Books with author Melissa Peterson

The songs in this book are familiar to children of all ages. They include not only traditional children’s songs, but also rounds, cowboy tunes, and popular Christmas songs. They have been arranged in the keys that are most suitable for singing, and can be played in a variety of styles using only the words and the accompanying chords. In cases where there are two versions of a particular tune, both have been included. If one version is not well known, however, the most widely used melody is selected. The songs are written as lyrics with chord symbols only; no music notation is provided.

Hazel Hinckley lives in the small town of Havenwood where everyone is born with an extraordinary gift. Hazel’s gift gives her the ability to perceive the feelings of others just by looking into their eyes. On her first day back from Winter Break, Hazel must write down three New Year's Resolutions for an assignment. The task seems daunting at first until a note is passed around the classroom, giving Hazel the perfect idea for her third and final resolution."New Year's Resolution" is the first of several short stories based off of the characters who reside in Havenwood. Visit melindajoywrites.blogspot.com for more information about "Gifted" and the characters of Havenwood.

Emily Primentall spends two and a half hours the night before Valentine's Day creating the perfect construction paper and doily valentine for Jeremy Swift. But when she shows up to school on Valentine's Day she realizes that she has made the worst, most irreversible mistake of all mistakes. What if Jeremy Swift doesn't like her back?"He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" is the second of several short stories based off of the characters who reside in Havenwood. Visit melindajoywrites.blogspot.com and @melinda.joy on Instagram for more information about "Gifted" and the characters of Havenwood, where everybody is born with an extraordinary gift.

A BIG FISH TALE WITH A TRUTHFUL MESSAGE In the murky distorted water of the Missouri River, twins Abby and Tim keep a watchful eye on a sick minnow. To their surprise, the minnow encounters some unique water creatures who give the minnow special gifts. The characters are: Spirit, Wisdom and The Prince. Tim and Abby also learn about the gifts of Knowledge, Peace, and Hope. The minnow grows into a beautiful fish. Then, with joyful hearts, the fish and the children share the gifts with others. "The One of a Kind Golden Rock," parallels a relationship with God through the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.