Books with author V. R. Duin

Acclaimed children’s author V. R. Duin does it again in The Amazing Flight of Little Ray, a frolicking, fabulously fun, and flighty tale of what a bored stingray will do to spice up his day. Capturing the very best of rhyme and alliteration, V. R. Duin brings yet another larger than life character to the page to spark beginning readers’ imaginations. Little Ray can’t think of anything better to do today than fly the friendly skies. The only thing holding him back is the fact that he is a sea-bound stingray, which, for him, proves to be only a minor setback. When he hurls himself into the air, it will take a little luck, a little ingenuity, and some feathery help from above to return him to the cool salty waters. Thank goodness, Little Ray has a lot of gumption and even more panache; it will come in handy during this soaring adventure.

Acclaimed children’s author V. R. Duin does it again in The Amazing Flight of Little Ray, a frolicking, fabulously fun, and flighty tale of what a bored stingray will do to spice up his day. Capturing the very best of rhyme and alliteration, V. R. Duin brings yet another larger than life character to the page to spark beginning readers’ imaginations. Little Ray can’t think of anything better to do today than fly the friendly skies. The only thing holding him back is the fact that he is a sea-bound stingray, which, for him, proves to be only a minor setback. When he hurls himself into the air, it will take a little luck, a little ingenuity, and some feathery help from above to return him to the cool salty waters. Thank goodness, Little Ray has a lot of gumption and even more panache; it will come in handy during this soaring adventure.

Acclaimed children’s author V. R. Duin does it again in The Goopy Ghost at Christmas, a brightly illustrated picture book for young and beginning readers. With the rhyming verse of The Amazing Flight of Little Ray and the eerie fun introduced in The Goopy Ghost, readers will revel in another unforgettable adventure. This time snow is on the ground and there’s a tree in the house. Goopy Ghost can’t figure it out. While Goopy’s not much of a milk drinker, the cookies were a great find and fuel for the ghost to begin helping with the decorations. Lilly, the little girl whose house is being haunted, wants the ghost to stay, but Goopy gets a chance to jump into a mysterious bag and takes it. Little does Goopy know that it’s Santa’s and that once Santa’s sleigh is in flight there’s no stopping it. When Santa’s elves get into the “spirit” of the season, there’s even more fun to be had.

For Mr. and Mrs. Armadillo, finding an abandoned fox den large enough for their entire family—and on a farm—is a stroke of luck. They quickly move in with their children Sis, Boom, and Ba, and make themselves at home. The farmers notice right away that a family of armadillos has moved in. After all, it wasn’t so long ago that they had driven away the pesky fox that inhabited that hill. Now, however, they have to figure out what to do with those armadillos… Clever, adventurous, and full of inspiring lessons on self-sustaining agriculture, V. R. Duin’s latest children’s book is a charming trip into the armadillo hole of the cutest, sweetest family of critters you’ve ever met! The armadillo family goes about doing what armadillos do until one day Sis, Boom, and Ba are led to a startling discovery: by rolling up into tight little balls, they can roll all the way down the hill and slam into the grape trellises, knocking all of the bugs off the grape leaves and down to the ground for easy eating. Well, now, this changes everything for the whole family! No more would they have to spend their time digging around in the ground for bugs. One roll down the hill and—bang! Instant feeding time. And don’t think the farmers don’t notice that all those bugs killing their grape crops are now being eaten by the armadillos. This is now a group they’re happy to have around! But when that mean old fox comes looking to move back in, the armadillo clan is going to have to do some fast thinking to save their new home. A ray of sunshine any time its cover is cracked open, V. R. Duin delivers a tale of the most unlikely heroes you are ever going to meet. This lovable, cuddly little troop of armadillos shows the way our world can work together to sustain healthy crops and an eco-friendly environment where everyone can thrive and prosper. The perfect story for the emerging global consciousness, The Foxy Armadillos is as entertaining as it is educational! ForeWard Clarion Review writes, “With its clear and approachable information, “The Foxy Armadillos” is a charming way to teach children a love for all animals. Ma and Pa and their armadillo children, Sis, Boom, and little Ba, are ingenious, industrious, and interesting. Adults will find the book useful in educating the young about appreciating and sustaining the earth, and will find many teachable moments in this story.”

