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"Listen!" Chicora pleaded. "Last night, I opened my eyes and saw tiny hands reaching through the lodge flap. I screamed, 'Leave me alone!' and the little hands disappeared." The legend of Chicora and the Little People: The Legend of the Indian Corn, begins long ago in the time known as the Moon of the Turning Leaves. Chicora, a young Lumbee girl, is awakened from her sleep by gruff giggling and little hands reaching through the flap of her home lodge. She attempts to tell the villagers of the appearance of the little people and the new corn. How can Chicora convince her tribe of the truth? Watercolor paintings wonderfully complete the telling of this Lumbee legend of trust and courage. Arvis Boughman is a member of the Lumbee tribe and was born in Robeson County in 1964. He received a B. S. in Elementary Education and a M. A. in Communication Disorders from Appala-chian State University. In 2003, Arvis co-authored Herbal Remedies of the Lumbee Indians (McFarland) with Loretta Oxendine. Currently, Arvis works as a speech/language pathologist. His interests include reading the Bible, fishing, woodcarving, hiking, Appalachian lore, and Native American cultures. He lives in a log cabin in the South Mountains of North Carolina with four cats, four dogs, five horses, his wife, Kim, son, Micah, and daughter, Clara-Ann. DeLora Cummings is a native American from Pembroke, NC. As an artist, she enjoys working in all media, but her favorite is oil on canvas. She says, "As an artist, what I paint, why I paint, and how I paint are the result of everything I am, everything I've experienced, every person I've known, and everything I have seen, felt, smelled, heard, and touched." DeLora has always been involved in the arts, teaching visual art and as a professional artist. She's been married for forty years to her childhood sweetheart McDuffie Cummings. They have five children and two grandchildren.

Benson is a Siberian husky, training hard for the Iditarod. But not everyone racing is as honest as Benson's trainer. While crossing a dangerous stretch, Benson will find Rosie, a red-furred husky dognapped by Zelda, the evil musher. Can Benson save her? And will rescuing her cost him the race? Addressing family, work ethics, responsibility, and tolerance of others, this touching, yet action-packed story teaches valuable lessons we all must learn. The characters come alive through magnificent illustrations. Benson's Race is recommended for fourth through sixth graders, but is wonderful for reading to younger children as well. About the Author: Marilyn Clements has always held a place in her heart for animals, and shares her Connecticut home with a Siberian husky named BeBe. A businesswoman and professional speaker, Marilyn works hard to find the magic that life holds, and never stops reaching for her dreams. Her latest, of course, is writing her next children's book.

Hamzy is a hamster. He is also an actor. And quite a good one, too, coming from a long line of actors staging plays out of the Arch Street Theatre. He loves the stage, but more he loves to watch the motion pictures that humans show in the parks on Saturday nights. Such magic, romance, and adventure. But the real adventure doesn't begin until Hamzy joins a traveling show and winds up in Kansas, that mystical movie land of a little dog's encounters with twisters, lions and flying monkeys. Hamzy is quite daring during the great petting zoo jail break. Later he rediscovers the thrill of performing in a magic theater, and finds courage leading his band to save the theater from Mr. Peterson's wrecking ball. But most of all Hamzy finds himself.

Mystic Uncle And The Magical Bridge is a young-adult fantasy adventure tale about two teen-age boys recruited to save a parallel world. Their guide is Mystic Uncle who trains them in the art of being a warrior. At the same time they learn about love, friendship and overcoming hardships.At a time when young-adults are reading again, there is a need for literature that is hopeful, exciting and filled with strong moral insight. Mystic Uncle is written to captivate, stimulate the imagination, and present a common sense approach towards the importance of dignity and respect. In the mythological tradition, these boys must overcome obstacles, learn important life lessons, and be led by a wise teacher. Mystic Uncle And The Magical Bridge has been adored and re-read by young adults because the characters provoke caring, the story becomes a challenge and the meaning behind the plot brings out good feelings about self and life.

time for him to leave home and see the world. Several sea creatures warn him to go back, because "the monster missed a meal today." But Herman disregards their warnings, until he swims close to the monster's maw. He must escape and get home! With bouncing rhyme and colorful illustrations, this tale for young children gives pure enjoyment-and a few hints not to roam too far from home. About the Author Deborah Allen is a veteran elementary school teacher whose experience spans thirty-one years. She fell in love with children's books early in her career and knew that some day she would have to write the book that she had inside her. About the Illustrator The joy of creating whimsical characters has always been a part of Gary McDaniels' life. As an elementary school teacher he has found a career that blends the excitement of working with young people and his creative nature.

