Books with author Ronald Destra

In the quiet town, snowflakes lightly fall. Though the road to town is not well-travelled, a special visitor is to appear.It is Daniel's first Christmas and he eagerly awaits him. Who is Santa Claus? Daniel wants to find out and see for himself!When his parents are fast asleep, the sound of a Christmas carol makes him stir. His eyes slowly open, and the rumbling singing halts not. He must be here!Running to the living room, his joyful gaze of anticipation meets that of the one and only Santa Claus, and does he have a job for Daniel!This year, a Christmas wish is made come true! Being Santa's little helper, Daniel finds out this is the season of love, joy, and giving!

Tommy thinks of himself as the clumsiest giraffe in the world. Try as he may, he can't stay upright for too long before taking a tumble. The other animals call him terrible nicknames and that's what hurts him the most. He's too tall to run away and hide, so he must find another way to deal with the ridicule.When Tommy sees a storm coming in the distance, he warns the other animals and they all take shelter. He is surprised to discover that his helpfulness has earned him some new friends. He bravely begins to do more for others. Being useful inspires him to look beyond his awkward height and all the ways he is different. Not everyone in the Savanna is thankful, of course, some animals would love to eat him, but that doesn't stop Tommy from doing his best every day.One day, poachers are heading toward Tommy and his friends. This puts the community's safety in danger! Motivated by love, Tommy realizes he is able to safeguard the lives of others and, in turn, learns something about himself that is very surprising.Vividly illustrated, Tommy the Giraffe is a heartwarming animal tales children of all ages will relate to. It teaches valuable lessons about grace, purpose and caring about others in spite of their actions, while emphasizing the importance of accepting and loving ourselves.

Another children's classic from prolific author Ronald Destra!Hoppy had one thing in common with other frogs: he was a tiny tadpole. But as he grew, his abilities grew with him. Soon he found himself in races with other frogs, but they were no match for his awesome ability to leap great distances. Hoppy was possibly the best hopper in the entire land and waterways. He was born to race! The king held a great contest for the best racer the frog world had ever seen. With the hand of the king's beautiful daughter in marriage as the prize, it was only natural for Hoppy to sign up, but before the D-day, an unfortunate event stopped him in his tracks.Will Hoppy be able to overcome the obstacles in his way in order to win the hand of the king's beautiful daughter in marriage? Scroll up and click the link to find out! Ronald Destra is an author that writes children's books with unique storylines and moral lessons. Hoppy the Frog is a story that teaches the importance of working hard and never giving up. It is perfect as a bedtime story to read to your kids before you turn out the lights!

The Tattoo (Children Story Books with Moral Values and Illustration)All Stacie wants is a tattoo, but her mother isn't having any of it.What is wrong with a little tattoo? Everyone her age has one, and it's cool! This is the 21st century, and a little tattoo is not that big of a deal!But Stacie's mom, Connie, can't understand that. According to Stacie, Connie is too old and outdated to understand what's cool today. But soon, a visit to Stacie's grandma will change the way Stacie thinks as well teach kids value.Stacie's grandma notices how upset Stacie is with her mom, so she asks what happened.Grandma then reveals to Stacie that her mom was just like Stacie when she was younger. In fact, she was a bit of a trouble! And she wanted a tattoo, as well!Then grandma goes on by revealing a big secret to Stacie, who is very surprised! What is the big secret that will make Stacie change her mind? The answer is written in The Tattoo.Enjoy your reading!

When a little boy named Mays wakes up one night and discovers his house is on fire, he knows he has to do something. With the help of the police, firefighters, and his family, Mays will discover that even he has what it takes to be a hero. This is children illustration book with brave story.An inspiring tale of one boy who learns just how important he really is.

In the quiet town, snowflakes lightly fall. Though the road to town is not well-travelled, a special visitor is to appear. It is Daniel's first Christmas and he eagerly awaits him. Who is Santa Claus? Daniel wants to find out and see for himself!When his parents are fast asleep, the sound of a Christmas carol makes him stir. His eyes slowly open, and the rumbling singing halts not. He must be here!Running to the living room, his joyful gaze of anticipation meets that of the one and only Santa Claus, and does he have a job for Daniel! This year, a Christmas wish is made come true! Being Santa's little helper, Daniel finds out this is the season of love, joy, and giving!

