Books with author Donna Reynolds

Once a Mecca for gold miners, Leadville, Colorado has become a quiet family community. But all of that is about to change. The local mining company has determined that old man Hawkins mine can produce gold again. Its re-opening is sad news to four boys for whom the mine has become a playground. Stephen Carter and his friends make a final expedition to the mine. A fall from a ledge leaves Stephen critically injured. The decision to leave him and go for help is difficult for his friends, but so grave is Stephen’s injury that the boys are afraid he might die. What they find upon their return puzzles them to the depths of their souls. Something unexplainable has happened to Stephen. He is not the same boy he was an hour earlier. Strange events will occur, and relationships are about to change. Many lives will be in harm’s way, and the residents of Leadville don't know it, but their very survival lies in the hands of a twelve year old boy.

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.

Ant Picnic is an early reader's book where children learn that counting and reading is fun. The rhyming lyrics follow the tune of the popular children's song; The Ants Are Marching One by One on their adventure to raid a picnic table and bring home the food. As the Ants march their count grows. Each page increments the number of characters to match the counting rhymes. Using keen eyes and active imaginations children can search for the hidden numbers on each page. Ant Picnic is a book that encourages children to read and count. Every time they read the book children will find new things that keep them counting from one to ten over and over again. They'll count bugs, flowers, ants and more as the adventure builds. Ant Picnic is a fun book that the whole family can enjoy.

Excerpt from A Scrap of Brown Paper: A Serio-Comic Drama in Four ActsTom. You'll do, Andy, I see you have a good idea of the first principals of the profession (going R.) Andy, Isay, Mishter Wade; would ye be after telling ma ma name of thot fair leddy as was after warming yer hands gist now?About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

For every child, learning to write is a long journey where concentration can be thwarted by skittering pencils, smudges and backwards letters. Ember the dragon is no different; he'd rather find a big hot fire any day. A chance meting with a fire sprite gives him the confidence to write well about something he knows a lot about - fire, and creates a lasting friendship.Diana Reynolds has created a refreshing story about a milestone both children and adults experience. If you write about something you believe is important, it suddenly becomes worthwhile.