Books with author Terry Kovalcik

Funny Short Stories for Kids Let's be entertained with comedy that youngsters of all ages will enjoy. Taking old sayings and creating the meaning is what Todd tries to do with his pig names Petey. Sometimes bath time is more fun than it should be as Teddy discovers when toys and bubble bath are involved. George is a video game fanatic. One day he gets invited to Game Central where he learns that he can apply his gaming skills will provide him with a career. Victoria the Snowshoe Hare is dainty and prides herself in manners. She has a hard time dealing with her siblings so she sets off into the big wide world to find others who have similar cleanliness desires. 5 out of 5 Star Review from Readers Favorite http://readersfavorite.com/book-review/29708 "Funny Short Stories for Kids by Terri L. Kovalcik is, as the title suggests, a collection of four funny short stories for children. All these stories are entertaining and they have different characters essaying the theme and the contents. Todd, Teddy, George, and Victoria will take readers on a fun trip with their cute little adventures. Todd with Petey the pig, Teddy in his world of toys and bubble bath, George and his penchant for video games, and finally Victoria, the dainty Snowshoe Hare who takes great pride in her behavior and manners, will keep children glued to the book. Each character has a comic streak in them which makes this collection a fun read. All four stories are charming and all four main characters around whom the story is set are also endearing. These stories will whisk kids into a space of whimsy and magic amid the bubbles, video games, daintiness, and flying pigs. Imaginary characters and ideas are always good in stories for kids because it will elevate their thinking capacity and let them dream and use their imaginations. I would recommend this book to all teachers, educators, and parents to keep in school libraries and personal collections because it makes good reading material. The stories are heartwarming and cheerful and are perfect for read-aloud and story telling sessions. Todd, Teddy, George, and Victoria will entertain young readers with their charming behavior."

Jorral and Clemens want to be in a club but in order to join they must find the magician's house and bring something back for Clive, the leader. These young ones take on dare finding danger at every turn. Will Clive believe them if they return? http://readersfavorite.com/book-review/29702 5 out of 5 Star Review April 3, 2014 Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite The Dare by Terri L. Kovalcik takes children on an adventurous trip along with the main characters of the story, Jorral and Clemens. Jorral and Clemens are told to find the magician's house and bring back something from there for their leader, Clive, in order to join the club. These two kids decide to take the dare and meet the dangers lurking at every turn on their way to the club. It is is a whimsical journey through the dense mystical Barak forest which sees the kids face a lot of obstacles on their way to the magician's house. Will Clive be impressed with them and let them join the club? "An adventurous story bordering on whimsy, cuteness, and quirkiness, this book is an interesting read for all children. The journey with Jorral and Clemens through the dense forest, the mushroom patch, the swamp, soldiers riding horses, and many more adventures the duo must face will enthrall young readers. The illustrations add to the appeal and clarity of the story. They lend color and vivacity to the characters and give a sense of movement to the unfolding of events. The theme revolves around the popular game 'Truth or Dare' and in this story the boys are dared by the club leader to do the impossible. Children will love this and they will be able to relate to the dare theme very well because it is a game they play with their friends. It is a book that I would recommend parents and educators to have in their personal collections and libraries."