Books with author James Thomas

BOY DOES TRASH FLY! A beautifully illustrated picture story about how two brothers unite to recycle litter, helping to keep the world clean. The story tackles a serious environmental problem and helps the reader see how easy it is to make an impact, reducing our waste imprint on earth. The tale walks the reader through examples in which children can avoid waste and be environmentally conscious. Recommended for reading ages 3-7 years.

James Thomas Fletcher enlisted in the United States Army on Saint Patrick’s Day, 1969. He was an M-60 machine gunner in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.Fletcher's previous books of poetry all contain poems that touch on war to some degree, from the Trojan War through the World Wars to Vietnam and beyond. Those poems hint at psychic wounds, at displaced lives, at Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and at the helplessness of survivors. Those previous poems have been collected and combined here with new poems which deal more directly with the author's military service.

Boy Does Electricity Glow! A beautifully illustrated picture story about how two brothers unite to conserve electricity, helping to save the world’s resources. The story tackles a serious environmental concern and helps the reader see how easy it is to make an impact, reducing the amount of electricity each person uses in his or her daily life. The tale walks the reader through examples in which children avoid waste and become environmentally conscious. Recommended for reading ages 3-7 years.

There are miracles around us every day. Some we see, and the most of us don't ever notice. Then there are other miracles that should remain silent. There are dangers around that some may use the miracles for financial gain. To exploit these miracles and perhaps even hurt a child in the process. They must be protected at all cost from those that may harm what is pure and innocent. There is nothing more remarkable than a miracle in a child's arms as the two of them combined should be admired and adored, and never taken advantage of. Then there is nature. Something that is beautiful and precious. When combined with a miracle you have heaven. How and why should man be allowed to destroy what was meant to be something special on earth. Those that will fight to protect its secret from harm, even at the cost of a life, should be thought of highly. Then when nature steps in with a fury to protect its own. Even man cannot stand in its way, and must retreat. There are miracles in this world that must be recognized as beautiful as life itself, respected for what they are, and should be left to be. We should never even think of damaging something so precious, and perhaps lose it forever. Look around. What miracles do you see? Would you ever think of doing something to it so that you may never see it again? This book is filled with love, joy, excitement, humor, and sadness. It is for those that are pure and innocent, and know the difference between right and wrong. For those that really care about precious gifts from above.

Boy Are Animals Wild! A beautifully illustrated picture story about how two brothers unite to protect wildlife and their habitats, helping to conserve wild plants and animal species. The story is an account on how one boy is mischievous in his ways, but through his brother’s good deeds, changes his outlook on animal conservation. The story gives several examples to the reader on how their actions make an impact on the daily life of animals. Recommended for reading ages 3-7 years.

This silly and energetic picture book is now available in an oversized paperback edition perfect for classroom and storytime sharing!Chicken has some unexpected and exuberant cow visitors who have exciting plans for jumping, dancing, and wiggling on his teeny-tiny couch, and Chicken is none too happy about it. That is until the fun concludes with a quiet, cozy, and delicious nap for all!