With vivid illustrations that sing the praises of the darkest and most delightful aspects of Halloween, The Goopy Ghost by V. R. Duin is a fantastically fun rhyming tale that celebrates the goopiest of ghostly goo. When siblings Steven and Sally trace the lines of what can only be described as the fiercest of all pumpkin faces and have their father carve the expression, they never imagine that the goo they toss in the rubbish bin will return to haunt them. A goopy ghost whose “Boo!” includes candy thieving, this ghoul roams the house to find a new house—one that isn’t on fire. Absolutely unforgettable, this ghost story is perfect for even the youngest of beginning readers and is sure to become a Halloween classic.

Acclaimed children’s author V. R. Duin does it again in The Amazing Flight of Little Ray, a frolicking, fabulously fun, and flighty tale of what a bored stingray will do to spice up his day. Capturing the very best of rhyme and alliteration, V. R. Duin brings yet another larger than life character to the page to spark beginning readers’ imaginations. Little Ray can’t think of anything better to do today than fly the friendly skies. The only thing holding him back is the fact that he is a sea-bound stingray, which, for him, proves to be only a minor setback. When he hurls himself into the air, it will take a little luck, a little ingenuity, and some feathery help from above to return him to the cool salty waters. Thank goodness, Little Ray has a lot of gumption and even more panache; it will come in handy during this soaring adventure.

A little stingray is playing in the water as his boating friends delight in watching from their boat. When a menacing bull shark mistakes all the commotion for a yummy lunch, however, it sets off a chain of events that results in the unlikeliest friendship on the seven seas. A wildly imaginative and engaging tale, V.R. Duin’s latest in the Little Ray series keeps the adventures exciting and the positive energy flowing! Little Ray is not only a fish but a little ray of sunshine as well. Today he’s entertaining his boating friends as they watch him from their boat. Doing flips, curls, and all sorts of aquatic tricks only a talented stingray can, his underwater circus show is a huge hit. But it also attracts unwanted attention: a bull shark thinks the commotion means it’s feeding time! When the boat suddenly springs a leak as part of the ruckus, Little Ray’s friends are in a terrible pickle. They are bailing with pump and pail as quick as can be, but the water is coming in too quickly. How can they stop it? What are they going to do? That’s when Little Ray has a really big idea. What happens? What does he do? You won’t believe your eyes—or ears or nose or mouth! The unlikeliest team of heroes has saved the day—and made the seven seas the happiest place on earth!

For Mr. and Mrs. Armadillo, finding an abandoned fox den large enough for their entire family—and on a farm—is a stroke of luck. They quickly move in with their children Sis, Boom, and Ba, and make themselves at home. The farmers notice right away that a family of armadillos has moved in. After all, it wasn’t so long ago that they had driven away the pesky fox that inhabited that hill. Now, however, they have to figure out what to do with those armadillos…Clever, adventurous, and full of inspiring lessons on self-sustaining agriculture, V. R. Duin’s latest children’s book is a charming trip into the armadillo hole of the cutest, sweetest family of critters you’ve ever met! The armadillo family goes about doing what armadillos do until one day Sis, Boom, and Ba are led to a startling discovery: by rolling up into tight little balls, they can roll all the way down the hill and slam into the grape trellises, knocking all of the bugs off the grape leaves and down to the ground for easy eating. Well, now, this changes everything for the whole family! No more would they have to spend their time digging around in the ground for bugs. One roll down the hill and—bang! Instant feeding time. And don’t think the farmers don’t notice that all those bugs killing their grape crops are now being eaten by the armadillos. This is now a group they’re happy to have around! But when that mean old fox comes looking to move back in, the armadillo clan is going to have to do some fast thinking to save their new home.A ray of sunshine any time its cover is cracked open, V. R. Duin delivers a tale of the most unlikely heroes you are ever going to meet. This lovable, cuddly little troop of armadillos shows the way our world can work together to sustain healthy crops and an eco-friendly environment where everyone can thrive and prosper. The perfect story for the emerging global consciousness, The Foxy Armadillos is as entertaining as it is educational!ForeWard Clarion Review writes, “With its clear and approachable information, “The Foxy Armadillos” is a charming way to teach children a love for all animals. Ma and Pa and their armadillo children, Sis, Boom, and little Ba, are ingenious, industrious, and interesting. Adults will find the book useful in educating the young about appreciating and sustaining the earth, and will find many teachable moments in this story.”

