Books with author John C Atkinson

Tom wakes up early in the morning and sees an elephant standing at his bedroom window. The gentle elephant has a problem. She has an itch behind one of her big, floppy ears and asks Tom for some help. After scratching the itch, the elephant says, "One good turn deserves another and so, if you like, I can take you for a short ride around the block." Later, when Tom wakes up in his bed, he wonders, "Was that a dream or was there really an elephant at my window?" When he sees a special gift sitting on his bedside table, he knows the truth and he smiles.Ages 0-6

A friendly zebra named Stripes arrives at Tom's front door with a little problem. Tom says, "When I need to think, sometimes I like to go for a walk." Stripes says, "That sounds like a good idea." While walking together, Tom and the zebra meet a three-legged dog named Lucky who solves Stripe's problem and after that, they all dance and sing and jump up and down! "I feel so lucky," says Stripes. "Me too," says Tom. "We are all lucky," says the three-legged dog. "Now let's play!"

After seeing the zoo-keeper named Mr. O'Greedee take some of the animal's food money, Tom takes matters into his own hands. “I have to do something,” thought Tom. “If there is not enough money to buy food, some of the animals might be hungry.”With the help of family and friends, he moves all of the animals into his family's two-car garage and has a really big picnic, and soon enough, all of the problems are solved and everyone is happy.

Drawn from his previously unpublished private diaries, the secret life of Santa is revealed with these festive anecdotes from over the centuries. Readers will discover the truth about where Santa Claus lives, how he manages the elves in his gift workshops at the North Pole, how the good saint’s outfits have changed over the years, and that his favorite treat is a bag of Snowmints. With this ultimate Christmas gift book filled with artwork of Father Christmas, readers will delight in the secrets and surprises, including a pop-up snowflake, festive seasonal recipes, and even a silver sixpence.