Books with author Lisa Griffin

Boone can help teach your kids how to be grateful for what they have and how to work for what they want. Boone is a cute gosling, but right now he is really bothered! Why is his brother Finn the first to fly? And why can Otter flip but Boone can't? It just doesn't seem fair! Boone doesn't realize that everyone is different with different abilities. Fortunately, Boone is surrounded by friends who help him understand it's natural to look at what others have and wonder what it would be like to be like them. But it's more important for Boone to recognize his own strength and talents. Boone soon learns that instead of begrudging what others have or earned, he should be grateful for what he has, and work hard to earn what more he wants. A great book to help children overcome feelings of jealousy and envy, and to remember the importance of gratitude and hard work. Tips for parents, teachers and educators are included.

A heartwarming tale for young children about spreading your wings and finding yourself. Boone is a gosling, loving life on the water with his family. He feels safe and comfortable in his small corner of the pond, so why would he ever leave? When Boone's mom and siblings swim off to the opposite shore, he doesn't follow. He has his reasons, like the water is too cold and deep, and the other shore is too muddy. But when he sees his family having fun, he wonders what he's missing. Are they eating doughnuts, having a campfire, or will they see the elusive pond Yeti? Boone's curiosity soon grows bigger than his fears. He slowly paddles away from his safe space, taking readers on a journey that reveals why leaving your comfort zone can lead to exciting and unexpected places. This book also includes tips for Parents and educators to use when teaching kids about trying something new, or experiencing things that are outside our comfort zones. You can read more on the adventures of Boon by reading author Lisa Griffin's second book; Green-Eyed Goose. This time Boon learns to overcome envy and jealousy.

A heartwarming tale about spreading your wings and finding yourself. Boone is a gosling, loving life on the water with his geese family. He feels safe and comfortable in his small corner of the pond, so why would he ever leave? When Boone's mom and siblings swim off to the opposite shore, he won't follow. He has his reasons, like the water seems too cold and deep, and the other shore looks too muddy. But when he sees his family having fun, he wonders what he's missing. Are they eating doughnuts down there? Are they warming their feathers by a campfire? What if they see the elusive pond Yeti over there? Soon enough, Boone's curiosity grows bigger than his fears. Slowly he paddles away from his safe space, taking readers on a journey that reveals why leaving your comfort zone can lead to exciting and unexpected places.

When 13-year-old Paul Aderston goes on holiday with his parents, he does not suspect anything out of the ordinary will happen. Then, he meets a strange man named Dorian Lunarses who transports Paul to Alterra, a magical world. Before he knows what is happening, Paul faces the greatest challenge and adventure of his life. He meets powerful rulers, encounters bizarre creatures, and defeats sinister villains, all on a courageous quest to save the Key of Kings. Paul's unwavering bravery inspires the friends he makes on his journey, but can it save him from his enemies?

Ever wonder what it would be like to travel back in time? Twelve-year-old Alice Hammond is about to find out. She can’t imagine that her mom is anything but a regular parent—unassuming, not spontaneous in the least. But she has a secret!Can Alice find out what it is? How long can she keep her travels hidden from her mother? Will the evil Mr. Wong haunt her in more than just her dreams?Follow Alice’s adventures with a magical coin as well as her journey from an ordinary kid with an annoying brother, soccer practices, and otherwise middle school life through her trips to the past which will leave her forever changed.

When their highly technical science project is stolen, brothers Drew and Alex Richfield are thrown into an action-filled battle with bully, Brett Larson, who always seems to be just one step ahead of them. Drew and Alex must learn to work together to stop Brett from registering their GPS Star Tracker as his own in the Annual Science Fair. At stake are the brothers’ reputations, their relationship and the Grand Prize!

Ever wonder what it would be like to travel back in time? Twelve-year-old Alice Hammond is about to find out. She can’t imagine that her mom is anything but a regular parent—unassuming, not spontaneous in the least. But she has a secret!Can Alice find out what it is? How long can she keep her travels hidden from her mother? Will the evil Mr. Wong haunt her in more than just her dreams?Follow Alice’s adventures with a magical coin as well as her journey from an ordinary kid with an annoying brother, soccer practices, and otherwise middle school life through her trips to the past which will leave her forever changed.

When 13-year-old Paul Aderston goes on holiday with his parents, he does not suspect anything out of the ordinary will happen. Then, he meets a strange man named Dorian Lunarses who transports Paul to Alterra, a magical world. Before he knows what is happening, Paul faces the greatest challenge and adventure of his life. He meets powerful rulers, encounters bizarre creatures, and defeats sinister villains, all on a courageous quest to save the Key of Kings. Paul's unwavering bravery inspires the friends he makes on his journey, but can it save him from his enemies?

This book's main focus is regarding slavery. Although there are many books that are written about slavery, and I have heard some people express that they don't want to hear anything about that subject. The author of this book feels that there are still some that needs to read this book, as well as other material and books about this subject. Especially the younger generations. Some people think that Slavery ended under President Abraham Lincoln. After Lincoln, there was a new form of slavery. Some slavery ended about 55 years ago, but there are new forms of slavery going on in this country. It is done in a different way. There are no jobs for black males. The correctional institutions are full of young males. Blacks are slaves to drugs and alcohol. When are black people going to wake up and think "I have been a slave long enough"? -------- These words are from the Author.