Books with author Lisze Bechtold

Sally?s Purple Socks: They keep growing and growing and growing . . . Sally?s purple socks have finally arrived and she can?t wait to try them on. Oops, she forgot to include the size when she ordered them. But they?re so warm and comfortable. She lounges in them, cleans house in them, even dances in them. But wait, is it just Sally or are her socks . . . growing?! And growing! ?Dry Clean Only? takes on a whole new meaning in this adorable and wonderfully illustrated tale about an out-of-control pair of socks and their enchanting owner. A genuine delight for children.

Praise for Buster series: "A good choice for kids just past the easiest reader stage." —Booklist The adventures of Buster continue in two new easy-to-read stories. In the first, Buster is startled by noises and rustling in the dark space under the porch. Upon discovering a homeless kitten, Buster musters up the courage to help the kitty, despite loud objections and humorous antics from his canine pal Phoebe and two territorial cats. The fun continues in a second story when Buster and Phoebe introduce the kitty to the dog next door, and the four furry friends try to find a game they can all play together. Get set for laugh-out-loud results.

"These stories about a puppy searching for his strengths will bring smiles of recognition to the beginning-reader set." —School Library Journal Join Buster the very shy dog as he discovers his self-worth and self-confidence in a house full of more outgoing canine and feline characters. Formatted for Green Light Readers Level 3, this edition of Buster features two easy-to-read stories from the original book. In the first, a wary Buster reaches out to befriend a girl who seems sad and lonely at a birthday party. In the second, Buster, insecure about his inability to catch a ball, uncovers a winning talent all his own!

When Buster comes to live at Roger's house as a shy puppy, he has a lot to learn. Thank goodness Phoebe, an older and wiser dog, is there to teach him a few tricks. Top dog Phoebe has a plan to teach Buster how to collect and train bones to stay. Why then are Buster's bones mysteriously disappearing? Buster may be young and somewhat gullible, but he's also good-hearted, generous, and smart enough to figure out the mystery on his own. He also learns a lesson on making and keeping friends.

Two comical, easy-to-read capers starring shy-dog Buster and his bolder buddy Phoebe as they solve backyard mysteries involving skunks, raccoons, and buried “dog” treasure. It’s backyard troubles galore for canine friends Buster and Phoebe in two easy-to-read adventures. The trouble begins when Buster and Phoebe get blamed for trashing the backyard and hatch a plan to find the real garbage bandit. But first they have to stay awake and keep away from skunks! Next, the pals search for buried “bone” treasures only to quibble about which bones belong to which dog. Buster may be shy but he’s smart enough to claim what’s rightfully his and kind enough to share it, too.

Two comical, easy-to-read capers starring shy-dog Buster and his bolder buddy Phoebe as they solve backyard mysteries involving skunks, raccoons, and buried “dog” treasure. It’s backyard troubles galore for canine friends Buster and Phoebe in two easy-to-read adventures. The trouble begins when Buster and Phoebe get blamed for trashing the backyard and hatch a plan to find the real garbage bandit. But first they have to stay awake and keep away from skunks! Next, the pals search for buried “bone” treasures only to quibble about which bones belong to which dog. Buster may be shy but he’s smart enough to claim what’s rightfully his and kind enough to share it, too.

Edna has the longest, most fantastically fluffy tail in the neighborhood. It is a sight to behold. Proud of her tail — very proud of it — Edna heads out to the neighborhood party to show it off to the new cat, who is rumored to have a fantastic tale himself. But as Edna heads off to the party, she gets a quivery feeling, as if someone is following her through the woods. As a vain cat learns the true identity of the monster that chases her, she unexpectedly discovers friendship in her life. Beginning readers are sure to relish this fresh and funny picture book about how finding a good friend can save the day.

"These stories about a puppy searching for his strengths will bring smiles of recognition to the beginning-reader set." —School Library Journal Join Buster the very shy dog as he discovers his self-worth and self-confidence in a house full of more outgoing canine and feline characters. Formatted for Green Light Readers Level 3, this edition of Buster features two easy-to-read stories from the original book. In the first, a wary Buster reaches out to befriend a girl who seems sad and lonely at a birthday party. In the second, Buster, insecure about his inability to catch a ball, uncovers a winning talent all his own!

When Buster comes to live at Roger’s house, he has much to learn about the world at large. Thank goodness Phoebe is there to teach him. She will instruct him about puppy bones, about smart bones and marked bones. And bones that mysteriously disappear. But all on his own Buster will learn something much more important. With lively and spontaneous drawings, this chapter book for beginning readers shows how a goodhearted and generous dog discovers one of the riches of life—beyond bones.

Praise for Buster series: "A good choice for kids just past the easiest reader stage." —Booklist The adventures of Buster continue in two new easy-to-read stories. In the first, Buster is startled by noises and rustling in the dark space under the porch. Upon discovering a homeless kitten, Buster musters up the courage to help the kitty, despite loud objections and humorous antics from his canine pal Phoebe and two territorial cats. The fun continues in a second story when Buster and Phoebe introduce the kitty to the dog next door, and the four furry friends try to find a game they can all play together. Get set for laugh-out-loud results.

When Buster comes to live at Roger's house as a shy puppy, he has a lot to learn. Thank goodness Phoebe, an older and wiser dog, is there to teach him a few tricks. Top dog Phoebe has a plan to teach Buster how to collect and train bones to stay. Why then are Buster's bones mysteriously disappearing? Buster may be young and somewhat gullible, but he's also good-hearted, generous, and smart enough to figure out the mystery on his own. He also learns a lesson on making and keeping friends.