Books published by publisher River Raft Productions

If you were big and ugly, had a ton of sharp teeth, and a truly enormous appetite, you wouldn't need the "magic word" either! These stories for kids, from acclaimed storytelling songster Bill Harley, center around the theme of being small. Included are "Dinosaurs Never Say Please," about a Tyrannosaurus and "Master of All Masters," a traditional story Harley found in a book by one of his heroes, Joseph Jacobs. These selections are two of Harley's favorites for kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade - but you'll find them delightful at any age.

Remember 6th grade, where the question, "Are you cool?" takes on cosmic proportions? Acclaimed storyteller Bill Harley revisits the excitement (or was it torture?) in these hilarious true (or at least real!) stories. His wacky tales capture the essence of what it feels like to be a kid, and will delight and engage children and parents alike. The collection includes the title piece "Cool in School," "Forget That Girl," and "Zanzibar."

'How I survived beauty pageants, Elvis, sex, Bruce Willis, lies, marriage, motherhood, Hollywood, and the irrepressible urge to say what you think.'From wholesome beauty queen to saucy cover girl, from heartbreaking movie star (THE LAST PICTURE SHOW, TAXI DRIVER) to one of television's most loved comediennes (MOONLIGHTING, CYBILL), Cybill Shepherd is renowned as sassy, shocking and sexy. In CYBILL DISOBEDIENCE, she opens her heart with the wit and honesty of a star who's seen and knows it all.

This is a counting book for learners of all ages. Jack, a bored youth, embarks on a day of creativity, building three Bermuda Islands and filling them with clay ships and castaways. His creatures, from galactic aliens to time travelling dinosaurs, pose for a counting book. The story then morphs into a comic book as Jack plays with his figures, exploring the different ways the characters see their lives trapped in the Bermuda Triangle. Is the treasure chest of their new lives half empty or is it half full?

Book 2 of The Pottontot Chronicles: A Home for the Pottontots is for children who now read for themselves! The second in the series finds Peregrine Pottontot and his family in major distress... their home in the belfry of St. Christopher's Church has burned to the ground and they now have to find a safe place to live. Gooseberry Hill might be their temporary haven, if they can reach it before Merdhawk or Tabby, Queen Cat of Caulder Junction doesn't find them first! Join the Pottontots in their danger-filled quest to find, A Home for the Pottontots.