Books with author Dennis E. McGowan

Kindness counts. 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 whimsical 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.

Being kind, embracing diversity, and accepting others—even if they don’t look like us—are some of the most powerful lessons about values that we can teach our children.If you want your kids to be kind and tolerant, this book encourages open discussions about differences in the world.Often, you will find that you have more in common than you first thought.WHACK! BONK! It is Molly Megaphone—a girl— throwing snowballs at the boys. And her aim is accurate.Molly always brags about being better than the boys. But, it is too much when she challenges them to grab a sled and race her to the bottom of the hill. In fact, she double-dares them!Who will get to the bottom of Snowflake Hill first? Who will cross the finish line first? Will anyone play fair and square?This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Kindness counts. 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.

Kelly, the cute dachshund, was having a great day. Was it because Fang, the ornery cat, hadn’t been bugging her? Where was Fang hiding? Had he disappeared for good? Lizzy and Ben Jolly set out to find the answers.While on their search, they discover a new fun word game so quirky that they forget all about looking for Fang. Do you know what two-letter word has more meanings than any other two-letter word in the English language? What in the world are they up to? You’ll have to read the book to find out.What’s Up? 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.

Struggling to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables? Involve them in the process—and empower them to make better food choices!This is a cute story to encourage open discussions about healthy bodies and healthy minds.Often, you will find that making healthier food choices is fun and easier than you think.Momma Bird is going to have a baby. Crickle! Crickle! CRACK! POP!Oh, my. Oh, my. Baby Bird is hungry. But Baby Bird turns down Momma Bird’s offer of a worm, and insists on selecting from a menu with healthier food choices.How far will Momma Bird go to keep Baby Bird happy?This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Kelly, the cute dachshund, was having difficulty going to sleep so she decided to read a book. Even that didn’t help because the moon was so bright. She also knew she wouldn’t be able to sleep because her belly was hungry.Harrumph! Kelly was not going to let a hungry belly and bright moonlight keep her from sleeping. She was a girl of action. She got a blanket and some books from her doghouse. She knew they would come in handy some day.Would her creative plan work? AR ROOFF AR ROOFF Maybe—maybe not. You’ll have to read the book to find out.Once in a Blue Moon 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.

Have you ever wondered how all those stars hang up there in the sky? How do the sun and moon work together? How big is a star? How big is space? And what are falling stars? These are just a few of the questions that Lizzy and Ben have about space. Fortunately, their neighbor, Mr. Turnbolt, is an amateur astronomer. Will he help Lizzy and Ben understand everything there is to know about space? You will have to read the book to find out. Moon Over Miami 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.

Age Level: 9 and up / Grade Level: 4 and upI’m Les Desirable. Don’t laugh. That’s my real name. And my teacher, Mrs. Mudhole, won’t let me forget it. I’m a world famous news reporter. While most kids my age are breaking wind, I’m always looking for breaking news.When you’re surrounded by nuts all day long, life can be difficult.We have a crisis at Greenville Middle. The student who dresses as our mascot for school rallies is transferring. And I get tricked into campaigning to run for the Goober mascot.Should I accept help from the Mayor’s son—who wants to manipulate the outcome of the election? If I DON’T win, I’ll look like a loser! If I DO win, I’ll have to dress up in a silly peanut costume! Either way, I’ll look like a fool!Unfortunately, school often gets in the way of my real job—as a famous news reporter. In fact, I’m expecting a call at any moment.What can I do to get out of this mess? Do you have any ideas?R-i-n-g! R-i-n-g! Ooh! Ooh! It’s probably a call from someone very important with a news tip. Gotta run.Les Desirable: Final Straw is a funny story that everyone will find entertaining—children, middle school students, and adults.

Elvira the Ibis has no idea why she is always tired and out of energy—until her friend Andy the Anhinga convinces her that she would feel more alive if she exercised. This is no birdbrained scheme. 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.

Having fun and getting more exercise are important values that we can teach our children.Surprise them—have them reach for the sky! Join Kelly, the cute dachshund, as she learns from Officer Katz that playing hopscotch is a fun game where you walk like an elephant, leap like a frog, and fly like an eagle. Join them stretching and twisting.Touch your finger to your nose.Bend way down and touch your toes.Now pretend that you can fly.Reach really high and grab for the sky.This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Kindness counts. 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.

Kindness counts. Follow the humorous adventures of a 5-year-old as she reviews her accomplishments in life. You will agree that life can’t get any better than when you are five years old. 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.