Books with author Joan G. Thomas

Mimi, a Moravian girl living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, during WWII, is thrilled to be invited to spend her Easter vacation at her Grandparents' farm and lead the town's parade riding Aunt Lydia's elegant horse, Graceful Lady. But suddenly the parade is canceled. Come along with Mimi and her new friends as she turns a disappointment into a joyous event. learning to ride, and finds a mysterious wooden box. Share Mimi's excitement on Easter morming as she discovers a memorable Sunrise Surprise!

The Town of Superstition: Books One and Two Thaddeus Cane is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime―and learn a lot about himself along the way. It begins with another move to a new town, a place called Superstition that more than lives up to its name. From his bedroom window, Thaddeus watches his attractive new neighbor tending a magical garden. When curiosity and attraction compel Thaddeus to meet the young man, he discovers Teofil is a garden gnome. And that’s just the first of many secrets to come to light in The Midnight Gardener. Thaddeus and Teofil’s quest continues in The Well of Tears, when Thaddeus learns he is the son of a powerful witch and wizard. He has never known his mother―who was cursed when he was a baby―and he sets out to find her, accompanied by his boyfriend, Teofil. They encounter magical beings both benign and deadly, and when Thaddeus’s father is injured, he is forced to make an impossible decision.

African american Short Stories for Kids: Hannah Visits Clearwater Farm Adventure Tales from Clearwater Farm Children's books: Beginner Readers ages 4-8, social skills for kidsAre you looking for a children's short story ideal for kids age 4-8? This children's adventure book is great to read along with your child or for beginning readers. Cousin Hannah just arrived at Clearwater Farm for the Summer. She's excited to spend time with her cousin's Tommy and Danny and her Aunt and Uncle Farmer Bill. When Farmer Bill suggests the family take a trip in own to see a movie after the chores were done for the day everyone was excited. Hannah eagerly wants to help out by gathering the eggs but Clearwater Farm has a rooster that lives in the coop who has other ideas. Making this list of chores and trip to the movie harder than anyone ever thought. Join Hannah and her cousins on an adventure at Clearwater Farm!This book is:Excellent for beginning and early readersGreat for a quick bedtime storyIncludes beautiful illustrations for children

Short Stories for Kids: Adventure Tales from Clearwater Farm - Short Stories, Games, Jokes and More, Beginner Readers ages 6-8, Kids Adventure BooksAre you looking for a children's chapter book ideal for kids ages 4-8. This children's chapter book is great for beginner chapter book readers and is full of bedtime stories, jokes, games, and more. In the Adventure Tales from Clearwater Farm Activity Book kids of all ages will enjoy the adventures on this farm. The book contains three stories about Clearwater Farm that will take your child on an exciting adventure. They will enjoy games, jokes and more along the way in this fun filled activity book for children. The book features the following three short stories: "Hannah Visits Clearwater Farm", "Tommy and Danny's Summer Adventure" and "Lily Pad Day". This book includes:Fun activity and puzzles includedExcellent for beginning and early readersThree fun short stories that are great for a quick bedtime storyFunny and hilarious jokes & beautiful illustrations for children

Carried off by a dragon? It was like a bad joke her old Nana would have said."Where's my necklace?""I don't know""I guess it got carried off by a dragon then, hmm?"For Mella, her life becomes the punchline as she finds herself caught in between the obsessive justice of a mythical Dragon King and her father's transgressions against the fire-breathing worm. After bargaining for her execution date to be stayed till her next birthday, the Princess must find a way to stay alive in the Dragon's Lair till then, and hopefully after. Not an easy task around a hot-tempered, fire-breathing giant of a monster. After accidentally stumbling upon the creature's thirst for human stories, Mella finds her own webs of enchantment she can weave. But who will be the one entangled as she discovers more and more secrets in the den of the Dragon? Join Princess Mella in her adventure as the countdown begins. What would you do, who would you be if you had only 12 more months to live?