Books with author Jean McLaughlin

Open the minds of young readers with this hilarious book. A quarky adventure story that follows Einstein's Imaginative journey to an amazing new world of fun and wonder. He encounters strange magical creatures and makes startling new discoveries about the tiny quantum world we live in. Along the way he works on his E=mc2 theory of relativity and falls in love with a new sweet treat. This is a great book for read-aloud. Kids love it and read it over and over. A sure way to release the genius juice in every brain. And have a laugh while you learn. No math, I promise.

What if a group of homeless children, fleeing from pursuing truant officers, jumped on a moving train, only to encounter a man who told them of a town that could be theirs? What if, after finding this town, they discovered it had been hastily abandoned, allowing them to live there by their own rules? What if each child had their own idea of what they wanted to do with their newfound freedom, ranging from not-so-harmless fun to attempting to unlock a mystery that had plagued the town for decades? And what if in the end, they found out more than they ever could have imagined?

Lissi Anne has a great friend, Giselle, who gives her the special gift of a magical tiny seashell. This enchanted seashell takes her across the sea on an adventure even beyond what Lissi Anne can imagine. All day long, Lissi Anne wanders from place to place where she and the other children romp and play among a land of gumdrop trees, a soda pop fountain, and even a delicious chocolate lake. Even though Lissi Anne is sad to leave the isle as the sun sets, she realizes that more trips are only a wish on the magic seashell away. Come join Lissi Anne on her adventure, and see how an amazing seashell and a good friend made Lissi Anne’s dreams come true.

His real name was Franklin. But everyone called him The Cloudspotter ...The Cloudspotter doesn't have many friends. He spends his time, all by himself, spotting not just clouds but adventures in the sky. This way, he doesn't feel so alone. Then, one day, an unexpected visitor appears in his adventures and it throws everything up in the air. Could it be that two cloudspotters are better than one?

The charming Kingdom of Kickland, the place where the soccer trees grow, is home to a plucky Princess named Pearl. Although she longs to play, soccer is not considered an appropriate activity for a princess. Her life takes a turn when a kind fairy godmother unintentionally grants her wish to play in the big game. The rest is up to Pearl. The story is told in rhyming verse with colorful illustrations on every page. Appropriate for children ages 4-7. All profits from the sale of this book benefit Books for a Better World, as well as other children’s charities in collaboration with Books for a Better World. Each book sold will help send children’s books in Spanish to school and community libraries in Central America.

Nine year old Pete is about to have the worst day ever in this laugh-a-minute illustrated adventure! There's nothing Pete loves more than sitting at home, being quiet and watching the snooker. But when he accidentally bumps into a local gangster, Pete and his super annoying next door neighbour, Sammy, are caught up in a series of events that get worse and worse at each and every turn. Now Pete is in a race against time to prove his innocence – but it's tricky to do that, especially when everyone thinks that you're the most wanted boy in the world.

What does it take to build your very own planet? Orson is about to find out.He takes:A cup full of rocksA dash of waterA sprinkling of metalA lot of nothingnessA big bang ...And before long, BOOM! He has it – a tiny planet with rings around it, right there in his bedroom! But it seems that BUILDING a planet is the easy bit; taking care of it is a different thing altogether. Over time, Orson realises that his planet needs to be free and that sometimes you have to let go of the things that you love the most ...A heart-warming story about life's possibilities and disappointments with an uplifting ending that will resonate with all fans of Oliver Jeffers' work.

Reds love being red. Yellows love being yellow. And Blues love being blue. The problem is that they just don't like each other.But one day, along comes a different colour who likes Reds, Yellows and Blues, and suddenly everything starts to change. Maybe being different doesn't mean you can't be friends ...A very special picture book that supports the adage that there is more that unites us than divides us. Along Came a Different just goes to show how much better we can all be when we come together to find common ground as friends. Every bookshelf should have a copy.

What does it take to build your very own planet? Orson is about to find out.He takes:A cup full of rocksA dash of waterA sprinkling of metalA lot of nothingnessA big bang ...And before long, BOOM! He has it – a tiny planet with rings around it, right there in his bedroom! But it seems that BUILDING a planet is the easy bit; taking care of it is a different thing altogether. Over time, Orson realises that his planet needs to be free and that sometimes you have to let go of the things that you love the most ...A heart-warming story about life's possibilities and disappointments with an uplifting ending that will resonate with all fans of Oliver Jeffers' work.

I told you that the sounds this way (I strike the keys upward) grow higher, and this way (I strike them downwards) they grow lower. So you see no tones are just alike: one is either higher or lower than the other. Do you hear the difference? Now turn round so as not to see the keys; I will strike two keys, one after the other; now which is the highest (the sharpest), the first or the second? (I go on in this way, gradually touching keys nearer and nearer together; sometimes, in order to puzzle her and to excite close attention, I strike the lower one gently and the higher one stronger, and keep on sounding them, lower and lower towards the bass, according to the capacity of the pupil.) I suppose you find it a little tiresome to listen so closely; but a delicate, quick ear is necessary for piano-playing, and by and by it will become easier to you. But I won't tire you with it any more now, we will go on to something else. Can you count 3,—1, 2, 3?Bessie. Yes, indeed, and more too.

The Adventures of Cat, the Dog, is a who-done-it mystery series with a twist. It involves a young teen-aged girl, Mary, who is paralyzed from the waist down due to an accident that happened in her past - a past that comes back to haunt her. Her very special dog, Cat, narrates the story. Together they meet other humans along the way – Dragon Lady and Joey – and dogs – Bundt Dog and Stinkey – that all play a part in solving a mystery that ultimately brings fortune and answers to Mary and Cat. This story shows us about overcoming obstacles and about human compassion and caring for others. This is a feel good, humorous mystery with a cast of colorful characters, certain to bring a smile to your face.