Books with author Douglas Fraser

What is it like to start a new community-not a suburb or a subdivision, but a town, intended to be a self-supporting community that combines the best of the new technological innovations and the most cherished nostalgic elements of American towns? In 1997, six months after the first residents relocated to Celebration, Florida--Disney's "model" town--Doug Frantz and Cathy Collins and their two children moved in to participate in and report on this new venture. Their account, which The Richmond Style Weekly called a "fascinating and evenhanded" report from the trenches, follows the ups and downs of the two years the family lived this experiment firsthand; the new afterword details their surprisingly difficult transition back to a "normal life" in Westport, Connecticut. Their experience tells us as much about ourselves and our hopes and dreams as it does about the daily reality of building a community from the ground up.

Your entire family will enjoy the inspiring story of David, a young shepherd boy armed only with a slingshot—and the power of faith—who miraculously saves his people from the Philistine giant Goliath. The Philistine champion is unlike anything the Israelite soldiers have ever seen. He stands nearly nine feet tall and wears a coat of mail weighing close to two hundred pounds. When David sees the Israelites' fearfulness, he is angered. "Who is that Philistine that he dare defy the armies of the Lord God?" he asks the trembling soldiers. Emowered by the might of God, David challenges the belligerent Goliath to battle and slays the giant. In this story from the Old Testament, goodness and faith previal over arrogance and brute force—a message as inspiring today as it was two thousand years ago. Beautifully illustrated by Douglas Fraser. Ages 6 and up. Part of the Rabbit Ears award-winning series, The Greatest Stories Ever Told. Audio and video versions using the same text and stunning illustrations are narrated by Mel Gibson, with a brilliant musical score by Branford Marsalis that evokes the charged atmosphere of the ancient Middle East for this moving tale. Grammy Award Nomination–Best Album for Children Spoken Word; American Library Association–Notable Children’s Recording; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. DVD and digital downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound editions of the book are available at www.rabbitears.com. Rabbit Ears stories open a door to the world of great literature. These are timeless and beloved stories that have delighted generations, and continue to offer powerful lessons for today's audiences. Readers of all ages will explore faraway lands and cultures through folktales. You will walk alongside heroes of long ago legends. And discover master storytellers such as Beatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, and Rudyard Kipling. Original illustrations in full color add another dimension to each story, and the texts will foster a love of reading. Great stories. Great Memories. Get the entire Rabbit Ears library!