Books with author Sally Huss

The Halloween witch in this story is very perturbed by the visitors who come to her door. No candy for them, instead she offers spiders, smelly dead fish, or a handful of worms. She’s scary and grumpy. Her frustration stems from the fact that not one of the trick-or-treaters has the gumption to trick her, except for one kindly skunk. A tub of bobbing apples does the trick. How he does it is for you to find out.Full of amusing rhyme and whimsical illustrations that will delight even the most outrageous Halloween characters in your household.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

Ever wonder about the moon -- what it’s made of and why it shines? These kids did and set off to find out. Green cheese! Yes indeed! But who made it and why? The Man in the Moon, of course. By scooping up milk from the Milky Way with the Big Dipper, he strained it through a glittering star field to get his cheesy yield. As he explains, “When the cheese is aged, no more than three days, it makes a great reflector for the sun’s golden rays.” A lot of work for him, but then again, that’s what he says gives him his grin. You’ll have to read the book to find out what else he reveals. All in rhyme with over 35 delightful illustrations.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

The delightful Mr. Getaway, a wild and daring substitute teacher, invites his students on an extraordinary adventure – a nighttime trip to visit the sunshiners. These unusual beings greet the rising sun and inhale everything they need from the sun’s rays. What could that be? Were the students converted into sunshiners themselves? You’ll have to read the book to find out.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

“There sat upon a log, a logA very sad and lonely frog, a frog...Who said, ‘I'm not as happy as I can be.This is not the life for me!’ Then, from out of the fog, the fogCame flying a tiny log, a log...And after it chased a dog, a dogThat knocked the frog...Right off his log.Once upon the log, the dog sat so peacefully and said,‘I have not been as happy as I can be…This is the life for me!’”Oh my, oh my, what do you think happens when the frog and the dog change places?This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

What's for Thanksgiving Dinner? A duck, a goose and a turkey have different ideas about the menu. Each chases the other until they decide that it might be a nice idea to celebrate together. The story is how these three, after some tricky beginnings, become friends. With amusing rhyming verse the point is made... that anyone can become a friend. This story is one to tickle the heart of any child, and subtly spark the spirit of gratitude within them. It emphasizes the importance of being thankful.Lots of charming illustrations in bright and happy colors. Those who delight in the books of Dr. Seuss, Sandra Boyton, the Bernsteins, Mo Willems, and Laura Numeroff will love WHAT’S FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER?This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

What little girl would not want a princess to visit her? That’s what kept happening to the little girl in this story. A princess would show up in a mud puddle, the kitchen sink, a bathtub, and even in a cup of tea. But it is what the princess told her that was most important, and the little girl took it to heart. Who was that princess in her teacup? You’ll have to read the book to find out.All in rhyme and accompanied by over 35 delightfully colorful illustrations that dance along with the story.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

The Bowden family has a secret. It's a secret every child should know. All the Bowden kids know the secret, except for the youngest, Bobby. Bobby knew the others knew something he didn't, but no one was telling. He had to figure it out for himself. It was something that would change his life for the better forever. -- For every child, this story emphasizes the importance of kindness in a most delightful way. -- Charmingly illustrated in bright and happy colors. -- Good manners include this very important secret. Your child will want to read along and encourage the young hero to discover the secret. Great fun! This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

A very stubborn, bored, and uninspired cow is steadfast in her determination not to try something new. She is amusingly invited to join one animal after the next in an adventure with them, but sticks to her old habits. It is not until a chicken encourages her to jump over the moon that she decides to change her ways. All in rhyme, and all with a smile, this story is one to delight every child, and subtly spark the spirit of adventure within them. It emphasizes the importance of trying something new -- being adventurous and in the most whimsical way.Charmingly illustrated in bright and happy colors. This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

In the town of Tandumtoo, someone forgot to say ‘Thank you.’ Eh gad! It seems to be an unwritten law in Tandumtoo to respond to any kindness by saying ‘Thank you.’ That means when someone does something nice for you, or says something nice to you, or offers to help you, and especially when someone gives you something. And that was the case here when one of the residents, Willy Saladheimer, gave a newcomer to town one of his tandumberries and the man did not say ‘Thank you.’ Oh the ruckus this started! Naturally, as in all good children’s stories the situation was put right. The newcomer simply had a different point of view on the subject of gift giving and a different take on The Golden Rule. With 30 delightful illustrations.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

A be-speckled, be-freckled, funny-looking little fellow, named Pete, bewilders his teacher, his classmates, as well as his parents, by his unabashed positive attitude about everything. “Yep, I’m as perfect as I can be. Nothing can upset me, no, no, not me!”It doesn’t matter what befalls Pete, or what tries to trump his good nature, he is steadfast in his determination to see things in a positive light. And, how did he acquire this happy point of view? You’ll have to read the book to find out.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

What kind of dog would you choose if you could have any dog you wanted? From oodles of poodles to shepherds, dachshunds, St. Bernards, boxers, setters, terriers, retrievers, and hounds all have their particular characters and gifts. So many. So much fun. Try to just pick one.Adorable illustrations decorate the pages with dogs and more dogs. What’s the solution; which would you choose?This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.