Books with author Jacqueline Horsfall

I write about what I love, and I love the beach. I love the ocean and the open air. Drawing the pictures of Pu Beach placed me right in my element ... in or near the water. Not only do I love the beach, the ocean and the open air, but I love the beauty of the mountains, and the tall, slender ebony trees. For two years I lived on an island which was located in the Pacific Ocean. I arrived there when I was seven years old, and I left the island at the age of nine. The island I lived on is very find-able, and one could actually visit by travel. The island of “Pu” and it's beach “Pu Beach” can be visited also; however, one's method of travel is through poetic reading and colorful expression. Through this method of travel one could meet the people of Pu, perhaps called “Puians”. Pu Beach, ... cocoa nuts, sailboats, fish, palm trees ... a secluded getaway; it's home to Niki. She’s the young island girl who admires her father, who is a wonderful teacher. She wants to become a teacher just like her father. When I lived on an island, I remember a lady who was called “the sew-girl”. Her real name was Ms. “Fumi”. She made beautiful clothes for me (My mother, also a seamstress, prior to and after that time also made clothes for me, but she took up a couple of other loved hobbies of hers ... ceramics and bowling). I wanted Niki to meet a lady who is like my mom and Ms. Fumi, Niki meets the sewing lady. In this book we see an obstacle that the sewing lady learned to overcome. Eventually, we all have things in life that we need to overcome. Some things are seen, and some are unseen. The sewing lady's obstacle was seen. I wanted Niki to meet other courageous people on Pu Beach, and she does. I invite you to meet them and I hope you learn how they came through.

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 non-stop 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.

Get ready for some major belly laughs with this crazy collection of more than 600 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 amusing their friends with plenty of bathroom humor, freaky fairy tales, "monster" gags, and other doozies!

Did you hear about the cat who ate a ball of yarn? She had mittens! If laughter is truly the best medicine, then children of all ages are about to get a whole lot healthier. That's because these hundreds of jokes--divided into Games & Groans, Animal Crackers, Crazy Celebrations and other wacky categories--are the goofiest, most hilarious ever collected, and sure to get kids chuckling. Why would Snow White make the best judge? Why, because she's the fairest of them all, silly! Amusing line drawings add to the fun.

The perfect gift to welcome or thank your flower girl. This informative and engaging picture book will tell your flower girl all about her 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 her experience in the bridal party. For ages 3-10.

I really can't remember my mind-set when I conceived the “The Weakest Pull.” I don't embellishthe thought of playing in the mud, and I don't aspire to work in the hot desert air. It's amazing thatI have no earthly way to explain how I envisioned this story. Even though I don't desire to spend significant time in the landscape of this setting, there issomething about it that I appreciate. If you've read the “Behind the Book” section of “Pu Beach”or if you know something about me, you would probably be able to guess, what is that something. As it was once said concerning the California Gold Rush: “There's gold in them there hills!” Well, concerning The Weakest Pull...“There's a river in that there desert!” I love the water. I love the contrast too. Here, you have a dehydrated desert, and there you havea beautiful, flowing body of water. It reminds me of Isaiah 43:20... “I will even make a way in thewilderness and rivers in the desert.” If I had to work in the desert's hot sun, what would be better then a nice cool splash on the backfrom a jar of refreshing water? The recipient, though startled, I'm sure didn't fuss too much. I hadn'tnoticed the scriptural parallel until several weeks after completing the story line. Jesus said... “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” Incidentally, the name Emanuel means “God with us,” and in the end, look at the crowd of men that lift up thisyoung boy. This book, I pray, will be a wonderful esteem builder.

Picnic pranks and monkeyshines, knock-knocks and lots of yuks! From beach bloopers to garden goofies to fast-food freak-outs, 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 arts expert sick? He had kung flu. Why do dogs like to eat at Italian restaurants? For the paws-ta. You'll want to share the laughs with all your pals! A Selection of Scholastic Book Clubs.

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.

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 strangers - 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?