Books with author Karen Jean Matsko Hood

Abby the Last Astronaut is an enjoyable science fiction story for middle grade readers. When a water drought brings humanity close to extinction, a message from another planet, also offers an answer for survival. Earth sends Abby, a fearless fourteen year old student adventurer, into space to meet the other humans in hopes of finding out the solution to earth’s drought. Even though Abby is amazed at the new planet’s way of life, she will have to consider the possibility that they may have ulterior motives for helping earth. Read to find out what Abby decides. This science fiction story will entertain the imagination of young readers and is the first in the science fiction series.

The Icelandic Horse Activity and Coloring Book is written in English, Icelandic, and German by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. This fun activity book introduces English speaking children to Icelandic and German words and provides information on the gaits of the Icelandic Horse. Children will have hours of fun learning about the Icelandic horse and the fun of doing word puzzles, cryptograms, coloring, mazes, crosswords, number games, and many more wonderful educational activities. Through this book’s teachings on the values of kindness and gentleness in the love and care of all animals, the young reader will also learn about the history of the gentle Icelandic Horse and its growing popularity in North America. A proven hit with young readers, Icelandic Horse Activity and Coloring Book, will surely remain a favorite with horse-loving, inquisitive children of all ages! Complete with a gift inscription page, this special activity book makes a perfect gift for your child or for any youngster who is part of your life. Coordinating journal is available.

Catholic Prayers for Children is a delightful book of prayers for children handed down from generation to generation. This is a simple collection of catholic prayers and reflections for children.The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world’s largest Christian Church, with 1.16 billion members worldwide. It is among the oldest institutions in the world and has played a prominent role in the history of western civilization.The Catholic Church has many prayers which are used to pray individually or in group liturgies. In some cases, these prayers are shared by other groups of Christians—as is the case with the “Our Father” or “The Lord’s Prayer.”The author, Karen Jean Matsko Hood, was raised Roman Catholic and has collected some traditional Catholic prayers she was taught as a young girl to share with others today.

Abby the Last Astronaut is an enjoyable science fiction story for middle grade readers.When a water drought brings humanity close to extinction, a message from another planet, also offers an answer for survival. Earth sends Abby, a fearless fourteen year old student adventurer, into space to meet the other humans in hopes of finding out the solution to earth’s drought.Even though Abby is amazed at the new planet’s way of life, she will have to consider the possibility that they may have ulterior motives for helping earth. Read to find out what Abby decides.This science fiction story will entertain the imagination of young readers and is the first in the science fiction series.

This bilingual edition of Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight, Bilingual English and Amharic Edition is translated and published with two languages, the language of English and Amharic. It is a delightful soothing bedtime story to relax young children before they fall asleep.The tradition of the bedtime story has been around since before the written word. For generations, and in every culture around the world, parents have prepared their children for bed by telling them stories. Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight, Bilingual English and Amharic Edition is a soothing bedtime story to be told and retold and enjoyed in different languages.With the popularity of Japanese Anime cartoon styles, the artwork in this book will entertain young readers as they participate in the nighttime ritual of saying “goodnight” to all of their beloved treasures.Enjoy this easy-to-read bedtime story by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. Each one of the pages is thoughtfully illustrated with warmth and love. Your children and grandchildren will ask you to read this book to them again and again. This book is a must for all families to have in their library. Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight, Bilingual English and Amharic Edition makes a great gift for that special friend or child to enjoy.

This is a great way for a child to remember the loving family or families that they have shared a part of their life with. This scrapbook is stuffed full of pages to fill with special times with loved ones. This scrapbook makes a great gift for any child; it’s the perfect place to put photos, memoirs, stickers, awards and other keepsakes. Scrapbooking provides an outlet of expression that may not be available in any other form. Families get involved and show their children how much they love them by helping them fill in the pages of this book.Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood has written My Birth Celebration Scrapbook to keep those special memories, reflections, and thoughts in a safe place. Help them fill it with photographs, memoirs, stickers, and awards to complete the book of memories that will be treasured for life. As they grow and add more to their scrapbook, you, along with the rest of the family, will spend hours browsing through the scrapbook and remembering all of those special times together.

This decorative journal is the perfect companion to My Birth Celebration Scrapbook: Children’s Scrapbook Series. It’s a great tool for writing down your thoughts, favorite recipes, or simply keeping track of important reminders, personal notes, and special occasions. This journal is great for jotting down your own poetry and short stories, or use it to store addresses and phone numbers. Convenient to carry and beautiful to look at, My Birth Celebration Journal: A Daily Journal makes a thoughtful and unique gift!

This is the fifth scrapbook in the series and is especially designed for children to help them to remember their unique and joyful adventures through life. Scrapbooking provides an outlet of expression that may not be available in any other form. Families get involved and show their children how much they love them by helping them fill in the pages of this book to preserve family memories. When I was young, I had a baby book.My Holiday Memories Scrapbook for Kids by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood is a wonderful way to document enjoyable past and present experiences, a storehouse of unique recollections, as family’s journey through their lives. You will share many pleasant memories with your child browsing together through this special scrapbook as they grow and mature through their individual times and accomplishments. Encourage your child to record moments, holidays, and special family events, with written thoughts and their own hand drawn pictures, as well as photographs, along the way. So often, we lose some parts of our child’s events because of no singular place to keep them. Here is the answer to that situation, in this memorable scrapbook. You will want one for each of your children so they can protect their personal holiday memories.

This bilingual edition of Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight, Bilingual English and Japanese Edition is translated and published with two languages, the language of English and Japanese. It is a delightful soothing bedtime story to relax young children before they fall asleep.The tradition of the bedtime story has been around since before the written word. For generations, and in every culture around the world, parents have prepared their children for bed by telling them stories. Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight, Bilingual English and Japanese Edition is a soothing bedtime story to be told and retold and enjoyed in different languages.With the popularity of Japanese Anime cartoon styles, the artwork in this book will entertain young readers as they participate in the nighttime ritual of saying “goodnight” to all of their beloved treasures.Enjoy this easy-to-read bedtime story by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood. Each one of the pages is thoughtfully illustrated with warmth and love. Your children and grandchildren will ask you to read this book to them again and again. This book is a must for all families to have in their library. Goodnight, I Wish You Goodnight, Bilingual English and Japanese Edition makes a great gift for that special friend or child to enjoy.

This scrapbook is especially designed for foster children to help them to remember their unique and sometimes complicated journeys through life. Scrapbooking provides an outlet of expression that may not be available in any other form. Families get involved and show their foster children how much they love them by helping them fill in the pages of this book. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood has written My Special Care Scrapbook for Foster Children to keep those special memories, reflections, and thoughts in a safe place for your foster child. Help them fill it with photographs, memoirs, stickers, and awards to complete the book of memories that will be treasured for life. You can even add any information to this scrapbook that you may obtain, so that they know more of the special people who cared for them while they are in foster care.

This scrapbook is especially designed for adopted children to help them to remember their unique and sometimes complicated journeys through life. Scrapbooking provides an outlet of expression that may not be available in any other form. Families get involved and show their adopted children how much they love them by helping them fill in the pages of this book. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood has written My Special Care Scrapbook for Adopted Children to keep those special memories, reflections, and thoughts in a safe place for your adopted child. Help them fill it with photographs, memoirs, stickers, and awards to complete the book of memories that will be treasured for life. You can even add any information to this scrapbook that you may obtain prior to your child’s adoption so that they know more of the special people who cared for them until their adoption took place. As they grow and add more to their scrapbook, you, along with the rest of the family, will spend hours browsing through the scrapbook and remembering all of those special times together.