What is a miracle to you? If it's walking on water or turning water to wine then you need to reconsider and take a better look around you. For the mother and father of Jackie Junior, there had never been a more astounding miracle than their son.You see Jackie Junior was born with a horrible spinal condition that prevented him from ever standing or walking. Doctors were absolutely certain that he was doomed never to walk, always to be different from anyone else.But, to their surprise, Jackie was a fighter. All that was needed was for his parents to get him a teddy bear. But this teddy bear was not an ordinary toy. Everything about that teddy bear was specially made for Jackie and was a true reflection of his parents' love for him. This special connection that Jackie Junior and Teddy shared was exactly what ignited the fighting spirit in him, helping him take his first steps at the age of four. His parents and his doctors were not only amazed but were actually left speechless because they knew something like that was simply impossible.Reading this animated book hopefully open your mind to this impossible world and show you that everything is possible if you just believe; if you just fight.Jackie Junior was destined never to walk or stand. His doctors were more certain about his condition than the color of the night sky. But nothing in his life is certain and nothing is final.So pick up this great book and read it to your little angel. He or she will definitely appreciate the unique message as well as the promising ending.

Tommy thinks of himself as the clumsiest giraffe in the world. Try as he may, he can't stay upright for too long before taking a tumble. The other animals call him terrible nicknames and that's what hurts him the most. He's too tall to run away and hide, so he must find another way to deal with the ridicule.When Tommy sees a storm coming in the distance, he warns the other animals and they all take shelter. He is surprised to discover that his helpfulness has earned him some new friends. He bravely begins to do more for others. Being useful inspires him to look beyond his awkward height and all the ways he is different. Not everyone in the Savanna is thankful, of course, some animals would love to eat him, but that doesn't stop Tommy from doing his best everyday.One day, poachers are heading toward Tommy and his friends. This puts the community's safety in danger! Motivated by love, Tommy realizes he is able to safeguard the lives of others and, in turn, learns something about himself that is very surprising.Vividly illustrated, Tommy the Giraffe is a heartwarming animal tales children of all ages will relate to. It teaches valuable lessons about grace, purpose, and caring about others in spite of their actions, while emphasizing the importance of accepting and loving ourselves.

In the quiet town, snowflakes lightly fall. Though the road to town is not well-travelled, a special visitor is to appear. It is Daniel's first Christmas and he eagerly awaits him. Who is Santa Claus? Daniel wants to find out and see for himself!When his parents are fast asleep, the sound of a Christmas carol makes him stir. His eyes slowly open, and the rumbling singing halts not. He must be here! Running to the living room, hs joyful gaze of anticipation meets that of the one and only Santa Claus, and does he have a job for Daniel!This year, a Christmas wish is made come true! Being Santa's little helper, Daniel finds out this is the season of love, joy, and giving!

A beautifully illustrated book essential for every child's library.A day at the zoo may seem like fun, but something's going on, and the animals can't seem to get along with each other.So what happens when an argument breaks out between the lion and the zebra, the lynx and the monkey, the bear and the elephant, and all the other zoo animals?Read the story and find out in this amazing book for children and preteens.This incredibly fun and witty book was carefully written by the experts of the genre to make reading fun and appealing, and it's perfect for kids of all ages.The story focuses on the relationships created among the zoo animals, and it raises a wide range of issues, from friendship and temper management to captivity and proper behavior.The simple and easy to understand text will give children the opportunity to have fun through reading and will give parents and teachers a starting point for discussion and exchange of ideas.The book will help its readers understand a life lesson on team work and collaboration towards a common goal while having fun, as well as recognize the importance of temper control and getting along. Children and grown-ups will love the funny dialogue just as much as they will love the beautiful and colorful illustrations that will make reading more exciting than ever.The text will also give children the opportunity to learn more about wild animals, their names and eating habits, as well as new vocabulary and expressions.The Zoo is a book that should be read by every child and preteens, and also by parents and teachers.So get a copy now and give your children the opportunity to learn and grow through this story.

This book tells a sweet dog stories for kids, Scrappy who ventures out into the world as he is tired of the mistreatment and lack of care he had experienced in his home. The story details on his adventures and experiences in the outside world.Like any dog, Scrappy is inquisitive and excited about the new experiences in his life. He explores new territory and tries to move as far away from his home of neglect as fast as possible. Though he feels scared and confused, Scrappy has no other option but to go forward. He meets new people, some are cruel to him and others love him like nobody has ever loved him.This Scrappy storybook for children shows us how life can change quickly and unexpectedly. It teaches children that life can be sad and happy at different points, but that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. It also touches on issues like bullying and peer-pressure.

This is a great young reader chapter book, a delightfully fanciful picture book that appeals to kids and adults alike. It's a story that is hilarious for kids.The Birthday Party is a book about a young Hebrew boy who turns twelve, but he believes everyone has forgotten his birthday including his parents and friends. He is disheartened by his friends and family not caring about his birthday, having to go through a hectic day while his friends are avoiding him in school not knowing they are planning to throw him the best surprise party ever!Can his parents, Johnny and other friends pull off the best birthday party ever! Or will their surprise party turn to disaster?Pick up your copy today!