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  • Alpha, the Alpha-bot - Guardian of the Alfurbets: An alphabet book for learning the ABCs

    James McDonald, Rebecca McDonald

    eBook (House of Lore, July 10, 2017)
    Calling all young space explorers, rev up your rockets! It’s time to help Alpha rescue the alfurbets in this awesome ABC adventure book. Learning the alphabet is out of this world fun as Simon, the computer helps Alpha, the Alpha-bot keep the galaxy safe. It’s an alphabet book that young astronauts will love! Travel through the entire alphabet in this ABC book that tells a story of spaceships, aliens and a super smart robot determined to rescue every missing letter! And to wrap it all up, sing along with Alpha and his alphabet song. A toddler ABC comic book that makes learning the alphabet an exciting space adventure. Comics for kids are a fun way for young children to learn their ABCs. For ages 2-5.
  • Forever's Eve: The Valley of Sawl

    Rebecca McDonald, James McDonald

    eBook (House of Lore, Sept. 8, 2018)
    The ancient Starscope had shown threats before, but the Gnomes and Dwarves of Lohn’s End knew that a dragon entering Forever’s Eve threatened the entire region. Messages were sent to the other races of the Valley of Saᾢl asking for their best warriors to join the journey to battle a dragon.Forever’s Eve, the Valley of Saᾢl shares the history of an unlikely group of warriors who set out on one of the great quests that mark the beginning of events that would change the world. There are those who feel a dragon at the Northern most end of the Valley is the problem of the races of the North, but the High Council of Elves know that it’s only a matter of time before a dragon starts claiming and hoarding land.Before the quest is set to begin, arguments start over who should be allowed on such a perilous journey. Would the fairies and other tiny peoples of Forever’s Eve be more of a hindrance than a help?When the Witch of the Shadow Forest demands to join, the warriors must determine if joining forces with Dark Magic is a safe choice.
  • I Am a Frog: A Book About Frogs for Kids

    Rebecca McDonald, James McDonald

    Paperback (House of Lore, Aug. 3, 2019)
    Frogs don’t start out as the hopping, green creatures that we might see sitting on a lily pad or under a leaf. They go through an amazing change. I Am a Frog introduces kids to basic biological concepts about this incredible amphibian.Big, vibrant illustrations capture the attention of children ages 3-7. Large print and easy to follow words make this a great book for parents introducing kids to science, as well as for teachers reading to a preschool or elementary school classroom.
  • The Ogre and the Master

    James McDonald, Rebecca McDonald

    eBook (House of Lore, March 17, 2016)
    The Ogre wants the Kung-fu Master to teach him the ancient arts, but burping, farting and bad hygiene certainly aren’t good behaviors that a master would stand for. Written in the spirit of an Aesop’s Fable; both characters in the story have important lessons to learn and they aren’t always easy. The Master and the Ogre come to discover that changing one’s nature is far more difficult than changing one’s behavior.
  • Ada Legend of a Healer

    R.A. McDonald

    Paperback (House of Lore, July 6, 2011)
    No sickness, No injuries, No pain, No limits. If you had the power to heal, what would you do? For fifteen-year-old Ada discovering that she can heal feels more like a curse than a gift. When she learns of the mystery surrounding her mother's disappearance, and sees the indifference of so-called friends, she sets out for Paris to find her. The power to heal protects her, but also has her hunted by a man who sees her as nothing more than his fountain of youth. Ada realizes her true power is her will to survive, and that her only chance at freedom is to become the best at escaping. From Midwest Book Review The author brings Ada to life in the minds eye in so many ways. Her emotions are laid bare before the reader and you can feel the aching of her heart, the loneliness, the desperate cry for love and understanding. From BlogCritics.org This is a charming story; the art in the book is beautiful and unique only adding to the reading experience.
  • A Turtle in the Road

    Alex Parker, Renelle Roberts, House of Lords LLC

    Audible Audiobook (House of Lords LLC, Dec. 23, 2016)
    This is an inspiring story of a humble turtle, a bedtime story that will keep the attention of adults and children alike.
  • The Little Unicorn That Had No Horn: A Unicorn Book for Kids