From the author of The Amazing Flight of Little Ray and The Foxy Armadillos comes The Goopy Ghost at Valentine’s Day. Fourth in the silly series of spooky adventures for beginning readers by V. R. Duin, this lively children’s tale tickles the funny bone and warms the heart. Goopy Ghost is glum. It’s nearing Valentine’s Day and he hasn’t a soul mate with whom to celebrate. So while there’s no doubt ghouls rule, a lonesome Goopy Ghost needs all the help he can get in tracking down a kindred spirit—especially since it’s the dead of winter with nary a pumpkin patch in sight. Enter Cupid. With his bow and arrow at the ready—and with the permission from his dad—Cupid is willing to do all he can for Goopy Ghost even if it means heading to the Southern Hemisphere. So while it’s true there’s no chance of tracking down a pumpkin seed in February’s freeze, Cupid comes up with a sweeter plan that sticks.

The Goopy Ghost is at it again. Goopy gets into another adventure, and this one has our bright orange spirit mixing it up with leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day. In this new book in the richly illustrated children’s book series, the Goopy Ghost must rescue a leprechaun and win back his stolen pot of gold to save St. Patrick’s Day. In the run-up to St. Patrick’s Day, Goopy is looking for a leprechaun to share in the holiday spirit. Of course, events don’t take place as hoped. Instead of a jovial leprechaun, our bright orange ghost finds a wee “man” pleading for help because a naughty band of thieves has stolen his gold and locked him in a cage. Together, Goopy and the leprechaun work up an outrageous scheme to get the gold back and show up these mischievous thieves. Goopy turns into a stack of gold coins that will prove irresistible to the thieves. When the robbers come upon the pile of gold, they quickly snatch it up without knowing of the goopy surprise that lurks within. What Goopy does next will teach the sticky-handed fellows a lesson or two about sharing and will also save the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Then, the leprechaun will grant him three wishes that Goopy will use in ways no one expects. Engaging, humorous, and full of funny details, The Goopy Ghost at St. Patrick's Day will bring the joy of St. Patrick’s Day to young children. A story with a wise moral, V. R. Duin will capture the imaginations of young ones and transport them to an emerald isle full of whimsy and enchantment. Written in Irish limerick form and full of zingers and one-liners, V. R. Duin brings her trademark sass and wit to Goopy’s St. Patrick’s Day adventures. The rhyming story will enchant young readers and draw them into Goopy’s adventures with its delightful sing-song rhythm.

Goopy is ghostly, goopy, and adored by kids everywhere! Goopy Ghost is the beloved, boo-tiful spirit that is always eager to help the Brown family. In the third installment of this vibrantly illustrated rhyming children’s book series, a storm threatens to ruin Thanksgiving and the Brown’s family home. Enter Goopy to scare up some fun for the entire family.

Acclaimed children’s author V. R. Duin does it again in The Goopy Ghost at Christmas, a brightly illustrated picture book for young and beginning readers. With the rhyming verse of The Amazing Flight of Little Ray and the eerie fun introduced in The Goopy Ghost, readers will revel in another unforgettable adventure. This time snow is on the ground and there’s a tree in the house. Goopy Ghost can’t figure it out. While Goopy’s not much of a milk drinker, the cookies were a great find and fuel for the ghost to begin helping with the decorations. Lilly, the little girl whose house is being haunted, wants the ghost to stay, but Goopy gets a chance to jump into a mysterious bag and takes it. Little does Goopy know that it’s Santa’s and that once Santa’s sleigh is in flight there’s no stopping it. When Santa’s elves get into the “spirit” of the season, there’s even more fun to be had.