Books published by publisher Rosedog Books

Cody Gallagher is the star shortstop at Hoover High School. As a junior on the varsity baseball team, he is attracting the attention of multiple big colleges. The scouts are talking full-ride scholarship opportunities as long as he can stay healthy. But with an injury in each of his first two high school seasons, trouble strikes when he gets hurt a third time. The colleges pull their scholarship offers and Cody is left with a decision. Give up on his dream of going to college and continuing to play baseball? Or mount a comeback in his senior year to prove to the colleges he is worthy of their offers and can stay injury free? What will he do? About the Author Austin Paull, a youth author, was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California. Paull has always had a great passion for sports, especially baseball, which he has played since he was five years old. His love of the game will keep him playing well into the future and is what inspired him to write his first book. Having written many short stories about sports, at the young age of fourteen, Paull dedicated himself to writing and having his first book published. That dream of becoming an author has been realized with Comeback Cody. Paull takes pride in writing baseball fiction for readers of all ages to enjoy and looks forward to producing more in the future.

My Dad the Heroby Brooke DuhonMany families have loved ones fighting for our country. Becoming a soldier is a tough job. The toughest part is leaving a family behind. Understand that sadness will come at times. Jansen learns the true meaning of hero and that there is a little bravery in each and every one of us.About the Author Author Brooke Duhon works for her local government in the city of Lafayette. Duhon was born and raised in Louisiana and is proud to be a Cajun. She loves her culture and the food. Her family plays an important role in her life. Duhon enjoys spending time with her family and friends, writing, and being around children. Children bring a joy to her heart, which has brought Duhon the confidence to write Matching Hearts and My Dad the Hero. She hopes you enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.

Magic Every Month IIIBy: Naela HurstEver thought of taking dance lessons? In this book, the fairies and pixies experience a dance recital on stage. Taking tap and ballet, the girls prepare for their performance. Janu goes through a cool change and her friends approve. They watch older girls do pointe and older children do jazz dance. Finally, it’s their turn. In Sam, a fairy’s month, the independence of America is celebrated. Like most, they play outside all day and enjoy the smells and flavors of barbeque. A friendly rivalry between boys and girls breaks out, and the night ends with sparkles. By August, they savor the last days of the summer sun by swimming, riding bikes, and playing at the park. School supply shopping soon creeps up. Magic Every Month III has new characters, fun, new activities, and the same twelve girls you’ve come to know and love. Come dance, shine, and get ready for school in the season of sunshine, carefree fun, and laughter. The fairies and pixies are flying to tell you what they’re up to!About the Author Naela Hurst has been working on keeping her Facebook page updated with representations of the girls using dolls, which she hopes to have for each girl one day. She encourages children to draw their favorite characters and, with their parents’ permission, post them to her Facebook page. Last year, on Facebook and Pinterest, she made collages describing her characters in hopes that people might dress up for Halloween or maybe a themed birthday party. Naela has also contributed to a book drive where her books are sent overseas and given to local children. She is hoping to have more book signings in the future and enjoys doing events. Along with a new website, Naela is broadening her horizons! She has also designed t-shirts. She hopes you will enjoy this book, with her own experience of dance lessons and recitals. She encourages reading books despite the world’s fast-paced, technological view. She hopes to add a bit more “Magic” to her readers’ collections.

Ms. Violet worked while raising her three children. She went back to work when all of them were 7 weeks of age. She understands how difficult it can be when leaving them in the caring hands of someone else. Ms. Violet decided to write Mommy Has to Go to Work after realizing that there was a limited selection of children’s books dealing with working mothers.Mommy Has to Go to Work is about a child whose day begins around 5:30 in the morning. The child does not go home again until almost 12 hours later. The story is told through the eyes of a grandchild, who tells us about several experiences while in the hands of the caregiver. As much LOVE as the child has for the Grandparents, Mommy is still number one in his or her heart. This story is told in a rhythmic way that small children will surely enjoy.About the Author:Ms. Violet lives with her husband in the Western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She worked as an Electronic Technician for many years and likes to sew and do crafts when time permits. Both she and her husband are now retired, but are full-time caregivers for their grandchild. They also keep busy by caring for several animals and a cat named Allie, who is handicapped.

We can learn a lot from the animal kingdom. We should treat them with much respect and consideration for all.This small and powerful story is about pets and domestic animals. Although it happened a long ago, it is still powerful. If we think metaphorically, this story applies to so much.Children are very perceptive. This story will come to them later in their lives and they will know the difference about manners etc.

