Books with author Patricia Ann Holmes

This is a book on sexual abuse, written for and directly to children between the ages of five to ten years old. It is written in a comprehensive and easy-to-read manner, using concepts that this age group will find easy to follow and understand. This book will empower children, who find themselves in this situation, to know what to do and be able to get far away and tell somebody. Most children books, written on the subject of sexual abuse, tend to focus on the concept of Stranger Danger. Yet, in the past two decades, studies show that many of the sexual abuses occur with people children know and trust. Reports of sexual abuse around the world between children and priests, pastors, family members, neighbors and community leaders (people children know, love and trust) make this book crucial and essential for parents around the world to read it to their child. Studies also show that when children are abused by people they know and trust, they dont tell. Many of these children grow up to adulthood, displaying behavior problems, while many turn to drugs and alcohol to drown their pain or even suicide. More important, in some cases, these victims become abusers themselves, thus creating this vicious cycle of victim and abuser. Therefore, it is important to get children to feel safe enough to tell someone if they are abused; it is even more important to empower children to know the warning signs of a potential predator. This book can become a beacon of hope and a reminder to children who find themselves in situations that are noted in this book that they can feel safe when they tell somebody; thus children, no longer, will have to live in silent and in pain. Children also need to be reminded that there are many adults that they can love and trust. This book talks to children about how they can develop their awareness about this topic and empower them to act on it, if they find themselves in this situation.

This is a story about a little toad named Zippy and his best toad friend named Bumpy. They have a few frightening adventures in Mrs. Holmes' classroom and at her home during summer vacation. They also have some fun times with her grandchildren and Hobbs...her cat. Patty's illustrations are colorful and very interesting. This is Patty's third book about the little toads in her reading room. Hope you enjoy this book as much as she did creating it. Issued in 8.5 x 11-inch hardcover format.

This is a true story about a little desert toad that comes to Montana to live. The adventure to get to Montana is quite exciting. The little toad has an interesting life in Patty's classroom and you will have to read the story to find out what happens to the little toad. This book is the first in a trilogy about Zippy, the little toady, written and illustrated by Mrs. Holmes of Hamilton, Montana.

This is a book on sexual abuse, written for and directly to children between the ages of five to ten years old. It is written in a comprehensive and 'easy-to-read' manner, using concepts that this age group will find easy to follow and understand. This book will empower children, who find themselves in this situation, to know what to do and be able to get far away and tell somebody. Most children books, written on the subject of sexual abuse, tend to focus on the concept of 'Stranger Danger'. Yet, in the past two decades, studies show that many of the sexual abuses occur with people children know and trust. Reports of sexual abuse around the world between children and priests, pastors, family members, neighbors and community leaders (people children know, love and trust) make this book crucial and essential for parents around the world to read it to their child. Studies also show that when children are abused by people they know and trust, they don't tell. Many of these children grow up to adulthood, displaying behavior problems, while many turn to drugs and alcohol to drown their pain or even suicide. More important, in some cases, these victims become abusers themselves, thus creating this vicious cycle of victim and abuser. Therefore, it is important to get children to feel safe enough to tell someone if they are abused; it is even more important to empower children to know the warning signs of a potential predator. This book can become a beacon of hope and a reminder to children who find themselves in situations that are noted in this book that they can feel safe when they tell somebody; thus children, no longer, will have to live in silent and in pain. Children also need to be reminded that there are many adults that they can love and trust. This book talks to children about how they can develop their awareness about this topic and empower them to act on it, if they find themselves in this situation.

This is mostly a true story about a little toad who gets a new friend after a strange mishap. They have some exciting adventures and some narrow escapes. You will enjoy the unusual surprises and the colorful illustrations. This is Little Toad's second story; his first book is how he came to Mrs. Holmes' class in Montana from Arizona. This book is the second in the trilogy.

This story is about a little mouse named Mayzee who lives in the mountains in a hollow log. She is friends with some hikers who take her on a camping trip one summer. Now her friends invite her to visit their County Fair. Mayzee enjoys some new foods and adventures at the carnival, the rodeo, and the exhibits. Mayzee especially enjoys the carousel ride at the carnival and the art exhibits that her little friends, Oliver and Charlie enter their work in every year. Read to find out what happens to Mayzee at the busy fair and will JoJo, the big yellow dog, help Mayzee in her time of need...