Jack is a first grader who has learned six important Personal Safety Life Skills from his Mom. He is excited and wants to share what he has learned with all of his friends. By reading this book with your child and utilizing the parent-child discussion questions, Jack can introduce your youngster to these important skills while opening up a clear line of communication for you to talk with your children about the sensitive issues of strangers, safe and unsafe touch, staying close to your grown-up, and more! This book is a must for all parents who are concerned about the safety of their child. This is the first book I've found which teaches early childhood safety skills on a level they can understand and use. Linda B. Harris, BS, MS Director Early Childhood, Boca Raton, Florida

The second in a series about lovable sea creatures, Oliver Ogilvee has whimsical drawings and likeable characters that are sure to draw children to them. It ends with a little lesson that kids will catch on to right away: no matter what you look like, you can still be a good friend. Deborah Allen is a thirty-one-year veteran of elementary education. Throughout her teaching career she had the desire to write a children's book for her students. After retiring from the classroom, she fulfilled her dream of writing her first book, The Monster Missed Again Today. Each of her books has a lesson for the children to learn. The joy of creating whimsical characters has always been a part of Gary McDaniel's life. As an elementary school teacher he has found a career that blends the excitement of working with young people and his creative nature. Gary also illustrated the first book in this series - The Monster Missed Again Today.

A bee that enjoys growing tulips learns a lesson that hard work is not as important as sharing with other creatures. Authorbio: The author grew up in a small town in the Shenandoah Valley in the state of Virginia. This is the first book she's written (including the illustrations). She was inspired to write a children's book by her nieces and nephews who enjoyed it when she took the time to read to them.

A little boy named Patrick learns to see with his heart, instead of his eyes, when a black swan mysteriously turns purple in a photograph. Through this strange incident and those it leads to, Patrick learns some profound lesson of the heart--that God has made each of us unique and beautiful; that we all need to see with our hearts, not our eyes, to recognize the beauty that God has placed in all of us; and that God can be found in some very unlikely places. Patrick is given a chance to correct a great mistake. God is the God of second chances; however He does expect us to learn from our mistakes. In this beautiful true story, we are reminded of God's unending love and forgiveness. It will bring joy to every heart that hears it. About the Author: Patricia A. Daniel is an active member of the Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center in Sayreville, New Jersey, where she and her husband John serve as deacons. Patricia actively supports the Area Bible Fellowship and the Children's, Women's and Missions Ministries. In addition to church work, she has conducted several workshops for local women's conferences on topics such as trust, surrender, obedience and commitment. The Purple Swan is her first children's book. She has previously published a collection of Christian poetry titled In Heaven I Can Fly: a Poetic Journey of Faith. Patricia resides in Franklin Park, NJ with her husband John, their three children, and their Yorkie.

Room For One More is a beautiful story to share with children whose families are expecting a new member. The story focuses on a little girl’s reaction to the news that her family is adopting a baby. The child observes her parents as they happily make preparations for the newborn. As she watches their activies, she seems fearful and worries that her mommy and daddy will stop loving her after the baby’s arrival. As soon as the busy parents tune into their daughter’s fears, they assure her that their love is not only for now, but will be hers forever and ever. Room For One More reinforces the belief that children need affirmation of parental love especially when the family dynamics are changing. In order to build strong family bonds, reduce sibling rivalry, and create harmonious home environments, parents must maintain open dialogue with their children. The human heart is an amazing organ that has the capacity to grow stronger as it expands. Please read Room For One More with your child/children as your family continues to grow.