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Drawing upon feelings from the author's own childhood, DINA THE DEAF DINOSAUR tells the endearing story of Dina, a deaf dinosaur, who runs away from home because her parents would not let her learn sign language. In the woods she befriends Otto the Owl, Moliere the Mole, and Camilla the Chipmunk. Originally published in hardcover in 1998, and available in paperback for the first time, the author of this unique and important children's book is Carole Addabbo, a teacher of sign language, an actress, and mother of a teenage son. Addabbo has been deaf since birth. The 16 illustrations are original watercolors by Valentine, a fine artist and weaver.

Doodles Lanhorn is a redheaded boy of 13 who doesn't feel very popular or successful, but he does have a special talent: He has recently discovered the powers of Wizartry, the art of drawing something and making it come to life. Doodles comes to learn that he is unique in that he does not require a paintbrush like most Wizarts; he can draw with just the use of his hands. In this new standalone novel, Doodles must face old enemies, rescue his family, and ultimately save Inner Earth, the sacred land of the Wizarts. With the help of his friends, Laura and Darren, and Boogley, a special creature, he is able to overcome his fears and face these obstacles head on.

Art comes to life as Doodles uses his exceptional Wizartry skill to hunt for the prized artifact that holds the key to Inner Earth. But there is a detective who is convinced that Doodles is the actual thief. Doodles enlists the help of his old and new friends, including his unique sidekick Boogly. Will Doodles recover the stolen artifact or will the malicious Mr. Derringer outwit him?

Davy Ross was staying with his grandmother and just about to celebrate his 11th birthday when he received word that his parents, paleontologists for the Natural History Museum, were missing and believed dead on an expedition in Africa. A few days later, a trunk containing his parents' personal effects arrive and in that trunk, Davy finds what appears to be some kind of egg. Assuming it was similar to one of the many fossils his parents had brought back from their digs, Davy sets it on a shelf along with his other dinosaur memorabilia. During the night, the egg hatches. As the story unfolds, listeners experience an adventure about an unusual friendship in which a young boy, whose paleontologist parents are missing, who finds himself in possession of something long believed to be extinct.

Doodles Lanhorn is a red-headed boy of thirteen who doesn’t feel very popular or successful but he does have a special talent: he has recently discovered the powers of Wizartry, the art of drawing something and making it come to life. Doodles learns that he is unique because he does not need a paintbrush like most Wizarts; he can draw with just the use of his hands. In this new novel, Doodles must face old enemies, rescue his family, and ultimately save Inner Earth, the sacred land of the Wizarts. With the help of his friends Laura, Darren, and Boogley, a very special creature, Doodles is able to overcome his fears and face these obstacles head on. Author Russell D. Bernstein has a Masters in Organizational Leadership and extensive experience in the healthcare field. Russell has used that knowledge as background for his writing and his talks at schools. Bernstein is also the author of the forthcoming DOODLES LANHORN AND THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING ARTIFACT (Available on pre-order.)Praise for DOODLES LANHORN AND THE QUEST TO SAVE INNER EARTH:"DOODLES LANHORN AND THE QUEST TO SAVE INNER EARTH is a great read. Bernstein did an excellent job in pacing the plot, and the detail was extraordinary. Doodles, the main character, was completely enjoyable--smart and loyal to a fault. I would recommend this book to all of my peers and classmates and hope they love it as much as I did."--C.J., 12-year-old seventh grader"Russel D. Bernstein's novel, DOODLES LANHORN AND THE QUEST TO SAVE INNER EARTH, is a modern day fable of an innovative boy using his creativity to develop strategies to successfully defeat bullying."--Paula Fradiani, Ed.D., Child AdvocateFor more on the author, go to his website: http://www.bullytalks.com

Art comes to life as Doodles uses his exceptional Wizartry skill to hunt for the prized artifact that holds the key to Inner Earth. But there is a detective who is convinced that Doodles is the actual thief. Doodles enlists the help of his old and new friends, including his unique sidekick Boogly. Will Doodles recover the stolen artifact or will the malicious Mr. Derringer outwit him?Although this new novel is a standalone book, Bernstein is also the author of two previous popular novels about Doodles: When Art and Magic Collide (2014) and Doodles Lanhorn and the Quest to Save Inner Earth (2016). Praise for Doodles Lanhorn and the Search for the Missing Artifact:“A perfect read for any young adult who has questioned whether they fit in and who they can trust in their own life.”—Kate Singley, 6th grade teacher“DOODLES LANHORN AND THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING ARTIFACT is a truly enjoyable story. I liked how Doodles grew and developed, while simultaneously trying to prove himself as a Wizart AND trying to recover the artifact, all while struggling through eighth grade. I will definitely recommend this book to my peers.”—CJ, 8th grader “Readers will become transfixed by this fast-paced and magical tale.”—Shawn Post, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Literary Education at the University of Miami and Licensed School Psychologist“While in search of a missing artifact that is essential to Inner Earth, Doodles also seeks out what challenges most teens today, friendship.”—Paula Fradiani, Ed.D., Child Advocate

