Books published by publisher Eloquent Books

Start a new holiday tradition in your family by reading your children The Christmas Tree Fort. This fun Christmas story follows a brother and sister as they enjoy the great outdoors on a snowy winter day. Come along as they take their new sled out for a spin, then carry home discarded Christmas trees to build a fort where they can hide and find shelter from the cold northeast wind. Join in the excitement of a boisterous snowball fight and the creative time they enjoy building a snowman. As their wintry wonderland changes into spring, the snowman melts and their Christmas tree fort slowly turns into a unique holiday memory of the season past. Author Margaret Woodrum was motivated to write her book while thinking of childhood memories as she watched her children play in the snow. She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and now lives in Columbia, South Carolina. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicbookgroup.com Book Website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheChristmasTreeFort.html

If your child or grandchild has ever wondered where Santa fits in with the traditional Christmas story, now you can read them Santa's Birthday Gift. Finally, a book that ties two holiday traditions into one inspirational tale of wonder - as Santa brings gifts to baby Jesus. The cleverly-written, rhyming book reveals Santa's adventure from toymaker to star follower -- right into the heart of Bethlehem where he meets Baby Jesus in the manger. Delivering toys to a king is a touching experience for both Santa and readers alike, as they discover where the tradition began -- Santa makes a promise to Jesus to bring gifts to good boys and girls each year on Jesus' birthday. This delightful story is engaging and delivers meaningful lessons using recognizable nativity characters, and of course, Santa and Jesus. Author Sherrill S. Cannon says her inspiration for this book came from her granddaughter who, after hearing the Christmas story, asked, "But where's Santa?" Cannon has been weaving stories and poems even before she could write. She enjoys the creative process and says her goal in each book is to teach good manners, as well as caring for others. Her background is in physical education, sports photography and she also had a column in a newspaper. Cannon is already working on several new children's books.

Synopsis:If your child or grandchild has ever wondered where Santa fits in with the traditional Christmas story, now you can read them Santa’s Birthday Gift. Finally, a book that ties two holiday traditions into one inspirational tale of wonder – as Santa brings gifts to baby Jesus. The cleverly-written, rhyming book reveals Santa’s adventure from toymaker to star follower -- right into the heart of Bethlehem where he meets Baby Jesus in the manger. Delivering toys to a king is a touching experience for both Santa and readers alike, as they discover where the tradition began -- Santa makes a promise to Jesus to bring gifts to good boys and girls each year on Jesus’ birthday. This delightful story is engaging and delivers meaningful lessons using recognizable nativity characters, and of course, Santa and Jesus.About the Author: Author Sherrill S. Cannon says her inspiration for this book came from her granddaughter who, after hearing the Christmas story, asked, “But where’s Santa?” Cannon has been weaving stories and poems even before she could write. She enjoys the creative process and says her goal in each book is to teach good manners, as well as caring for others. Her background is in physical education, sports photography and she also had a column in a newspaper. Cannon is already working on several new children’s books.Publisher’s website: http://www.eloquentbooks.com/SantasBirthdayGift.html

Synopsis:Jake is a nine-year-old boy who lives in a small town in Australia. Recuperating at home with a broken leg, he is feeling lonely and bored. Then he remembers his old friend, Chadwick, a friendly elf. With his round and cheery yellow face, protruding pointy ears and colourful Aussie clothes, Chadwick makes for an unforgettable sight!Chadwick reminds Jake of the magic purple powder that Jake was given by a strange woman down the street. When he takes a spoonful of the powder, Jake shrinks to the size of Chadwick.Jake, along with his unlikely group of friends – including his best friend, Sam, as well as the annoying girl next door, a bully and the class nerd – all take the powder and go off on adventures with the elf. Meanwhile, the kids discover that the powder has some strange side effects: it gives you super powers!About the Author:Glynis Bloomfield is an Australian who has worked as a teacher for 25 years in primary and special education schools in Australia, the United Kingdom and the Middle East. As a teacher, Glynis has a great interest in developing the self-esteem of her students and invoking confidence and trust, as well as developing an awareness of their role in respecting and protecting the environment.The satisfaction she has gained through watching children mesmerised as they are told, rather than read, a story, has had a profound effect on Glynis and led her to put her stories in writing.

The Wonders of Monkey Mac! Is a beloved children's comedy/adventure about real life challenges and the transforming power of faith, hope and love. It tells the story of a young monkey named Mac that was raised as a human and then eventually forced to live in a zoo under a new scientific experiment. Mac doesn't like living in the zoo and escapes every chance he gets Thanks to some new friends, Snac, Pac, Stac and Early-Earl, Mac learns a lot about life and making his own decisions. Will Mac survive living like a human or will he give in and become wild like the other monkeys in the zoo?Come inside and discover a world full of pure fun, with rhymes riddles and sign along songs. Get ready to become great Snackerpackerstackians and learn to speak Snackerpackerstackish!It's gentle moral tale is based on a go-cart adventure where the boys compete against the girls and wind-up in a whole lot of trouble.

