Books with author Karen S McGowan

Does your heart skip a beat when your teacher asks you a question? Do you begin worrying when you don’t know the answer to every question? Try this: scratch your head, wiggle around, and don’t get jealous if someone else has the answer.No one can know it all. That is what Kelly learns in this exciting story. Asking for help is a great idea. Just ask Kelly.Rhyme Time is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell whimsical stories the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Kindness counts. This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly is gently rocked in a boat down a lazy river as she says good night to her friends.Getting a child ready for bedtime requires patience. After a day of activity, there is often no automatic “off-switch.” It helps to have a cool down period. Try the helpful tips in this book to set the right mood and encourage your child to go to sleep.Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

The Jolly Time Books excitement continues in books 7-9. Why is Mr. Jolly happy when a police officer finds crime scene tape in his car? An exciting day turns into disaster for Lizzy. Gross! Lizzy and Ben help Mrs. Jolly trap the huge monster behind a green door! Yikes! It's alive! Books in Special Edition 2 include: “Are We There Yet?” (#7), “Goat Finger!” (#8), and “Yikes! It's Alive!” (#9). The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written with humor that will spark your imagination. C’mon! Join Lizzy and Ben for a Jolly Time!

When Devon’s energy goes phfft, big sister Destiny encourages him to make wiser food choices. Devon learns that fruits and vegetables are fun and tasty, give him strength, and will help him soar. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful illustrations—and are perfect bedtime stories. They will spark the imagination of any child. C’mon! Check out all the fun at Jolly Time Books.

Two law enforcement officers and their heartbreaking discovery of an 11-year-old homeless girl living in a car with her mother inspired “Hopscotch Hoopla.” Their compassionate decision to draw a hopscotch court on the sidewalk emphasizes the importance of recognizing and caring for others in the world. Their actions received an overwhelming positive public response.Having fun and getting more exercise are important values that we can teach our children.Surprise them—have them reach for the sky! Join Kelly, the cute dachshund, as she learns from Officer Katz that playing hopscotch is a fun game where you walk like an elephant, leap like a frog, and fly like an eagle. Join them stretching and twisting.Touch your finger to your nose.Bend way down and touch your toes.Now pretend that you can fly.Reach really high and grab for the sky.This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Being kind and helping others are some of the most powerful lessons about values that we can teach our children.If you want your kids to be kind and have empathy, this book encourages open discussions about differences in the world.Often, you will find that you have more in common than you first thought.Isn’t making noise the best part of playing with your favorite fire truck?But Kelly’s mom has asked her to be quiet because Dad is sick. How can you have fun playing if you have to be quiet?What will Kelly do when she talks to a real fire fighter? Will he persuade her to be more helpful?This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Kindness counts. Kelly, the cute dachshund, was afraid she would miss the deadline for writing an article about bullying. She felt like an unmotivated writer stuck in a perpetual hamster wheel, going around and around—but getting nowhere fast.Things were even worse, because she was a bullying victim herself. To reduce her stress, she went on a walk and ran into Professor Hootie, a wise owl.Will Kelly have the courage to tell Professor Hootie that she is the victim of a bully? Will Professor Hootie give Kelly ideas on how to deal with bullies? And will Kelly miss the deadline for writing her article on bullying? You’ll have to read the book to find out.Bullies Beware is another outstanding Jolly Time Books: Dog Squad presentation, loaded with edgy humor yet heartfelt wisdom. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Age Level: 9 and up / Grade Level: 4 and upI’m Les Desirable. Don’t laugh. That’s my real name. And Principal Butcher won’t let me forget it. I’m a world famous news reporter. While most kids my age are breaking wind, I’m always looking for breaking news.WHACK! I get smacked in the face with Tuffus Nails’ sweaty jockstrap. AGAIN!I hate gym class. They call it ‘PE’—but only because the letters ‘PU’ are taken!We have a crisis at Greenville Middle School. Coach Butts is demanding that we learn THE CHICKEN DANCE. I can’t dance.I’m DOOMED!To get my mind off school, I go to a basketball game with my cousin, Bo Teak. He’s the COOL kid with HOT WHEELS! When he’s selected as the contestant to make a free throw from center court, everyone panics.After all, you know that he’s in a wheelchair, don’t you? If he makes the basket, he’ll win big bucks. But if he misses, he’ll be a big loser.I’m closing my eyes. I can’t watch. Tell me what happens, okay?Les Desirable: Kick Butts is a funny story that everyone will find entertaining—children, middle school students, and adults.

We can’t always be there to protect our kids from bullying—but we can promote self-confidence and the power to stand up against bullies.Helping your children learn how to handle difficult situations is one of the most important actions you can take to prepare them for life’s challenges.In this story, Kelly is intimidated by the meanest bully in town. After talking with others, she is empowered and confident enough to stand up for herself.This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Gary the Groundhog becomes jealous because his brother Phil gets all the attention. Read along as Gary learns that being famous requires eating fruits and vegetables—and a lot of hard work. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful illustrations—and are perfect bedtime stories. They will spark the imagination of any child. C’mon! Check out all the fun at Jolly Time Books.