Books published by publisher Rosedog Books

Love and respect is a task that should not be left undone, not only for people but for animals as well. A dog has a likeness to human feelings when away from those looked to for needs, comfort, and love as well as the joy felt when reunited. This story helps the child to understand how a little dog loves, communicates, and expresses needs, desires and hurts much like their own. Max, a little Shitzu, is left in dog care for a time and goes through an emotional experience with other dogs and their various types of personalities.

Matching Heartsby Brooke DuhonBecoming a big brother or sister is tough! You may worry your parents will pay less attention to you. Some of you may be excited at the arrival of your new baby brother or sister. Either way, Tanner will feel mixed emotions on his journey through his mother’s pregnancy. In the end, the love between siblings is beautiful. You may even realize you have more in common with your siblings than you thought!About the Author Author Brooke Duhon works for her local government in the city of Lafayette. Duhon was born and raised in Louisiana and is proud to be a Cajun. She loves her culture and the food. Her family plays an important role in her life. Duhon enjoys spending time with her family and friends, writing, and being around children. Children bring a joy into her heart which has brought Duhon the confidence to write Matching Hearts. She hopes you enjoy reading her book as much as she enjoyed writing it.

Sunrise to SunsetBy Clancie Wilson, PhD. This book, Sunrise to Sunset, encompasses the theme of travel by providing numerous nature scenes that take children and parents on a vicarious voyage from sunrise to sunset. A voyage depicting beautiful nature scenes that could be elaborated on by discussing the purpose and/or function of each landscape captured in the photograph. Each scene will increase children’s curiosity about the world they live in and amplify, for older children, critical thinking skills. Amplify by encouraging them to respond to posed questions regarding the scenery visible in each photograph. For example, what time of the year might this picture illustrate? Where have you seen a waterfall? Or would you like to see a waterfall? What is a prairie and why do they exist? Why do rainbows exist? This book could be used as a picture book for infants, toddlers, and a book that stimulates conversation for older children. It is hoped that the captions and scenic photographs captured by Kangming Ma, PhD. will allow individuals, who are unable to travel extensively, to appreciate a country’s natural beauty. About the Author Clancie Wilson, PhD. grew up in rural Alabama and envisioned traveling, teaching young children and seeing amazing new sights around the world. Her career as a Peace Corp volunteer enabled her to begin her journey. When the Peace Corp volunteer days ended she focused on obtaining postgraduate degrees in Early Childhood Development and Developmental and Educational Psychology. After attaining her degrees, her teaching assignments in higher education afforded her opportunities to work with children in different settings and to support the development of others teaching children. This children’s book represents her continued deep commitment to the development of children’s learning experiences using creative approaches.

Dinosaur on Tooth MountainBy Carl L. SmithA group of kids go to a ranch in New Mexico for the summer - little do they know about its history! As the days go on, strange things started happening. The kids see dinosaur footprints in the sand and dead animals. An Indian tells them about what has happened. Now it’s up to the kids to find out – before it’s too late! About the Author Carl L. Smith lives in Abilene, Texas, with his wife, Ashley. He also wrote his first book Being Different. It was published in 2013. He also writes short mystery and horror stories.

Silly Sheep follows a young sheep getting caught in a series of conundrums and problems that must be solved along the way. Whether it is one of Silly Sheep's mishaps or a friend struggling with a problem of their own, the characters help teach the meaning of facing life's ups and downs, as well as building friendship together.About the Author:G. L. Smith is a student at Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois. She is working towards a certificate in Art Technologies. Many of her courses in school involve what she loves the most: art.Ever since she was a little girl, Smith loved to draw. Even today she will sketch and doodle on random sheets of paper, whether it is blank or a class packet. There has never been a limit to where she expresses her creativity.When Smith was in her senior year of high school she came up with the idea of Silly Sheep for her Creative Writing class. She started sketching cartoon animals out on notebook paper. When she drew the sheep she knew it would be her star character. She wanted to tell a story that would appeal to a general audience.Now that Smith has her first book complete, she plans to continue her creative route by writing more stories and drawing more pictures. She would like to entertain people of all ages with her stories and artwork.

Who Are You... or... Who Are You examines the possibility that animals are not always happy with the way they look. They see humans always changing themselves… why can’t they? But would it really make a difference? Would it make them happy? They seem to think so, and they’re willing to take a chance, confident that it’ll be a success.Read on and see how one small group of the animal world got together and decided they had the perfect solution to what they thought were their figure flaws… until an unexpected guest arrived.About the Author:Dona Montrenes was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The city of Pittsburgh was close by and she loved going into the city to shop, especially since she lived in a small neighborhood where everybody knew everybody. Still, Montrenes had fun and played all the street games, like Hide and Seek and Release the Peddler. Nearly everyone had a pet. Perhaps that’s why, after taking several courses in writing, Montrenes discovered she liked writing stories about animals.Montrenes lives with a very nasty independent love bird who is single and never had a mate. His name is Casanova. Montrenes expects she’ll be writing a book about him one day.

