Books published by publisher Harry Douglas Press

The first in a series of adventure books, Rufus Steele 1938 is the story of a rural doctor who arrives in Friendsville, MD in 1938 to practice medicine in this small farming community. He meets 14-year-old Henry Murphy, and together they experience the exhilarations and dangers of depression life. Mysterious and courageous, Dr. Rufus Steele proves to be a powerful ally to Henry and his brothers. Strong bonds develop among them, but larger questions remain. Who is Rufus Steele? Why did he come to Friendsville? and How long will he stay?

Long ago, in a small kingdom that lay halfway between the sea and the ancient Fuchun Mountains, the king knew that his days on earth were soon to be complete. He possessed but one worry. Who would become the next leader of his beloved people? Flowers provide the surprise ending to this timeless tale. Retold from an old Asian folktale; the first in a series; ages 5 to 10

A delightful bedtime read-aloud for ages up to six. Benjamin Barley dearly loves his buttons. He loves the red buttons on his flannel shirt. He loves the blue buttons on his denim overalls. Most of all, Benjamin Barley loves the big brass button with the small soldier on top that sits right in the middle of his little brown jacket. Wonderful watercolor illustrations.

A little cowpoke and his faithful dog have a powerful hunger. They settle in at the kitchen table expecting a plateful of delicious victuals, beginning with the cowpoke's favorites: tomatoes and string potatoes. As time passes,no food appears, and the cowpoke's plate remains empty. Both the cowpoke and his dog become increasingly frustrated until a friendly chef assures them of a satisfying meal and special dinner guests. This educational and entertaining book is designed to teach young children about food names and their matching images as well as to set the stage for discussions about getting all the facts before becoming angry and frustrated. The ending is pure fantasy.