Books with author Marcia Jones

A sweet, funny new title from Marcia Thornton Jones, co-author of the wildly successful Bailey School Kids series!RILEY is awful at sports. He wants to quit the baseball team, but his dad won't let him give up. So when one bad swing brings a three-legged dog into his life, Riley feels like he's been thrown a curveball. How can he take care of a dog and make his dad proud? CHAMP is a former champion show dog. But when the accident that leaves him with Riley also leaves him with three legs, this dog has to learn some new tricks. Can Champ show Riley that winning doesn't always mean coming in first?Together, Riley and Champ make a great team, but not everyone thinks so. Could they be separated?

Marge Jones has mastered an alternative slip-covering technique to help people with all levels of sewing skills create their own snug-fitting covers for chairs, benches, sofas, and more. With detailed instructions and photos, Marge guides you through the process of refurbishing and customizing virtually all your living room, dining room, bedroom, and even patio furniture. Her method eliminates the muslin or paper pattern-making process, saving precious time and energy, while achieving a tighter, more attractive fit. This edition includes special sections on how to install essential components such as zippers and decking, and tips on how to add height to and restyle arms on furniture. Snug-fit, easy-to-make custom slipcovers fit so well that the furniture looks brand new. Home furnishings of all shapes and sizes are restored in this indispensable manual, proving that almost all furniture can be custom-slip-covered.

This is a sweet story about the special bond between a young boy and his Great-Great-Grandma. The story follows their relationship as Grandma lives in his house, moves to her "new big house", and eventually goes to Heaven. This story gently shows that love can reach across generations, and it is not stopped by dementia. A grandma can show her love throughout, and children brought up around the elderly can feel loved and very special. The story is told in short rhymes, and includes precious pictures of the young boy and his grandma. This book can be enjoyed by young children, and by people with dementia. Good for young and old alike, this story must be shared!

***The Incredible Story of the Fourth of July and How the United States Became a Free Country***The Fourth of July is a fun summer celebration when we enjoy parades and snack on cotton candy at local fairs. But Independence Day is so much more than that.Start reading and discover...* What is Independence Day all about?* How did the Declaration of Independence begin?* Is the Fourth of July really the day we became independent?* Was the Fourth of July always a national holiday?* What weird thing happened to 3 U.S. Presidents on the Fourth of July?...and Much More!So start reading and discover the amazing story of Independence Day and the real meaning of the Fourth of July.

Poor Logan. He always seems to be getting into trouble. Fifth grade will be different. That is until Grandpa moves in. Grandpa is becoming more and more forgetful and Logan doesn’t want him doing embarrassing things - especially in front of his friends. He doesn’t want his parents to send Grandpa away either. Then there is Emily Scott. She’s had it in for Logan since the first day of school. She is trying to set him up so it looks like he turned Ratfink on his best friend, Malik. And when Emily produces an embarrassing photo of Logan, will he really be a ratfink to preserve his reputation and save Grandpa?

Poor Logan. He always seems to be getting into trouble. Fifth grade will be different. That is until Grandpa moves in. Grandpa is becoming more and more forgetful and Logan doesn?t want him doing embarrassing things?especially in front of his friends. He doesn?t want his parents to send Grandpa away either. Then there is Emily Scott. She?s had it in for Logan since the first day of school. She is trying to set him up so he looks like he turned ratfink on his best friend, Malik. And when Emily produces an embarrassing photo of Logan, will he really turn ?ratfink? to preserve his reputation and save Grandpa?

Poor Logan. He always seems to be getting into trouble. Fifth grade will be different. That is until Grandpa moves in. Grandpa is becoming more and more forgetful and Logan doesn?t want him doing embarrassing things?especially in front of his friends. He doesn?t want his parents to send Grandpa away either. Then there is Emily Scott. She?s had it in for Logan since the first day of school. She is trying to set him up so he looks like he turned ratfink on his best friend, Malik. And when Emily produces an embarrassing photo of Logan, will he really turn ?ratfink? to preserve his reputation and save Grandpa?