Books with author Leslie McGuire

Amazing rocks, found on a stretch of beach near the author's home, comprise this unique alphabet book. A is for Addition, and there are rocks in the shape of real numbers, too. B is for Bird, and there is a bird rock on a nest with an egg. G is for Ghosts, and there is a host of rocks that look like ghosts! Children and adults alike will pore over these fascinating rocks, and will be inspired collect their own.

A lively guide to surviving and thriving during Mercury Retrograde—and to unlocking the astrological secrets of Mercury, the planet that rules communication.Mercury Retrograde: We’ve all heard about its effects. E-mails disappear into black holes. Flights are delayed and trains run late. From communication mishaps to travel breakdowns, Mercury Retrograde wreaks utter havoc on our lives. So how do we survive it, sanity and relationships intact?In The Power of Mercury, acclaimed astrologer Leslie McGuirk casts new light on Mercury Retrograde—treating it as an opportunity to slow down in a tech-crazed world, from approaching agreements with caution to communicating with intention. With an unparalleled sense of humor and uncommon helping of straight talk, McGuirk further dispels the mysteries of Mercury Retrograde by teaching us how to identify our personal Mercury signs and those of the people with whom we interact every day, from bosses to romantic partners—and what that means for how we communicate, and what to do about it. In our ever increasingly tech-driven, fast-paced world, where we all email, text, chat, and tweet hundreds of times a day, and zip around the world at a moment’s notice, the stakes for any glitches in communication are higher than ever. Finally, with The Power of Mercury, we have the fresh, direct guide we need to navigating it all without stress—and with a much needed dose of optimism, common sense, and style.

Energetic Tucker is a tricky target for Cupid! But it’s easy to see that the little terrier loves, loves, LOVES his girl. (Ages 2-5)There are many things Tucker loves, like his dog food, his Frisbee, his spot on the couch, and bubbles from a jar. But today is Valentine’s Day, and Cupid is determined that this year Tucker will fall in love with another dog. Could Tucker’s dream pup be his playful friend Spunky or maybe Cupcake, who smells like roasted chicken? Tucker is one busy puppy, and somehow Cupid’s love arrows keep missing their mark. Will Tucker end up with the perfect Valentine after all?

“Simple, bright pictures . . . will appeal to young children.” —School Library JournalWhen Tucker the terrier wakes up on Saint Patrick’s Day, he gets off on the wrong paw. Nothing goes his way until he rolls in a bed of clover—a bed of four-leaf clovers, that is—which just happens to belong to a leprechaun! Lucky Tucker! From snatching a falling scoop of ice cream to wrestling with his best friends to getting a whole box of new toys, Tucker is now the luckiest dog around!

It’s Easter, and this year Tucker is helping the Easter Bunny hide eggs. But the talented terrier might be too good at hiding them!Tucker loves spring, when there’s plenty of soft dirt for digging holes to bury his bones and toys. When the Easter Bunny notices Tucker’s excellent digging skills, he asks the pup for help hiding this year’s Easter eggs. But Tucker is so good at his job that the eggs are impossible for the children to find! Luckily for them, there’s a little terrier nearby who knows just where to look!

Oh, what to be for Halloween? A determined Tucker rolls out a very creative costume in a funny story young children will surely appreciate."HE'S SO-O-O-O-O CUTE!"Tucker’s owner always dresses him as something cute for Halloween, like a pumpkin with a little orange hat. But this year Tucker doesn’t want to be cute — he wants to be spooky! Why does his owner insist that he wear a silly cowboy costume? Looks like it’s time for Tucker to put his paws to the cause and turn into something scary before the trick-or-treaters arrive! Little ones will laugh at this earnest pup’s efforts to make just the right statement on Halloween night.