Books with author KP Baker

Have your kids ever wondered what is like to be on a real fire truck or wonder what firefighters do? Now they can get a up close picture at what it looks like to be on a fire truck and be a fireman for a day. They’ll even learn a few fire safety tips in a kid friendly way as they explore a fire station and fire truck with 6-year old Max and his 1st grade class. Come explore with Max and his friends as they sit up front on a fire truck, explore the fire equipment and even watch as a real ladder telescopes up into the sky. Are you ready to take your child, ages 4-8, on this firefighting adventure? “Fireman Max - The First Grade Firefighter” will take you on the most exciting tour, encouraging your child to become one of your community’s heroes when he grows up! Buy “Fireman Max - The First Grade Firefighter” and let the adventures begin!

Do you struggle with a child that is extremely shy and hiding behind it rather than exploring her passions in life? Introduce her to Abby in the book “The Tale of Abby – The 2nd Grade Cheerleader.”Abby is a second grader that has suffered from the effects of shyness all of her life. It has caused her to isolate herself at home and avoid joining in activities with friends. As if that weren’t bad enough, Abby’s parents broke the news to her that they were moving from Dallas to Chicago! Now Abby’s worst nightmare has come true – she has to start an entirely new school with kids that she does not know. How will she survive?The move that Abby’s family makes helps her learn just how change can be good and how finding something that you are passionate about in life can help you overcome your shyness. Let your child come along the adventure with Abby as she learns about the trials and tribulations of starting a brand new school in combination with suffering from a shy personality. What Abby does not predict is that she will end up loving her new school and that she will be able to participate in one of her favorite hobbies – cheerleading! Watch Abby transform from a shy second grader to an outgoing friend that everyone loves to be around.“The Tale of Abby – The 2nd Grade Cheerleader” is a great way to work in a conversation with your child about their shyness. Help her explore her own passions and how she can use them to overcome her shy tendencies. As you and your child read about Abby, she will see that being timid really is not as horrible as it seems. Along the way, your child can learn to explore ways to overcome their own obstacles in life along with embracing their greatest passions and exploring just what they want to be when they grow up.

This is the story of THE LEAGUE OF PICKLEMAKERS Ben: who began it all by sneaking in one night and filling homeroom with ball-pit balls.Frank: who figured out that an official club, say a pickle-making club, could receive funding from the PTA.Oliver: Who once convinced half of the class that his real parents had found him and he was going to live in a submarine. Bean: Who wasn't exactly invited, but her parents own a costume shop, which comes in handy if you want to dress up like a giant squirrel and try to scare people at the zoo.TOGETHER, they are an unstoppable prank-pulling force, and Fountain Point Middle School will never be the same. Latino Interest.

"With warmth and humor, Kim Baker conjures a magical tale of finding the most elusive creature of all: one's true self." --Kirby Larson, author of the New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Hattie Big Sky and the Audacity Jones seriesA quirky, empowering story about a boy recovering from a bear attack with the help of his friends and maybe, some magic. For fans of Lemons by Melissa Savage, Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones, and The Canning Season by Polly Horvath.Newt Gomez has a thing with bears. Last year he survived a bear attack. And this year, he finds an unusual bear statue that just might grant wishes. Newt's best friend, Ethan, notices a wishbone on the statue and decides to make a wish. When it comes true, Newt thinks it's a coincidence. Even as more people wish on the bear and their wishes come true, Newt is not convinced.But Newt has a wish too: while he loves his home on eccentric Murphy Island, he wants to go to middle school on the mainland, where his warm extended family lives. There, he's not the only Latinx kid, he won't have to drive the former taco truck--a gift from his parents--and he won't have to perform in the talent show. Most importantly, on the mainland, he never has bad dreams about the attack. Newt is almost ready to make a secret wish when everything changes. Tackling themes of survival and self-acceptance, Newt's story illuminates the magic in our world, where reality is often uncertain but always full of salvageable wonders.