    James McDonald

    eBook (House of Lore Publishing, Dec. 31, 2014)
    “I promise that you’ll grow up, so treasure each and every day. Never wish one second of your precious time away.” An impatient little unicorn can’t wait to grow up and get its horn, but wise Mother Unicorn lovingly guides her little one to appreciate time and not wish it away. This is a heart-warming story of a mother’s love and guidance in helping her child see beyond the uncertainties of childhood and cherish each and every moment.
  • Sometimes I Feel...: A Book About Emotions and Feelings

    James McDonald, Rebecca McDonald

    language (House of Lore Publishing, Nov. 30, 2014)
    Sometimes I feel… is a simple introduction to the complex and always changing world of emotions. Everybody has feelings, but it’s not always easy to understand and articulate them. Sometimes I Feel… can help kids identify and feel comfortable with the many different ways they may be feeling.Increase your child's emotional vocabulary with Sometimes I Feel...When you flip through the book fast enough, the pictures seem to come to life.
  • An Operation of Cooperation

    James McDonald

    Paperback (House of Lore Publishing, Dec. 5, 2013)
    On a sunny dayWith two kids at play, A problem comes about.But rather than fightAnd use their might, They decide to figure it out.Come along with Sami and Thomas on their adventure of cooperation, where a brother and a sister learn that working together makes for a much brighter day.
  • BE: A Mindful Book For Kids

    James McDonald, Rebecca McDonald

    Paperback (House of Lore, Dec. 13, 2018)
    Growing up isn’t easy, and one of the major struggles is knowing what to be. Be is a book that takes a fun look at the many possibilities of what we can be in our life. The choices are endless. Be encourages self-respect and is filled with positive ways to spend the day. Whether with family, friends alone or at school, part of being human is figuring out what to be.
  • Through the Milky Way on a PB&J

    James McDonald

    Paperback (House of Lore Publishing, Feb. 28, 2013)
    Across the solar system and on to the Milky Way!School’s out for the summer and Sami and Thomas have big plans. They’ve built a spaceship in their tree house and are going to blast off for a tour of the solar system, but one of the planets holds a special surprise. Vibrant images and flowing verse bring this imaginative story to life. Space lovers and adventurers of all ages are sure to love this cosmic journey.
  • Do I Look Odd To You: A multicultural children's book about embracing diversity.

    James McDonald, Rebecca McDonald

    eBook (House of Lore Publishing, June 14, 2015)
    “I could be red… I could be green… I could be somewhere in between…” Diversity comes to life in the night sky of a faraway world where being different is quite normal.This is a wonderful book for every child’s collection, written as an engaging poem for kids, with rich illustrations reminiscent of the works of Vincent van Gogh.Imagine, if way out in space, on a planet far, far away there were other diverse cultures with differences and similarities just like we have in our world. Would we be tolerant? Do I Look Odd To You uses space as a starting point for a discussion on accepting differences and imagining a universe as multicultural as our own. As we explore the possibilities in space, we can relate those discoveries to the world around us and hopefully become more accepting of others.The multicultural nature of humanity is one of our great strengths. It stimulates change and growth, so why do trivial physical appearances cause so much strife in the world? On a closer look we share far more similarities, so why is it so easy to focus on the little differences? These are some of the questions brought up by a very unique alien character in the book. “You’ll find as you travel through space that there are very few creatures with the same looking face.” As humans, our appearance is always changing, from birth to the elder years, we go from small to big and smooth to wrinkled, and along with those physical changes, we value change and growth in our character and personality. One of the most important aspects of being human is acceptance for who we are, as we are, so it’s quite odd that accepting uniqueness in others would be so difficult.Imagining a world without the rich multicultural communities that define humanity would be a bleak and boring vision. Do I look Odd To You is an imaginative and straightforward way to start the crucial but difficult discussion of racism and prejudices. And like the little alien in the book says: “If we can embrace our differences, then it’s easy to see that you can be you and I can be me!”