Books published by publisher Lulu Publishing Services

Little Anthony's dad is a man of few words. When Anthony asks him about his job, he answers that his work is counseling children in school, but his real job is to teach Anthony how to be a man. As Anthony grows older, this message stays with him. He often wonders just when will this training begin? Anthony is not aware until he is much older that his dad is teaching him everyday through his actions. As his father demonstrates daily how a man takes care of his family, Anthony learns how to do the same. My Dad's Job shares a powerful message about the value of parenting with love, direction, purpose, modeling, and consistency as a boy learns how to become a man.

Little Harriet just wants to play in the rain. But when the hood of her yellow raincoat will not fit over her big pineapple ponytail curls, Harriet feels frustrated, mad, and most of all, sad. She does not like her big curly hair at all. When Harriet?s mother notices she is upset, she comforts her daughter by telling her that her curls are big so they can wave to the sun and that her hair is big, like her own, because it is healthy. When Harriet agrees to let her mother braid her big beautiful hair, will it finally fit into the hood of her yellow jacket so she can splash in the puddles with her brother? Harriet?s Yellow Jacket shares the tale of a little girl?s battle with her big curly locks as she learns to accept and love her hair, no matter what its size.

Patrick Puffin is a story about a young bird who learns an important lesson about acceptance. Frustrated about always being confused with his twin brother, he sets out on a journey to discover his identity. Patrick tries to make friends along the way but is laughed at for being different. Originally written over 50 years ago, the lesson Patrick Puffin learns is very important for young people today. The Lesson of the Story: Be happy in the skin you're in!

Truman is an American bulldog. He's two years old, and he lives in a shelter. They're very kind to him, and they keep him fed and clean, but no one has time to play with him or love him. Then one day a family comes to the shelter, and they decide to take Truman home with them! There, he meets Moon Shadow, a beautiful snow-white Siberian husky who loves her family and is friends with many different animals. Truman is very shy and doesn't trust animals or people just yet. But with Moon Shadow's help and his new family's love and patience, Truman slowly learns how to play, how to have fun, and how to be friends with others. In this children's tale, based on a true story, two dogs get to know each other and show how trust and respect grows when kindness is shown through patience.

Conquistadors of the Red City: The Moroccan Conquest of the Songhay Empire recounts the ambitions of a sixteenth century Moroccan ruler to defy geography and send his army across the Sahara Desert in search of the elusive gold fields of West Africa. In destroying the empire of the Songhay, the Moroccans established a trans-Saharan state, but their quest for riches proved to be futile and ruinous, for themselves and for the entire region. This extraordinary chapter of African history is told through Moroccan and West African chroniclers, as well as Western travelers and hostages at the Moroccan imperial court in Marrakech. Their unique perspectives offer rare insight into one of the most important chapters in the history of early modern Africa, and the precursor of an even more devastating phase of the exploitation of the continent—the Atlantic slave trade.

We all have within us powerful gifts to help us create our best lives. I Am Here is a story filled with sweet reminders designed to inspire and guide children to live their best lives with purpose. Weaving together images of the natural world with the powerful feelings children experience every day-a beautiful, magical sunrise connects to the happiness within; a still, quiet pond to the peace we carry inside-this book encourages us to recognize these strengths. By connecting nature with feelings, I Am Here helps children understand that everything they need to live a beautiful life-joy, love, peace, confidence, and more-is already right inside them.

Illustrations by Cady Driver. Things can be tough for a child whose father, for whatever reason, is not in the home. I Miss My Daddy explores some of the feelings and challenges one little boy faces because his dad is no longer there. With caring adults to guide him, can he succeed in coping with his anger and find a new way of looking at life? Beautifully illustrated by Cady Driver, this story can be a valuable resource to any child experiencing the loss or absence of a parent.

It's time for Strawbert to experience the world with all of his senses. His parents offer good advice: You might not like something at first. You might not even be sure about it the second time. But remember, it's important to try ten times before really knowing what your body thinks. Strawbert's friends join him on this adventure of savory smells, sensational sounds, spectacular sights, tantalizing tastes, and tremendous textures. Strawbert's Sensational Story tells a fun and interactive tale that shows children eating doesn't have to be scary, but rather an exciting multiple-step adventure, exploring and building a positive relationship with food. Praise for Strawbert's Sensational Story "Strawbert's Sensational Story is a great therapy tool for Feeding Therapists using a systematic desensitization approach to teaching children about food. It helps to turn the work of learning about eating into an adventure!

In ?Anxious Andy,? we follow a young boy who is struggling to cope with his social and generalized worries at school. During his walk home, he encounters some not-so-helpful ?friends? that suggest distraction methods that prove to be ineffective and downright silly. It isn?t until Anxious Andy talks to his mother about the concerns and some proper advice is given. Andy is able to overcome his fears and feel more comfortable with who he is. Anxious Andy bursts at the seams with positive energy through cute rhyming and message-delivering abilities. The story finds a comforting way of introducing a disorder that affects millions of children without invasiveness. The story is designed to be a fun and engaging educational tool for parents, therapists, teachers, and caregivers to use when the suspicion that anxiety may be a concern with a child during their early stages of emotional development.