Books with author Joy Allen Fowler

Long before they're able to talk, babies have a whole lot to say. With this adorable board book of essential signs, babies and toddlers can easily learn how to communicate their needs, wants, and feelings and even make basic observations with a simple gesture. Studies show that babies who use sign language feel less frustrated, throw fewer tantrums, and often learn to talk more easily. Just point to a sign in the book, say the word while making the sign, and the baby will soon be signing. Communicating a wet diaper or a hungry belly, asking for help or saying "all done" becomes as easy as waving hello or good-bye. And these are just a few of the thirteen signs inside this small and adorably illustrated board book, perfect for little hands and minds to grasp.

Long before they're able to talk, babies have a whole lot to say. With this adorable board book of essential signs, babies and toddlers can easily learn how to communicate their needs, wants, and feelings and even make basic observations with a simple gesture. Studies show that babies who use sign language feel less frustrated, throw fewer tantrums, and often learn to talk more easily. Just point to a sign in the book, say the word while making the sign, and the baby will soon be signing. Communicating a wet diaper or a hungry belly, asking for help or saying "all done" becomes as easy as waving hello or good-bye. And these are just a few of the thirteen signs inside this small and adorably illustrated board book, perfect for little hands and minds to grasp.

Sporting tutus, butterfly wings, cowboy boots or soccer jerseys, each of these twelve little girls is ready to have a day of fun together-a Princess Palooza! And what could be better than a day at Princess Park-a wonderful playground with a castle, moat and carriage. It's the perfect place for the girls to let their imaginations run wild as they run, jump and dance. Joy Allen's cheerful verse and vibrant art celebrates the joy of active play and the princess inside every little girl, and the enclosed paper crown will delight princesses everywhere.

This is the story of Columbia Victoria Stuart Boyden who found herself a virtual orphan after her father went to fight in the Civil War and her mother died. She made the long and difficult trip to her uncle's Virginia plantation where she was taken in and treated as a member of the family. Her uncle was the illustrious General Jeb Stuart, and she became part of an exciting world of war, privilege, and adventure. Through her eyes, we see the exuberant world of the Virginian Confederacy in the early years of the Civil War. Author, Dr Joy Fowler, is Chair of the Writing Department at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she has taught for more than twenty years. Much of her writing is connected to her hobby of historic re-enacting and portrayals of historic characters.

Celebrate the playful princess inside every little girl! Princesses are incredible girls?they love to dress up, use their imaginations and play with gusto! These little princesses have fun all day as they put on tiaras and cowboy boots, dance together at the ball, defend the backyard castle, and plan a magnificent tea party. Joy Allen?s bouncing rhymes and adorable illustrations are full of charming details that are sure to delight. Princess Party celebrates inventive fun and feeling special?the best parts of every little girl?s princess phase.

A baby-sized introduction to sounds we hear every day, and a delightful companion to Baby Signs Long before they can speak, babies are listening. And with this book of fourteen everyday sounds, babies and toddlers are encouraged to interact with parents, caregivers, and the noisy world around them in ways that widen their sensory awareness and expand their vocabulary. From a tweeting bird to clanging pots, a beeping phone to honking cars, the splash! of water to the sound of a kiss--mmmwah!--this book is full of the sounds that fill a baby's day. Perfect for little hands to grasp, this is a delightful stand-alone or a lovely companion to Baby Signs.

A baby-sized introduction to sounds we hear every day, and a delightful companion to Baby Signs Long before they can speak, babies are listening. And with this book of fourteen everyday sounds, babies and toddlers are encouraged to interact with parents, caregivers, and the noisy world around them in ways that widen their sensory awareness and expand their vocabulary. From a tweeting bird to clanging pots, a beeping phone to honking cars, the splash! of water to the sound of a kiss--mmmwah!--this book is full of the sounds that fill a baby's day. Perfect for little hands to grasp, this is a delightful stand-alone or a lovely companion to Baby Signs.

Sporting tutus, butterfly wings, cowboy boots or soccer jerseys, each of these twelve little girls is ready to have a day of fun together-a Princess Palooza! And what could be better than a day at Princess Park-a wonderful playground with a castle, moat and carriage. It's the perfect place for the girls to let their imaginations run wild as they run, jump and dance. Joy Allen's cheerful verse and vibrant art celebrates the joy of active play and the princess inside every little girl, and the enclosed paper crown will delight princesses everywhere.

Alexandra Stepp is back, and not only can she tap into the Quiet Light, she now moves with the Swift-footed Wind. This new gift from the Great Spirit, Gitche Manitou, however, revives the jealousy of this brother, Matchi Manitou. Even as Alexandra makes new friends and seeks counsel from White Feather Woman, Matchi Manitou plots to trap her and usurp her gifts for his own use. Alexandra will need to rely on her friends, family, gifts, and her own cunning to out-maneuver and outrun the persistent reach of the dark Manitou. The second in a four book series, The Swift-footed Wind continues the story of Alexandra Stepp's journey from little girl to young woman. Look for the third book, Alexandra Stepp and the Lost Year coming in late 2016.