Books with author Karen Janzen

Inspired by family & friends, I wanted to write about something fun and memorable...such as a special holiday. Having experienced teaching Kindergarten, I always searched for books specific to themes. Mardi Gras in New Orleans can also be used with older students to review alliteration. Any reader can predict what might be on the next page. I hope audiences of all ages enjoy reading. One may also further research the celebration of Mardi Gras around the world.

Uh-oh! Liz is lost in the village! She feels so scared, and so small, and doesn't know what to do! How will Liz find her way back to her father? Will she find help? Will it be in time? Come, let's go with Liz on her journey! We can meet some new friends along the way, and even learn some new words, in another language (Spanish)! It's an exciting trip! Let's go! Also, this book is great for interactive time with your child. There are questions throughout the book that will prompt easy ways to discover what your child would do if they were lost, explore their emotions and feelings about situations, as well as introducing them to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful book for them (and you!) to learn from. Enjoy this time, with your precious little ones. They are truly a blessing.

Two wonderful dog stories are interwoven to create the informative children's book New-Found-Land: The Tales of Two Dogs. The first story is about a Newfoundland dog named Boomer, who solves a modern-day mystery with the help of two friends, Worm and Hawk. Told through the voice of Boomer, children will learn many facts about the different animals that Boomer and his friends meet. In the second story, travel along with Seaman, the Newfoundland dog that was lucky enough to accompany the exciting Lewis and Clark Expedition. This historic trek across the American wilderness began in 1803 and lasted three years. All the facts in Seaman's story have been researched and are believed to be true. Both of these dog's tales begin in St. Louis, but over 200 years apart! Author Bio: Karen Jansen is a retired school teacher who grew up in the Ozarks of Missouri and now lives in St. Louis. "I write to teach," she says. "I love to write stories that teach children real facts about nature, history and science." Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/New-Found-Land-TheTalesOfTwoDogs.html