Books in Early Children's Books series

Ayla is training to become a Zelandoni, one of the community's spiritual leaders and healers. She becomes the acolyte to the Zelandoni for the Ninth Cave and begins the series of intensive journeys that are part of the sacred training. But as she struggles to find a balance between her calling and her duties as a new mother, her pursuits begin to take a toll on her relationship with Jondalar.

A remarkable epic of one woman's odyssey -- filled with mystery and magic. Here is the saga of a people who call themselves the Clan of the Cave Bear; how they lived, the animals they hunted, and the great totems they revered. But mostly it is the story of Ayla, the girl they found and raised, who was not like them. To the Clan, her fair looks make her different -- ugly. And she has odd ways: she laughs, she cries, she has the ability to speak. But even more, she struggles to be true to herself and, with her advanced intelligence, is curious about the world around her. Although Ayla is clearly a member of the Others, she is nurtured by her adoptive parents, befriended by members of the Clan, and gradually accepted into the family circle. But there are those who would cast her out for her strange, threatening ways. So the conflict between the ancient Clan, bound by heredity to its traditions, and the girl in its midst, of a newer breed destined to alter the face of earth, could never be resolved. And it is this same struggle that leads Ayla to venture where no Clan woman has ever dared. Driven by destiny and a will to survive, Ayla breaks the forbidden taboo...

An epic novel of love, knowledge, jealousy, and hard choices. Ayla, the independent heroine of the Earth's Children(TM) series, sets out from the valley on Whinney, the horse she tamed. With her is Jondalar, the tall handsome, yellow-haired man she nursed back to health and came to love. Together they meet Mamutoi -- the Mammoth Hunters -- people like Ayla. But to Ayla, who was raised by the Clan of the Cave Bear, they are the "Others" She approaches them with a mixture of fear and curiosity. It is the Mamutoi master carver of ivory -- flirtatious, artistic, magnetic,dark skinned Ranec -- who Ayla finds herself drawn to the most. Because of her uncanny control over animals, her healing skills, and the magic firestone she discovers, Ayla is adopted into the Mammoth Hearth by Mamut, the ancient shaman of the Great Earth Mother. Ayla finds herself torn between her strong feelings for Ranec and her powerful love for the wildly jealous and unsure Jondalar. It is not until after the great mammoth hunt, when Ayla's life is threatened, that a fateful decision is made.

A timeless epic of the dawn of civilization. In The Valley of Horses, Ayla, the unforgettable heroine of The Clan of the Cave Bear, sets out on her own odyssey of discovery away from the nurturing adoptive family and friends of the Clan. She is in search of others like herself and in search of love. Sharing a hidden valley with a herd of steppe horses, Ayla finds a unique friendship with animals as vulnerable as herself and ingeniously discovers the complex skills needed to survive -- skills no Clan member was ever able to master. But none of her experiences prepare her for the emotional turmoil she feels when she rescues a young man -- the first of the Others she has seen --from almost certain death. Torn between her desire for human companionship and her fear of the unknown Others, she struggles against her deep attraction to the handsome Jondalar. It is Jondalar who teaches her the meaning of true friendship and love.

This book will help teach a child the meaning of color by involving the child in coloring pictures that are described in short verses, or rhymes. Parents, other family members, and friends can help instill imagination by pointing to various objects in the drawings and have the child suggest a color. Animals, trees, flowers, and birds will also become part of their ''familiar'' experience.

I LOVE THAT ABOUT ME We are who we are. We have thoughts and feelings that we express by the things we do and the things we say. Lucy shows us how she loves everything about herself. What makes her unique, what makes her, HER? Whether she is exploring nature, listening to her feelings or loving her crazy curly hair, Lucy wants you to love yourself as much as she does. After all, nobody is quite like you, and no matter what you do, you should love everything about you, too! Living and loving life in Québec, author Vanessa Venne is grateful for everything life has given her. She is blessed with a loving husband and beautiful healthy children. Working in Finance, but a true artist at heart, she graduated in Fine Arts and loves art and nature. At a young age, enjoying the outdoors and being in her own little world, she discovered her love and passion for art. Vanessa loves her role as a mom. With all the ups and the downs this majestic role brings, teaching her children love, self-love and acceptance will be a great accomplishment. She believes that respecting ourselves and having confidence helps us to grow into the beautiful people we are meant to be and remembering that we are all unique and that is our power.