Books published by publisher Big 1 Productions

Bats and Bones is IPPY award winning author Jeffrey Hickey's second work for children. This collection of spooky tales for middle school aged children and above is a subtle masterpiece of fright and emotion. Hickey wrote all the stories, the lush music, and does all the voices for the audio book. His wife, Karen Kiser, contributes the cover art, along with some penny whistle and a little piano. The inside illustrations, layout and design are by Rachel Betz, who also designed Hickey's first work for children, Wages Creek.

Sybil Rides tells the inspiring true story of events during the American Revolution which resulted in sixteen-year old Sybil Ludington becoming known as the Female Paul Revere. Her ride helped stop a plan by British Commanders to bring an end to the Revolutionary War.As a teenage female heroine Sybil Ludington is part of many school's history curriculum yet many people never heard of her. Even fewer know what led to Sybil's ride or the intense drama and events connected with it.On a cold rainy night in the spring of 1777, the British Regular Army, along with a regiment of Loyalists, bent on revenge against their Rebel neighbors, plundered and burned Danbury, Connecticut. That raid was part of Lord William Howe's plan to end the Revolution. During the raid a messenger was sent to the home of Colonel Henry Ludington appealing for help. The Colonel's sixteen-year old daughter, Sybil, disregarded the danger and bravely rode forty miles on that cold rainy night throughout the Hudson Valley to call the Militia to action.On her ride Sybil stopped quickly at each home, banged on the doors and windows, and yelled, "Call to arms! The Regulars and Tories are burning Danbury! The Militia is needed! Call to arms!" Families awoke. Men dressed quickly, grabbed their muskets, and headed out into the night to face a powerful foe. Sybil's courageous ride earned her the nickname, The Female Paul Revere.This story starts at the beginning of the Revolutionary War with Paul Revere in a rowboat in Boston Harbor, two years before Sybil's ride. From there it goes to Lexington, Massachusetts, where we see the Militia who responded to Revere's call, facing the might of the British Army. We learn what really happened and are there as the shot heard round the world is fired and the Revolutionary War starts. We then watch the war shift with a vengeance to New York.All the events and characters in this book are historical. Some of the dialogue in this book is verbatim. Some of the dialogue is conjecture but based on historical events.This story not only tells the true compelling story of Sybil Ludington but also of her father, Colonel Henry Ludington, his family, and other unsung heroes.In this book you meet British officers and their Loyalists allies and see the conflicts between them. You will see the brave, yet humorous way Sybil and her siblings foil the Loyalists attempt to capture their father, Colonel Henry Ludington. You will meet Enoch Crosby, a friend of the Ludingtons, who disregarded the danger and served as a spy in the struggle for independence. You will meet Jacob Angevine, a former slave who earned his freedom and that of his family, by serving in the French and Indian War. You will also meet Joseph, his teenage son who is a friend of Sybil Ludington and a brave member of the Colonel Ludington's Militia.You will also meet John Gano the famous Fighting Preacher and his friend, Haym Salomon, a Jewish immigrant who helped secure funding for the Revolution. You will meet Daniel Nimham, Sachem (chief) of the Wappinger Indians and his son Abraham, true unsung American heroes who sacrificed everything during the war. You will see how Luther Holcomb, another brave young unsung hero, helped delay the entire British Army and its attack on Danbury.One of the surprising characters you will meet is Benedict Arnold who later becomes America's most notorious traitor. He was once an admirable hero and played an inspiring important part in this story.The Historical Background section at the end of this book provides important details, explanations, and historical information to enhance the learning experience.Suggested teaching strategies, questions, strategies, and an extensive bibliography are included for educators.

Every action has consequences. One confrontation, one punch, one bullet - something as simple as a gesture on a train - all can change the course of history. British diplomat Dr Philip Raven knows the world is on a knife edge. But he is about to see how history might have played out differently. How there could be a better future for those who dare to grasp it. An emissary from that future has come to show him. The Shape of Things to Come.The Shape of Things to Come is the third of six full-cast adaptations in 2017 of the works of British Sci-Fi writer extraordinaire Herbert George Wells. Busy director Lisa Bowerman has worked with Big Finish since 1998, when she played Doctor Who companion Professor Bernice Summerfield - a role that continues to this day! Star Nichola Walker is one of the most regarded British actors on stage and screen - and is currently in two peak-time TV shows, Unforgotten and Last Tango in Halifax. Sam Troughton - familiar as Much the Miller's Son in BBC's Robin Hood (2006-2009) is the grandson of Doctor Who's the Second Doctor, actor Patrick Troughton, and brother to cricketer Jim Troughton. CAST: Nicola Walker (Jane), Sam Troughton (Raven), Ewan Bailey (Arden Essende), Simon Greenall (Hooper Hamilton), Eve Webster (Moira Caruso/ Anna), Duncan Wisbey (Titus Cobbett), Stuart Milligan (Benito Caruso).

