Books with author Lori Smith

A kingdom in ruin. A witch destined to rule. Four guardians sworn to protect her. When I'm told I'm at the center of an age-old prophecy I don't remember. I just know it's always been that way. I'm supposed to do things. Big things like save everyone. Nothing in that plan includes the use of four guardians, one arrogant, one beautiful, and the others consisting of strength and leadership. The young warlocks hold their own against me in our youth and when we grow up, we grow together. We see each other. We see and advance past casual glances--hidden desires that should remain concealed, because choosing one of them isn't an option. I can't be with them and they can't have me. I'm the people's queen, my magic destined to save us all no matter what we want. I may have to leave my men behind in the end. Will they let me? Young Queen is the 17,000-word prequel to the urban fantasy novel entitled The Queen's Mark, a full-length story by Tori Smith set to release spring 2018. If you like reverse harem romances featuring four sexy warlocks and the feisty witch royalty they aim to please then this short read is for you. One-click this "slow burn" series starter today!

This book features actual children dressed in costumes representing a doctor, nurse, veterinarian, teacher, librarian, lawyer, judge, construction worker, fire fighter, police officer, train engineer, astronaut, grocer, hair stylist, barber, grocer and a mayor. The book describes what each person does and where they work. There are JUST FOR FUN facts at the end of the book for non-readers to work on with a parent or older sibling.

A garden sprite comes across a garden gnome, and falls in love. She takes the gnome on a playful journey through the forest, across the hills, to the beach, and further still. All the while, she expresses how she loves him: like flowers love the sun, like forests love a seed, like balloons love the sky. These inventive similes play on concepts drawn from nature and are paired with quirky, whimsical art full of details to discover―like the troubling moment when the gnome becomes cracked, but is mended with some ingenuity and the help of cheerful forest friends.Moving progressively through the seasons, from spring to winter, the book is a sweet, bright bedtime story, paced to read aloud. I Love You Like... can help inspire readers to invent their own creative expressions of love as part of a nighttime ritual and will also be relatable to any child who adores a favorite toy.

This book will teach children about the coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic in a gentle way to allay their fears about this disease. Throughout this engaging story children will learn that there are community workers playing important roles in preventing the spread of COVID-19. From the teacher who reminds students to wash their hands, to the research doctor working on a vaccine, to the grocer and chef providing nutritious fresh food and vegetables to keep the body healthy, each worker plays an essential role in the town and they are all happy to do their jobs to help the community get throguh a difficult time.But what happens when the mayor decides to offer a special prize to the most essential worker in town? How will they ever decide who plays the most essential role? You will have to read to find out!By the end of the book, children will have a greater understanding of how each community worker helps combat the coronavirus pandemic and a newfound appreciation for the community workers keeping them safe in their own community.