Books with author Madison

Dad says because of the army he stood shoulder to shoulder with polar bears and watched the sun rise over the frozen fields of Alaska, which sounds really exciting. And because of the Army he slept in sludge, shoulder to shoulder with snakes and watched the sun set over the swamps of Alabama -- which does not. In a timely, but not politically charged way, author Alan Madison looks at the way a family copes with having a parent away on a 100 day, 99 night military tour of duty through the eyes of the very loveable Esmerelda (Esme) Swishback McCarthur. Esme wants to be good while her dad is away. In fact, she feels like it's her duty to be good. But being good can be hard, especially if you have a little brother like Ike. By following Esme's story, as she awaits her father's return, readers will see how heroism can translate to every member of a family. Aside from the military families that this book serves, readers who wonder what it would be like if their mother, father, brother, or sister was sent away will relate to Esme's quiet strength and candor and will understand her worry about what could happen. This story has the potential to speak to readers on a personal level and to turn a concept that seems so hard to grasp--war--into one that feels much more personal.

You will love this simple rhyming story accompanied by beautiful and vibrant images.This is a rhyming picture book for young children (and grownups!) with a wonderful lesson at the end, great for bedtime reading.It teaches young children that they don't need superpowers to be a superhero, it is the everyday things they can do for others (including their parents!) that make them super!It is approximately 30 pages in length with images on every storied page.

This Cute "I Spy Everything Book" Fun Guessing Game will keep kids entertained for hours.Educational perfect gift for little learners. Each puzzle focuses on different letters of the alphabet - all you need to do is find the item among many pictures on the page, that matches each letter, then turn the page and check whether you've chosen correctly!Lots of fun colorful images of over 100 different marine animals.Pages are arranged in alphabetical order to help your toddler recognize letters and relate them to a animal they know.Benefits of the I Spy Everything Book for kids:they learn the alphabet in a funny way - then won't even know they are learningthey learn to assign letters to objectsthey develop observational skillsthey discover sea world Specifications:24 Puzzles from A to Zfull color pagesLetters arranged alphabeticallyMore than 100 ocean animalsSee If you can guess the 24 puzzles correctly in this fun BookGrab your copy of the book today!Click the button and Order your I Spy now! Don't like this design? Want to other funny books for kids? Check out our other designs and other products by clicking on the "kids joy press" (Author) link just below the title of this book, we have lots of stylish designs to appeal to everyone!

Hercules and the Nemean LionHercules had to complete ten labors imposed by the Gods before he could become immortalHe came to Nemea and tracked the lion into a cave and fired an arrow at him but it bounced harlessly off. He than caught the beast with an arm about its neck and held on tightly until he had choked it.Heaving the animal onto his shoulders, Hercules brought the lion to Eurystheus at Mycenae. * Eurystheus was so afraid of Hercules that he had a special bronze container buried, in which he could hide from him. * Hercules took the complete skin of the lion from head to tail, including the legs, and proudly wore it as his badge of honour for all his future labors.Amazed at his manhood, Eurystheus forbade him henceforth to enter the city, but ordered him to exhibit the fruits of his labours before the city gates.Eurystheus and Hera, the wife of Zeus, were concerned that they may not be able to devise a task that would tax Hercules' strength and ability. Then they thought up the task of killing the Nine Headed Hydra, Hera's special project. Future books on the other tasks, Slay the nine-headed Lernaean Hydra. Capture the Golden Hind of Artemis. Capture the Erymanthian Boar. Clean the Augean stables in a single day. Slay the Stymphalian Birds. Capture the Cretan Bull. Steal the Mares of Diomedes. Obtain the girdle of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Obtain the cattle of the monster Geryon. Steal the apples of the Hesperides (He had the help of Atlas to pick them after Hercules had slain Ladon). Capture and bring back Cerberus.

A collection of believable Ghostly Tales, including...Army of the Dead...where a German general who had beaten the French army is confronted by the Ghosts of that army. And... The Man Who Summoned the Dead...where a con-man cheated a newly widowed woman into believing he could bring back the Ghost of her husband. Also...An Archaeologist found an ancient relic and was granted three wishes, but his wife interfered.Then...Two young architects cheat a young beginner out of his designs...But? And Finally...A lost surveyor in the desert finds an old wartime aircraft that he actually flew in during the war. He sheltered inside, but the aircraft took off...

Manny the Monkey was written with the intentions of guiding Children to search for what they want to do in life, in a fun and unique way through the eye of a traveling Monkey. He travels to other parts of the animal kingdom to search for answers he's been longing for. Throughout his journey, he is constantly learning new things and discovering himself along the way. Manny the Monkey great book that encourages children and their parents to never stop looking for their dreams. In addition to never stop searching for their life purpose.

Simple high contrast black and white shapes are presented in interesting patterns, stimulating a baby's brain development.Studies have shown babies are drawn to high contrast simple shapes and patterns. In those studies they found that when a baby is given the option of looking at a color image or a black and white image, the baby will choose the black and white image and focus on the edges.Fun expressions throughout the book support interaction and bonding.Key Benefits:•Stimulates baby's brain development•Supports bonding with baby