Books published by publisher Raven Productions, Inc

This artistically created book tells the story of a young girl growing up among wildlife researchers in the northwoods. She finds her way into womanhood through the important relationships in her life, including the old Finnish ladies who share the sauna, two wolverines escaped from their observation pens, and the northern native people with whom she spends a winter. Generously illustrated with delicate watercolors, the story is beautiful and gentle, yet it will move you to tears and make you grin.

This book offers a great way to teach children about the habits and the importance of a variety of predators. Booklist writes, "These lovely, detailed pages will intrigue children as well as teach them an important natural concept." With awards for design and scientific non-fiction, A Bold Carnivore is a must-have for children! Prey species are illustrated along the border. The book includes animals not normally considered predators, like robins and toads.

Get kids excited about cooking and healthy eating with, "Little Belly Monster Makes a Pizza," a completely different type of cookbook for kids: a Cookbook Story. This kid-approved favorite is narrated step-by-step, by an adorable, food-loving monster who makes a simple and delicious Pizza recipe. Using wholesome ingredients and instructions that kids can easily follow, make this recipe as a family cooking activity or read it on its own, as a beautifully illustrated picture book that teaches kids about healthy choices, everyday cooking skills and safety tips. Plus, quick reference shopping lists and alternative food options make it easy to accommodate busy families, picky eaters or even culinary adventurers!

Anxiety stinks, especially when you’re the smartest kid in the school.They call Jake Murphy 'The Brain' at Central Elementary School, but he can't outsmart the anxiety that makes him choke under pressure. Jake enjoyed school and loved learning, but during a presentation in front of his classmates, his anxiety took over and he completely choked. After getting relentlessly bullied by mean classmates, Jake thought his life couldn’t get any worse. He was wrong…In an effort to help him ‘build character,’ Jake’s parents signed him up for karate lessons. Now, Jake must learn how to deal with his anxiety and how to survive karate class.If your child enjoyed Holes, Way of the Warrior Kid, and Max Crumbly, then don’t miss Jake Murphy The Karate Choke by Paul Breau.What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ “A great marriage of entertaining storytelling and insight into childhood anxiety”★★★★★ “My son and I couldn’t put it down and it taught us a lot about facing your fears!”★★★★★ “As both a teacher and a parent, I enjoyed reading this book. Highly recommended.”★★★★★ “An authentic protagonist who speaks to the heart of anyone who's wrestled with anxiety.”★★★★★ “My son struggles to find books he loves, but he loved this book.”Click "Buy Now" to read Jake Murphy The Karate Choke today!Great for fans of:The Karate KidWay of the Warrior KidMax CrumblyMax and the MidKnightsShelve with:Middle grade fictionChapter books for boys 8-12 years oldBooks that deal with anxietyBooks about emotionsBooks about kindnessMartial Arts books

3-D means "three dimensional."It's easy to draw from side to side on your paper, using its width. It's easy to draw from top to bottom on your paper, using its height. But how do you draw something going away from you, into the distance? How do you create depth (the third dimension) in your drawing?What I want to teach you is linear perspective, a technique first developed almost 500 years ago, during the Renaissance. As you flip through my illustrations, this may seem like really complicated and technical stuff. And it is … sort of. Those clever artists who figured this out weren't trying to make your life easy! They only wanted to make realistic pictures.Fortunately, you'll find that the basics really are pretty simple. Better, you don't need much beyond the basics to make some pretty cool drawings. Best of all, perspective can make your drawings look real in a way you can't achieve without it.You'll need a few supplies, some patience, and a positive attitude. Expect to make mistakes as you learn, and keep a smile on your face: with each mistake you learn another way not to do it!What you need...Find a comfortable place to draw - with decent light, so you can see what you're doing.A mechanical pencil works best for this type of drawing.Have a ruler or straightedge handy. It's very difficult to draw in perspective without one.If you have one, use a T-square and triangle.You'll probably want a separate eraser (the eraser on your pencil will disappear quickly). My favorite type is a kneaded type, available in art supply and craft stores.Patience: pay attention to the concepts. Do plenty of practice drawings!

Ice skating, best friends, and a bully.Siarra Jones and her best friend Mia love ice skating. They are super excited to start their new lessons. If they pass the class, they’ll get to join an elite skating group.Unfortunately, sometimes life has a funny way of pulling the ice out from under you.Siarra Jones Skating Into Trouble is an exciting, fast-paced story about a smart, thoughtful, and adventurous young girl struggling to find a way to deal with a faster skater who picks on her.Will Siarra give up on her dream of joining an elite skating school or can she figure out a way to deal with the skating bully?Siarra Jones Skating Into Trouble is an anti-bullying story that promotes a positive growth mindset. It is ideal for middle grade children between the ages of 9-12.The Step-By-Step series are realistic, coming-of-age stories that feature smart, funny, and authentic characters dealing with challenging situations.Review:I really enjoyed Siarra as a character. It was good to see a strong girl, excited and having a good relationship with her parents. The bully incidents are realistic, and she learns more about being bullied first hand. It gives her empathy for others around her she notices are bullied. She goes through a beautiful change to start standing up for others, and uses this knowledge to stand up to her bully.I really enjoyed this book and hope it will make it into classrooms and libraries. It would make a great read aloud for a class to have discussions about bullying and what to do in different situations presented in the story. Plus, for any child that is being bullied, it will be an empowering read.Tiffany Turner, the Indie Children's Authors Connection Blog on Dec. 1, 2019

This book tells the fanciful story of Old Woman Winter, who lives in a cottage in the clouds. With help from her husband and their dog Frosty, she whips up a fresh batch of snowflakes and dishes them out to the dreary landscape below. Then she sweeps the clouds away so the moonlight reveals the magic of the first snow. In the morning the children below revel in their favorite winter fun. The non-fiction section at the end of the story includes fun recipes for different types of snow and plenty of suggestions for winter activities. This book encourages children to get outside and enjoy the magic of winter.

A note from the author, 22 years laterLearn To Draw Now originated after discussions with classroom teachers and school librarians whose artistic growth (at least in drawing) had stopped about age 8. They had absolutely no idea how to draw basic forms in 3-D, and hence found themselves in no position to pass on that useful knowledge to their students. I sought to remedy that, with a book that doesn’t necessarily feel like it’s for kids, because it isn’t.After 16 printings, we retired it a couple years ago. It’s a pleasure to be able to introduce it again as an ebook. I hope it will help you explore and enjoy the magical process of making marks on a two-dimensional piece of paper look three-dimensional!

A Humorous family mystery about a Grandma's big secret!Kendall and Kayson love going to visit their grandparents and their grandma's birthday means CAKE but how many candles to put on it? As the story unfolds, and misunderstandings abound, inquisitive Kendall is surprised to find out more than he bargained for. "How Old is Grandma?" joyfully illustrates the interactions amongst a loving African American family; children, parents, and grandparents and the learning experiences they share. Warm story-telling with a humor and charm that illustrates an understanding of the funniness, frustration and peace of mind that is so commonly found in children. Purchase a copy of "How Old Is Grandma?" to relax and enjoy as a family. The first in a series of books written for children ages 4 and up.