Books with author Molly McLaughlin

This book of poems has been designed to help the young reader gain an appreciation and fondness for poetry in all its forms: rhyme and free verse, narrative and conceptual, funny and serious in content, with illustrations that assist the reader in learning new words through context. From ages 2 to 10 and above, whether read aloud to pre-schoolers or used by young readers on their own, the poems lead the child through one of the most powerful influences of childhood development ... their home. This book carries the following recommended reading levels: Ages 2/3 - 5/6 Adult/Child Read Aloud; Ages 5/6 - 9/10 Reading on One's Own; Ages 10+ Poetry Style and Form Appreciation. For the older child (ages 10+), this book is an excellent reference for examples of poetry composition and construction, both classical and contemporary. Also search Amazon for book title "Meet Me at the Park" for the second volume of poems in this series.

This book of poems is the second in a series of children's poetry designed to help the young reader gain an appreciation and fondness for poetry in all its forms: rhyme and free verse, narrative and conceptual, funny and serious in content, with illustrations that assist the reader in learning new words through context. From ages 2 to 10 and above, whether read aloud to pre-schoolers or used by young readers on their own, the poems describe the sense of adventure and joy of play that a trip to the park, whether small town or big city, offers a child, with all the related sights and sounds waiting to be experienced. This book carries the following recommended reading levels: Ages 2/3 - 5/6 Adult/Child Read Aloud; Ages 5/6 - 9/10 Reading on One's Own; Ages 10+ Poetry Style and Form Appreciation. For the older child (ages 10+), this book is an excellent reference for examples of poetry composition and construction.

"Ned was so happy going to bed that sometimes he ran up the stairs... backwards, of course. He would always trip and fall. He always fell up the stairs."Meet Ned. A normal boy, just like all other boys. Inquisitive, determined and full of fun. He learns to crawl by watching himself in the mirror - he learns to crawl backwards! This is the start of Ned's back to front life in which he does everything the wrong way around, including falling UP the stairs! Delightful, amusing and captivating. You will fall in love with Ned - the boy who fell upstairs.

1975, trade paperback edition, Larousse & Co., NY. 120 pages. Handsome title, with b&w and color photos throughout. Figures / patterns. The author knows of what she speaks and, in this readable volume, discusses the world of costume doll making, with details "... of authentic, historical and national costumes of all kinds for you to make ... as well as body shapes and face masks for portrait or character dolls."

Nine-year-old Billy is digging for buried treasure when he finds a wormhole in the garden! And to make matters worse, all sorts of people from the past begin to clamber through it. Now Billy aided by his pet dog, Shakespeare is in a race against time to close the wormhole and round up all the people who have slipped through it, before history is changed for ever! No pressure then

Lissi Anne has a great friend, Giselle, who gives her the special gift of a magical tiny seashell. This enchanted seashell takes her across the sea on an adventure even beyond what Lissi Anne can imagine. All day long, Lissi Anne wanders from place to place where she and the other children romp and play among a land of gumdrop trees, a soda pop fountain, and even a delicious chocolate lake. Even though Lissi Anne is sad to leave the isle as the sun sets, she realizes that more trips are only a wish on the magic seashell away. Come join Lissi Anne on her adventure, and see how an amazing seashell and a good friend made Lissi Annes dreams come true.

"G" moves slowly. Nana is creaky and forgetful. What excitement could possibly be in store for their grandchildren as they arrive for an ordinary sleepover? Someone unknown is threatening trees all over the neighborhood. This chapter book, with colorful illustrations throughout, tells the story of how this family comes together to solve the crime and save the day.

"Ned was so happy going to bed that sometimes he ran up the stairs... backwards, of course. He would always trip and fall. He always fell up the stairs."Meet Ned. A normal boy, just like all other boys - inquisitive, determined and full of fun. He learns to crawl by watching himself in the mirror - he learns to crawl backwards! This is the start of Ned's back to front life in which he does everything the wrong way around, including falling UP the stairs! Delightful, amusing and captivating. You will fall in love with Ned - the boy who fell upstairs.

Jason never really knew what happened to his father. That is until he had a summer where the unexpected turned his life upside down. Between meeting Jim, a local store owner with a mysteriously abandoned school bus in his back yard, and dodging Dex, a bully who has it out for him, Jason learns that beneath it all, things aren’t always what they seem.