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

Kindness counts. If you were going to meet someone for the first time, how would you say hello? What if he or she were deaf? Kelly’s class is afraid to play with a new student because he can’t hear. The teacher tells them it is no big deal because we all have a disability of some kind. What will they do? How will they communicate? You will have to read this exciting book about being everybody’s friend and having fun.I Hear You 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. We live in a wired-in and plugged-in world. It is difficult, if not impossible, to escape from cell phones. They keep us in touch with family, friends, music, movies, and sports teams. It seems like it is a right of passage to issue a cell phone to children as soon as they are born. But when does too much of a good thing become negative? Are we doomed to text until our thumbs fall off? One Ring-a-Dingy is another popular Jolly Time Books presentation; full of laugh-out-loud humor and edge-of-your seat wisdom.

We all like to read a book that is full of juicy gossip, don’t we? And don’t you get frustrated when you are up to your paws in dirt—and someone interrupts you? BONK! Yeah, I thought so.Kelly, the cute dachshund, is just like you. Only she doesn’t have anyone to help her. Ben has been reading his book for such a long time that his foot fell asleep. And Lizzy is frustrated with Ben because he is gaga over spaceships.A small crisis occurs when Kelly, Ben, and a spaceship all disappear—at the same time. Will they ever be found? You will have to read the book to find out.The Lost Spaceship is another popular 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.

Kindness counts. Sam the Squirrel didn’t have much planned for this afternoon. He didn’t know how to read. And he was tired of chasing his tail around the tree trunk, so he decided to pester Kelly, the cute dachshund. After being torpedoed by acorns, Kelly lost her cool and began barking at Sam.A curious neighbor looked to see why Kelly was barking—and spotted an osprey that was trapped in its nest, a gazillion miles above the clouds. As Lizzy and Ben Jolly ran to find out why the firefighters were called, they discovered hidden secrets about ospreys.Why was the osprey trapped in its nest? Did the firefighters arrive in time to rescue the osprey from a horrendous fate? You will have to read the book to find out.Rescue Me 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.

This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly is ready for bed but she can’t find Big Owl. Where could he be? Kelly uses her imagination to search for Big Owl. Could he be on a trip? Where do you think he is? Would you help Kelly search for Big Owl? I’ll bet all that searching will make you sleepy.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.

Kindness counts. Isn’t it difficult for a kid to feel good when a parent is away from home for a long time? Join Kelly and her classmate, Pooter, as they discover valuable ways to connect and stay in touch with an absentee parent.Pooter’s Big Stink 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. Have you ever had a bad day when nothing goes right? Dream along with Kelly as she meets T. Rex who shares his big secret with her. Will it help her feel better? You will have to read the book to find out.T. Rex Shares a Secret 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.

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.WHACK! BONK! It is Molly Megaphone—a girl— throwing snowballs at the boys. And her aim is accurate.Molly always brags about being better than the boys. But, it is too much when she challenges them to grab a sled and race her to the bottom of the hill. In fact, she double-dares them!Who will get to the bottom of Snowflake Hill first? Who will cross the finish line first? Will anyone play fair and square?This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Kindness counts. Have you ever had a good day in the neighborhood—where you ran and played all day? A day where you got so tired, that you looked forward to a good night’s sleep? And then, you couldn’t get to sleep.That happens every night to Kelly, the cute dachshund. Fang, the ornery cat, leaps on top of the fence and uses binoculars to watch Kelly’s every move as she sleeps.That upsets Kelly. What will she do to stop Fang from spying on her? Will she ever learn to deal with this invasion of privacy? You will have to read the book to find out.Fang, the Ornery Cat, is another popular 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.

Kelly, the cute dachshund, was having a great day. Was it because Fang, the ornery cat, hadn’t been bugging her? Where was Fang hiding? Had he disappeared for good? Lizzy and Ben Jolly set out to find the answers.While on their search, they discover a new fun word game so quirky that they forget all about looking for Fang. Do you know what two-letter word has more meanings than any other two-letter word in the English language? What in the world are they up to? You’ll have to read the book to find out.What’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.

Struggling to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables? Involve them in the process—and empower them to make better food choices!This is a cute story to encourage open discussions about healthy bodies and healthy minds.Often, you will find that making healthier food choices is fun and easier than you think.Momma Bird is going to have a baby. Crickle! Crickle! CRACK! POP!Oh, my. Oh, my. Baby Bird is hungry. But Baby Bird turns down Momma Bird’s offer of a worm, and insists on selecting from a menu with healthier food choices.How far will Momma Bird go to keep Baby Bird happy?This book is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors, and teachers.Add the paperback book to your library now. ENJOY reading!

Kelly, the cute dachshund, was having difficulty going to sleep so she decided to read a book. Even that didn’t help because the moon was so bright. She also knew she wouldn’t be able to sleep because her belly was hungry.Harrumph! Kelly was not going to let a hungry belly and bright moonlight keep her from sleeping. She was a girl of action. She got a blanket and some books from her doghouse. She knew they would come in handy some day.Would her creative plan work? AR ROOFF AR ROOFF Maybe—maybe not. You’ll have to read the book to find out.Once in a Blue Moon 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.