Where Is It?By: Vernell EdwardsVernell Edward’s daughter, Valneisha, was given her favorite stuffed animal at age two. She loved to hold it while being read to anytime during the day. It quickly became her greatest comfort in times of stress. She carried it everywhere she could. She slept with it every night until she went away to college. When Valneisha attended Morgan State University, her stuffed animal was left on her bed until she arrived back home during her school breaks. She never fell out of love with her stuffed rabbit, but she did learn to cope with stressful times without it. Her stuffed animal became a loving memory throughout her life.About the AuthorVernell Edwards resides in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband. The story Where Is It? was written in 2006 for a literacy class at Towson University in Towson, Maryland. During Edwards’ studies to become an Early Childhood teacher, an assignment was given to complete a children’s book about any subject that might interest a young child. Thinking about her daughter at a young age, Edwards remembered her favorite stuffed animal and thought this would make a great story. Over many years of teaching in Baltimore City, Edwards has found that if students enjoy a story, they will put forth effort to dig deeper into the story’s meaning.

Lyle Kent is an average fifteen-year-old who is just starting high school when his whole life is turned upside down in a single day. He must use all his courage to help his family survive the loss of everything they once had. Just as they get settled again, Lyle’s personal life is threatened. One kind act spins the gossip and bullies of a small town into a frenzy and Lyle feels he must act. Lyle is always looking for a sign, hoping he will find something magic, but he finds that he has to look within himself for strength.About the Author:June A. Reynolds has been writing since she was ten and has been a teacher and librarian in public schools in the Pacific Northwest for 35 years. She has taught pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a wide variety of subjects, including drama. She has two grown children and a grandson and still substitutes for the schools. She loves to hike and was a puppeteer for twenty years.Mrs. Reynolds has written one screen play and several stage plays. One story has been adapted as a radio play and a novel. She is also a historian who has written two books on local history and a musical on Oregon history.

I Am a Kid-trepreneurby Delphine Nephtalie DauphinDelphine Nephtalie Dauphin may be just seven years old, but as a successful kid-trepreneur, she makes every decision in all aspects of her business. In this guideline, I Am a Kid-trepreneur, Delphine shares a few business-minded recipes that can help her peers achieve success in early entrepreneurship. If you have ever thought of starting a business, but didn’t know where to begin, this book is for you. In this book, I Am a Kid-trepreneur, Delphine highlights the necessary steps from start to growth. I Am a Kid-trepreneur is a must-read for ambitious kids and parents of minors who have shown interest in entrepreneurship. This book can help you step out of your comfort zone and develop a business idea that might be the next success.About the Author: Delphine Nephtalie Dauphin, also known as Joy, is a Kid-trepreneur. She is the owner and baker of Joy’s Yummy Cupcakes by Delphine, a company that she founded at the age of seven. She has participated at the Miami Book Fair and The Miami Gardens Wine and Food Experience. She has a passion for the arts and for entrepreneurship. Delphine has been leading an annual all girls PJ party during the Christmas season to connect with her friends. She is a Princess and Pearls ambassador, philanthropist, pianist, and ballet student. When she’s not baking, doing her school work, surfing the net for research or speaking at events, she is most likely reading a good book or watching her favorite show on Netflix. Delphine resides with her mother in the City of Miramar, Florida.

An experiment has gone wrong because of a prank and certain irradiated foods have come to life. As the result of an accident, they are shipped to Granny’s Grocery Store a few days before the grand opening. They learn that trouble is just around the corner and save the day and the store. They also help a high school graduate realize his hopes for college and success.

Taylor has a special sister – her family’s dog, Sydney! Taylor shares her experiences of having fun with Sydney and helping her parents take care of Sydney. This book also includes some dog and child safety tips to prepare a family for a dog and child’s sibling-like relationship to help make it a happy one. Author Jodi E. Uhron (formerly Jodi E. Warren) was born in 1979 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Westmont Hilltop High School in 1998 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jodi and her husband Matthew were married in 2003. They have a daughter and a Shih Tzu dog, who are the inspirations for Sydney & Me. Jodi writes about their growing relationship as she has watched them bond from her daughter’s arrival home after her birth through the present day. Jodi and her husband had also attended a class prior to their daughter’s birth to prepare their furry, four-legged child for the arrival of a new baby and life with a human child. Jodi and her family currently reside in suburban Pittsburgh. As a full-time mother, her daughter and dog are her passion!