Books with author Michael Smith

Tina was little. Being little was a good thing. She used that to get her own way. And everyone had always treated her like she was special. But things were changing and Tina needed a plan. A plan she didn't have, that is, until she met Little Trouble--a monster who helped her devise a way to become special again. But when things did not go as planned...Little Trouble invited Big Trouble. And when that did not work, Big Trouble invited Terrible Trouble. And that is when things went horribly wrong.

When Grandad died, eighty-three people went to the funeral. A lot of them cried.Jessica, Colin, Sasha and Tom thought of the good times they'd had with their Grandad. They knew they would miss him a lot."He had always wanted to be cremated," said Grandma, "and his last wish was to have his ashes scattered in his favourite place..."This beautifully illustrated full-colour picture book for children aged four to eight tells the story of four children who embark on an adventure to find their Grandad's favourite place - but they are faced with plenty of challenges on the way.Told with gentle humour, this is a charming story for children and an ideal resource for parents or counsellors to read with a child as a way of broaching issues surrounding loss or bereavement.

When the Blish family decided to move from California to Grandpa and Grandma's farm in northeast Wisconsin, the children thought it was the most boring place in the entire world. Emily, Anthony, and Margaret wanted a real adventure. No adventure could be found until they met Mr. Pippin. He sent them on many wonderful make-believe adventures. When tragedy struck Mr. Pippin, he left them with the greatest adventure of all. What was the mystery he was hiding? What was this medallion all about? Why did they have to find it? Would they ever be able to reach it with all the dangers lurking around every corner? The Blish children begin to learn the lessons of faith and trust in God as they travel through this new adventure. They wanted to have the kind of faith that their parents and grandparents had, but it was hard for them because they were just kids. Now, on their own and relying on the examples set by their family, they put to practice what they had learned. When the time came for the children to confront the enemy, they were ready to trust God for help.

Join the adventures of a young hawk as he grows and conquers his fears. Empowered by a friend, the hawk realizes his own potential and becomes the hawk he should be. Fabulous drawings enhance the self-achievement message in this whimsical, poetic story of nature. This 1st book in the ‘Backyard Fables' series teaches self-acceptance, individuality, friendship and discovering your purpose. The current children’s expanded vocabulary (CCEV) challenges the readers’ abilities and EMPOWERS them with knowledge. The Lonely Hawk … Great for Ages 6 to 14.

Join the adventures of a young hawk as he grows and conquers his fears. Empowered by a friend, the hawk realizes his own potential and becomes the hawk he should be. Fabulous drawings enhance the self-achievement message in this whimsical, poetic story of nature. This 1st book in the ‘Backyard Fables' series teaches self-acceptance, individuality, friendship and discovering your purpose. The current children’s expanded vocabulary (CCEV) challenges the readers’ abilities and EMPOWERS them with knowledge. The Lonely Hawk … Great for Ages 6 to 14.