Books with author Robert Barber

Are you looking for a book that will explain death to a 3-12 year-old child in a gentle, yet realistic way? Join Allie the cat as she watches her family cope with the death of Grandma Jennie. This 27-page black-and-white 8 1/2 x 11" illustrated book takes the reader from the first phone call received by young Charlie and Elizabeth's mother to Grandma Jennie's funeral and burial. If you have been looking for a way to begin a dialogue with your child about death, this book is for you.

Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo (Second Edition) is the story of Lu Lu, the world's only blue flamingo, who wants to be pink and "fit in" with her flamingo friends. Her desire to be pink leads her to Dr. Havalook who fulfills her dream -- or so she thinks. Lu Lu quickly discovers that being pink isn't right for her and learns that it's okay to be different and be a "one of a kind bird." Lu Lu, The Blue Flamingo (Second Edition) is the first in a series of children's picture books designed to give enjoyment to children, parents and caregivers as fun and quirky characters tackle and resolve life challenges common to childhood development. The book is 42 pages with full color illustrations and is printed in larger, child-friendly print for easier reading and family enjoyment. For group activities- perfect for teachers, librarians, therapists and social workers- there is a "10 Things That Make Me Unique and Special" discovery exercise and two coloring pages which are available to download for free on Lu Lu's website at www.luluthelbuleflamingo.com

The Face and the Mask by Robert Barr, one of the most interesting and most loved authors of his time. Twenty-four delightful short stories are collected in this volume. Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support community and encourage well-being. To learn more about the Freeriver Community project please visit the website- www.freerivercommunity.com

Lurine, was pretty, petite, and eighteen. She had a nice situation at the Pharmacie de Siam, in the Rue St. Honoré. She had no one dependent upon her, and all the money she earned was her own. Her dress was of cheap material perhaps, but it was cut and fitted with that daintiness of perfection which seems to be the natural gift of the Parisienne, so that one never thought of the cheapness, but admired only the effect, which was charming. She was book-keeper and general assistant at the Pharmacie, and had a little room of her own across the Seine, in the Rue de Lille. She crossed the river twice every day—once in the morning when the sun was shining, and again at night when the radiant lights along the river's bank glittered like jewels in a long necklace. She had her little walk through the Gardens of the Tuileries every morning after crossing the Pont Royal, but she did not return through the gardens in the evening, for a park in the morning is a different thing to a park at night. On her return she always walked along the Rue de Tuileries until she came to the bridge. Her morning ramble through the gardens was a daily delight to her, for the Rue de Lille is narrow, and not particularly bright, so it was pleasant to walk beneath the green trees, to feel the crisp gravel under her feet, and to see the gleaming white statues in the sunlight, with the sparkle on the round fountain pond, by the side of which she sometimes sat. Her favorite statue was one of a woman that stood on a pedestal near the Rue de Rivoli. The arm was thrown over her head, and there was a smile on the marble face which was inscrutable. It fascinated the girl as she looked up to it, and seemed to be the morning greeting to her busy day's work in the city. If no one was in sight, which was often the case at eight o'clock in the morning, the girl kissed the tips of her fingers, and tossed the salute airily up to the statue, and the woman of stone always smiled back at her the strange mystical smile which seemed to indicate that it knew much more of this world and its ways than did the little Parisienne who daily gazed up at her.

Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe. A new chapter on the environment focuses on politics and economics as well as on endangered species and the effects of industrialization. Additional authentic recipes add general interest while new maps offer further, easy-to-find facts in "About the Geography, " "About the Culture" and "About the Economy" sections.