Books published by publisher Spoken Books Publishing

When eleven-year-old Charlie Roebecker befriends Chief Goodyear, a homeless evacuee from Hurricane Katrina, he is not expecting any miracles. As he says, you can do only small things to fix a big problem. Chief Goodyear is an arborist - a fixer of trees. Along with the stray dog he has brought from the flooded city, he leaves an overcrowded relief shelter in search of work and space to breath. His arrival starts Charlie on a mission to help the stranger get a new start. As Christmas nears, Charlie's family make their annual trip to the tree lot where they choose the perfect tree. Charlie brings home a scrawny little pine with a crooked trunk and no top - The Puny - which he plans to decorate and give to the Chief. Charlie's sister calls it a sick midget tree puked from the forest. His best friend says it's creepy looking. But Charlie knows better. He has the imagination to see what the little tree might become. And in the hands of an arborist - who knows what could happen!

Teach Your Children About Responsibility.Your Children Will Immediately Understand How To Take Responsibility Through This Cute Dragon Book.Having a pet dragon is very fun.You can teach your dragon to sit, stand, roll over, and you can even potty train him...But what if your dragon is not responsible? What if he always says "It's Not My Fault!", and puts the blame on others for his mistakes?What do you do?You teach him that mistakes are not bad, as long as he learns from it. You teach him to own his mistake, learn from them, and take responsibility.How do you do it? - Get this book now and find out how!Fun, cute and entertaining with beautiful illustrations, this playful dragon book will help kids to understand how, and why to take responsibility for the choices they make.A must have book for children and parents to teach kids about responsibility.GET THIS BOOK NOW AND ENJOY!

Having a pet dragon is very fun!You can train him to roll over, sit and play…You can ask him to light your campfire on a camping trip…Or you can tell him to candle a birthday cake, and many other cool things…But what if your dragon is always afraid to try new things?Whether it’s learning to swim, eating new food, talking to new friends, or try to learn a new skill set, he always refuses, and always says “Tomorrow!”What do you do?You teach him to overcome his fears! You teach him to embrace change, get out of his comfort zone, see what he’s missing, and to have fun!How?Get this book now and learn how! Fun, cute and entertaining with beautiful illustrations, this is a must have book for children and parents/teachers to teach kids not to be afraid of changes, and encourage them to explore new skills and expand their comfort zone.Get this book now and enjoy!

You can train him to sit, roll over, and play…He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things…But what if your dragon is always eager to talk to strangers?What if he has no problem going with someone he doesn’t know?What if he wanted to get in a car with someone because mom was late picking him up from school?What if he loves to take toys or gifts from strangers and throw a major fit if you tell him not to?What if he’s confused between “friendliness” and personal safety?What should you do?You help him understand stranger danger and safety.You practice with him different situations with strangers and how he should react accordingly!How?Get this book and learn how!

Having a pet dragon is very fun.You can teach him to sit, roll over, and play…He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things…But what if your dragon is always afraid of making mistakes? What if he’s too extreme and want everything to be PERFECT?What if he’s paranoid about every mistake he makes, no matter how big or small? What should you do?You teach him how to accept mistakes and learn from them!You teach him that mistakes are just part of life, and it’s OK to make mistakes!But how?Get this book and learn how!Fun, cute, and entertaining with beautiful illustrations, this is a must have book for children, parents and teachers to teach kids how to embrace mistakes, accept failures and learn to grow.GET THIS BOOK NOW AND ENJOY!

On October 4, 1957, as Leave It to Beaver premiered on American television, the Soviet Union launched the space age. Sputnik, all of 184 pounds with only a radio transmitter inside its highly polished shell, became the first man-made object in space. While it immediately shocked the world, its long-term impact was even greater, for it profoundly changed the shape of the 20th century. Washington journalist Paul Dickson chronicles the dramatic events and developments leading up to and emanating from Sputnik's launch. Supported by groundbreaking, original research and many recently declassified documents, Sputnik offers a fascinating profile of the early American and Soviet space programs and a strikingly revised picture of the politics and personalities behind the facade of America's fledgling efforts to get into space. By shedding new light on a pivotal era, Paul Dickson expands our knowledge of the world we now inhabit, and reminds us that the story of Sputnik goes far beyond technology and the beginning of the space age, and that its implications are still being felt today.

Having a pet dragon is very fun!He can sit, roll over, and play… He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other fun things that will make you laugh…But sometimes, not every story is a happy one… What if your dragon is suffering from a loss of a loved one?What if he’s sad, angry, and heartbroken because his loved one passed away, and he cries and cries and cries?What should you do?You teach him about Grief and Loss. You explain death to him, and help him get through this difficult time!But how???Get his book now and learn how!Cute dragon book with beautiful illustrations, this is a must have for children, parents and teachers to open up conversations about loss, and to help kids who suffered from the loss of a loved one.GET THIS BOOK NOW!

Having a pet dragon is very fun.But what do you do if he refuses to poop?Get this book and learn how to potty train your dragon!A must have book for children and parents with potty training.Teach your child how to poop easily everyday.Fun, cute and entertaining with beautiful illustrations, this playful book will make the frustrating toilet training process easy and fun.Get this book now and enjoy!

A Cute Dragon Book To Teach Kids About Honesty Your Children Will Immediately Understand Why Lying Is Bad, Not Only for People Around Them, But Also For Themselves.Having a pet dragon is very fun.You can teach your dragon to sit, stand, roll over, and you can even potty train him...But what if your dragon keeps telling lies? What if he thinks that lying is good for him, and lying helps him get out of troubles easily anytime? What do you do?You teach him that lying is bad, and you help him understand the reasons why he needs to be honest and telling the truth.How do you do it? - Get this book now and find out how!Fun, cute and entertaining with beautiful illustrations, this playful dragon book will help kids understand the consequences of lying, and why honesty is important.GET THIS BOOK NOW AND ENJOY!

Having a unicorn as your best friend is so much fun!You can do many cool things together – eating breakfast, racing across the meadow, then sliding down the rainbow, and a lot more…But most importantly, a unicorn is very wise and smart and often sits with you for hours to talk about important things, such as important Feelings and Emotions.Follow Allie and her best friend unicorn Dazzle to learn about all the different but important feelings and emotions that kids can have every day such as happiness, sadness, disappointment, anger, worry, fear, surprise, and so much more…Discover how the unicorn helps Allie understand that her feelings and emotions are part of life that come and go each and every day, and it’s OK to experience the full range of feelings and emotions, as well has learning how to control and act accordingly when they occur.This is a must have book for children, parents and teachers to help kids understand and identify their emotions, develop emotional resilience and self-awareness about their emotions and feelings.GET THIS BOOK NOW!

Ben Perry and his puppy, Panda, are afraid to go to sleep at night. His other two beagles help to calm and assure them both it will be okay. Penny shares valuable lessons about dealing with the fears she learned when she was just a puppy, while also introducing Ben and Panda to the peaceful, calm, and secure world of Sleepytown. Join the lovable characters of the Sleepytown Beagles on another entertaining life-lesson journey.