Art comes to life in Hollyport as Doodles uses his exceptional Wizartry skill to hunt for the prized artifact that holds the key to Inner Earth. But there is a detective who is convinced that Doodles is the actual thief. Doodles enlists the help of his old and new friends, including his unique sidekick Boogley, Will Doodles recover the stolen artifact or will the malicious Mr. Derringer outwit him?Although this new novel is a standalone book, Bernstein is also the author of two previous popular novels about Doodles: When Art and Magic Collide (2014) and Doodles Lanhorn and the Quest to Save Inner Earth (2016). The author, Russell D. Bernstein, born and raised in Miami, Florida, currently resides in Orange, Connecticut with his family. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership and extensive experience in the healthcare field. Russell has used that knowledge as background for his writing and his talks at schools. For more on Russell, go to his website: http://www.bullytalks.comPraise for Doodles Lanhorn and the Search for the Missing Artifact:“A perfect read for any young adult who has questioned whether they fit in and who they can trust in their own life.”—Kate Singley, 6th grade teacher“DOODLES LANHORN AND THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING ARTIFACT is a truly enjoyable story. I liked how Doodles grew and developed, while simultaneously trying to prove himself as a Wizart AND trying to recover the artifact, all while struggling through eighth grade. I will definitely recommend this book to my peers.”—CJ, 13 years old, entering 8th grade “Readers will become transfixed by this fast-paced and magical tale.”—Shawn Post, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Literary Education at the University of Miami and Licensed School Psychologist“While in search of a missing artifact that is essential to Inner Earth, Doodles also seeks out what challenges most teens today, friendship.”—Paula Fradiani, Ed.D., Child Advocate

Doodles Lanhorn is a red-headed boy of thirteen who doesn’t feel very popular or successful but he does have a special talent: he has recently discovered the powers of Wizartry, the art of drawing something and making it come to life. Doodles comes to learn that he is unique in that he does not require a paintbrush like most Wizarts; he can draw with just the use of his hands. In this new novel, Doodles must deal with old enemies, rescue his family, and ultimately save Inner Earth, the sacred land of the Wizarts. With the help of his friends Laura, Darren, and Boogley, a very unique and special creature, Doodles is able to overcome his fears so he can face all these obstacles, head on.

Chuck and Alfonzo is the story about an unexpected friendship that develops between a monkey named Alfonzo who escapes from the zoo and a dog named Chuck who runs away from Ryan, his owner. After a taste of freedom, will Chuck continue to explore the community on his own or will he go back home?About the authorJeff Yager is the author of the children's picture book, THE QUESTION IS WHY?, as well as three novels: ATOM & EVE; I LIKE GOD (co-authored with Skye Bynes); and SEVEN DAYS IN VIRTUAL REALITY (forthcoming)About the illustratorNancy Batra lives and works in New Delhi, India. She is the illustrator of children's books as well as book covers. Nancy also illustrated Jeff Yager's children's book, THE QUESTION IS WHY?ADVANCE QUOTES:"Chuck and Alfonzo shows children that friendships can be created when least expected, no matter what their background is or where they come from. It also demonstrates how friends help each other when facing difficult decisions. "--Emily Flint“I like that two different kinds of animals became friends.”--7-year-old Brianne

Drawing upon feelings from her own childhood, author Carole Addabbo, who has been deaf since birth, tells the endearing story of Dina, a deaf dinosaur, who runs away from home because her parents would not let her learn sign language. In the woods, she befriends Otto the Owl, Moliere the Mole, and Camilla the Chipmunk. Illustrated with detailed and imaginative original watercolors by Valentine, this is a story for all children and their families, whether they are deaf or can hear, that communication is key to family harmony.

Bing is a quiet dog, unlike the other dogs who like to bark, but Sam loves his dog anyway. In this illustrated story, something happens that shows that being quiet doesn’t stop Bing from being understood when it counted. This story helps children appreciate how we are all unique. On the last page, there are follow-up questions to ask as well as suggestions for additional books to read.

Take a journey into the magical, creative world of Doodles Lanhorn, a fourteen-year-old boy gifted with exceptional Wizartry powers, where the art of drawing makes something come to life just with the whirl of his hand! In this latest adventure, Doodles takes an action-packed trip to China to compete in the annual Wizartry Competition, determined to win a seat on the Wizartry Council even though he is the youngest contestant, so he could change the realm for the better. But Doodles must face old and new enemies, somehow manage to win the competition against all odds, if he is to save Wizartry from the powerful forces that are trying to take over the enchanted world.This is the fourth book in the Doodles Lanhorn series, including the second novel, Doodles Lanhorn and the Quest to Save Inner Earth, which was an Amazon bestseller when it was published in 2016. Although Russell D. Bernstein’s latest Doodles novel, Doodles Lanhorn and the Great China Adventure, stands alone although Doodles Lanhorn fans of all ages may want to read all the novels in the series.Advance quote:“An inspiring, creative, Harry Potteresque novel for coming of age teens. Doodles Lanhorn and the Great China Adventure will not only entertain young readers but it will expand their imaginations through its effortless and thrilling story line.”—Ashley Hazan