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

Lizzy and Ben Jolly have always been in a hurry to move to a larger city. But will moving solve all their problems?Now that they have Kelly, a cute dachshund, will life get any easier for them? Can they explain why Kelly decides to fly across the room?Can they deal with the awkward events that occur at school? How will they get their new friends to join a rock band? Why does a young man with a menacing look swagger up the sidewalk and begin pounding on the front door? Can Ben’s teacher with psychic powers warn him of the dangers? Or will the black cat that followed them continue to cross their paths?Is Kelly the only one to blame when Grandma decides to ride the Christmas tree, and winds up sprawled on the floor? WHAM! Did that actually happen?Join the chaos by reading “Chasing Kelly’s Shadow,” the second book of a three-part series. Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories the whole family will enjoy.

Kindness counts. Leo the Lion is King of the Jungle. Leo is not afraid of anything. His tent is hidden and he can do anything he wants to. But sometimes he does get lonely. Uh oh. Did you hear that? What was that noise?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. Psst! Quiet! It’s Mika’s birthday. Let’s surprise her with a cake. Uh oh! Nelly forgot something. Is her big surprise ruined? What will make the perfect birthday gift?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. Freddy Frog sees a new girl. But how can he meet her? Kelly suggests that Freddy just be himself and say hello. Freddy insists on showing off to catch her attention. BOING! BOING! BOING! Will that work?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. The talent show is about to begin. Each contestant needs your help. Can you sing and dance along with each one of them? Pay close attention. We need your help to pick the winner. Will you vote for Tommy Toad, Petunia Pig, or do you have another favorite? You be the judge!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. Kelly and Mika learn to have fun by singing and dancing. They like to growl like a bear, fly like a bird, hop on one foot, and squeal like a pig. Dance along with them as you step to the left, step to the right, and shout “Wahoo!” with all your might! You, too, can be The Dancing Queen!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.

This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Being King of the Jungle all day has made Leo the Lion very tired. He knows he ought to close his eyes and go to sleep. But he wants to know what all his friends do when they get tired. Do they close their eyes real tight and sleep all night?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. Pooter the Skunk invites you to go with him on a trip to the jungle. Will you help him pack everything needed for the trip? Uh oh. Did you forget something? Oops!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.

Age Level: 9 and up / Grade Level: 4 and upI’m Les Desirable. Don’t laugh. That’s my real name. And Principal Butcher won’t let me forget it. I’m a world famous news reporter. While most kids my age are breaking wind, I’m always looking for breaking news.My cousin Bo Teak has a hot news tip for me. When the principal was a little boy, he lived in the same house where I do now. That gives me the creeps.But I don’t have time to worry, because I promised to let my friends join the secret Boys Lunch Club.Things roll along smoothly—until a GIRL wants to join our secret Boys Club. It’s for BOYS—B–O–Y–S—NOT girls!Life gets really interesting when I use my reporter skills to dig up BURIED TREASURE!It’s a juicy secret! I can’t wait to tell you about it. You do want to know, don’t you?Les Desirable: Secrets Never Die is a funny story that everyone will find entertaining—children, middle school students, and adults.

Have you ever wanted a pet so much that your buttons were about to pop? KABOOM! Kelly asked her parents for a dog or cat. Before a decision is made, Kelly is asked to take care of Professor Hootie’s goldfish while he is away.Join Kelly as she discovers that Professor Hootie loves volunteering for the animal shelter while he is on vacation. Kelly learns that caring for an animal goes far beyond giving it food and water. When adopting, you need to be ready to provide a FOREVER home for your pet.Wowsers! What will Kelly do? Will she prove that she is responsible enough for a pet of her own? You will have to read the book to find out.I Want a Pet 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.