Books with author Jacqueline Horsfall

EarthGames is full of chanting, play-it-again action games that are easy to learn quickly, yet substantial enough to last through repeat performances. The book is broken into three nature-themed sections--Wildlife World, Playful Planet, Cosmos--each containing its own Warm Up & Cool Down exercises. Designed for indoor or outdoor group play, EarthGames are a perfect fit for home or school, on Earth Day or any day. Perfect for teachers, youth leaders, child care workers, parents and grandparents.The rules of play, with their variations, have been tested with young children for effectiveness in group play. Competition--useful in heightening the enjoyment of games--is kept low-key and never made the focus of play. The Appendix provides a breakdown of games for physically-challenged players who are unable to engage in high-activity games.Jacqueline Horsfall is also the author of the award-winning nature activity book Play Lightly on the Earth (Dawn Publications 1997). She has over 15 years of experience in youth-and-family nature programming.

Party Rock at the White House? Meet the clueless young leaders of the free world, 15-year-old First Girl Jeanie and her slacker bro Hoban, the newly-installed U.S. President. In this hilarious romantic comedy of errors, Jeanie is on a doomed quest for self-improvement. She's certain her life algorithm (Jeanie, First Girl = Cloistered Nun + Juvenile Detention x Solitary Confinement) will improve if she can only:Ditch the White House.Lose poundage.Rock a pair of killer heels.Turn her hunky, brooding Secret Service bodyguard into her own personal minion.Crack the secret identity of a 5-year-old cyber-stalker.Join the raucous birthday bash when Hoban throws a $30,000 per plate combo political fundraiser/Sweet Sixteen Pig Roast for Jeanie on the South Lawn, attended by mega-rich bigwigs, unscrupulous politicians, icky lechers, rowdy protestors, and a tipsy party girl claiming she's been abducted by aliens.How will our nation survive?

Get ready for some major belly laughs with this crazy collection of more than six hundred hysterical jokes, riddles, and knock-knocks. Kids will crack up over such zany zingers as: "How do you make a kitchen sink? Throw it in the bathtub." and "What does a slice of toast wear to bed? Jam-mies." They'll have fun trying to gross-out their friends with plenty of bathroom humor, including "Where do football players go before the big game? To the Toilet Bowl." and "What kind of bell belongs in the bathroom? One that tinkles." Giggles are guaranteed with freaky fairy tales like, "Why wouldn't the Prince kiss his Princess awake? She was Sleeping Cootie." And there's monstrous fun with such doozies as, "Why do vampires gargle? So they won't have bat breath." With all these silly jokes to choose from, kids will keep themselves laughing for hours.

Picnic pranks and monkeyshines, knock-knocks and lots of yuks! From beach bloopers and garden goofies to fast-food freak-outs and pucks and yucks, every riddle here will make you giggle uncontrollably. What do cats carry to picnics? Mice chests. What kind of monkey can fly? Hot-air baboons. Why was the martial arts expert sick? He had kung flu. Why do dogs like to eat at Italian restaurants? For the paws-ta. And the delightfully silly drawings throughout make everything even funnier. You'll want to share the laughs with all your pals. A Selection of Scholastic Book Clubs.

Knock-Knock. Who’s there? Barry. Barry who? Barry rude of you not to answer the door. But everyone will want to answer when these delightfully silly, giggle-inducing knock-knocks come rapping. Begin the nonstop humor with this: Knock-Knock. Who’s there? Deduct. Deduct who? Deduct says, “Quack! Quack!” And here’s another that will have kids screaming with laughter: Knock-Knock. Who’s there? Banana split. Banana split who? Banana split, so ice creamed! There are so many to choose from, children won’t be able to pick just one favorite.The author lives in Corning, NY.

The perfect gift to welcome or thank your ring bearer. This playful picture book will tell your ring bearer all about his big role in the bridal party and about all the exciting activities that may occur before and throughout the wedding day.Includes a glossary of terms and a "Remembering a Special Day" activity to reflect on the highlights of his experience in the bridal party. For ages 3-10.

Knock-knocks are a perennial favorite with youngsters, and here are hundreds to keep them giggling. This new collection of uproarious knock-knocks will take kids (and their unwitting victims!) from A (Knock-Knock. Who’s there? Ammonia. Ammonia who? Ammonia little kid, so I can’t reach the doorbell!) to Z (Knock-Knock. Who’s there? Zoe. Zoe who? Zoe doesn’t recognize my voice now?). With fantastic drawings that add to the fun, this pocket-sized volume will soon have you bursting at the seams with laughter!

Calling all gagsters, punsters, quipsters, and wisecrackers! This little volume—jam-packed with satisfying merriment—outjests every other jokefest with ridiculous riddles, jibing jokes, outrageous one-liners, silly sidebars, and much more. Try these out: What did Obi-Wan Kenobi say to Luke Skywalker at breakfast? Use the fork, Luke! Or, how about: What goes buzz, buzz, buzz, plop? A bee laughing its head off! With hundreds of wacky witticisms, it will prove hours and hours of side-splitting fun.

Philoxenia. When the police call using this code word, 16-year-old Darya knows she will be sheltering strangers: women with missing teeth, dislocated jaws, black eyes, and stalking husbands.Other strangers—nonhuman—seek Darya’s protection too, whispering from the depths of the forest in voices only she can hear. If she obeys the voices, she risks her adoptive mother’s rage, the taunts of a surly island boy, and the wrath of her community. If she refuses the voices, a primeval species faces extermination.What if you discovered your birth fulfilled an ancient prophecy?What if you were destined to save an entire wild species?Would you heed the call?REVIEWS"For the Love of Strangers instantly drew me into this poignant tale of a Russian adoptee, then continued to intrigue as it masterfully interwove threads of past and present into a haunting, lyrical novel that echoes in the heart and mind long after the pages are closed." ~Patricia Hermes, award-winning author of You Shouldn't Have to Say Goodbye, Mama, Let's Dance, and Dear America/My America series"For the Love of Strangers is a thoughtful and exciting read, making for a top pick. Highly Recommended." ~Midwest Book Review"Darya, powerfully drawn to these animals who communicate with her and see in her the reincarnation of the deer goddess of ancient Siberia, is determined to feed and protect them, in spite of Tee-Tee's insistence that she concentrate on the human victims who need their help instead. The author has worked in social services, so that part of her story is firmly rooted in reality. The addition of a romantic element in a new student, another loner like Darya, is a nice touch." ~Voya"While the deer's connection to Darya is poetic and the mythological detail is beautifully inserted, it is the safe house and its residents that are the most compelling part of the book. The story moves along at a good pace, and reluctant readers will find this to be a book they can take in. The simple black-and-white illustrations accentuate the magical realism."~School Library Journal

Beastie Bloopers, Fiddle-de-Riddles, Creepy Critters, Tongue Twisters, and so much more: filled with hundreds of jokes of every type, this hilarious compilation is sure to tickle the funny bone and have kids screaming with laughter for hours on end. What should you wear when you go to the beach with a monster? Sunscream. How fast do happy bikers ride? Ten smiles per hour—and there are even more smiles than that in here.