Harry & Isabel: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship!by MaebuckThis book is a demonstration of how we grow to love our pets. They are a part of our families. Harry and Isabel were just that - Maebuck’s love for life and her family. Reading this book will display her affection for her cats and how they were the world to her. She bonded with them the first moment she laid eyes on them as kittens and cherished them until her last day on earth. Harry and Isabel had great personalities that were a perfect match for Maebuck; they belonged together. It’s a miracle how their paths crossed and hopefully they will meet again in Heaven. After reading this book, you are bound to become a cat lover as well, don’t be surprised!About the Author Maebuck was one of thirteen siblings born and raised in North Carolina. She passed away on September 29, 2013. She left behind a legacy fit to share with children all around the world. Maebuck spent part of her adult life in New York where she worked to make ends meet. She pounded the pavement happily to the train station going to the World Trade Center years before 9/11. Maebuck changed with the times, from hot pants and knee high boots to business suits and dresses. Later on she moved back to the south to be with her family. Her life was full of thrills. Every year possible she would take a vacation to travel the world, experiencing different cultures. She would then spend Saturdays making one special recipe to share with her family. Maebuck had a dog once, but it was clear she became a cat lover for life. One cat was almost as adventurous as she, bouncing around the apartment, once taking a dive out a third-story window. Maebuck thought it was over, but George lived on - proving that cats really do have nine lives. Once Maebuck returned home to the south, she loved being back with her family and her local church family as well. Anyone who knew Maebuck will never forget her, especially her love for cats.

Mookie’s First Camping Trip is the third book in Connie Zakowski’s series. In this book, readers will see insects, animals and activities which Mookie and his friend Mikey experience. Children can relate to the many things they might have done while camping. Connie also incorporates The Insect Book during her story line. As the Mookie series continues, each book will have an interaction page at the end of the story to see what the reader remembers. The children who already own the first two books are fascinated with this concept. Connie hopes the readers are enjoying the Mookie series and the fourth book to come out is titled Mookie’s Trip to the Zoo.

Grandma, Grandpa, and Meby Helen MingletonThis is a rhyming book dealing with generational parenting. So many grandparents today take on the responsibility of helping to raise grandchildren. In Grandma, Grandpa, and Me, Tevo is raised by his great-grandparents. They pass on the traditional values and love that has made America great for generations. About the Author Helen Mingleton is a retired elementary and junior high school teacher. Her Master’s thesis on African American inventors and inventions was published in the Eric Data Base for Research for several years.

Alley Oopsey Takes a Stand Against BullyingBy Terry Drolet The author wanted to find a fun way to bring awareness about bullying. Every adult can remember being bullied on the playground as a child. But in this age of technology and social media, it has gone beyond teasing on the playground to one of the leading causes of suicide among teens. The author hopes that this story will inspire children to be compassionate to others and stand up against bullying.About the AuthorTerry Drolet was born and raised in Texas. Currently she resides in Euless, Texas. She is single with a twenty-year-old son. She comes from a large family and has four sisters and two brothers. She is a fraternal twin. Terry has worked in the mortgage industry for more than twenty years. Currently she works for Veterans United Home Loans as an underwriter, helping our country’s heroes achieve their dream of home ownership.

Daddy-OHBy Ivette Febo Mikee is a seven-year-old boy who lives with his mom and has never met his dad. One day, Mikee’s mom tells him that he is old enough to meet his dad. As Mikee prepares to meet his father for the first time he begins to wonder why his dad has not been in his life. Take an emotional journey with our hero, Mikee, as he goes from wondering about his dad, to realizing the facts and finally accepting the truth. Both, you the reader and Mikee, will come to terms with the notion that in order for maturity to take place, innocence must be lost. Sometimes the biggest step you can take into adulthood is to have an open mind. About the Author Ivette Febo is a Special Education teacher in New Jersey where she resides. She is currently in pursuit of her doctorate degree from Seton Hall University. Her passion for writing began when she experienced firsthand the needs of her students and their vast experiences at such an early age. She believes that children’s development into adulthood is complex: “Children go through so much at such a tender age and it is rare the stories that can actually tap into a genuine need with real-life scenarios.” Through words and illustrations, Ivette Febo is determined to give children and learners of all ages a voice in such a grown-up world.

E-Z Phonics to the Rescue makes the phonics rules and sounds come to life and easy to learn. It incorporates all the senses with vivid visuals, amusing practical clues, and motions to help memorize the sounds. It is so simple to use parents can start immediately by having the learner take the placement test. There are also five-minute tests at the end of each chapter to assess learner progress. Teachers find this a time saving resource, as each chapter contains a systematic layout of sounds and sight words with matching activities and minimal materials or preparation. Learners become motivated as they quickly master sounds and realize they are readers!