Books with author Janice Alonso

Peri is afraid no one will pick her as a friend in her new town Bell Buckle, where she and her father move into a dilapidated house they are turning into an inn. To make matters worse, she’s always losing or forgetting things. By caring for a litter of puppies, Peri hopes to earn back her father’s trust; unfortunately all she gains is trouble when things she is responsible for start to disappear. With the help of Lynn Ann, the girl who lives across the street, and Squirt, an eight-week Labrador, Peri conducts her own investigation to track down the stolen items. Could there be a burglar among the residents of Bell Buckle? More important, why is he stealing her things? During her probing into the mystery, Peri finds more than just the stolen items. She discovers the love of the people in Bell Buckle, and she finds a renewed faith in God’s ability to answer seemingly impossible prayers.

It’s autumn in Bell Buckle, and Winkie is learning more about her new surroundings as she’s making new friends, but in her heart Nashville will always be home. She’s also discovered that Laurel, her five-month-old Labrador, is bringing high energy into her life, as well as chaos and adventure. On a midnight outing for Laurel to do her “business,” Winkie notices a mysterious light floating in the upstairs bedroom window in the empty house next door. According to some local people, this is Robert Thatcher’s ghost. On Halloween night in 1883, Robert Thatcher went to his blacksmith shop at the back of his property to get a birthday present he’d made for his wife Claire . . . he never returned and was never seen again. Did Winkie actually see the light or is it just her imagination playing tricks on her and trying to get her into trouble? She tells her friend Lynn Ann about her secret, and once more, in Book 2 of The Adventures at Bell Buckle Inn, the girls use their detective skills to get to the heart of the mystery. Through solving the mystery and her daily prayers about missing Nashville, God teaches Winkie the true meaning of home.

Ivy and Emma Grace are cousins and best friends, and each thinks she knows the only way to do everything! While working on a flower project with their Aunt Kathy, the girls discover a way to decide how to tell the difference between being helpful, and well, and being a Miss Bossy Pants.The sixth book in the series Love God. Love Others. Book six focuses on Matthew 7:12 “So in everything, do to others what you would want them to do to you.” Geared for grades K-2 and to be read to the child. Great teaching aid.

Lilly Holland is frightened because it is the first day of school. The problem is: today is her first day at a new school. She wouldn’t describe herself as shy, but neither is Lilly comfortable with making new friends. While her parents are in the New Student Counselor’s office filling out the necessary paperwork, Lilly goes into another room where she meets Chun Wong, who is also new. From outward appearances, the girls couldn’t be more different. However, they soon discover some very interesting things about each other! First in the “Love God. Love Others.” Series. Geared for ages K-2 and to be read to the child. Great teaching aid.

Michael has made a bad choice: a very bad choice. He took a toy from Mr. Belinsky’s store without paying for it. When he and his mama get home, Michael is so upset but doesn’t know what to do. Through his Bible teachings, he comes to a good choice, the right choice.Third in the series Love God. Love Others. Each story illustrates through real life situations how a child can make good choices to be kind and thoughtful of others. Book three focuses on Deuteronomy 5:19, “You shall not steal,” and Matthew 6:12, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Geared for ages K-2 and to be read to the child. Great teaching aid.

Camille has moved from Jamaica to Florida. She misses her old home and her new country seems strange. Because of the kindness of her next-door neighbor, Mrs. Finch, Camille learns how important it is to be thoughtful of others.The eighth book in the series Love God. Love Others. Book eight focuses on Luke 10:27 – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself.” Geared for grades K-2 and to be read to the child. Great teaching aid.

Brian is feeling left out. His mama just had a baby, and no one has time for him anymore. Even worse, when he tries to play with his new brother, his mama says that he’s too big. But, when he wants to do things with his older brother, she says he’s too little. He just doesn’t fit in!Brian visits his neighbor Mr. Gonzales. He takes Brian to his butterfly garden. There they talk about how a butterfly begins life as an egg attached to a leaf, unable to care for itself. Before the egg is able to fly, it must be a caterpillar so it can crawl and learn about the surrounding world before it grows wings. Like the caterpillar, Brian is just right for where he needs to be now.The first book in the series Love God. Love Me. This series teaches children how to be self-confidence and comfortable in the God-given creation unique to whomever or wherever they may be. Book one is based on Psalm 139:13 “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Geared for grades K - 2.

Emily’s younger cousin Jacob has moved from out-of-state to be closer to family. Now, not only does Jacob get into her things, Emily also has to share her Nana and Poppy with him. She has bad feelings in her heart: she’s afraid that now Nana and Poppy might love Jacob more than they love her.The fourth book in the series Love God. Love Others. Book four focuses on 1 Corinthians 13. Geared for grades K-2 and to be read to the child. Great teaching aid.

Skylar is excited about her middle-of-the-summer pool party. She knows exactly who she’s inviting: but she will NOT invite Mary Kate. Last spring Mary Kate had a sleepover and she didn’t invite Skylar. Now Mary Kate can see how it feels to be left out.The ninth book in the series Love God. Love Others. Book nine focuses on Leviticus 19:18 – “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself.” Geared for grades K-2 to be read to the child. Great teaching aid.

Pastor Steve is upset . . . someone stole the Baby Jesus from the Nativity Scene in front of his church. As if that wasn’t bad enough, his congregation has lost its Christmas Spirit. Can two snowmen, magically transformed by the Santa outfits Pastor Steve places on them, find the Christ Child before Christmas Eve? The Snowsantas learn God can use anyone He desires to share the Good News.“The Snowsantas Find the Christmas Spirit” is a story about two snowmen that come to life and find the person who stole, and more important, the reason why baby Jesus was taken from a church’s Nativity scene a few days before Christmas.This story reminds readers of all ages about the true meaning of Christmas.

Ray and Darius are best friends, but Darius is more daring. He’ll try anything! When he encourages Ray to climb a tall jungle gym, both boys learn a valuable lesson: No Means No.The seventh book in the series Love God. Love Others. Book seven focuses on Proverbs 21:2 “A person may think their ways are right, but the Lords weighs the heart.” Geared for grades K-2 and to be read to the child. Great teaching aid.