Books published by publisher Horizon Press

Chiquita, a determined young hen, longs to raise a family of her own. The other barnyard animals look on sadly each day as Farmer Olson carries her eggs away. Then one day, he brings Chiquita a dozen large assorted eggs to hatch. But when her brood is born, foster mother Chiquita, has her hands full she scrabbles to meet each of their unique and individual needs. It is only through a series of mishaps and adventures that Chiquita and her children learn what it really means to be a family.Chiquita's Children: Teaching Children about Foster Families is the newest addition to the Small Horizons Let's Talk series written by teachers and mental health professionals to teach young children crisis, coping, tolerance and service skills. It facilitates discussion and provides tips about blended families and foster care.

For hundreds of years, astronomers have watched the night sky for signs of life. They should have been watching out for our safety! Prepare for battle! From space comes a grave warning, something deadly is already here constructing a massive extermination force deep inside Earth. Very soon, ruthless extraterrestrials called Tarnacki will unleash a shocking attack that no one sees coming! Neutral aliens from another world take middle-grade student, Tim Madison aboard a highly-advanced spaceship to train for the future war. Returned home, Tim races against time to formulate a plan. Something incredible must happen and fast! Only stark courage and daring acts of bravery by him and his friends can save the planet! But will being unlikely heroes end up costing them their lives?Book #1 – The Imagination Series ~ SILENT INVASIONBook #2 – The Imagination Series ~ INSECTLANDBook #3 – The Imagination Series ~ DREAM TRAVELER

In his follow-up to :60 Second Anger Management, Dr. Michael Hershorn, a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the area of anger management, has developed an essential guide specifically for teenagers. Dr. Hershorn helps teens discover their stressors and identify their real feelings using relevant case histories covering issues of self-worth, self-esteem, assertiveness, sibling rivalry, substance abuse, rejection, and parental divorce that can lead to anger mismanagement. He then shows young adults how to work through and manage their rage. Using guided exercises, quizzes and new tools, teens are taught to rate their improvement and transfer these much-needed skills to the real world.Cool It! equips angry youths with new communication skills and coping mechanisms to express their anger calmly and in non-threatening words, which is, according to Hershorn, the healthiest way to vent anger. His proven methods will free young people from the grip of toxic anger by teaching them to cope with difficult emotions so they can deal with life more effectively.

One boy must make a difference!Dan Larson thought he swatted a housefly. Turns out to be a reconnaissance soldier from an alien force planning to enslave the people of Earth. Kidnapped to a bizarre planet, Dan is the shrunk to the size of an insect and forced into a labor camp with thousands of other captured extraterrestrials.There is hope! Legions of alien insects, some alive, some robots, rescue Dan and initiate him into their private lair intent on ending the oppression. The insects formulate a risky plan to overthrow their captors which requires his involvement. Dan must sacrifice his one chance of going home in a desperate attempt to save humanity. He has no idea something incredible will happen to change everything! Something impossible! Book #1 - The Imagination Series ~ SILENT INVASION Book #2 - The Imagination Series ~ INSECTLAND Book #3 - The Imagination Series ~ DREAM TRAVELER

Abby is an eleven year-old Hopplescotch, the twin to the key of the gateway that leads to Hopplescotch Realm. Muriel, a Hopplescotch witcherene, is the keeper of the gate and one of the most powerful witches in this world and the seven realms. Abby has been sent to Muriel as a decoy. The peace and quiet of Beechhorn Cove is about to be shattered b y the re-emergence of Agnes Fairwether, another Hopplescotch witcherene who had tried to overthrow this world and the realms ten years before. It appears a switchelstick may have been used on Muriel and Agnes in their last battle. Who is who? Is the gateway safe? Abby and her new friends seek to unravel the mystery. They are plunged into adventures with many odd characters from the realms, while trying to save the realms from the evil Agnes. Children’s fantasy fiction

To save the past she must travel into the future!The most frightening thing about Jamie Richard’s nightmare is that she isn’t dreaming! Light-years beyond imagination, advanced spirits called Phelastians are finally making peace with ape-like creatures called Dwellers. Formality requires that a twenty-first century human be present as a witness to the signing of the treaty. When Jamie falls asleep, she’s unwittingly recruited.A Dweller overlord sabotages the celestial link connecting Jamie to her real time. She vanishes from the signing, crumbles the negotiations, and flies off on a series of mind-bending, alternate-reality journeys that are slowly destroying the cohesion of the universe. Changing one thing changes everything! Not since the beginning of time has time been in such jeopardy. Jamie has one chance to make things right, a nearly hopeless gamble that will either save creation or destroy all events going forward from the first spark of time. Book #1 – The Imagination Series ~ SILENT INVASION Book #2 – The Imagination Series ~ INSECTLANDBook #3 – The Imagination Series ~ DREAM TRAVELER

Based on the ancient Enneagram theory ("ennea" is Greek for nine; "gram" means drawing), this delightful book explores the nine styles of personalities and teaches children how to value differences, embrace diversity, and create a world of peace and acceptance. Walter, a most serious bird, has made a birthday cake for the most "perfect party" he is throwing for Ninosaur, his prehistoric pal. The only problem is: he seems to have lost it! With the celebration just hours away, Walter asks his many friends to help him, only to discover that everyone's methods are very different. Quick Timmy uses his optimism. Creative Franny longs to logically figure out the mystery. The adventurous 7 cows try anything, and Amy — strong, tough and determined — hopes to find it all on her own. Through their joint ministrations the cake is found in time and the party is a great success.

In this comforting and imaginative tale, Malachy Mouse and his family are newcomers to New York City, having moved into their basement cubby hole just days before September 11th. After the terrorist attack, they are evacuated from their home and decide to stay with cousin Joel and his family. But their cousin works in one of the towers and he does not return home. With the children traumatized, the adults decide to show them all the ways others are working to protect them. They visit firefighters, police, rescue workers, rescue dogs, medical personnel, airport security, and a military base. Then they discuss ways they can help, too.Compassionate and accessible, this book helps children open up about their fears and provides parents and all those who work with children a tool with which to calm youngsters' anxieties and lighten the burdens on small shoulders.

From beach towels to buckets, radios to crayons, Paul’s got it all. But Paul doesn’t see it as an issue – he has it all, and why should he care what other people need? As he adds to his vast collection, his neighbors request use of some of his things, but Paul refuses. But when Paul’s house is flooded and his neighbors come to his rescue, this delightfully illustrated story shows that kindness is what is truly important.