Books with author Shirley Woods

An inspirational book about a character named Eraser Elroy who learns, that he should not form an opinion about, people based on their appearance. He discovers that the person he has been running and hiding from is the person he needs the most. Eraser Elroy considered himself to be a thing of the past, until Mr. Zero rescues him. This book is designed to motivate young people to engage in reading activites, drama, and conflict resolution.

A Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selection, 2005 Shortlisted for the 2006 Alberta Children's Choice Book Award During a cold November blizzard on the coast of northern Labrador, a female polar bear heads inland to find a suitable den to give birth to her young. Soon Tooga and his sister Apoon are born, and several months go by before the little ones venture outside of the protection of the den. But although they can now depend on their mother for everything, over the next year the young polar bears have much to learn before they can live on their own. When Tooga is ready to hunt for himself, he wanders farther away from his mother and sister - out onto the pack ice where the seals congregate. But when he heads inland again, he discovers nothing but water in every direction. The pack ice has broken up and Tooga is on a huge ice floe and drifting south. By the time the floe finds land again, the young polar bear is 500 miles from home. Confused and starving, Tooga must find his way back through an unfamiliar landscape, and face a new threat he has never encounter before - man.

A Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selection, 2005 Shortlisted for the 2006 Alberta Children's Choice Book Award During a cold November blizzard on the coast of northern Labrador, a female polar bear heads inland to find a suitable den to give birth to her young. Soon Tooga and his sister Apoon are born, and several months go by before the little ones venture outside of the protection of the den. But although they can now depend on their mother for everything, over the next year the young polar bears have much to learn before they can live on their own. When Tooga is ready to hunt for himself, he wanders farther away from his mother and sister - out onto the pack ice where the seals congregate. But when he heads inland again, he discovers nothing but water in every direction. The pack ice has broken up and Tooga is on a huge ice floe and drifting south. By the time the floe finds land again, the young polar bear is 500 miles from home. Confused and starving, Tooga must find his way back through an unfamiliar landscape, and face a new threat he has never encounter before - man.

Pip is born in an old army boot on an abandoned farm in the Prairies. Barely two months old, he finds himself alone in the world and trapped on a freight train heading east. He ends up in a field on the Atlantic coast, but soon discovers that his new home is dangerous and unfriendly. Then he meets Meg, an enchanting deer mouse who walks with a limp. Together they share many adventures and meet many animals--friend and foe alike! Written as a novel for 6 to 10 year olds. Beautifully illustrated.

An inspirational book about a young boy named Timmy who gains confidence after chewing bubble gum that, he believes has magical powers. When Timmy chews the bubble gum, it changes his life completely. The Magical Mystery happens when Timmy discovers where his real power comes from. The Magical Mystery exists in everyone's' life.This book is also designed to engage young people in reading activities, drama, and conflict resolution.