most."~ Chip Deffaa, author Voices of the Jazz Age. "This is the perfect family read-out-loud book. What will this little cowboy do next? We laughed so hard, and my eight-year-old begged me to not stop reading. Super Cowboy Ridesreels you in from the first page." ~ Stephanie Ashcroft, NY Times Best-selling author of 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix " Super Cowboy Rides reminds me of when I was a boy and we would visit my grandparents' farm in Utah where my cousins would try, in a loving way, to kill me. It has a ring of authenticity; I loved each chapter. "~Jack Weyland, best-selling author of Charly and other YA novels.

Garis certainly knows how to hold the attention of the young! In this volume, our beloved rabbit gentleman, Uncle Wiggly, helps out Mother Goose and her nursery rhyme characters and each time he does, it turns into an adventure.Out in the woods lives a happy gentleman rabbit named Uncle Wiggily Longears. He is as fond of fun as a kitten, and goes out to play whenever young ones come to visit.One chilly, wintry day he leaves his cozy bungalow and puts on his jacket, scarf and mittens and goes for a ride in his wonderful airship. Once aloft he meets with a big surprise: for he sees a great white gander flying toward him -- with Mother Goose riding on its back!But what happens next you may ask, I most certainly would!In this volume Uncle Wiggily faces a host of new adventures -- and makes a wealth of new friends to enjoy them with. He meets Little Bo Peep, Jack Horner, Simple Simon, Miss Muffett, and Old King Cole. These are just a few of the nursery-rhyme characters the happy rabbit gentleman meets!Expect to see your children spending hours curled up on their beds, or the couch, on a rainy afternoon lost in Uncle Wiggily stories.10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.Yesterday’s Books for Today’s Charities.==============KEYWORDS/TAGS: Uncle Wiggly and Mother Goose, folklore, fairy tales, myths, legends, children’s story, stories, rabbit, gentleman, Nurse, nursery characters, Jane, bunny, lady, uncle, house, bungalow, book, Jack, hollow-stump, muskrat, Little, Longears, nose, spoke, mittens, wolf, bad, trouble, Fuzzy, woods, red, Wuzzy, Susie, pie, pig, cold, Littletail, cat, crutch, burned, good, store, Billie, lost, water, housekeeper, rheumatism, snow, UNCLE, WIGGILY, horn, Possum, Jill, kitten, toy, adventure, Muzzo, Wagtail, warm, Wuzzo, Grunter, maid, Peep, doll, cow, eggs, ice, school, Squeaker, thumb, friends, hopped, kittens, promised, Simon, Simple, basket, goat, Higgledee, pretty, Purr, Sammie, straw, Thank, airship, Horner, laughed, Muffet, Pussy, stump, , First Pig, Second Pig, Third Pig, Little Boy Blue, Higgledee, Piggledee, Little Bo-Peep, Tommie Tucker, Pussy Cat Mole, Jack and Jill, Jack Horner, Mr. Pop-Goes, Simple Simon, Crumpled-Horn Cow, Old Mother Hubbard, Miss Muffet, , First Kitten, Second Kitten, Third Kitten, Jack Horse, Clock-Mouse, Late Scholar, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Polly Flinders, Garden, Maid, blackbird, peck,

Meet six-year-old Tommy Johnson, Super Cowboy and Super Story-teller. When Tommy explains why a boy needs a dog for a pet instead of a cat, he wins everyone over with his down-to-earth and humorous view of the world. But once Tommy starts school, things get complicated. He gets put in the lowest reading group and told to stay in the back of the classroom. He is picked on by teachers and mocked by classmates. When tragedy strikes, Tommy must carry a burden beyond what any first-grader should have to face. In the process of dealing with his grief, Tommy learns the meaning of true friendship. "These evocative tales of boyhood in rural America are rich with honest sentiment. Daris Howard s young hero learns lessons on the real meaning of friendship, on problems with bullies, on where babies come from, and ultimately what things matter most."~ Chip Deffaa, author Voices of the Jazz Age. "This is the perfect family read-out-loud book. What will this little cowboy do next? We laughed so hard, and my eight-year-old begged me to not stop reading. Super Cowboy Ridesreels you in from the first page." ~ Stephanie Ashcroft, NY Times Best-selling author of 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix " Super Cowboy Rides reminds me of when I was a boy and we would visit my grandparents' farm in Utah where my cousins would try, in a loving way, to kill me. It has a ring of authenticity; I loved each chapter. "~Jack Weyland, best-selling author of Charly and other YA novels.

This collection of tales by Howard Garis featuring the much-loved Uncle Wiggily has been enchanting children for generations. Uncle Wiggily is the uncle we all would like to have - a kindly gentleman who helps get you out of scrapes. He just happens to be a bunny rabbit, and his nieces and nephews include Sammie and Susie Littletail, the rabbit children; Billie and Johnnie Bushytail, the squirrel boys; and Alice, Lulu, and Jimmie Wibblewobble, the duck children. Many more human and animal characters help Uncle Wiggily through his adventures, which Uncle Wiggily has a habit of getting into, despite being fond of home comforts. He always finds a way to set thing right in the end.

Out in the woods lives a happy rabbit gentleman named Uncle Wiggily Longears. As fond of fun as a kitten, he goes out to play whenever the young ones come visiting.One chilly, wintry day he leaves his cozy bungalow and puts on his mittens to go for a ride in his wonderful airship -- and once aloft meets with a big surprise: for he sees a great white gander flying toward him -- with Mother Goose riding on back!Uncle Wiggily faces a host of new adventures -- and finds a wealth of new friends to enjoy them with. Little Bo Peep, Jack Horner, Simple Simon, Miss Muffett, and Old King Cole are just a few of the nursery-rhyme characters the happy rabbit gentleman is to meet!