Books with author Jan Ritchie

This is a humorous narration given by a Shetland Sheepdog about her many adventures on the farm with her 12-year-old human, Gina Knickerbocker. Although she is quite vain, Sassy Pants must also deal with the insecurities she faces regarding her advancing age and weight, especially after finding herself pregnant and craving more food than normal. It is only then does she realize what is truly important in life. Bacon! And family --although not necessarily in that order. Come along and experience this tale firsthand. After all, this is only the beginning...

" You must not speak of the Golden Hawks! Word easily flies downt he caravan trails to the ears of the MOngols int he landof Genghis Khan. And then, Jalair, the Mongols will come to slay you." With this warning from his grandfather Kurush, summer in Samarkand begins for young Jalair. Jallair has been told from infancy that Mongols slew his father Darien, the greatest hawker int he Empire, and stole the Golden Hawks- a spectacular breed of hunting bird Darien had perfected. Since then the MOngols have searched relentlessly for the son of the slain hawker.

Alexis is a student at Birdville Elementary School. Like all students at her school, Alexis is a bird. She is a bird who has embraced the concepts of using kind words, being a good friend and practicing teamwork. She displays all of these concepts in this delightfully written and beautifully photographed story that ends with a delivery of plate-sized cinnamon buns by a dog who apparently has a driver’s license. The rewards of teamwork are truly sweet!

In this episode, Sassy Pants delves right back into her story and reveals the identity of a hero...one who is on a mission to save the life of a tormented but grateful soul! She also takes us on an exciting journey through a season of both her and her daughter's lives as family members of the Knickerbocker clan. This includes meeting 'Princess' the hamster, Joey, the handsome steed, and coming face to face with a hissing freak of nature! And of course, no adventure would be complete without getting covered in you-know-what while facing certain death! Come along now and cheer on your favorite pooch! You won't be sorry.

Here our beloved Sassy Pants delivers the final chapter of her seven (dog) year tale, and divulges the surprise of a lifetime! It's a thingabadiggy you won't want to miss! Does she finally come to terms with Kitty-Kitty, being overweight, or getting older? How about whether Santa is real or not? And does Ken ever dump Barbie for Maggie? All these questions are answered and more. You will laugh and cry; fall in love; want to scream; build a fort, and finally, get a Sheltie of your very own!

This title is suitable for children of ages 3-5. This popular Warner Bros. licensed character, unique to CandyCane Press, features flaps on each page that reveal the transformation of Peter Cottontail from sleepyhead to the master of Easter treats. Rich, colourful art by artist Lydia Halverson brings to life Peter's trips: to the hen house for eggs to colour, to the porcupines' mines for jellybeans, to Abbey Turtle with a request for 'a thousand' baskets, and to the Nick the Squirrel's for the required candy chicks and bunnies.