Books with author Jennifer Leigh

Information, Encouragement and Inspiration with stories and commentary by teens and young adults to understand: what stress is and isn't; physical, emotional and behavioral signs of stress; how to use stress to your advantage; 5 important ways to manage stress and pressure; intervention and prevention strategies that work; 4 ways to stay cool under pressure; how to think your way through stressful situations; who can you turn to in stress-filled times?

Harriet has Tonsillitis is a reassuring story for 4 to 7 year-olds about baby Harriet the Hippo develops a nasty case of tonsillitis at her best friend's birthday party. Doctor Spot is on hand to tell her what's wrong and how she's going to get better. // Doctor Spot Case Books is a series of colourful stories designed to help children and understand and cope with common ailments and conditions. Each title also has special parents' pages at the back providing medically vetted information on recognizing and easing symptoms and seeking medical help.

Phil and three other nine year olds wake up to discover that they are the last four humans on earth. The only clue to the disapperance of the entire human and animal species are the mysterious whirly walls that are popping out of nowhere. Together, they embark on a brave and comical adventure to find out how to get everyone and every animal back. Spoiler alert: May involve aliens or monsters of some sort.

This children's picture book is appealing to both boys and girls, ages 3 to 10, and features original, untouched photographs to complement the text. Ann knows the Yukon is famous for the Klondike Gold Rush and for being "the land of the midnight sun," but what is it like for a summer holiday? Find out with Ann as she explores along the Yukon River in Whitehorse, takes a day trip to Skagway in Alaska, rides in a float plane to Bennett, and jumps in the soft sand dunes of Carcross Desert. With both archival photographs and Jennifer Leslie's own popular photographs, this memorable tour of a remarkable area is full of surprises! "Engaging, charming, delightful, adventurous, and creative" are a few of the descriptions our readers use for the Ann books by Jennifer Leslie. Ann becomes a friend to our young readers, who cherish her books. A map of southwest Yukon included. The full-color photographs are fascinating to children. Page design encourages left-to-right, top-to-bottom reading skills.

This children's picture book is appealing to both boys and girls, ages 3 to 10, and features original, untouched photographs to complement the text. Ann has received a mysterious airmail letter. The post mark is from Hawaii . . . Who could it be from? Ann's message in a bottle has been carried by the North Pacific Current to Maui, Hawaii, where Keoki was thrilled to find it, and to reply. How will Ann deal with her would-be 'keypal'? What is the safest way to communicate with a stranger, especially when he is a bit pushy? Sequel to Ann at the Ocean, this important discussion about stranger safety and modern electronic communication is delivered with a touch of science in Jennifer Leslie's signature light and humorous way. (All Ann books can be read alone, or in any sequence.) "Engaging, charming, delightful, adventurous, creative" are a few of the descriptions our readers use for the Ann books by Jennifer Leslie. Ann becomes a friend to our young readers, who cherish her books. A "For Discussion" section included to encourage critical thinking. A map of the Pacific Ocean showing the North Pacific Current is also included. The full-color photographs are fascinating to children. Page design encourages left-to-right, top-to-bottom reading skills.

When Becky and Joe McNaughton move into number 32 Perifern Road, they are stunned to discover that their new home has a will of its own and a mysterious name, Meili. It seems the house wants to be their friend. But with more and more angry neighbours lining up to attack the McNaughton family, will the price of this friendship be more than they can pay?