Books with author Larry N. Gerston

Sometimes kids (and grownups) judge people for how they look rather than who they are.Spencer Spider suffers from that treatment. Spencer is a nice spider but is rejected by those around him just because he is a spider. But one day Spencer's neighbors realize his true virtues and become his friend. After you read Spencer's story, maybe you'll think of a kind person who should become yourfriend. With "Spencer Spider Just Wants Friends," Larry Gerston takes on the issue of discrimination, something historically painful to racial, ethnic, and religious minorities throughout the world. Spencer's neighbors don't like him simply because he's different, but Spencer shows them that living a kind and helpful life is much more important than the way anyone looks.amazon.com/author/larryngerston

“Are we there yet?” How often we’ve heard those words, begging for finality to an outing. Yet, the adventure along the way can be a road to many discoveries. The Road to Hana shows how the journey can be a much more valuable experience than simply reaching a destination. In this story, the child is the wise one who yearns to explore nature’s wonders along the route, while the adults who take her are too caught up in completing a task instead of appreciating the activity. In the end, the child helps the elders appreciate the beauty of the journey.

"Are we there yet?" How often we've heard those words, begging for finality to an outing. Yet, the adventure along the way can be a road to many discoveries. The Road to Hana shows how the journey can be a much more valuable experience than simply reaching a destination. In this story, the child is the wise one who yearns to explore nature's wonders along the route, while the adults who take her are too caught up in completing a task instead of appreciating the activity. In the end, the child helps the elders appreciate the beauty of the journey. Larry N. Gerston is a political science professor emeritus and political analyst at NBC Bay area. He has dedicated much of his work to the concept of individual empowerment. About the Illustrator: Gary Beattie is an artist whose talents extend from oil portraits to landscape paintings.