Books with author Maryellen Heller

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A special dog who lives in in the railyard in Santa Fe watches over the tracks and the nearby children. In a small town in the Southwest people cross paths in the railyard, all under the watchful eye of Loco Dog. Then one day a powerful dust storm, called a “dust devil,” upsets the calm, bringing chaos and confusion. Of course, Loco Dog is there to help, but will he pay the ultimate price? The story brings out the magical side of Santa Fe and its famous rail yard.• Best Children’s Book New Mexico Book Show 2008

A young girl’s dream of riding a hot air balloon comes to life at the Balloon Festival in AlbuquerquePaloma's greatest wish is coming true as she prepares for the balloon trip of her life. However, a "dust devil" interrupts the flight and takes her to other times and customs. As we travel with Paloma. the rich history of ballooning and early New Mexico culture comes alive. The author presents an engaging tale woven with lots oflocal Southwestern history.- Best Children's Book Design NMBA Book Show 2010

This is the first story about Loco Dog, short for Locomotive. He lived in a small, dusty Southwestern town in the depot with the rail yard yardman. The rail yard was always gritty, and sometimes dust devils swirled through it. One wild and windy spring evening, a huge, powerful dust devil forever changed the lives of a young boy and everyone who loved the rail yard and its big black dog.This beloved title is now re-issued in an expanded version, with an added 16-page history section about the railroads that came into the Santa Fe Rail Yard, past and present. The history section will include historical black and white photographs as well as contemporary color ones showing the current railroads operating out of the rail yard.