Books with author James

The Owl Who Didn't Give A Hoot tells the tale of a community of woodland creatures who take the neighborhood greeter, Mr. Owl, for granted. They ignore his friendly salutations because they are too busy to reply. But, when their world is turned upside down, the animals learn that a simple response to a polite greetings could make the difference between night and day.

Story of Hamish the hound when he does camping with this family.Tells of the adventures he get up to at the campsite. Comes face to face with RaccoonChapter 1At the end of a small tree lined road out in the country, you will find the house that the Thorne family lives in. Mr. Thorne, Mrs. Thorne, Brody Thorne, who is seven and Hamish all live in the house. Hamish is a Coonhound, and Brody’s best friend. Hamish is a rich red color with short fur, a black nose, that always feels cold, and brown sorrowful eyes but he was anything but a sad dog, he loves to play. Brody was two when they got Hamish and he loves Brody. He used to let Brody crawl all over him and tug on his floppy ears when he was little and he never minded. He is a good dog and loves his family.

Barry is a banana who loves playing anything as long as it's dirty. Catching frogs, climbing trees, jumping in mud puddles. The dirty the better! The trouble is, Barry hates baths even more. He hates them so much in fact, he decides baths are the WORST, and he's never going to take another one. Ever. Again.What is a poor banana family to do when Barry get so dirty and RIPE that no one can stand to be around him (other than the fruit flies)?If your own kids struggle with bath time, then this book is for you ... and your own stinky little bananas.BONUS! Get a board game when you sign up for my mailing list. Check out the link on the last page.

Inkle was born a small, yellow star. The Starkeeper named her Inkle because she was half the size of a twinkle. He gave her a home in Stardom far, far above the clouds. Inkle's story begins in Stardom, but two giant stars cause her to lose her lofty place in the sky. In her quest to find the Starkeeper so he can tell her what to do, she encounters many celestial beings that help or hinder her pursuit. Her journey is a tale of bravery and adventure. What becomes of her and where she ends up is nothing less than heroic.Children and adults will enjoy trekking across the galaxy with Inkle in her fantastical journey to find her way hoe.

Jay Marsh, Wall Street millionaire and grand old man of the diplomatic corps, takes a sentimental journey to the scene of his first triumphs and agonies, Manila, where as a brash young captain during World War Two he served as aide-de-camp and confidant to General Douglas McArthur. Marsh sees beyond the glittery capital of today to the horrifying days of 1945. The retreating Japanese army had devastated everything in its wake