Books with author Patty Young

THE RIDING LESSON, the first in the series of read-along coloring books, is about Reed and Kate who take their first riding lesson in exchange for doing work at Leg-Up Stables. Full page illustrations excite the young artist. The accompanying story contains many sight words which help children improve their reading skills. THE RIDING LESSON actively involves children in the story while coloring their favorite characters, both human and equine.

THE HORSE SHOW, the second book in the series, has Reed and Kate meeting other kids at the barn and going to their very first schooling show. The preparation, the excitement of showing, winning and losing, show the kids what competing is all about. The wonderful full-page illustations excite the young artist and the many sight words in the accompanying story helps imporove their reading skills.

Burnout -- How a Desert Lizard Restored My Faith is Book 1 in the Burnout to Bliss series. It tells the story of an ordinary woman who experienced extreme burnout, aka dark night of the soul or existential crisis. The story begins with a murder that happened while she was lecturing. It relates all the ways the author sought relief – from self-medication with alcohol, drugs, and sex to psychics to counseling and psychiatry. Most importantly, it reveals how real healing began when the author camped with shamans in Mexico, with a culture vastly different from her own.

THE TRAIL RIDE, the third book in the series, has Reed and Kate learning to be leaders when they take younger kids on a back country trail ride. Preparation, anticipation and horsemanship skills are all part of this adventure. The wonderful full-page illustrations actively involve the young artist and the many sight words in the accompanying story helps improve their reading skills.

THE HORSE SHOW, the second book in the series, has Reed and Kate meeting other kids at the barn and going to their very first schooling show. The preparation, the excitement of showing, winning and losing, show the kids what competing is all about. The wonderful full-page illustrations excite the young artist and the many sight words in the accompanying story helps improve their reading skills.

WILEY PUBLISHING-Sewing Modkid Style. Gone are the days of impeccably dressed little girls in their perfect pigtails and stiff frilly dresses. These days kids lead active busy lifestyles-- running from gymnastics to soccer practice or from a plat date to the grocery store with mom. There isn't much time for dressing to the nines. Today's active girl needs a wardrobe that is not only stylish and exciting to wear but that moves; runs; jumps; and bends with her life. This book offers all of that. Each of the 20 projects features fun and comfortable knit fabrics that easily stretch and move with the busiest little lady. These style-savvy designs can be customized to fit toddlers (2T-5T) or girls (sizes 6-10). All are made without zippers; buttons; or snaps and can be pulled on quickly by the tiniest of hands. Plus all the designs are interchageable so kids can mix and match to create a style all their own. Author: Patty Young. Hardcover; spiral-bound; 160 pages. Published 2012. Imported.