Books with author Mrs. D.

These fun rhyming stories introduce young readers to delightful food characters with goofy personalities, real feelings, passions, and fears, who always disagree with each other about who will feed a hungry little girl first. Each turn of the page reveals a mouthwatering food and its importance. Eager and picky eaters alike will enjoy the wordplay and outrageous situations created by the edgy characters. Silly humor will appeal to young readers wanting something a little different.For all who relish slightly funny stories with some adventure and a whole lot of fun!

Listen to the news and keep your eyes open, because a curious little mouse has had his wish come true! Now We’re Talking! is the second in a series of books on Carlo’s adventures. This nosy little mouse leaves home for the first time to explore life inside the hospital. But Hospitalia is a strange place, and there’s no place for him to hide. Cold, sterile, and unfriendly, the hospital looks nothing like Carlo had imagined while sitting at home. Before he knows what’s up, the kitchen staff are on his tail. Will the hungry mouse manage to trick the hospital manager, cook, and exterminator without breaking the rules his parents taught him? You’ll find out in Mrs. D.’s next book on Carlo the Mouse, What’s Going On? If this clever mouse outwits you, don’t get discouraged. Keep reading and follow Carlo’s adventures!

Off-kilter fun for book lovers! Be aware! This story could make you hungry! Do you ever wonder what’s really happening inside the fridge? What food does when it spots a hungry girl by the fridge? Does it run, hide, or fight? A funny and endearing look at how the fridge and its occupants behave when a little girl opens the door.This delightful story is a perfect tool for helping children understand all kinds of food. It may also inspire them to try new food that they’ve never had before. A feast for young readers’ eyes, and they’ll want to mimic the food’s upbeat attitude!

2014 Readers Favorite International Award Winner"The Little Girl Praying on the Hill" is a bittersweet story based on the emotional childhood memories of a young girl determined to understand the purpose for her existence. Growing up in a poor village of the post-World War II era in a country where half the men drink themselves to death by the age of forty, the confused child questions God. The beauty of nature around her animates her and paints the perfect combination of colors, but life in her rundown village, sinking in mud after each rainfall, is a strong contrast. She exists between two worlds: her beautiful imagination and the harsh realities of life. The picture of majestic nature does not fit with the picture that God created for the people he loves. Why did he divide this world so unevenly? Why did he drop her in the wrong place? Her emotions rise to unreachable heights and sink to devastating lows. The gripping beauty of his creation mesmerizes her young mind, but only for a moment before her memories of specific events make her doubt God's intentions.

What Is Good And What Is Bad? A thoughtful and candid look at self-reflection.An educational rhyming tale that will remind children of the power of thinking, analyzing, and finally realizing that being good always wins. It proves that positive changes are possible if one is able to take a closer look at their actions. It clearly shows the contrast between good and bad actions and illuminates the bright path for young readers. It also opens up dialogue about reactions to real-life situations, highlights the results of choices, and shows how to make adjustments for the better. A great list of moral examples!

2013 Honored for Excellence by the Mom's Choice Awards2014 Readers' Favorite International Award Winner2014 Children's Literature Independently Published Principals' Award Finalist2016 4th Annual Beverly Hills International Book Award Winner2018 Literary Classic Gold Award Winner Age 6-8The story of a young girl, left friendless because she could not speak a new language, will touch your heart. It will take your child into the imaginary world of a little girl who moved to America from a different country. Unable to speak English, the lonely girl could not find friends. She lived in an old house with a small garden, where three blooming trees and the mysterious wind became her first imaginary friends. The garden friends developed a wonderful friendship with the lonely girl, and helped her overcome her fears and worries. Through the story, they taught her how to make real friends and helped her cope with difficult moments while adapting to new surroundings. Unforgettable characters will open a beautiful imaginary world to young readers, inviting them to share the fears, tears and joys of a little girl. The story will teach the true meaning of friendship while showing readers the beauty of nature. This book will open an unknown imaginary world through the eyes of a child...

A playful arrangement of all types of food gives this yummy story a different look at how to make healthy choices, which are mostly stored inside the fridge. This delicious book shows veggies and fruit so juicy and alive, children will wish they could jump off the page right into their mouth. Even vegetable haters will find it hard to resist the vibrantly colored illustrations, which make each food look scrumptious and tempting. Serve this splendidly illustrated book to all who relish a good, healthy feast! It can be fun!

Grab your boots and hold on to your hat, because you are in for an exciting trip! The new series of Carlo the Mouse has been born. Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse is the first in a series of books on Carlo's adventures. Each book will give readers an entertaining look into the life of a little mouse born inside a hospital's walls. Clever, curious, and very impatient, Carlo the mouse dreams of the world outside the hospital. His parents teach him how to follow the rules and how to survive on his own, but Carlo's insatiable desire for adventure constantly gets him in trouble. Will the little adventurer manage to survive when he leaves home? You'll find out in Mrs.D.'s next books on Carlo the mouse. Let your imagination soar in this full series of Carlo's adventures!

That Is How Things Are contains two connected stories: “The Autumn Wind”—A moving story about the powerful wind and the peaceful garden, and how things change quickly when the callous autumn wind unleashes his power. “The Kitten and the Sparrow”—A heartwarming story about friendship between a kitten and a sparrow, and how the little kitten learns about the power of nature.