Books with author Jessica Brown

Pitty the Bully teaches children to identify bullying behaviors in themselves and find better ways to “solve the problem”. Using animal behavior and breed stereotypes, Pitty teaches the dangers of labels and the limitless possibilities of behavior modification. Based on real people, animals and events, Pitty shows the power of love between a boy and his dog and the ability we all have to change.“Pitty”, a nickname for pitbulls, is a play on words for “pity”: to feel compassion for another through understanding, and we use “Bully” as a description of characteristics. So “Pitty the Bully”, is about showing compassion for those who are described as bullies, both animal and human.

Arthur the Bear lived in London and worked in the Queens palace. On her birthday Arthur discovered a dangerous situation. Together with a snake and a bird they figured out what to do. They took some quick action but then they found out something surprising.This charming book for pre-schoolers ages 3 through 6 will enchant and teach a valuable lesson. Filled with adorable pictures of toy animals, your child is sure to enjoy turning the pages.

Everyone holds the power within themselves to live in harmony with all other beings; it starts with a breath. Shine introduces a guided meditation practice using the breath, the imagination, and gentle movement to help children realize how they can create calm and peace inside themselves and in the world around them. Meditation using the breath is a simple and effective way to manage anxiety and stress-which even young children can experience. With a few easy-to-learn techniques, symptoms of anxiety and stress can be managed, which will lead to a more balanced, happier life, and create a sense of connection to the larger world. Shine provides a fun and accessible way to slow down and find calm and relaxation anytime, anywhere.Though these guided meditation techniques are presented for children, the adults in their lives can join in to develop useful and enjoyable skills. Explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit to create a daily meditation practice for the whole family....

A middle school girl finds out that being a teenager isn't all it's cracked up to be in this realistic read about friendship with plenty of LOL moments--and a magical twist!Seventh grader Addie Bell can’t wait to grow up. Her parents won’t let her have her own phone, she doesn’t have any curves, and her best friend, Grace, isn’t at all interested in makeup or boys. Then, on the night of her twelfth birthday, Addie makes a wish on a magic jewelry box to be sixteen . . . and wakes up to find her entire life has been fast-forwarded four years! Suddenly she has everything she’s always wanted (including a driver’s license and a closet full of cool clothes)! But Addie soon discovers a lot more has changed than she expected—including her friendship with Grace. Can Addie turn back time and take back her wish . . . or has she lost the chance to experience what could have been the best years of her life?

Ellie is having the worst Monday of her life. She messes up her school speech for the class vice presidency position, she manages to take the world's worst school picture, she bombs softball tryouts, and the icing on top of this awful cake: her perfect boyfriend who is in a high school rock band dumps her. At the end of the day, Ellie wishes she could redo everything. When she wakes up the next morning, she discovers that it's Monday again! She has six more chances to redo the day in the hopes of having everything go exactly the way she wants. But in the process, she just may find out that what she really wants and what she actually needs are two very different things.

Book II of the Five Crystals of Kriolus series. Jonas, Julie, Arnie, Mike and Jeb are off on a journey to save Belle from the evil Drodians. They learn that the most evil power in the universe cannot easily be defeated. How can mere humans and a dog do what must be done? The mystery, adventure, and danger that surrounds them brings them a new understanding of what friendship really means.

When 16 year old Matilda Galloway becomes heiress to the family fortune, life moves her from bustling New York City to the lonely solitude of the Galloway Manor in the mountains of North Carolina. When Matty begins hearing and seeing things in the creepy old mansion, she isn't sure if the home is haunted or if she is going insane. Her search for answers leads her to some startling discoveries, eerie coincidences, and an age-old curse on the descendants of Judge Galloway. Sinister, frightening and scary; this is a story that will give new meaning to 'things that go bump in the night.' For young adults or anyone who loves a good ghost story! Warning: read it with the lights on.

Is it a dream or is it real? Who is the mysterious stranger? What is Sampson’s secret? These and other questions plague Camille and lend a twist to a story that deals with a subject that we all relate to when we go to schoolIt’s not easy to cope with the emotions of young love, and the many challenges of a high school sophomore. When Camille experiences strange dreams, visits and bizarre encounters it’s almost too much to handle. The puzzling episodes leave her dizzy and without memory. It isn’t long before she realizes that she has some troubling decisions to make.Meeting Sampson, Camille understands how difficult it is for him to make friends in a new school. His secret makes the situation even worse! Now that she knows, does she tell her friends…her boyfriend?This is a story about a girl whose popularity comes at a price; a boy whose understanding of bullying helps the girl discover its painful results; and what true friendship really means. Fantasy mixed with reality create a mysterious tale that will appeal to young readers 9 and up