Books published by publisher Rabbit Ears Productions, Inc.

A Book for Brothers & Sisters of Hospitalized Children. Anna's little sister, Molly, has been very ill and had to have an operation. Anna tells us all about the experience from her point of view. Sensitive, insightful, heartwarming story. A support and comfort for siblings and those who love them. The story is moving and rings with authenticity, for author Debbie Duncan based it on her family's personal experiences. Artist Nina Ollikainen's beautiful black and white drawings are accurately detailed and capture the emotional atmosphere of Anna and Molly's tender relationship. (Ages 3 - 12) Winner of 1995 Benjamin Franklin Award: Best Children's Picture Book

A delightful combination of sonnets and squirrels, hoary bats and haiku, facts and fantasy, this book is destined to be the one kids beg for at bedtime. 22 different northern mammals are presented in a variety of poetry forms along with complex and colorful illustrations. Each poem is accompanied by a brief set of facts about the animal. Poems range from silly to serious. One page about taxonomy and one page about poetry forms provide educators and parents with a clear and helpful resource for introducing these topics.

A delightful combination of sonnets and squirrels, hoary bats and haiku, facts and fantasy, this book is destined to be the one kids beg for at bedtime. 22 different northern mammals are presented in a variety of poetry forms along with complex and colorful illustrations. Each poem is accompanied by a brief set of facts about the animal. Poems range from silly to serious. One page about taxonomy and one page about poetry forms provide educators and parents with a clear and helpful resource for introducing these topics. Mammals include: arctic shrew, wolverine, pine marten, woodland caribou, bobcat, thinhorn sheep, moose, gray wolf, star-nosed mole, jumping mouse, porcupine, hoary bat, black bear, Kodiak bear, white-tailed deer, northern flying squirrel, otter, and you. Poetry forms described and used include haiku, sonnet, limerick, cumulative verse, pantoum, villanelle, syllabic verse, free verse, lyrics and lullabies.

Follow the tale of a boy, a family fishing trip, and a beautiful salmon traveling persistently toward her spawning place. Will she make it? Will the boy catch the fish of his dreams? Big Fish Dreams masterfully intertwines the story of the boy and the salmon while teaching children about ecosystems, watersheds, and the part salmon play in the health of both. A non-fiction section provides more detail about salmon and follows a raindrop's path through a healthy watershed.

Outstanding read-aloud stories for families, teachers, librarians, babysitters, camp counselors, and of course, children. Some storeis are original, some are based on traditional tales from other cultures, and some are new twists on familiar stories, but all are laced with humor and northwoods lore. A brief nature lesson is included at the end of each tale.

Is it collecting the kindling and making the fire in the old wood stove with Gramps? Playing Chinese Checkers with Nana until the little room is hot? The warm benches and the steam from splashing water on the rocks? The dip in the cool lake at sunset? The loons calling under the stars? Or is there something even better about taking a sauna at Nana and Gramps cabin? Boldly colorful illustrations and a playful grandchild enjoying time at the lake with grandparents create a book to be enjoyed by all generations. The last page provides information about saunas as a Finnish tradition.

If you are looking to raise the coffin lid a little higher this Halloween, try out some of these spooky projects and tips. From simple to advanced there is something here to make your next Halloween party or home haunt even spookier. Halloween is for grown-ups too-- the projects in this book are not intended for children, but for the creative, adults who want to handcraft their own Halloween home haunt and graveyard fun.

Is it collecting the kindling and making the fire in the old wood stove with Gramps? Playing Chinese Checkers with Nana until the little room is hot? The warm benches and the steam from splashing water on the rocks? The dip in the cool lake at sunset? The loons calling under the stars? Or is there something even better about taking a sauna at Nana and Gramps cabin? Boldly colorful illustrations and a playful grandchild enjoying time at the lake with grandparents create a book to be enjoyed by all generations. The last page provides information about saunas as a Finnish tradition.