Books with author Kathleen Lind

Rags and Duty Shoes is a whimsical story told by a 9 year old, kind-hearted country boy named, Enoch. He befriends two weary travelers and anxiously awaits their arrival every spring to make everything look new again."It's my Duty," is his motto. Trouble begins when Simon the bully, and his band of trouble makers make fun of Tink and his ragged, worn out shoes and design an evil plan to hide his old fix-it-cart.

A twelve year old slave girl and her little sister travel the road to freedom. Faredy, as she is called, was given this special name by her father. He promises that when the family reaches freedom he will reveal the true meaning of her name. But her father is sold farther South and later her mother is sold as well. Without hope, Faredy is left alone to care for her ailing sister, Rosie, until they get a visit from the Ole Shoofly, the plantation messenger. Through her knowledge of the Underground Railroad, coded songs, quilts that talk, and secret words, she has all the right tools to begin her perilous flight to freedom. KDL Run, Faredy, Run is the poignant story of the courage of two little girls, devoted parental love, and the kindness of strangers. Those three forces together make freedom from slavery in the antebellum American South a reality for one family. A wonderful book for families to share.

When a best friend betrays, how does one make it right again?What does a heartfelt apology sound like?Rich discovers the answers to these questions the hard way when Rich betrayed Will, his best friend. Thank goodness Mr. Rock was there to help Rich understand that it is more than saying I'm sorry. Read as Rich bravely apologizes in front of the school, how the older kids mock the apology, and how four heroines defend their dear friends. This tale takes a childlike view and gives a solution to one of life's biggest regrets.

Walking through the woods on a beautiful spring day, a young boy named Rich discovers a rock singing praises to God. The encounter with this rock changes Rich's life, as he learns that God created everyone with a purpose. Rock teaches Rich by telling about the many adventures rock has in the woods. The most important lesson rock explains to Rich is to praise God for all the opportunities given in life.

A young girl tells the many ways in which her friend, Miss Mattie, uses her aprons. Each day they design a different apron by using recycled clothing, adorning them with pretty buttons, rick-rack and ribbons. Although Miss Mattie seems to stay busy with her daily chores, she always makes precious time for this delightful little girl. Miss Mattie's Aprons, will give young audiences a small glimpse of years gone by and how useful the apron was, and still is today.

Front door locked, kitchen door locked, living room windows closed. Nobody in the closet, nobody under the beds. Still, Maggie is worried. Ever since she started middle school, she sees injustice and danger everywhere--on the news, in her textbooks, in her own neighborhood. Even her best friend seems to be changing. Maggie believes it is up to her, and only her, to make everything all right. Can she come up with a plan to keep everyone safe? The Best Worst Thing is a perceptive novel about learning the limits of what you can control, and the good--sometimes even best--things that can come of finally letting go.

Becky Willowbee dreams of attending the biggest bird-watching festival on the east coast. The science fair grand prize would give her enough money to buy a ticket, and Becky loves science almost as much as she loves birds. Sounds like the perfect plan. Right? There's just one problem...maybe three. The class bully wants the prize for herself, Becky's little brother is afraid of birds, and her mom-mom thinks she's a superhero. That's right. Superhero. If Becky wants the prize, she'll need to keep everyone under control. What could possibly go wrong?

Front door locked, kitchen door locked, living room windows closed. Nobody in the closet, nobody under the beds. Still, Maggie is worried. Ever since she started middle school, she sees injustice and danger everywhere--on the news, in her textbooks, in her own neighborhood. Even her best friend seems to be changing. Maggie believes it is up to her, and only her, to make everything all right. Can she come up with a plan to keep everyone safe? The Best Worst Thing is a perceptive novel about learning the limits of what you can control, and the good--sometimes even best--things that can come of finally letting go.

Miss Lady Bug dreams of going on vacation far away from all the noise in the big city. She knows where she wants to go, but doesn't know exactly how to get to the meadow, in the county, by the babbling brook. So she plans a big block party, inviting the whole community of flying friends, in hopes that someone would know and give her directions on how to get to the meadow, in the country, by the babbling brook. KDL