Books with author Sally Huss

Every little girl wants to be a princess, but what is even greater than that? Once our heroine discovered the princess within her (THE PRINCESS IN MY CUP OF TEA), she wanted to find out what else she could be. With a trip to the store for a new dress, a visit to a café for lunch, and a stop at the beauty salon for a new hairdo there were ample opportunities for her to hone her behavior skills. That princess, who had been so helpful in the past, showed up again to guide her into being her best by being polite and in control of herself. What could be better than being a princess? You’ll have to read the book to find out.All in rhyme and with over 40 delightfully whimsical illustrations.

Patrick, a young leprechaun, liked the red of the beach ball in his basket of balls and the roses outside his window. He liked the blue of the sky and the boat he sailed in the bathtub. He liked oranges to eat and the orange of his schoolbooks. He liked purple grapes and purple snakes and purple fish. Yes, he liked all the colors of the rainbow, but most of all he loved YELLOW! This love causes him to follow the rainbow to its end in hopes of finding the pot of gold -- the finest yellow of all. But, what he found was far better than any gold! *Over 25 delightful illustrations.*Wonderful message for every child.*If you like the books of Dr. Seuss, Mo Willems, Sandra Boynton, the Berenstains, Suzy Spafford, Felicia Bond, Laura Numeroff, and P.D. Eastman, you will love THE LITTLE LEPRECHAUN WHO LOVED YELLOW!

In this book you'll meet a very stubborn, bored, and uninspired cow. She 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.

We all like days to celebrate. But, why do we like them so much?Is it only the cake, the ice cream, or the presents? Or, is it a day to honor and celebrate something, a day to have fun, to be especially happy, and to share wishes like “Happy Birthday,” “Happy Easter,” “Happy Holidays,” “Happy St. Patrick’s Day?” If so, why not have a “Happy” day every day? For kids, this sets the imagination stirring. How about “Happy First Day of School,” “Happy Clean My Room Day,” “Happy Learn Something New Day,” “Happy New Friend Day,” Happy Old Friend Day?” Any excuse will do to start every day right by proclaiming it “Happy.”All in rhyme with over 35 delightful illustrations.If you like the books of Dr. Seuss, Mo Willems, Sandra Boynton, Suzy Spafford, Jane O’Connor, the Berenstains, Felicia Bond, Laura Numeroff, and P.D. Eastman, you will love HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

When Jacob was commanded by the prince to find a young woman worthy of being his princess, he was told, “If there is one thing a princess should be, it is to have the quality of sensitivity. She must be SENSITIVE!”Of course Jacob was up to the challenge, hiding a pea beneath stacks of mattresses on which each potential princess would lie. Every girl tried to be sensitive enough to feel it; only Charlotte Divine passed the test. But, what did young Charlotte do to make sure her prince was the real deal, that he was more sensitive to the feelings of others than just sensing a pea? You’ll have to read the book to find out.

A very hungry monkey slips into the buffet line in the dining room of a rustic, jungle resort. The food choices are many, but he is limited to one. What to do? What to do? Down the line he goes, picking first an apple then a pear, next some grapes and a long list of vegetables. With each choice he gives up something he might wish he hadn’t. At the end of the line he is left with one dull potato and a sign that announces, “There is No Going Back!” Oh, how he wishes he had kept that apple.You’ll have to read the book to find out how his hunger is satisfied and his tears dried and what he learned in the process.All in rhyme with the most delightful illustrations.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

Why not throw an ice cream wrapper on the ground or a soda can on the beach? One young lad finds out that there is a new plan in play – keeping our earth and environment clean. His mother uses a trip to the beach, the market, and a bathtub full of bubbles to explain the importance of caring for our earth and ourselves. She reveals another little secret, but you’ll have to read the book to find out what that is.All in rhyme with 25 delightful illustrations.Be sure to take a peek at THE MONKEYS WHO TRIED KINDNESS, another charming, rhyming book by Sally Huss. This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

Josiah was a true scaredy-cat. He was full of fears. He was afraid of everything, even of being alone. The truth was that he wanted to be like other kids who were strong, courageous, and capable. But he wasn’t, until he learned the trick to being fearless. What was the trick? You’ll have to read the book to find out.40 adorable illustrations follow Josiah on his quest to being brave.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

What little girl would not want to be a mermaid? What little mermaid would not want to go to a tea party? The mermaids in Mermaid Maggie's school were given a lesson in thoughtfulness and good manners by their teacher Miss Crandall. Miss Crandall took the opportunity of a tea party to teach her mermaids more than just how to pour tea. They learned that by adding loving kindness to all that they do, they could make a party out of any occasion.This book is for every little girl who would like to know about being courteous and having good manners. A tea party is the perfect occasion. Delightfully told, this story will fill your child with self-confidence as she gathers important tools in the realm of social behavior.Charming characters and lovely, colorful images dance across the pages as the story is told. Any child will be enchanted. *Over 25 adorable illustrations.*Underwater images of dolphins, eels, and colorful fish.

When two children ask their mother how much she loves them. “With all my hearts,” she answers. They are astonished. “Hearts? How many hearts do you have?” Then their mother begins to list the many ways she loves them – from a heart full of love that feeds them, a heart that keeps them clean, a heart that keeps them safe, and another that comforts them. She even has a heart that encourages them to do their best and one full of pride as they learn something new, and, of course, a heart full of patience. They realize how blessed they are and have a greater appreciation for their mother. Charming, delightful rhyming words tell the tale and tickle the heart along with bouncy, bright, and happy images.

Everybody needs to feel appreciated, even the Easter Bunny!Easter comes but once a year. But this year the Easter Bunny was not participating, not taking charge, not helping out. The other animals had their duties and were working well. Not the Easter Bunny! Why? His excuse was that no one ever thanks him for all the work he does to create a special day for kids all over the world. So, he cancelled Easter. Oh my, oh my. A wise and thoughtful owl is consulted. His solution warms the heart of the bunny. What the Easter Bunny is told is important for all kids to know. You’ll have to read the book to find out what that is.Be sure to take a peek at ONE HUNDRED EGGS FOR HENRIETTA, another happy Easter book by Sally Huss.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

Why wash your hands? Once you see how many things hands can do, and help and hold, you will understand why keeping them clean is a must.“Hands are the most amazing contraptions.They can do so many things with very little distractions.They shake another to say ‘Hello,’ as well as wave ‘Goodbye.’They can pick up things down low, and grab things heading for the sky. They can salute a commander… feed a salamander…Even collect a pet that starts to meander...”Nearly 40 pages of witty illustrations demonstrate the value of hands and the importance of keeping them clean.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.