Books with author K. Chambers

Come with Beamer, a gentle therapy dog, as he takes you on a journey to learn about Children's Rehabilitation. Beamer will make you smile while he helps you understand Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy for children. With his unconditional love and encouragement, Beamer will make you glad to become "Beamer's Buddy™." "Beamer can teach us all a lot about obstacles in life." Coach Frank Beamer Head Football Coach Virginia Tech Football " Beamer Visits The Children's Rehabilitation Center prepares and calms a child's concerns about therapy while making the therapists' job easier." Ron D. Waldrop MD FAAP FACEP FACPE CPHQ Medical Director of Pediatrics at Inova Loudoun Hospital Medical Director of Inova Head2Head Concussion Clinic at Inova Loudoun Hospital " Beamer Visits The Children's Rehabilitation Center is an entertaining story that does a great job educating children and adults alike on the benefits of rehabilitation. Beamer instills confidence in the face of insecurity and is the ideal best friend for every child." Anne Blackstone, MSPT Clinical Coordinator Pediatric and Adult Rehabilitation Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital "As a parent with a child who would not be walking today without Rehabilitative Services, having Beamer along with us would have made all the difference in the world. Thank you for creating a story that encourages and demystifies the invaluable services of Rehabilitative Teams." Dennis Elwell Loving Father

Come with Beamer, a gentle therapy dog, as he and his best friend Kyle learn the signs of stroke and how to help from their good friend Dr. Poochio in Tell Me Town. No matter your age, Dr. Poochio's explanation will help you understand this important topic which impacts over 600,000 people per year. Like Beamer and Kyle, you will be happy to know more about how you might someday help someone you love. "Beamer can teach us all a lot about obstacles in life." Coach Frank Beamer Head Football Coach Virginia Tech Football "Beamer Learns The Signs Of A Stroke And How To Help is an excellent educational resource that explains and defines cerebrovascular stroke in a manner that children can understand." Seth Tuwiner, MD Neurologist, Inova Loudoun Hospital "Beamer Learns The Signs Of A Stroke And How To Help deals with a grown-up subject in a sensitive, educational way, and will certainly educate children and adults about the signs of stroke and what to do. The format with Beamer, the dog, is adorable, and the illustrations are simple and effective. The information about having a stroke is cleverly translated into an analogy that children can easily understand. This critical information is presented in a way that is entertaining, and will also be easily remembered by children (or adults) when they see the signs of a stroke and need to know what action to take." Catherine Christopher, M.Ed., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Inova Loudoun Hospital Director Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation "As a Neuro Rehab Physical Therapist, I am witness, on a daily basis, to the benefits of early identification and treatment for a stroke. Education and awareness for people of ALL ages only increases the opportunity for early intervention, and as a result, has the potential to change lives. Beamer, thank you once again for bringing understanding and awareness to such an important topic." Anne Blackstone, MSPT Clinical Coordinator Pediatric and Adult Rehabilitation Center Inova Loudoun Hospital Head2Head Concussion Clinic

Cassandra Knight does not do fairies! She does detentions! But when she meets Bertha and Midge (The Book Fairies) she finds out that a young boy who has been murdered needs her help. Cassie goes into the story, becoming part of it, and deals with some unusual characters in the town of Cyril’s Crossing… So begins The Story Fixer’s first adventure. A book for eight to 12 year olds.

Come with Tia and her mom as they learn that Tia has Type II Diabetes and what she needs to do to become healthy for life. In this very special story, real doctors have become cartoon characters to help children easily understand Type II Diabetes and how children who are diagnosed can become heroes of their health for life.“ Tia Learns About Type II Diabetes is a clever and simple guide for children and their families to learn about the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. It provides important information in a way that is easy to understand. I found it especially helpful that the characters talked about the importance of a team approach both within the medical system as well as in the community in trying to combat Type 2 Diabetes.” Rinku Mehra, MD Medical Director –Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Pediatric Specialists of Virginia “ Tia Learns About Type II Diabetes is an excellent book for helping children learn about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. It is easy for children to read, and motivates them to make healthy food choices for a nutritious lifestyle. This book helps introduce your child to the healthcare team and explains how this team helps them to be as happy, fearless, and strong as Tia the Tiger!” Neda Kashanian, RD, CSP Registered Pediatric Dietitian and Board Certified Specialists in Pediatric Nutrition Pediatric Specialists of Virginia “Beamer and his friends in Tell Me Town have created yet another amazing book for children and families. In this book, Tia and Beamer learn about Type II Diabetes, and really help simplify what can be a very confusing diagnosis. When children understand exactly what’s happening in their bodies, they will be able cope better with having a condition and adhering to treatment. We know that knowledge and adherence to treatment and activities are essential in living a healthy life with Type II Diabetes. This book explains things beautifully in a way that allows children to understand Type II Diabetes while reinforcing that they can still be kids with this condition.” Jamie Gentille, MPH, CCLS Director, Child Life Services Inova Children’s Hospital