Sometimes kids have a hard time performing in front of others. There could be a lot of anxiety for kids, whether they are shy or not, to get up in front of many people and do a performance. They could be worried about failing or simply too scared to even attempt it. This is what happened to Abby’s friend as their team practiced for the big cheerleading exhibition.In “Cheerleader Abby and the Cheerleading Competition,” Abby and her cheerleading team are joining the conference exhibition. Abby is really excited about it, but one of her teammates is not. In fact, she is downright sad and scared about it. Abby’s teammate, Tammy, was afraid of performing in front of the large group that would be at the exhibition and she was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to do the dance well enough. In this book, Abby and Tammy explore together how much fun it can be to face their fears and try new experiences.If you want to:•Help your child learn that it is okay to be afraid, but that he or she should not let their fear stop them from doing things that they enjoy•Teach your child the value of friendship and confiding their feelings to someone•Show your child the pride and joy that they can feel from accomplishing something that they were afraid to tryThen “Cheerleader Abby and the Cheerleading Competition,” is the perfect book for you and your daughter. Abby’s journey with her friend Tammy will show your child that it is okay to be nervous about a new activity, but that she should never give up. As you read this book about cheerleading, you and your daughter can talk about the things that scares her or activities that she has avoided for fear of failing. Your daughter might even relate to Abby’s friend, Tammy in the story. Buy “Cheerleader Abby and the Cheerleading Competition” today and help your child overcome her fears and live life to the fullest!

Starting a new year at school is hard for many kids. There is so much that goes into a new year, including new students, new teachers and new routines. For many kids this time is very overwhelming and downright scary. This is exactly what happened to Fireman Max as he started 2nd grade.In “Fireman Max Goes to 2nd Grade,” Max is just starting 2nd grade. Everything is very new to him and he is feeling unsure about himself. Go on the journey with Max as he starts his new school year without any of his friends in his class and a teacher that he doesn’t know. In this book, Max learns that trying new things, even when they seem scary, is not all that bad. He even learned that there can be fun surprises around every corner. If you want to:•Help your child overcome the fear of starting something new, whether it is a new grade, entirely new school or just an extracurricular class•Teach your child the value of embracing new opportunities with excitement rather than fear•Show your child the importance of school and making the best of each new yearThen “Fireman Max Goes to 2nd Grade,” should be on the top of the reading list for you and your child. Fireman Max has been on many journeys, but this one shows his timid and nervous side, which many kids can understand. As you read this book about Fireman Max with your child, you can talk about any situations that he or she might have coming up that has them nervous. Your child will likely relate with the characters in the book and be able to see that starting new opportunities can be a good thing. Buy “Fireman Max Goes to 2nd Grade” today and help your child see the good in every opportunity.

Join Fireman Max as he continues his journey as an honorary firefighter. If your kids loved coming along with Max on his 1st grade field trip to the New York City fire station, they will love joining Max on his latest adventure. Come along with Max as he tries to solve a neighborhood mystery all while working on a good deed for his community. Kids will learn how fun it can be to help the community and how simple acts can really make a big difference. Take the journey with Max, his sister Maddie and their neighbors on this exciting and a bit mysterious adventure.If you are ready to take your children, ages 4-8, on an adventure that teaches all about good deeds and thinking about others, “Fireman Max and the Vegetable Garden Mystery” will help get you started! Buy “Fireman Max and the Vegetable Garden Mystery” and let the conversations about the good deeds that you and your children can do together begin!

Sometimes it’s hard to stay true to yourself, especially when you are worried what others might think of you. That is exactly what happened to Max in this kids’ book about firemen by KP Baker.In KP Baker’s “Fireman Max – The Perfect Halloween Costume,” Max learns the importance of staying true to what he loves the most. Like most kids, Max learns this lesson the hard way, by giving up what he really wanted to be for Halloween because he was afraid that others would make fun of him. Throughout this heartfelt story, Max learns the value of doing what you want and not worrying what other people might think.If you want to:•Help your kids learn about how to stay true to their dreams and not give into the pressure to blend in or feel as if they belong•Help your kids learn about the value of doing something nice for others, especially when someone is feeling down•Have an easy way to open up conversations with your child about not worrying about what others thinkThen “Fireman Max – The Perfect Halloween Costume” is the perfect book for you! Reading to your kids is one of the best ways to spend time together. If you are ready to enhance that time even more by reading a book that teaches incredible lessons and values, buy “Fireman Max – The Perfect Halloween Costume” today and take the incredible journey with your child!

