Books with author Richard Mickelson

It was Halloween eve. Richie and the elvesTyler and Katie Gwere staring out the window in amazement at the storm brewing overhead. Huge bolts of lightning were streaking across the blackened skies, causing eerie shadows to dance on the front lawn. The thunder was so loud and booming that it rattled the doors and windows of their home. The next day was the big Halloween parade at the school, where the winner of best costume would be awarded first prize. Would the storm cancel the parade? Would Richie or one of the elves win the best costume first prize, or would another student win it? Richie and the elves had secretly made their own Halloween costumes, and none of them knew what the others would be wearing. What amazing surprise awaited the three of them at the costume judging? Could one of them win the award for best costume? Just wait. Youll see!

Do you think you know Mother Goose? Are you up for fun and challenges for the whole family? In My Very First Mother Goose Puzzle Book, author Richard Mickelson and illustrator Patty Fleckenstein have taken Mother Goose to a whole new level of fun for young and old.Through a unique mix of nursery rhymes and beautifully rendered illustrations, it introduces children to the timeless Mother Goose nursery rhymes and engages them in counting, recognizing colors, and the joy of solving puzzles. Each picture contains a unique visual blending of two nursery rhymes where the reader decides which characters in the pictures go with each rhyme.Filled with the wonderful world of puzzles to help develop children's observation skills and memory, My Very First Mother Goose Puzzle Book teaches life situations through forty-eight rhymes and twenty-four illustrations.

One of the Ten Best Books of the Year, The New York Times Brewster is excited about starting first grade . . . until Mama announces that he'll be attending Central, a school in the white part of town. Mama says they have art and music and a library bursting with books, but Brewster isn't so sure he'll fit in. Being black at a white school isn't easy, and Brewster winds up spending his first day in detention at the library. But there he meets a very special person: Miss O'Grady. The librarian sees into Brewster's heart and gives him not only the gift of books but also the ability to believe in himself. This story set in the desegregation era of the 1970s introduces readers to brave, young heroes who helped build a new world.

Christmas is fast approaching, and Santas elves are busy getting things ready for his holiday flight. Clay the gnome has other ideas, though. Hes made off with all the Christmas goodies. Its up to Tyler and Katie G, the little elves, to recover all the toys, trimmings, and other Christmas delights. Luckily, they have Richie on their side. Richie the Teddy Bear Who Saved Christmas, by Richard Mickelson, is a charming story for all ages. Told in rhyme, it captures the wonder and innocence of childhood with its gentle, cheerful prose. Profusely illustrated, this book will continue to be a source of joy for years to come. Richie the Teddy Bear Who Saved Christmas is destined to become a true Christmas classic. New York Times, 1990

Richie and the elves, Tyler and Katie, want desperately to get a puppy. They have asked their parents several times for a puppy, and each time the answer is the same: If we let you have a puppy, we will have to do all the work! After much teasing and a promise from Richie, Tyler, and Katie to care for the puppy, their parents say okay. Its off to the Farmers Market to look for the perfect puppy. After an hours search, Richie is about to give up, when . . . Did they find the perfect puppy? Did they take care of it as they promised they would? Another exciting, warm, and amusing teddy bear tale from our favorite childrens author. The Echo, 2002

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s BookA New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s BookBrewster is excited about starting first grade . . . until Mama announces that he'll be attending Central—a school in the white part of town. Mama says they have art and music and a library bursting with books, but Brewster isn't so sure he'll fit in.Being black at a white school isn't easy, and Brewster winds up spending his first day in detention at the library. But there he meets a very special person: Miss O'Grady. The librarian sees into Brewster's heart and gives him not only the gift of books but also the ability to believe in himself.This powerful and tender story of desegregation in the 1970s introduces readers to the brave young heroes who helped to build a new world.

One of the Ten Best Books of the Year, The New York Times Brewster is excited about starting first grade . . . until Mama announces that he'll be attending Central, a school in the white part of town. Mama says they have art and music and a library bursting with books, but Brewster isn't so sure he'll fit in. Being black at a white school isn't easy, and Brewster winds up spending his first day in detention at the library. But there he meets a very special person: Miss O'Grady. The librarian sees into Brewster's heart and gives him not only the gift of books but also the ability to believe in himself. This powerful story of desegregation in the 1970s introduces readers to the brave young heroes who helped to build a new world.