Synopsis:A young quail loves running so much that he’s never even tried to fly. All the other quail tease him and think he’s strange. Tired of being made fun of, he decides to learn to fly as well. The quail enters a contest that requires him to run and fly, and he’s set to race against a fast road runner bird. Will his running skills come in handy? Has he had enough practice flying so he can win the race? This cute story teaches children to value each other’s differences. About the Author:Richard Oldenburg has included science as an integral component in his teaching career. A graduate of California State University, Long Beach, he has been a teacher and administrator at all levels of education. A member of the Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrators, as well a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature, he continues to write on animal themes. In his spare time Oldenburg concentrates on golf, fishing, and spending time with the grandchildren.

Synopsis:Follow Jake, Najaf, Sally and others, as they experience life and have many adventures and a lot of fun.Jake, a young basement spider, grew up in a typical spider family. As Jake grows he experiences the usual things; hanging out with friends and even his first love. Jake is also trying to find his place in the community. He learns about the importance of cooperation and how to handle various situations. Changes are coming to the community and they are all concerned how it will affect them. Jake seeks to find answers to help the community.The young spiders have issues dealing with adults but they find ways to resolve it. We learn about the relationships in Jake’s family. Many spiders are concerned about traditions that may be lost and for the future of their families. Jake has always been taught that the spiders have a positive attitude. He meets many interesting spiders with distinctive personalities. He has many adventures that are exciting and dangerous, but they are all educational. About the Author: J F Clark was born and raised in Queens County, New York City. He was educated in New York City and has a degree from Baruch College. For many years he worked in the financial services area. But like most people he had many other areas of interest. Literature and storytelling always had a great influence on him. The written word was of such interest that he decided to put pen to paper in order to tell an interesting, entertaining, and fun story that would also make people feel good and be happy.

When young Henry Hamper begins encountering animals with all sorts of character flaws, he seeks advice from God on how to help them. The answers he receives are always creative and inspirational and provide important lessons not only for the animals, but for Henry himself. The Adventures of Henry Hamper and the Flying Fish follows Henry through this first in a series of six books, each rhyming tale an adventure to help a different animal: a flying fish, a colorful caterpillar, a timid turtle, a busy beaver, a proud peacock, and a snail that wants to sail! In the end, Henry and the animals learn that when you seek the wisdom of God, He will provide help in every situation. Author Lori Ann Libby grew up in southern Illinois and currently lives near her childhood home with her husband and two kids. Her desire to write this book grew out of her own experiences raising her children as well as her own personal walk with God. She hopes that her book can provide an inspiration for both children and parents and that they can learn from her experiences as both a mother and storyteller. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheAdventuresofHenryHamperAndTheFlyingFish.html

Synopsis: Early in his career at the North Pole, Ian is unaware of the impact that Christmas and Santa Claus have on the citizens of the world. However, he soon finds out that it really doesn’t matter what country you call you own or whether you practice a religion, or not. It’s likely that you’ll find youself celebrating a special version of the holiday season. And in so doing you might just be served by Santa, or one of his man helpers around the world. Ian, being very bright, is called upon to help Santa keep up with what’s going on in a rapidly changing world. He loves the challenge and excels in his new role. He soon finds himself asked to accompany Santa and the reindeer on Christmas Eve. What happens during that fateful evening will go down in history! About the Author: Eric Hansen is a first generation Danish-American. He was born in Philadelphia while his immigrant parents were on their way from Denmark to a new life in southern California. He grew up in Santa Maria, California and now resides in Reno, Nevada. As a former corporate leader, Eric was a firm believer in enabling people to realize their full potential. This is reflected in IAN, CEO, NORTH POLE.

Synopsis: Fine motor skills are absolutely necessary for a normal child to develop the abilities to perform different activities. The period of pre-school is the stage in the child’s life when transition from dependence to autonomy takes place. The child’s learning process is unconscious and continuous, so at this age, he should not be deprived of experiencing through various activities in the classroom or at home. Weakness in fine motor skills affects a child’s ability to perform simple tasks such as eating, coloring, brushing teeth, etc, which lowers his confidence and independence. About the Author: Adriana Olabi grew up in the peaceful town of Orsova, Romania. She began studying Fine Mechanical Engineering in Timisoara, then left to go abroad at which time she studied English Language in Cairo, then Montessori Institute in Dubai where she has been teaching preschool for the past 15 years. Her next book will be about teaching preschoolers the alphabet through crafts. Adriana is fluent in the Arabic Language and lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Before boundaries were drawn and states were born, there lived a man named Quanah Parker. He was half white and half Comanche but, in his heart, he was one hundred percent Comanche. In his youth, he fought in a battle against the white buffalo hunters known as the “Battle of the Second Adobe Walls.” After he witnessed the death of a close Comanche friend, who was killed by a Tonkawa scout of the Texas Rangers, Quanah Parker declared war on Texans. Like his father before him, Quanah Parker was a warrior. Quanah Parker and his band of Kwahadi (Quohada) were the last Comanche tribe to come into Fort Sill Reservation. Wanting to reach the Indians on the reservation, and finding it hard for him and his white officers to do so, General Mackenzie used Quanah Parker as a bridge to link the deep valleys between the Comanche people and white cultures. About the Author:Cynthia Kay Rhodes writes and illustrates books. She resides in Abilene, Texas.