Books with author Lyle Jakosalem

Do you ever wonder why the swallows migrated from the south to the north to the old Mission of San Juan Capistrano and how it all happened? This is the tale about the lost orphan hatchling who was alone, and there was no one to watch over him. Later, he was rescued by the human priest named Reverend Rafeal. Reverend Rafeal found him, and he took him to the mission of San Juan Capistrano. He raised him, fed him, and took him to the chapel. He named the hatchling Jaime.Some months later, Jaime was grown up. He was wondering what kind of bird he was and where his kind was. His best friend, Pablo the rooster, helped him to find his kind. Pablo took him to see El Muerto, the wise rattlesnake. El Muerto explained to Jaime that he must find his kind beyond the hills. Jaime flew to the hills, and he found his king. He discovered that he is the swallow! When the swallows were leaving to the south for the winter, Jaime went with them to learn their survival instincts. Later in spring, Jaime led the swallows to the north to his favorite place in the worldthe old Mission of San Juan Capistrano.This story is about history of Hispanic culture, music, religion, and the science for the swallows, which are the most abundant and widely distributed bird species in the world. When you visit the San Juan Capistrano mission, you will learn the experience and the wonders of the swallows, the pioneer birds from the south to the north.

A little princess with hair as golden as the sunlight likes to pick the tiny purple violets that grow wild by the tracks at the end of her village and give them to her mama. The land is owned by a grumpy old man, known as the troll, who doesnt allow anyone near the area. Mr. Troll wont even allow the railroad to be completed because its on his land. He scares everyone away until one day the little princesss kindness melts his hard heart and he changes. Princess Yellow Hair saved the day! And the railroad could finally be completed.

Matilda loves dressing up her long-suffering dog, Basil. Day and night she parades him in a series of outfits, from tutus to superhero costumes none of them suited to a big clumsy Labrador who would rather just wear his collar. But one day Matildas mum decides to come to his rescue. She takes Matilda and her siblings to the zoo. As they look at the animals, she paints a picture for the children with her words, helping them to see how silly the animals would look if they were dressed up in a variety of outrageous costumes. Will Matilda take the lesson to heart and stop having dog dress-up days for poor Basil?

Although Sam, Cleos dog, is enormous, he is a real wimp. Cleos mum urges him to be brave because he is frightened of everything; even Punky the poodle from down the road and Fat Felix, the cat who hangs around the park. But one day when some bullies decide to pick on Cleo as she skips off to school, Sam suddenly finds the courage to defend her and also lands himself a splendid daytime job!

This particular childrens book was inspired by one of my dogs, Jake. He would sit and watch every word I would say to him and move his mouth as if he wanted to say something back, but nothing happened. No barking, no howling, just air sounds. It was so cute that I had to write about it. I hope it makes children laugh and realize that even if you cant do something, its okay and that you are perfect just the way you are.