Books published by publisher Dennis E. McGowan and Karen S. McGowan

If your child loves a good adventure, these three books are the perfect gift.In Searching for Kelly (book 1), a black cat crosses Lizzy’s path, and she knows things can only get worse. Her brother, Ben, thinks that moving to a larger city is the answer. Big changes happen when the Jolly family moves to Washington, D.C. They discover that Kelly, their new puppy, only adds to the chaos. Who knew?The adventures continue in Chasing Kelly’s Shadow (book 2) when Lizzy and Ben discover that moving hasn’t solved all their problems. Why does that black cat keep crossing their paths? WHAM! SPLAT! Is Kelly the only one to blame when Grandma decides to ride the Christmas tree, and winds up sprawled on the floor?In Kelly Saves the Day (book 3), the pressure on Lizzy heats up after she flips over backward at a student council rally. Will anyone vote for her now? Will Kelly survive the operation to save her life? To relieve tensions, they go on a picnic and hike with friends. What happens when Mr. Jolly becomes separated from the rest of the hikers? Could Ben’s teacher with psychic powers have predicted that this daytime hike would turn into a nighttime rescue?What’s better than one Jolly Time Book adventure? Three adventures – all packaged together in one instant collection!

Learning to clean up your toys—and keep a tidy room—are some of the most positive messages we can share with our children.This book adds value by helping your kids learn how important it is to listen and make the best choices for daily activities.Kelly wants to play with her friends but her room is so messy she can’t find her ball. Poof! Angie and Devon show up as Kelly struggles to make the right choice.Angie reminds Kelly that she would find her ball if she cleaned her room. Devon tells Kelly not to listen to Angie.Who will Kelly listen to? What will Kelly do?This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Kindness begins with you.Gretta, the town gossip, is shocked to see Mr. Wobbler barefooted. Find out what happens after Mr. Wobbler runs away and hides from embarrassment. Will he learn to not let everything upset him? Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful illustrations—and are perfect bedtime stories. They will spark the imagination of any child. C’mon! Check out all the fun at Jolly Time Books.

Being kind, embracing diversity, and accepting others—even if they don’t look like us—are some of the most powerful lessons about values that we can teach our children.If you want your kids to be kind and tolerant, this book encourages open discussions about differences in the world.Often, you will find that you have more in common than you first thought.Tommy Toad and Freddy Frog are best friends. That is, until they have an argument over which one of them is better looking.Will Kelly be able to help them? Will Tommy and Freddy ever agree on anything?This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Inspiring your kids to enjoy the beautiful world is one of the most positive messages we can share with them.Are your kids tired of being cooped up inside the house? Have aliens flown through time using a wormhole and captured your kids’ brains? Do they need to escape?This book adds value by helping your kids learn to enjoy a variety of outside activities.This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Kindness counts. Isn’t it always more fun to play than do homework? We make decisions all day long. Sometimes they are right and sometimes they are wrong. Will Kelly finish her book before playing soccer with friends? Or will she skip the homework and have fun? You will have to read the book to find out.The Big Score is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell whimsical stories the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Lizzy Jolly thinks that it is important for everyone to have a goal—even her younger brother, Ben. Kelly, their cute dachshund, didn’t want Lizzy bugging her about not having goals. So Kelly hopped out of the birdbath, where she had been cooling off, and wrote a poem about goals. Then she decided to sign up for swimming lessons. Kelly is shocked to learn that the only swim instructors are Fang, the ornery cat, or Tommy Turtle, the slow moving green rock. Oh, no! This is horrendous! What will Kelly do? Will she ever learn to swim? You will have to read the book to find out. Surf’s Up is another outstanding Jolly Time Books: Dog Squad presentation, loaded with edgy humor yet heartfelt wisdom. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

It was the best day ever...until it wasn't! When a black cat crosses her path, Lizzy knows it can only get worse. Something has to change.Her brother, Ben, thinks that moving to a larger city will help them turn a page in their lives. Big changes are in store after their dad gets a new job and the Jolly family moves to Washington, D.C. They discover that a new puppy only adds to the chaos. Who knew?Join the fun by reading “Searching for Kelly,” the first of a three-book series. Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family will enjoy.

Kindness counts. Who do you blame when parents argue or get divorced? Chuckles the Clown explains that just because parents argue, it doesn’t mean they will get divorced. And if they do divorce it is never the child’s fault. Sometimes, stuff happens.Stuff Happens is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell whimsical stories the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Kindness counts. Nelly, Mika, and Kelly come over to play with Leo the Lion King. However, Leo has not learned how to play nice with his friends. Leo tells them he is bigger, stronger, and smarter than they are. Ouch! That hurts their feelings. Will Leo ever learn that you have to be a friend to have friends?Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Does your heart skip a beat when your teacher asks you a question? Do you begin worrying when you don’t know the answer to every question? Try this: scratch your head, wiggle around, and don’t get jealous if someone else has the answer.No one can know it all. That is what Kelly learns in this exciting story. Asking for help is a great idea. Just ask Kelly.Rhyme Time is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell whimsical stories the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.

Kindness counts. This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly is gently rocked in a boat down a lazy river as she says good night to her friends.Getting a child ready for bedtime requires patience. After a day of activity, there is often no automatic “off-switch.” It helps to have a cool down period. Try the helpful tips in this book to set the right mood and encourage your child to go to sleep.Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are full of individually hand-drawn vivid and colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of any child.