Kitabu hiki ni riwaya sahili ambayo ni ngano ya kusismua. Kitabu chakusudia wasomaji vijana vijana na hata watu wazima. Vilevile wajifunza wa Kiswahili, yaani watu ambao ni wageni wa lisani ya Kiswahili, nao pia wataweza kufaidika kwa kusoma kitabu hichi, hasa kwa kuwa lugha inayotumika ni nyepesi kufahamika.Matukio yote ni ya ajabuajabu yanayojiri kwenye nchi za ajabuajabu … nchi zenye watu na viumbe ambao si wa kawaida wakiwa na uwezo wa ajabuajabu. Katika nchi hizo ndumba hutawala. Soma ujionee mwenyewe.This is a book where “magical realism” is much in evidence. It is a tale of struggle, of fearlessness, and of ultimate victory. It is a tale of the working class showing the upper class that “na sisi tupo!” There are humans and non-humans interacting in various ways, as adversaries and as advisors. Ngano hii ni mfano wa fasihi ya Kiswahili? La hasha, ni sampuli ya fasihi kwa Kiswahili.

A More Humane Mother Goose is a retelling of some well-known Mother Goose nursery rhymes, which replaces violence and cruelty with kindness and compassion towards both animals and other people, while retaining the rhythms and playful spirit of the original Mother Goose rhymes. This sweet preschool picture book (great for ages 2 to 8) includes gentler versions of Mother Goose favorites such as Little Miss Muffet, Jack Sprat, Jack and Jill, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, Sing a Song of Sixpence, Humpty-Dumpty, Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, This Little Piggie, and many more.This fully illustrated Mother Goose book also includes a bonus draw and tell story, where some of the humane Mother Goose nursery rhymes are repeated in the form of a drawing story, a lively and time-honored storytelling technique which is very easy to use and requires no special materials or experience. Clear instructions and a traceable drawing are included, as well, to help novices use the draw and tell story with ease.In the draw and tell story, as the Mother Goose rhymes are retold, certain elements are sketched onto a single sheet of paper, while children look on. These simple elements build up on the drawing until, by the time the story ends, a composite picture of Mother Goose has emerged, much to the children's delight.This form of draw and tell storytelling is great for parents, teachers, babysitters and children's librarians. Author Barbara Freedman-De Vito has been creating and using draw and tell stories for many years in her work as a children's librarian, freelance storyteller, teacher, and workshop leader. You can find her many draw and tell story collections under the series title of Draw Me a Story, plus find more of her original picture books, all available on Amazon.Please do an AMAZON SEARCH for " Barbara Freedman-De Vito " to find all of Barbara’s collections of Draw and Tell stories, plus her other books for children.Please go to : http://www.babybirdproductions.com/picturebooks.html to see sample interior pages from Barbara’s picture books.

The kids of Sunnyslope just can't sleep! Twins Max and Maddie finally had enough!They turned to the Moon and Stars pleading,"I can't sleep, I need my Zzzz's PLEASE!"Granny Nanny's alarm in the Z-Plane beeped, and she knew what she needed to do. Soon all the children in town wanted to know how to get their sleep. Each page tells an amazing story with very colorful and vivid illustrations.The magical Z's fell softly from the sky, and all the children were changed in wonderful and mysterious ways.

In life there are things you think are true, things that you are pretty certain are right and things that you absolutely, positively know are correct. When Luke woke up that morning he had that absolutely, positively certain feeling in his gut. Unfortunately, what he was absolutely certain about was that danger was near and trouble was close behind.Join Luke, Tommy and Katie as they continue their search for the magical secrets of the Dan- ish inventor Soren Jacobsen. But as they will soon find out, they are not alone when it comes to this journey. New faces are popping up ev- erywhere. Are they allies? Are they enemies? One thing is certain, you never know what to expect when the adventure continues.

Luke Stolin's Next Great Adventure.An evil group, led by Luke's Aunt Janine, is on the verge of uncovering the secrets of a centuries' old inventor. Secrets that could lead to the most powerful weapon in the world. The only thing that stands in their way? Luke Stolin, his brother Tommy and his cousin Katie.In the second book of The Stolen Adventure series, Luke and his friends must travel the world to match wits with Aunt Janine and her crew, and keep them from discovering the secrets that have been kept guarded for hundreds of years. Will Luke be able to do it? Will he be able to protect the last of the magical pieces and in the process save the world. Read The Quest for Curtana to find out.

First Dog of 1600 Pooch'lvania Avenue: My First Year in Arf! Arf! Office! follows the life of Bo Obama, from his humble kennel beginnings to landing in Washington, D.C., where he takes us through the White House, jumps up on the President in the Oval Office, gives a press conference, delivers his own version of the Gettysburg Address, and works on important legislation—including his own Animal Bill of Rights. Bo inspires the First Family's two daughters to share with other kids the role they can play in helping make our country and the world a better place. He also passes on the principles he learns to fellow dogs in homes and shelters, carrying his message of animal rights and rescue. Kids will laugh as they share Bo's unique perspectives and downright silliness. But they will also find inspiration in his noble mission: to enlist the support of kids all over the world in believing that, together, they can bring about change through education and imagination.In the spirit of Bo’s mission to promote animal rights, 10% of the net profits from this book will be donated to various animal rights organizations.

One out of every 2 million lobsters is born blue. To some, this is an abnormality. But to Blu! it was an opportunity to be different, to be brave, to be himself. This is a story of normal and different, bullies and heroes, resistance and acceptance. Most importantly, this is a story about being fabulously who you are. Part of the proceeds from all sales will be donated to NO BULLY® (http://www.nobully.org) - a US based nonprofit organization that trains schools how to activate student compassion to stop bullying & cyberbullying.