Books with author Lois Grambling

Every little boy has a hero. Billy's happens to be his mom. Billy has two families-his mom and dad, and his firehouse "uncles," who work with his mom. Having a firehouse family is lots of fun. But Billy also knows that firefighters have an important job to do, protecting people and putting out fires. To get the job done right, they all have to work as a team-even Billy can lend a hand! From award-winning author Lois G. Grambling and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Manning comes a heartfelt story of a little boy who wants to be just like his mom when he grows up.

Persistent pet owners and prehistoric pedants of all ages will love this laugh-out-loud story of one kid's tireless mission to bring his big best friend to the big city. Will a young boy convince the mayor of New York City to let him bring his friend—a saber-toothed cat—on a field trip to the Big Apple? The imaginative narrative brings readers to iconic New York landmarks, as Saber shows Ms. Mayor just how helpful a feline friend can be. A humorous follow-up to Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reeder? and Can I Bring My Pterodactyl to School, Ms. Johnson?

This laugh-out-loud misadventure is perfect for persistent prehistoric pedants and those who have their heart set on a new pet. Once upon a time there was a boy who presented a well-thought out proposal for his teacher, Ms. Johnson, convincing her that bringing a pterodactyl to school would be a good idea. The boy is back, and this time he has several reasons why bringing a woolly mammoth to the library would be advantageous to the librarian, Ms. Reeder, and the library’s patrons. There's never been a better shelving assistant, storytime buddy, or bookmobile tower than a woolly mammoth! What could possibly go wrong?

Grandparents tell the best stories. They know things that nobody else knows such as family history and stories of when your own parents were kids. But the best story is the one about the day you were born. In Grandma Tells a Story, Grandma tells about how she and Grandpa longed to have a grandchild--someone she could read to, play with, bake cookies for, and love. From the day Grandma and Grandpa learned that you were coming, through the long wait and preparations, to the joyful day when you were born and Grandma got to hold her grandchild for the first time, the story unfolds with love and anticipation. Grandma Tells a Story is a sweet, charming tale and the perfect book for a grandparent to share with a grandchild.Poignant, realistic illustrations in warm tones evoke a sense of comfort and home--the way grandmas always do.

It's as true today as it was a thousand years ago--some witches want to be princesses.Like Bella. She dreams of big castles, silk gowns, and jewels. But the Grand Wizard has placed a moratorium on witches turning themselves into anything, especially princesses, and Bella's dream turns to dust. Clever Bella has another plan: marry a prince. A handsome one, if they haven't all been turned into frogs. And with a little online dating help that's exactly what she sets out to do.This funny story will have readers spellbound and laughing out loud at Bella's sweetly enchanting attempts to hook her handsome prince. Magical illustrations enhance this delightful tale.

Peter Cottontail is out sick, and there's only one dinosaur who's up to the task of delivering his eggs on Easter—T. Rex! Although he may need a little practice at HOPPING to get rid of that WOBBLE. Join T. Rex and his friends as he saves the day in a very special way. Lois G. Grambling and Jack E. Davis bring us another hilarious holiday adventure that teaches that practice, even if it's not perfect, can make everything just right.