Come dance along with Olivia on her dancing adventure! Whether your little girl loves tap, ballet or jazz, she will love to come along with Olivia as she realizes the fun and excitement of this popular hobby. As your child reads along, she will also learn how to make important decisions. Girls will see just how important it is to follow their passion as well as be true to themselves, even if it means taking a few chances. Whether you have an outgoing daughter or one that is a bit more timid and unwilling to take chances, everyone will delight and possibly relate to Olivia in this heartwarming story about dancing.If you are ready to take your children, ages 4-8, on a journey that teaches the importance of following one’s dreams, learning how to make decisions and how to deal with feelings, even bad ones, “Dance with Olivia - The Dancing Ballerina” will happily bring you on that adventure. Buy “Dance with Olivia - The Dancing Ballerina” and start teaching your little girl, no matter how young, about the importance of staying true to herself and learning just what her dreams really are.

Every kid has talents, but they might not always be easily found. When kids are put on the spot with a talent show or any other type of exhibition, they might be forced to feel inadequate or unhappy with themselves. This is what happened to Max in “Fireman Max and the Talent Show.”In “Fireman Max and the Talent Show,” Max’s school decides to put on their very first talent show. All of the students are excited, except for Max because he does not think that he has any talents. As you go on the journey with Max, you will watch as he learns that everyone has a talent, even if it is not one that can be performed on a stage. In this kids’ book, Max learns how to find his true talents and how to put them to good use. He also learns how rewarding it can be to find something that you are good at, no matter how big or small.If you want to:•Help your child find his/her talents, even if they are not something that can be performed on stage•Help your child boost his/her self-confidence•Show your child that everyone has fears but it is how you handle those fears that mattersThen you will want to download “Fireman Max and the Talent Show” and read it with your child. This is yet another Fireman Max journey that many kids can understand. As you read this kids’ book together, you can talk about situations that your child has been in that he/she felt inadequate. You can also help your child see how he/she could have overcome those times, just like Fireman Max does in this book. Buy “Fireman Max and the Talent Show” today and go on a very educating journey with your child.

Baseball season is an exciting time for boys involved in Little League. If you are looking for a way to excite your baseball fanatic about reading as much as he loves baseball, introduce him to the main character, Ethan, in this encouraging book for kids. Your child will love to read and follow along with Ethan and his baseball adventures as the Little League season starts.Ethan loves to play baseball and does so every chance he gets. This year was a big year for him because he was moving up in the organization. He was now in the league that allowed the kids to pitch and bases to be stolen. Ethan was nervous, but his parent’s faith in him and his endless hours of practice made him believe that he would be able to succeed and possibly even become the pitcher that he has always dreamed of becoming.In this book, Ethan shows kids of all ages that when they set their mind to something and stay dedicated to it, they can succeed at their dreams. Ethan joins his two best friends Jason and Joey in this book, both of which also have their own dreams to succeed at baseball, and together they set off to be picked by one of the best coaches in the organization. The sheer thought of being coached by the man that coached the championship team last year was enough to make Ethan and his friends believe that this would be a great year of baseball for them.“Baseball Ethan and His Little League Dreams,” is a great book to help your child want to read. Even if you have a child that is only into sports and refuses to pick up a book, he will want to see just what happens to Ethan in this book about summertime fun. Offering your child the best of both worlds, this eBook is the perfect way to encourage summertime reading.

Fireman Max is back and this time the good deed is done in his honor at a fireman birthday party! Once again in this fireman kid book, kids will learn the valuable lesson of the importance of helping the community and how all good deeds get paid off. Join Max, his family and friends on another exciting journey that ends in the ultimate surprise. This story is sure to have you and your kids sitting on the edge of your seats! Take your children, ages 4-8, on the adventure that will keep them in suspense and then ultimately thrill them at the end. Teaching children about good deeds and the excitement in surprising others, “Fireman Max and the Surprise Party” will help you start important conversations with your kids as well as bring the importance of being a good role model to the forefront of your mind. Read this fun book together and start your own journey of good deeds with your children.