Books with author Karen A. Jones

This collection of short stories by author and poet, Karen J. Jones, features seven of her best-loved stories: Dizzy Dandy, Agent Red, Waiting for Mum, Skeleton in a Box, Abandoned hero, Truth Sleuth and Trouble in Class.Many of these stories are humorous, others more moralistic; all have an unexpected twist to the plot.Surprisingly, the more ludicrous the plot might appear to be, the more likely it is to be based on real-life events.This book is suitable for older children (competent readers), teens and adults.Enjoy!

Left alone for the first time on the island he calls home, Simon is looking forward to a day of personal indulgence. His sister Ellen only wants to make sure they get their chores done. Their parents are busy trying to convince the government not to close the lighthouse that the family operates, and it's up to the kids to make sure everything runs smoothly. Neither Simon nor Ellen is prepared for the mysterious and potentially dangerous visitor who brings with him an unexpected storm and a riddle that may lead to treasure, treasure that could help them save the lighthouse. Simon and Ellen have to work together to solve the riddle before the strange, or the weather, destroys their chances.

Is your child ready to learn about the Old Testament?The Bible Story Book for Kids contains thirty-four of the most exciting and well-known stories from the Old Testament. The stories are based on the New American Standard Bible translation. While this book is based on the New American Standard Bible translation of the Bible, it is appropriate for anyone interested in learning about the Old Testament!This book is geared to readers aged four to eight and is great for reading aloud, reading with your child, or for your child to read by themselves. It is perfect for anyone reading the Bible for the first time. The Beginner's Bible is also great for more mature readers, who are not familiar with the language of the Bible.This book is not at all childish. It does not "dumb-down" any of the stories. Rather, it is written in an approachable manner with language that is intelligent, but not overly complex.No drama is spared in these stories! Love, betrayal, evil plots, and brave and handsome heroes are found throughout this book. There are unsung heroines, who, although they are not always named, play in integral roles. This book will show your child that the stories of the Bible can be just as exciting as their favorite movie or book!Through this book, your child will discover beloved stories such as: How was the earth created? Was it really the snake's fault? Lots of drama between the world's first brothers! Is forgiveness possible? God's revenge on Egypt! How did people learn what God's most important laws were? Is there hope for a better future? And much more... And much more... Your children will be able to grow with this book. Some stories will be appropriate for younger ages, while you might want to wait until they get a little older for others. This book is a great starting point to facilitate discussion about Bible stories with your children. The stories presented are interspersed with quotes from the Bible enhancing the storyline and helping children to become accustomed to the language used in the original translation. The Bible is one of the most amazing miracles God ever performed and is written so that the youngest child to someone who studied it for his whole life can constantly find deeper and deeper levels of understanding about the love that God has for all his children. It is our hope and prayer that this book will start a journey that will last an entire lifetime of learning about God and loving him as a personal Father, to be born again as a child of God, and eventually to be with God and Jesus Christ through all eternity to come. If you think your child is ready to start learning about the most familiar and beloved stories in the Old Testament, don't wait any longer and get this amazing bible storybook today!

If you want an important tool to teach your children about the wonderful Bible and all the promises it holds, keep listening!The New Testament is a clear and concise summary of the Greatest Story Ever Told, the Life of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is written for young minds to understand and explore the main points of Jesus' birth, life, death, and ascension, as well as the rise of the Christian church. It includes explanations of the locations, culture, hard to understand figures of speech, and the external cultures surrounding his life.Parents--in a world so busy, so beautiful, so interesting, and often so confusing--some of us think that we don't have time for God. However, for those who are aware of him, we can understand the peace what a prayerful life can bring to a soul. Even the little children have daily challenges and daily choices--and imparting a love of God into their heart at an early age is a wonderful gift for a fabulous life.To a child, prayer is a natural instinct. As we raise our children to do good, to live with the principles you are teaching them, it is also important to teach them the power and importance of prayer. In this world, you represent God to a young child--giving them their needs often before they even ask. God encourages all of us to teach them that it is ultimately God who supplies all of our needs.The Bible Story Book for Kids will show you: The miracle of the immaculate conception of Mary The wondrous childhood of Jesus The friendship that Jesus had with his apostles and disciples The miracles that Jesus performed for one person or for thousands The reason that Christ had to be crucified for you and me How the early Christian church grew for both Jews and Gentiles How the power of God can still work today for anyone who believes And much more... The Bible is one of the most amazing miracles God ever performed and is written so that the youngest child to someone who studied it for his whole life can constantly find deeper and deeper levels of understanding about the love that God has for all his children. It is our hope and prayer that this book will start a journey that will last an entire lifetime of learning about God and loving him as a personal Father, to be born again as a child of God, and eventually to be with God and Jesus Christ through all eternity to come. The stories about Jesus Christ and what he did are presented in a brief, simple format, suitable to be studied with your children or read to them at night as they drift off to sleep. It will allow your children to understand that the promise of God to live a powerful, righteous life in this day and time is still available, no matter how far society degrades into confusion. If you desire to give your child a tool that can reward your child for a lifetime and beyond, just get this awesome book and enjoy!

Dot to Dot Books For Kids Ages 4-8 This Dot to Dot Books for kids is great for those parents who wish for their children to improve counting and co-ordination skills. Every Connect the Dot picture is printed on its own 8.5 x 11 inch page. Make one of the best decisions for your child this year and get a copy of this great Dot to Dot Books For Kids Ages 4-8 while you still can now.

They're small but chunky board books—and they're guaranteed to fascinate toddlers with their moving animal illustrations that present charming visual surprises. Each two-page spread has a "who's there?" question and a peephole showing a pair of animal eyes. Kids place a finger into a slot cut into each illustration, give a little push, and out pops the complete animal. There are six pop-out surprises in every book, and the brightly colored cartoon-style animals who come popping out will delight little boys and girls. A baby chick breaks out from his egg when kids put a finger in the cover's slot. They'll find five more slide-out surprises on the pages that follow. (Ages 1-4)

Here's a chance to learn what makes all your favorite characters from Cartoon Network's hugely popular show for boys actually tick! Which Dude Are You? is a an activity and quiz book with totally radical personality tests that match readers to their favorite characters. This 64-page fist pump of a book is packed with facts about characters and retellings of epic stories from the best Regular Show episodes.

There are almost eight billion people alive today. Having that many people in the world puts pressure on both social and natural resources, and we have to ask ourselves difficult questions like, What is our fair share? And how do we share more equitably? Ours to Share starts by giving an overview of human population growth, from the time when there were only a few hundred thousand people until now. The book goes on to examine some of the inequities that happen between people when natural and social resources are stressed and provides examples of people who have found innovative ways to share more equitably with their neighbors. The book also examines the impact our expanding population has had on other species. Finally, the book offers suggestions for actions kids can take to better the world from their own home, school and community.

Fourteen-year-old Maya sneaks out in her kayak before breakfast every day to check on a family of sea otters living in nearby Riley Bay. It's hard being an animal lover in a fishing family. The animals Maya loves threaten her family's livelihood, and Maya doesn't know if she can trust her family not to hurt them. She is determined to protect the sea otters, even if it means checking on them for the rest of her life. One morning, Maya discovers she's being watched. Who is it and what are they doing? Soon Maya has to trust someone as she gets caught in a dangerous race to save the sea otters—and her family's livelihood—from poachers.