Books with author John Prater

Twelve young rabbits are going to the beach with their mom and dad. Everything should go swimmingly�but there is always one youngster in every group who has a special talent for making difficulties. This one is named Jacob, an energetic and mischievous little rabbit who is sure to resemble some of the little girls and boys who open this book. He delays the trip, then he acts silly in the water, and he almost NEVER does as he�s told. But Jacob also has a sense of adventure and a knack for overcoming problems. While all the other rabbits take their afternoon nap on the beach, Jacob stays awake and goes wandering. While he�s away, the incoming tide is about to trap his family. It�s Jacob to the rescue! By day�s end, all of the other rabbits realize how glad they are that Jacob was with them to save the day. Here�s a beautifully illustrated picture storybook for children by the author and illustrator of the delightful Baby Bear books.

Little Chinoo the Eskimo is fed up. It's too cold to play outside and the Big Dark is everywhere—all the time. Then one morning, Chinoo and his parents set out on a long journey. On the way, Chinoo meets a cuddly little polar bear, a furry wolf cub, and a galumphing baby walrus, all wanting to play! But each time Chinoo's parents tell him to hurry up or he'll miss it. But what could it be? At the end of his long journey, Chinoo is rewarded with the glorious spectacle of the rising sun. Now, he can play outside whenever he likes! With depth of color and awe-inspiring landscapes, John Prater's work invites children to experience the powerful wonder of the natural world.

This is the story of an orphan of the 1349 plague, who became a monk, and eventually became a hero and legend.His special knowledge and skills developed in the monastery made him dangerous to his enemies, but put in danger those who would help him and those who were very close to him.Included as part of the story is a sample of his writing, which has confounded many over the ages. Could it hold clues to the source of his powers?