Books with author Kimberly Gould

In a post-apocalyptic world, a lowly servant is at the front of a second renaissance.Eve is born to the lowest caste, but her sharp mind brings her to the attention of the elite. In an unprecedented move, she initiates a game of Cargon, the method elite use to rank themselves, and wins a place among them. From within, she sparks new ideas, ones that will literally enlighten her world.Can she balance the sacrifices that come with her new privilege? Will she marry a partner that will bring her honor as well as love?**Reading these books in order is not necessary, however it is recommended.**

Follow an energetic toddler's day with Dad that's full of opposites - up and down, make and break, yum and yuck, and more. From his first demand to be picked up and then immediately put down, opposites pop up all day long for this energetic boy. Breakfast is no, no, no, yes! At the sandbox, it's make, make, make, break! And jumping into the pool goes from can't, can't, can't, to can! Kimberly Gee's expressive illustrations emphasize the loving connection between a boy and his father in this clever concept book about everyday highs and lows that is sure to entertain little (and big!) members of the family.

In a post-apocalyptic world, can a servant rise above her class to enlighten a second renaissance?Book One - Honor and PrivilegeEve is born to the lowest caste, but her sharp mind brings her to the attention of the elite.In an unprecedented move, she initiates a game of Cargon, the method elite use to rank themselves, and wins a place among them. From within, she sparks new ideas, ones that will literally enlighten her world.Can she balance the sacrifices that come with her new privilege? Will she marry a partner that will bring her honor as well as love?Book Two - Duty and SacrificeEve has been accepted into the elite of her home country, but a trip to help a neighbor shows her that not all elite are ready to recognize a servant as their equal. She is ideal for communicating between the middle caste, commoners, and the elite of Augustia, owing to her birth and childhood among the servants. Upon her return, work begins anew on harnessing the mythical power of light.Can she balance her legal husband with her lover? How will she deal with the knowledge these devices reveal?Book Three - SovereigntyEve’s diplomatic and trade ministers are crossing the known world in the days after she is raised to the throne. She needs to know if the majority of nations accept or reject her. Regardless of their findings, one nation is rallying against her and preparing to restore order by making her acknowledge her proper place as a servant. Despite her better judgment, she is aiding her fellow elite in preparing for a physical attack. Can Eve hold onto her throne? Or will the enlightenment she has worked to grow explode around her?

Bear is very, very, very MAD! Will he ever feel better? Find out in this sweet and silly picture book about toddler tantrums that little ones—and their caretakers—are sure to relate to.Bear had to leave the park early for his nap. Then he fell and got an owie on the way home. And then he had to leave his favorite boots and stick outside. Bear feels like nothing is fair, and that makes him VERY, VERY, VERY MAD! Can he find a way to move through his emotions and get back to feeling better? Maybe…but not before having a major meltdown!

Cassandra survived the zombie apocalypse. She and other young survivors band together to search the desolate city for food, lodging, weapons, and hopefully, more survivors. On one such rescue mission, the zombies get lucky and Cassandra is their victim. Instead of dying, though, Cassandra wakes up in her own past, days before the outbreak of the virus that turned all the adults to mindless monsters. She has one chance to stop it all. Well, maybe more than one.

Can Eve balance her legal husband with her lover? How will she deal with the knowledge these devices reveal?Eve has been accepted into the elite of her home country, but a trip to help a neighbor shows her that not all elite are ready to recognize a servant as their equal. She is ideal for communicating between the middle caste, commoners, and the elite of Augustia, owing to her birth and childhood among the servants. Upon her return, work begins anew on harnessing the mythical power of light.**Reading these books in order is not necessary, however it is recommended.**

Can Eve hold onto her throne? Or will the enlightenment she has worked to grow explode around her?Eve’s diplomatic and trade ministers are crossing the known world in the days after she is raised to the throne. She needs to know if the majority of nations accept or reject her. Regardless of their findings, one nation is rallying against her and preparing to restore order by making her acknowledge her proper place as a servant. Despite her better judgment, she is aiding her fellow elite in preparing for a physical attack. **Reading these books in order is not necessary, however it is recommended.**

Grandma has been keeping secrets. Will they lead Rev to the light or will she remain in the darkness?When Reverie offers to tend her grandmother’s store the summer after graduation, she gets a lot more than she bargained for. The shop isn’t the problem. The dark eyes and bright smiles of two residents complicate her stay almost immediately, and just when she thinks she might have the cousins sorted out, she discovers the residents of Littleton, including her grandmother, have a secret. One that she now shares. Is there any chance all this shapeshifting is just a bad dream? And if it comes with Lucius and Kerwin, does she really want to wake?

Bear is very, very, very GLAD today! He’s taking his first ballet class. But he’s a little nervous too. This sweet and silly picture book is an honest exploration of feelings that little ones—and grown-ups!—are sure to relate to.Bear is so excited that today is dance day! He has his new leggings, slippers, and tutu, and he is ready to go. But when he gets there, he feels a little shy, a little unsure, and even a little afraid. What can make him feel better? Dancing, of course! This charming companion to Mad, Mad Bear is a celebration of how stepping out and doing the things we love makes us feel happy…even if we are a little apprehensive at first!

The third dwarf magic keeper has been delivered to the Fairy Herb Garden in a most surprising way. She’s feverish, delirious, and covered with chicken pox. Arc, the burdock fairy, brings Hailey, Camie, Rowan, and Sarah to the herb garden and into the flourishing troll village, where they must call on the healing power of burdock to help the sick dwarf. Can they find her backpack that has been lost in the mists and bring the burdock and fall magic back into the world? This story continues the Herb Fairies thirteen book series. Herb Fairies is a magical tale of plants and their remedies that teaches kids about the healing herbs.

Lives are won, lost and traded on the three-tiered Cargon boards.Eve, a serving-girl, has watched the elite from the outside, seen the dramatic shifts based on the results of the Game. With a growing need to reach beyond her station, she can no longer accept her position on the edges.Wagering her own life, she wins and emerges in a strange new world. New rules and old acquaintances tangle to make Eve’s life less comfortable than her position would suggest.One pawn moved, but an entire world shaken – Eve will change the world.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a lowly servant is at the front of a second renaissance.Eve is born to the lowest caste, but her sharp mind brings her to the attention of the elite. In an unprecedented move, she initiates a game of Cargon, the method elite use to rank themselves, and wins a place among them. From within, she sparks new ideas, ones that will literally enlighten her world.Can she balance the sacrifices that come with her new privilege? Will she marry a partner that will bring her honor as well as love?**Reading these books in order is not necessary, however it is recommended.**