Sometimes, the void stares back…The Aeternum Wars have begun anew. Ministry armies have spread like a pestilence across Illyria, wreaking chaos and destruction upon the last remaining outposts of those brave enough to resist.Hunted by the same feral beasts that destroyed her town, Anzien Tsierig leads a squad of soldiers and untested recruits south along the Wyrewood. Their orders are clear: travel to the southern stronghold and prevent a mass slaughter. Will they find a town ready to defend, or a field of graves?Across the Shattered Peak Mountains, Oren and Clementine search for a way to stem the tide of darkness. When they stumble upon a figure of legend, they must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for a chance to save their world. The answer is one that will put their friendship, and perhaps their very souls to the ultimate test.Humanity is once again pushed to the brink, and those who remain must unite, or be swallowed by the void.

Come with Beamer and his best friend Kyle, as they prepare for the big game and learn how to become the very best they can be, on and off the field, from their mentor, Coach Kedric of The Tell Me Town Heroes.“Kedric has done a great job explaining three important values to children that are not only important in sports, but also in life.”“This book creatively teaches children 3 important core values they will benefit from their entire lives, rolling in the importance of self-worth and teamwork, all while entertaining them with a great story. She shoots! She scores! Way to crash the net Cindy!”“Kedric Golston is a man who practices what he preaches. When you read this book, you will have the confidence in knowing that each principle or value that he teaches is something he believes in and teaches to his own children. I know Kedric as a man, a father, and as a friend. I highly recommend reading this story.”

Max used to be an ordinary boy... until he offered himself up to Death in the place of his little sister, and somehow ended up as Death's assistant! Life in the Underworld isn't all bad though, despite housekeeper Liah's abysmal cooking.Above ground, someone has worked out how to bring the dead back to life, with potentially universe-destroying consequences. Can Max and Liah stop the culprit in time? Or will Max get a lot more than he bargained for? A darkly comic fantasy adventure in the Black Cats series: short, gripping stories for newly confident readers aged 8-12.

Come with Pippy as she tells Grandma Noonie's story. You will learn about Alzheimer's and its impact on the entire family. Grandma Noonie's story will warm your heart and give you hope as you learn about love, understanding, and helping to find a cure. "Cindy Chambers does an outstanding job of describing the symptoms and the underlying cause of Alzheimer's dementia with her new book Grandma Noonie has Alzheimer's. A compassionate pineapple named Pippy, from Tell Me Town, learns from Dr. Neuro, the different stages of Alzheimer's dementia and how it incapacitates patients. Pippy's meeting with Grandma Noonie inspires us to be empathetic during our interactions with Alzheimer's patients. Pippy motivates us to be optimistic regarding a possible cure, and encourages us to raise the money for research by participating in fund raising activities. A must read for anyone whose loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's." Venkata N Allada M.D., FACP. Medical Director, Adult Hospitalist Program, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Leesburg, VA "Grandma Noonie Has Alzheimer's is another great book in the Tell Me Town book series. As a rescue squad chief, I see families that care for those suffering from Alzheimer's. It is helpful to have such a good teaching tool to help children and their families learn about Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is difficult, not only for the patient, but for those living with and caring for their loved ones suffering from this disease. It is my hope that this book will help educate and reassure children who may have someone special in their life that is suffering from Alzheimer's." Col. Kevin C. Rychlik, Chief Virginia Airborne Search & Rescue Squad (501 C3, non-profit), Manassas, VA "Grandma Noonie Has Alzheimer's is great! It is told in simple terms so children can readily understand Alzheimer's. It is a must for any family dealing with this situation when children are involved." Gene Saunders, Chief Director General CEO/Founder Captain, Chesapeake, VA PD ret. Headquarters & PAL Division Project Lifesaver International (501C3, non-profit) Port St. Lucie, Florida "Author Cindy Chambers has done it again! She has taken a very difficult topic and put it in terms that are easy to understand. Pippy and the Wheeler family have shared a very personal story about their Noonie. Alzheimer's is a frustrating and complicated disease of the brain. Every family that has a loved one with this disease should read this book. It provides hope and shares how each of us can help make a difference and contribute to finding a cure." Gina Harrison RN, MSN, CEN, CPEN Nurse Manager Pediatric Emergency Department Inova Loudoun Hospital, Leesburg, VA