Books with author Dennis E McGowan

Have you ever had a good day in the neighborhood—where you ran and played all day? A day where you got so tired, that you looked forward to a good night’s sleep? And then, you couldn’t get to sleep. That happens every night to Kelly, the cute dachshund. Fang, the ornery cat, leaps on top of the fence and uses binoculars to watch Kelly’s every move as she sleeps. That upsets Kelly. What will she do to stop Fang from spying on her? Will she ever learn to deal with this invasion of privacy? You will have to read the book to find out. Fang, the Ornery Cat, is another popular Jolly Time Books: Dog Squad presentation, loaded with edgy humor yet heartfelt wisdom. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Have you wondered why some kids appear to be more popular than others? It looks like they get all the attention. Everybody likes them. Can that be possible? Are they really more popular than you? Ben thinks Lizzy and their cute dachshund, Kelly, are more popular than he is. How can that be? Lizzy tries to help Ben by giving him suggestions that might make him more popular. But will he pay attention to her? Don’t count on it—after all, Lizzy is his older sister. They both wonder what makes Kelly so popular. Do they ever learn? You will have to read the book to find out. I’m So Popular is another outstanding Jolly Time Books: Dog Squad presentation, loaded with edgy humor yet heartfelt wisdom. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Elvira’s students learn to be nice to others. It makes you a super hero. Don’t be a bully! Be cool. Make a new rule. Do the right stuff. This is no birdbrained idea. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful illustrations—and are perfect bedtime stories. They will spark the imagination of any child. C’mon! Check out all the fun at Jolly Time Books.

Kelly, the cute dachshund, was afraid she would miss the deadline for writing an article about bullying. She felt like an unmotivated writer stuck in a perpetual hamster wheel, going around and around—but getting nowhere fast. Things were even worse, because she was a bullying victim herself. To reduce her stress, she went on a walk and ran into Professor Hootie, a wise owl. Will Kelly have the courage to tell Professor Hootie that she is the victim of a bully? Will Professor Hootie give Kelly ideas on how to deal with bullies? And will Kelly miss the deadline for writing her article on bullying? You’ll have to read the book to find out. Bullies Beware is another outstanding Jolly Time Books: Dog Squad presentation, loaded with edgy humor yet heartfelt wisdom. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Isn’t it difficult for a kid to feel good when a parent is away from home for a long time? Join Kelly and her classmate, Pooter, as they discover valuable ways to connect and stay in touch with an absentee parent. Pooter’s Big Stink is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

The Jolly Time Books excitement continues in books 7-9. Why is Mr. Jolly happy when a police officer finds crime scene tape in his car? An exciting day turns into disaster for Lizzy. Gross! Lizzy and Ben help Mrs. Jolly trap the huge monster behind a green door! Yikes! It's alive! Books in Special Edition 2 include: “Are We There Yet?” (#7), “Goat Finger!” (#8), and “Yikes! It's Alive!” (#9). The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written with humor that will spark your imagination. C’mon! Join Lizzy and Ben for a Jolly Time!

Have you ever had a bad day when nothing goes right? Dream along with Kelly as she meets T. Rex who shares his big secret with her. Will it help her feel better? You will have to read the book to find out. T. Rex Shares a Secret is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly is gently rocked in a boat down a lazy river as she says good night to her friends. Getting a child ready for bedtime requires patience. After a day of activity, there is often no automatic “off-switch.” It helps to have a cool down period. Try the helpful tips in this book to set the right mood and encourage your child to go to sleep. Jolly Time Books: Good Night Friends: A cute book about saying good night to all your friends and going to sleep (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime 4) Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Kelly and Mika learn to have fun by singing and dancing. They like to growl like a bear, fly like a bird, hop on one foot, and squeal like a pig. Dance along with them as you step to the left, step to the right, and shout “Wahoo!” with all your might! You, too, can be The Dancing Queen! Jolly Time Books: The Dancing Queen: A happy book about singing, dancing, and having fun (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime 12) Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Leo the Lion is King of the Jungle. Leo is not afraid of anything. His tent is hidden and he can do anything he wants to. But sometimes he does get lonely. Uh oh. Did you hear that? What was that noise? This is a story showing how important friends are, even in the jungle. (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime Book 2) Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Kindness counts. Leo the Lion is King of the Jungle. Leo is not afraid of anything. His tent is hidden and he can do anything he wants to. But sometimes he does get lonely. Uh oh. Did you hear that? What was that noise?Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.