Books with author Natalie Whitaker

Do your kids always have "One More" reason to delay bedtime? The theme is a familiar one that resonates with any parent of a toddler or preschooler: children don't like going to bed. This book captures all the silliness and creative delays in beautifully stunning illustrations. Pootie, the adorable skunk, sprouts every excuse he can come up with to avoid going to bed. He just wants one more story, one more sip of water, one more belly rub... and to each excuse his mother responds with love and patience. The repetition and rhyme make it enjoyable to read for early readers, children and parents. And the magical illustrations and soothing story makes it a perfect bedtime story. Warning! Cuteness overload, so be ready!

"What Makes You Happy?" is an invitation for children of all ages to ponder and explore what is truly important in life.With similar magical, captivating illustrations of the beautifully written, rhyming style of One More, young Pootie, the adorable skunk, poses one simple, open-ended question to his mother about what makes her happy. The simplistic yet engaging concepts and messages encourage kids to look at fun and happy things, while also being a great way to introduce and discuss what makes your child happy.Warning! Cuteness overload, so be ready!

“What Makes You Happy?” is an invitation for children of all ages to ponder and explore what is truly important in life.With similar magical, captivating illustrations of the beautifully written, rhyming style of One More, young Pootie, the adorable skunk, poses one simple, open-ended question to his mother about what makes her happy. The simplistic yet engaging concepts and messages encourage kids to look at fun and happy things, while also being a great way to introduce and discuss what makes your child happy.Warning! Cuteness overload, so be ready!

Do your kids always have “One More” reason to delay bedtime?The theme is a familiar one that resonates with any parent of a toddler or preschooler: children don’t like going to bed. This book captures all the silliness and creative delays in beautifully stunning illustrations.Pootie, the adorable skunk, sprouts every excuse he can come up with to avoid going to bed. He just wants one more story, one more sip of water, one more belly rub… and to each excuse his mother responds with love and patience. The repetition and rhyme make it enjoyable to read for early readers, children and parents. And the magical illustrations and soothing story makes it a perfect bedtime story. Warning! Cuteness overload, so be ready!

Sometimes the truth hits hard.Chase Clark just upped his game. As an eighth grader, he scores the chance to play on the varsity football team with his best friend, Tripp. But when a hard hit takes Tripp down, Chase is the only one who knows what really happened. And telling could have serious consequences. Making the right call won’t be easy. Neither will the consequences he’ll face, both with the guys on the team and with the school. What’s the game plan when doing right might means everything else goes very wrong?

The first in an exciting new sports series by New York Times bestselling author, Nathan Whitaker. In Snap Decision, Chase Clark just upped his game. A seventh grader, he scores the chance to play on the varsity football team with his best friend, Tripp. But when a hard hit takes Tripp down, Chase is the only one who knows what really happened. And telling could have serious consequences. Making the right call won’t be easy. Neither will the consequences he’ll face, both with the guys on the team and with the school. What’s the game plan when doing right might means everything else goes very wrong?

In the second book in Nathan Whitaker’s Game Face sports fiction series, Chase is swept into the excitement when his older friend, J.B., is recruited by top basketball coaches around the country. The best part of it all is that Chase’s often absent dad is also in town, giving Chase hope they can have the closer relationship he’s always wanted—and his dad will finally be there to watch him play basketball. Then J.B. is accused of violating recruiting regulations, and Chase’s dad suddenly becomes scarce. Chase is left wondering what kind of man his father really is, while working with his best friend, Tripp, to clear J.B.’s name.