Books with author Karen Lee

Let s search for adventure above in the sky. We ll scout through the mountains and hills, and then try exploring the forests, the meadows and plains, across the dry desert and through jungle rains. We ll trek through a swamp, a puddle, a pond, in lakes and the river, the ocean beyond. But, what are we looking for? Who will we see? Find animals on this Safari with me! Once you ve discovered all the animals, turn to the For Creative Minds educational section for sorting cards and animal fun facts.

Let’s search for adventure above in the sky. We’ll scout through the mountains and hills, and then try exploring the forests, the meadows and plains, cross the dry desert and through jungle rains. We’ll trek through a swamp, in a puddle, a pond, in lakes and the river, the ocean beyond. But, what are we looking for? Who will we see? Find animals on this ABC Safari with me! 2007 Moonbeam Bronze AwardRunner-up for the SCBWI 2005 Don Freeman Grant Bank Street 2008 “Best Children’s Books of the Year” selection4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book’s homepageeBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

Let's search for adventure above in the sky. We'll scout through the mountains and hills, and then try exploring the forests, the meadows and plains, cross the dry desert and through jungle rains. We'll trek through a swamp, in a puddle, a pond, in lakes and the river, the ocean beyond. But, what are we looking for? Who will we see? Find animals on this ABC Safari with me! Once you've discovered all the animals, turn to the "For Creative Minds" educational section for sorting cards and animal fun facts.

Stormy, Stormy Night introduces an eagle named Lightning and a palomino horse named Thunder. The two are brought together in the forest after a stormy night. Lightning is a bald eagle afraid of flying and Thunder is a horse who just wants to find his way back to his corral. They form an unlikely friendship as Lightning helps Thunder find his way home. On their journey home, Thunder is introduced to Lightning’s other forest friends, Phillip, the wise goose, Benny, the loud black bird, and finally Daisy, the temperamental skunk. This is the first book in a series of adventure filled stories about Lightning, Thunder, and the forest where they live.

Unabashedly honest, passionate and poignant, this book chronicles the life of Karen Lee, a tenacious woman born into the traditional half-Burmese and -Chinese roots, who had been through an arduous journey in search of the most wonderful treasures known to man – love and acceptance from God, family and friends and most importantly, herself. Her fighting to be accepted as a lesbian Christian in the current society ensues as she matures and goes into womanhood.

Synopsis:In the very special children’s book, An Instrument for Eddie, Eddie is an unusual elephant who loves to perform. He dreams of music, and his fondest wish is to play a musical instrument. Eddie tries to learn how to play several different instruments, but is unsuccessful.Eddie is also a resourceful elephant and he never gives up. Through his determination, he finally discovers an instrument that is just right for him!This extraordinary book was inspired by a true story about a little boy with a hearing impairment, who was also determined to play a musical instrument. Just like Eddie, this little boy didn’t give up. Because of his determination and passion for music, the little boy is also able to play an instrument just like other children. About the Author:A former teacher, Karen Lee lives in Singapore. She hopes An Instrument for Eddie inspires children to never give up when reaching for their dreams. Publisher’s website: http://sbpra.com/KarenLee

Sleep Sleep Wonderful Sleep picks up the very next day – right after Karen Lee’s first book Stormy Stormy Night ends. There is trouble in the forest because Freddy, the little horned owl who watches the forest at night can’t sleep. Freddy can’t sleep because the forest animals are fighting over the delicious raspberries in the berry patch nearby. They are arguing all day and it is keeping him awake. If he can’t sleep, Freddy can’t keep the forest safe from intruders. In Karen Lee’s book, Sleep Sleep Wonderful Sleep the forest animals learn about the importance of sleep, doing a good job, sharing and friendship. This is the second book in a series of adventure filled stories about Lightning, Thunder and their forest friends.

Filled with humor and whimsical illustrations, this enchanting and educational A to Z guide takes young readers on a journey through the alphabet with a lovable Labrador retriever named Sandy, who shows kids that animals and people share many of the same feelings. From A is for Affectionate to Z is for Zonked, Animals Have Feelings, Too! helps children to understand and express their feelings and to treat animals with kindness and respect. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Karen Lee Stevens is a Certified Humane Education Specialist and the founder and president of All for Animals, a nonprofit, humane education and literacy organization in Santa Barbara, California. From the time she was 4 years old and her mom read Three Little Kittens to her, Karen has been fascinated by animals and the written word. This is her first children's book. EDITORIAL REVIEWS: "I believe children have a natural inclination toward animals, which grows stronger when it is nourished. Introducing kids to books like Animals Have Feelings, Too! will surely help them create a world where empathy for all sentient beings becomes a way of life." Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States