Books with author Karen S McGowan

Kelly is having fun riding on her skateboard. She is having a perfect day, until she sees Pooter in his car. Uh oh. Pooter’s car is stuck. He needs help. She promises to help Pooter, but what can she do alone? Can Kelly find others to help her? Can they work together as a team to help Pooter?Jolly Time Books: Yes We Can: A story about the importance of working together as a team (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime Book 10)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.

Psst! Quiet! It’s Mika’s birthday. Let’s surprise her with a cake. Uh oh! Nelly forgot something. Is her big surprise ruined? What will make the perfect birthday gift? Jolly Time Books: The Perfect Gift: A magical story proving that it is the thought that counts (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime Book 7) 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 10-12. Ben hears lions and gorillas all around him! Is he lost in the jungle? Lizzy and Ben march in a protest rally. Will they ruffle the mayor's feathers? Ben blasts off in a rocket ship to the space station! Will he ever return? Books in Special Edition 3 include: “Lost in the Jungle!” (#10), “Save Janie!” (#11), and “Blast Off!” (#12). 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!

This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly closes her eyes and starts dreaming. But the outside lights are too bright. Kelly tosses and turns, opens her eyes, and sees a shadow on the wall. “Who’s there?” she shouts. It is Yawny, a friendly shadow, who dances until he gets tired and sleepy. Together, Kelly and Yawny learn ways to relax and go to sleep. 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: Dark Shadows: Conquering bedtime fears and getting to sleep quickly (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime Book 18) 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.

If you were going to meet someone for the first time, how would you say hello? What if he or she were deaf? Kelly’s class is afraid to play with a new student because he can’t hear. The teacher tells them it is no big deal because we all have a disability of some kind. What will they do? How will they communicate? You will have to read this exciting book about being everybody’s friend and having fun. I Hear You is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell exciting 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.

Lizzy Jolly thinks that it is important for everyone to have a goal—even her younger brother, Ben. Kelly, their cute dachshund, didn’t want Lizzy bugging her about not having goals. So Kelly hopped out of the birdbath, where she had been cooling off, and wrote a poem about goals. Then she decided to sign up for swimming lessons. Kelly is shocked to learn that the only swim instructors are Fang, the ornery cat, or Tommy Turtle, the slow moving green rock.Oh, no! This is horrendous! What will Kelly do? Will she ever learn to swim? You will have to read the book to find out.Surf’s Up 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.

The Jolly Time Books excitement continues in books 13-15. Bwahaha! Two evil monsters are after Lizzy! Will Lizzy escape? Mr. Jolly warns Lizzy to be good before he leaves her. Will she ever see her daddy again? A mysterious car appears in the driveway. Two people step out! Will a kooky idea save the Jolly family from this crisis? Books in Special Edition 4 include: “Halloween Moon!” (#13), “Special Delivery!” (#14), and “Keeping Up!” (#15). 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!

Momma Bird is going to have a baby. Crickle! Crickle! CRACK! POP! Oh, my. Oh, my. Baby Bird is hungry. But Baby Bird turns down Momma Bird’s offer of a worm, and insists on selecting from a menu with healthier food choices. How far will Momma Bird go to keep Baby Bird happy? Jolly Time Books: What's for Dinner? A humorous book encouraging children to make wise and healthy food choices (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime 17) 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.

This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly is ready for bed but she can’t find Big Owl. Where could he be? Kelly uses her imagination to search for Big Owl. Could he be on a trip? Where do you think he is? Would you help Kelly search for Big Owl? I’ll bet all that searching will make you sleepy. 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: Where's Big Owl? Dreaming about fun places to go before bedtime (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime Book 11) 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.

Isn’t it always more fun to play than do homework? We make decisions all day long. Sometimes they are right and sometimes they are wrong. Will Kelly finish her book before playing soccer with friends? Or will she skip the homework and have fun? You will have to read the book to find out. The Big Score is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell exciting 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.

Kelly and her friends open a box at a birthday party and discover some neat costumes. Who will be the pirate? The firefighter? The princess? Things get off to a rocky start when no one wants to give up stuff. Will they ever learn to share and have fun? Jolly Time Books: It's Mine: A powerful message about sharing and having fun with your friends (Children’s Bedtime Book) (Storytime Book 8) 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.

Have you ever had a good day in the neighborhood—where you ran and played all day? A day where you got so tired, that you looked forward to a good night’s sleep? And then, you couldn’t get to sleep. That happens every night to Kelly, the cute dachshund. Fang, the ornery cat, leaps on top of the fence and uses binoculars to watch Kelly’s every move as she sleeps. That upsets Kelly. What will she do to stop Fang from spying on her? Will she ever learn to deal with this invasion of privacy? You will have to read the book to find out. Fang, the Ornery Cat, is another popular 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.