Books with author Jack Foreman

"A beautiful pairing of son’s sparse rhyming text with father’s simple drawings . . . A poignant debut about including others and making friends." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A lone dog comes upon a group of kids playing ball and with leaping ease, joins the game. They’re all having so much fun, they don’t see a sad little boy standing off by himself. Who will spy the boy and invite him to play? With arresting images by a master illustrator and a simple, touching text by his son, Say Hello evokes the joy and relief of finding a new friend just when you need one the most.

A spare, poignant picture book reminding us that when someone looks lonely and in need of a friend, one little word can help.A lone dog comes upon a group of kids playing ball and with leaping ease, joins the game. They’re all having so much fun, they don’t see a sad little boy standing off by himself. Who will spy the boy and invite him to play? With arresting images by a master illustrator and a simple, touching text by his son, SAY HELLO evokes the joy and relief of finding a new friend just when it’s needed the most.

Do fish celebrate Christmas? If so. . . how? What would a Christmas Tree at the bottom of the ocean look like? Find out the answers to these questions within the pages of "Under The Sea Christmas Tree." Trying to capture the true meaning of Christmas, Delfino the Dolphin decides to create the first-ever Christmas tree under water. Not having access to ordinary decorations, Delfino and his good friend, Squalo the Shark, have their work cut out for them. With the help of their other aquatic friends, they're able to put together a uniquely decorated tree you have to see to believe. But does the Spirit of Christmas come from the tree itself? The under water Christmas tree project and overall results teach Delfino a Christmas lesson he'll never forget!!! Under The Sea Christmas Tree reminds us all that the Christmas season is a time for celebration and encourages all of us to fully engage with friends and family!

Tag Murdoch, wrestles with what his role is when he sees another student bullied by his teammate, Vince Rhodes. To complicate matters, Vince is the high school’s star quarterback – the necessary ingredient to win an upcoming championship game. A charge of bullying will suspend him from the team at a crucial moment… making Tag the object of anger and hatred. Faced with contradicting viewpoints from friends, parents and teachers, Tag struggles with these issues: Is it my role to do anything? And if so, what’s the right thing to do? When Tag finally figures out what to do, his situation is further complicated with now letting down his friends, school and community by doing the right thing.

Within the pages of this book, readers will find out if the true spirit of Christmas can soften the hardest of hearts. Troublemaking raccoons, Rodney and Rudy, plan to ruin Christmas. But in doing so, they find themselves in some of the most unexpected situations they could have ever imagined. The raccoons discover their plan to steal presents on Christmas Eve is not as easy as they thought it would be. Through unwelcome encounters, they start to learn the true meaning of Christmas. Reluctantly, they discover that Christmas offers the power of hope, answered prayers, and new beginnings. We hope that this book will entertain families and friends and remind us of why we celebrate Christmas! Rodney and Rudy hope to become a part of your family's annual Christmas traditions.

When Brett Donovan sees his friend, Jerry Winston, fighting for his life after a tragic accident, he asks himself the age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Being the son of a pastor, Brett always had a strong faith, but it had never before been truly tested. Now he is left wondering if God really does exist, and if so, why would He allow Jerry to suffer. As Brett wrestles with his feelings, he receives advice for and against keeping his faith, adding to his confusion even more. Many folks are of middle school or high school age when they experience their first tragedy. It’s never easy and everyone handles these situations differently. In a time like this, it’s okay to stumble. It’s okay to ask the hard questions. But through it all, it’s even more important to remember that experiencing a traumatic event can cause us to lose hope altogether, or it can help us to realize just how solid our faith really is. My wish is that this book gives a real-world view of what it feels like when doubt starts to cloud our faith. Faith, hope and love may seem out of reach at times, but it doesn’t mean they ever are.

Sophia, Leo and Twyla are cousins who are shuffled off to Louisiana the first of summer break by their parents, each for different reasons. Aunt Hattie was an aunt they really didn't know very well at all. She lived in a large home with plenty of room. Once there, the mystery and lies began to unravel surrounding their strange and mysterious aunt. Why was the Davenport name so important? Will the lies and mystery be revealed once Sophia, Leo, and Twyla find out what the secrets are?

A group of cats, known as the Calico Crew, has quite the reputation in the neighborhood of treating others badly. Because of this, they're not very well liked at all. And this doesn't bother the Calico Crew one bit. But when others start showing them kindness at Christmastime, they find themselves in unchartered territory and they're not sure how to respond. After some advice from none other than Santa Claus himself, the Calico Crew hatches a plan they hope will help them to spread and also experience Christmas joy. If this plan succeeds, their lives may be changed forever! A Calico Christmas is the fourth book in a Seasonal Series by Jay W. Foreman and Mark Sasser. Here's hoping you enjoy A Calico Christmas and that you remember that the opportunity to spread joy at Christmastime is one of the greatest gifts we've been given!

On February 19, 2010, Will Rimmel was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. As his parents entered the ICU that night, the first thing that the doctor said to them was that they would now be Will's "lifeline" That statement couldn't have been truer. From that point on, the Rimmel family knew they needed to do everything that they could to help and find a cure for Will and the other children and adults that are living with this dreadful disease. Their mission as a family is to educate and make others aware of the signs and symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes and the devastating effects that it can have on a body. What began as a simple "Spirit Night" at a local Chick-fil-A restaurant in Winchester, Virginia, has evolved into so much more. As of now, the Rimmel family and the wonderful owners of the local Chick-fil-A restaurants have organized two amazing events that occur annually to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The Rimmel family motto is "We Will Find a Cure" This book is another platform for which the Rimmel family hopes to educate and inform others of Type 1 Diabetes. This light-hearted story reinforces the fact that those dealing with this disease are, in fact, Super Heroes and encourages them to never give up in the fight to find a cure!