Books with author Joan G. Thomas

Children's Chapter Books: The Magic Chest Sands of Time: Illustrated Kids Fantasy Books Ages 4-6 6-9 9-12 (Kids Books, Children's Books, Mystery Books for Kids)The Magic Chest Sands of TimeAre you looking for an early chapter book for kids ages 6-8? This kids time travel adventure book is great to be read to children or for beginner chapter book readers especially children who love to read about fantasy and magic.Nine year old Jessie and her seven year old brother Ethan are the new kids to arrive in John's Island, South Carolina. Their family just moved into a 100 year old farmhouse that has a mysterious attic full of old toys and a magical wooden chest! When Jessie and Ethan open the old wooden chest they see five items inside. After Jessie touches a gold pocket watch inside the chest a note written in enchanted words on old parchment paper suddenly appears floating inside the chest. Jessie and Ethan read the magical words on the note and in an instant the children disappear from the attic.Travel through time and space on an adventure with Jessie and Ethan into the 1950's as they meet an exciting and brave new friend and learn the mystery behind the gold pocket watch in book one of The Magic Chest Book Series: Sands of Time.

You are invited to an old-fashioned tea party to hear the inspiring story of Mimi, an eight-year-old Moravian girl living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, during WWII. Share Mimi's delight in hanging the Moravian Star, building the Putz, and all the other Moravian Christmas customs and traditions. But Christmas is eight days away and Mimi doesn't have a toy gift offering to take to church on Christmas Eve. She also needs a new dress and coat. Join Mimi as she makes a gift and discovers the meaning of faith.

This silly and energetic picture book is now available in an oversized paperback edition perfect for classroom and storytime sharing!Chicken has some unexpected and exuberant cow visitors who have exciting plans for jumping, dancing, and wiggling on his teeny-tiny couch, and Chicken is none too happy about it. That is until the fun concludes with a quiet, cozy, and delicious nap for all!

A lonely teenage boy whose father has moved them too often for him to make lasting friendships.A mysterious neighbor his own age who hums as he gardens... at night... surrounded by fireflies.Superstition is the town Thaddeus Cane and his father, Nathan, have settled in this time, and every evening Thaddeus becomes more intrigued with his new neighbor. When Thaddeus finally works up the nerve to visit his neighbor, the crush blooming underneath surfaces, and he realizes that Teofil, the midnight gardener, is lonely as well. When his father finds out where he's been spending his time, Thaddeus is forbidden from returning. But the attraction is too strong, and soon Thaddeus is back in Teofil's yard, leading to the revelation of long held secrets that upend Thaddeus' quiet life and sends him on the adventure of a lifetime.

Today is Princess Sunbeams birthday and the little unicorn is filled with excitement, but Princess Violet doesn't see anything special about Sunbeam's birthday and is determined to ruin it!Take your child on a wonderful adventure through a beautiful forest with Princess Violet and Princess Sunbeam, two beautiful unicorns, who enjoy each other's friendship, and learn a valuable lesson about gratitude and friendship all in one happy evening adventure.Download your copy now for just $0.99!

Journey to the land of Egypt and uncover its greatest treasure, The Mumpkins! Li'l Tut and his zany family of mummified pumpkins offer up a pyramid full of fun in their first ever book. Discover Cleo's talent, how Mamma met Papa and how crazy Uncle Ramsey got in trouble with the law! Don't lose track of time though! Li'l Tut's always late and has to meet his family for a bar-b-que on the banks of the Nile River.

Children's Chapter Books: The Magic Chest Dancing Til Dusk: Illustrated Kids Fantasy Books Ages 4-6 6-9 9-12 (Kids Books, Children's Books, Mystery Books for Kids)The Magic Chest Dancing Til DuskAre you looking for an children's mystery early chapter book for kids ages 6-8? This kids time travel adventure book is great to be read to children or for beginner chapter book readers especially children who love to read about fantasy and magic.On a hot lazy summer day in John’s Island, South Carolina, 7 year old Ethan and his 9 year old sister Jessie play outside to pass the time away. They decide to go back to the attic and take another look inside of the magic chest to satisfy their curiosity. When Ethan takes a brass trumpet out of the chest and begins to play the instrument, the attic fills with the sight of music notes, bright lights and the sound of classical music that became louder and louder until Ethan and Jessie were overcome by the bright lights and loud music. Suddenly, the children are encircled and taken away by the sands of time and in an instant they disappear completely from the attic.Travel through time and space on an adventure to a stage show in the 50's with Jessie and Ethan. They'll learn some new music and dance moves with an extraordinarily talented and bold new friend as they learn the mystery behind the brass trumpet in book two of The Magic Chest Book Series: Dancing til’ Dusk.

Princess Goldie and Princess Moonbeam go on a fun filled camping trip with all of the other unicorns and everything is great until no one can find Moonbow, but hear her cries for help. When Princess Goldie and the unicorns find Moonbeam they are all in for a big surprise.Take your child on an exciting camping trip in a beautiful forest with Princess Goldie and Princess Moonbow, two beautiful unicorns, who enjoy each other's friendship, but learn a valuable lesson along the way about respect and the importance of telling the truth all in one night time adventure.Download your copy now for just $0.99!

Princess Violet and Princess Goldie decide to spend the day playing and exploring the forest and not believing Goldie's parents that a terrible rain storm was coming on such a beautiful day. When the princesses get caught in the storm they also get lost and must find their way in the wet dark forest back home to the unicorn castle.Take your child on an exciting journey through the night in a beautiful forest with Princess Goldie and Princess Violet, two beautiful unicorns, who enjoy each other's friendship and learn a valuable lesson along the way about the importance of listening to their parents all in one night time adventure.Download your copy now for just $0.99!

Short Stories for Kids: Lily Pad Day Adventure Tales from Clearwater Farm Children's books: Beginner Readers ages 6-8, social skills for kidsAre you looking for a children's short story ideal for kids age 3-7? This children's adventure book is great for early readers. Daisy Duck has declared today Lily Pad Day and had picked out the perfect Lily Pad Hat to wear..until it went missing! Join Daisy Duck and her two best friends Percy Pig and Cathy Cow as they search high and low for the missing lily pad while discovering the true meaning of Lily Pad day in this fun adventure at Clearwater Farm.This book includes:- Excellent for beginning and early readers- Great for a quick bedtime story- Beautiful illustrations for children