Books with author Lynne Garner

Brer Rabbit is a much-loved cheeky rogue who is always playing tricks on the animals of the forest and farmyard. He shares his world with friends and foes such as grumpy Brer Bear, cunning Brer Fox, and his partner in crime Brer Turtle. These tales give an opportunity to join in with the adventures of the mischief maker that is Brer Rabbit.This amusing collection of short stories is a must-read for adults and children of all ages. Parents will love reading these tales to the youngsters, whilst older children will delight in discovering Brer Rabbit for themselves. This book contains the following tales:- Brer Rabbit and the Vegetable Patch- Brer Rabbit Helps Sister Goose- Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear and the Fruit Bush- Brer Rabbit and the Pot of Honey- Brer Rabbit, Brer Otter and the Fish- Brer Rabbit, Brer Turtle and the Pimmerly Plums- Brer Rabbit and the Moon in the Millpond- Brer Rabbit and Brer Turtle- Brer Rabbit and the Wheelbarrow- Brer Rabbit Moves HomeTo immerse yourself in the delightful world of Brer Rabbit and his friends press the buy now button. Then get ready to join the gang and enjoy ten great adventures.

Anansi The Trickster Spider - Volumes One and Two (16 short stories) The stories featured in this book introduce Anansi the Spider, a traditional African trickster character. Anansi is as clever as he is lazy and he loves to prove just how smart he is by tricking the people of the village and the animals of the jungle. Luckily Anansi is not always as clever as he likes to think he is. Sometimes everything backfires on him and he becomes the victim of his own tricks. This book contains 16 short stories that were originally published as two eBook volumes, available to download from Amazon. These stories are: - Anansi and the gum doll - How Anansi got to ride Tiger - How Anansi turned an ear of corn into one hundred goats - How Anansi won the stories of the Sky God - Why spiders stay on the ceiling - Anansi and the witch named ‘Five’ - Anansi and the pot of wisdom - Anansi and the Tommy (Thompson Gazelle) - How Anansi missed four parties on one night - Anansi invites Turtle to tea - Anansi, Fly and Ant win the sun - Anansi and the talking melon - Anansi and the moss covered rock - Why Anansi has thin, long legs - Anansi and the field of corn - Anansi and the tug of war For FREE Anansi themed activities and downloads visit www.anansi-spider.com

Brer Rabbit is the much-loved cheeky rogue who is always playing tricks on the animals of the forest and farmyard. He shares his world with a variety of engaging characters including grumpy Brer Bear, cunning Brer Fox and his best friend and partner in crime Brer Turtle. These tales offer an opportunity to peek into the adventures of the mischief maker that is Brer Rabbit. This amusing collection of short stories is a must-read for adults and children who love to be entertained. Adults will love reading these tales to younger members of the family whilst older children will delight in discovering Brer Rabbit and his friends for themselves. This book contains the following tales: - Brer Rabbit and the Vegetable Patch - Brer Rabbit Helps Sister Goose - Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear and the Fruit Bush - Brer Rabbit and the Pot of Honey - Brer Rabbit, Brer Otter and the Fish - Brer Rabbit, Brer Turtle and the Pimmerly Plums - Brer Rabbit and the Moon in the Millpond - Brer Rabbit and Brer Turtle - Brer Rabbit and the Wheelbarrow - Brer Rabbit Moves Home Each tale can be read in approximately ten minutes, making them ideal for when you have a little time to escape the rush of everyday life or for sharing during story time. To immerse yourself in the delightful world of Brer Rabbit and his friends press the buy now button and get ready to join in with his adventures.

From spectacular clothing and masks to pottery and music of Ghana and West Africa, this guide inspires children to try these easy-to-make crafts for themselves. A great way to connect children to their African roots or expose them to new cultures around the world, this fully illustrated guide features step-by-step instructions and contemporary color photos that teach kids how to make their own creations. Projects include how to design and wear Adinkra block-printed clothing, coil and decorate unique pottery, create masks for special occasions, craft and play musical instruments, and weave decorative Kente cloth. It includes a brief history of Ghana and West Africa and the traditions and history behind each craft, how they are made and used today, and their importance in West African society. A resource section listing books, Web sites, and museums for further exploration rounds out this fascinating reference.

Coyote is a much-loved character who has many faces including creator, problem solver, teacher and trickster. He uses his cunning to teach his friends lessons, his brains to solve problems and his wits to get himself out of trouble.This amusing collection of short stories is a must-read for adults and children who love to be entertained. Adults will delight in sharing with youngsters, whilst older children will enjoy discovering Coyote and his friends for themselves.This book contains the following tales:- Coyote, Bear and the Four Seasons- Coyote Places the Stars- Coyote, the Dancing Mice and the Old Elk Skull- Coyote, Mouse and Elk- Coyote Helps Mouse Fool Owl- Coyote, Fox and the Fishing Hole- Coyote and Turtle Outwit Beaver- Coyote and the Stranger- Coyote and Tip Beetle- Coyote and the Small Ray of SunshineTo immerse yourself in the delightful world of Coyote and his friends press the buy now button. Then get ready to join the gang and enjoy ten great adventures.

A charming picture book about a little mouse and his favorite sweater.It's one little mouse's birthday and he is very excited to open his presents! He gets a lot of great gifts, but his favorite is the sweater his grandma made him. He loves it so much that he wears it all the time! But as he grows bigger and bigger, Grandma realizes she must find a different use for the sweater, so she makes him a new, big sweater he can grow into and turns his old one into a toy rabbit.

Coyote is a lovable character who has many faces including creator, problem solver, teacher and trickster. He uses his cunning to teach his friends valuable lessons, his brains to resolve problems and gets himself out of a sticky situation by fooling an unlucky foe. This entertaining collection of short stories is a must-read for adults and children who love to read something that will amuse. Adults will love reading these tales to younger members of the family whilst older children will delight in discovering Coyote and his friends for themselves. This book contains the following tales: - Coyote, Bear and the Four Seasons - Coyote Places the Stars - Coyote, the Dancing Mice and the Old Elk Skull - Coyote, Mouse and Elk - Coyote Helps Mouse Fool Owl - Coyote, Fox and the Fishing Hole - Coyote and Turtle Outwit Beaver - Coyote and the Stranger - Coyote and Tip Beetle - Coyote and the Small Ray of Sunshine To immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Coyote and his friends press the buy now button and get ready to enjoy the adventures.

From spectacular clothing and masks to pottery and music of Ghana and West Africa, this guide inspires children to try these easy-to-make crafts for themselves. A great way to connect children to their African roots or expose them to new cultures around the world, this fully illustrated guide features step-by-step instructions and contemporary color photos that teach kids how to make their own creations. Projects include how to design and wear Adinkra block-printed clothing, coil and decorate unique pottery, create masks for special occasions, craft and play musical instruments, and weave decorative Kente cloth. It includes a brief history of Ghana and West Africa and the traditions and history behind each craft, how they are made and used today, and their importance in West African society. A resource section listing books, Web sites, and museums for further exploration rounds out this fascinating reference.