Books published by publisher Laura Roberts

This story came to me at a very special time in my life. I wrote this to my inner little girl - the “Little L” who lives inside of me. She is the kind and sweet girl who could do anything . . . all she had to do was believe. I wanted to share that message with all the precious girls out there, planting seeds of love, strength, and guidance. My mother’s illustrations brought this book - and my message - to life!

"Ryan Runs With The Black Wolf Bear" is the story of a boy who cannot see his own reflection. From an elder's advice, Ryan learns that he must seek the guidance of the Black Wolf Bear, but doing so requires facing that which he fears. Through his journey, he learns that fear need not be conquered, but appreciated, which will ultimately reveal the authentic self. Written with adult prose, and a child like theme, the tale restores the art of adults reading to children. The rhyme and meter are fun to read and the story's experiences feels connecting with those who share it. Inspired by the familial respect that the Sioux culture extends to all living creatures, the story reminds us that nature is always there to mirror us. And in Ryan's case, literally. The specified reading level was selected for kindergarten as the this is the intended audience for the story. However, the book was written with a structure and vocabulary that promotes adults reading to children.

Between 1878-86 Shaw (Lady Lugard), according to Wikipedia, wrote five novels, four for children and one for young adults. In her books, young girls are encouraged to be resourceful and brave, but in a traditional framework, acting in support of "gentlemanly" fathers and prospective husbands rather than on their own behalf. Shaw's ideology is both sexually conservative and Imperialist. This book was published first in Boston, the next year in London, green decorative covers with bumped end, paper label on spine, green circle with D on fep, Good copy showing some wear. Rare.