Books published by publisher Writecrosswords Publishing

The woods near Bryan Stewart’s house have a long history of evil. When he was 14, he became a victim of it. Police found him semiconscious, a large amount of LSD in his system, lying on a path close to the heart of the woods. When he recovered, he could remember nothing about his ordeal except that something had changed him forever.Not long afterward, Bryan tried to kill himself. What makes a 14-year-old boy so depressed he doesn’t want to live? His parents think he has a mental illness; the townspeople just think he’s an evil, drug-crazed thug, and Bryan has no idea what happened. He only knows it all began the night of his ordeal, the night he has blocked out of his mind. After he meets two girls his own age: a beautiful, almost pagan-like, dark-haired girl, and a devoted Christian who constantly challenges him on his own faith, Bryan begins to remember what happened to him when he was 14. Even more frightening than the memories, is the realization that the evil is returning and wants Bryan again. He must choose the correct path, the one that will lead him safely through the dark woods. If he chooses the wrong path, innocent people will die in ways that are unimaginable.

Three hungry goats need to cross a bridge to get to a luscious field of green grass. But a greedy old troll stands in their way and threatens to devour anything that sets foot on its path. So how can the goats safely cross the bridge?They must get clever, of course!The Three Witty Goats Gruff preserves the fun and charm of the beloved original, Three Billy Goats Gruff, while adding a new spin to this cautionary tale. With plenty of repetition and exciting dialogue, young readers are sure to join in on the adventure. Perfect for shared reading at home or in the classroom.Lora Rozler is the author of 4 children's picture-books, including Words, Freshly Baked Pie, Lucky Me and The Three Witty Goats Gruff. She is an elementary school teacher whose passion for writing and art began at a young age and followed her into the classroom. When she is not teaching or running around the vibrant city of Toronto with her two children, she enjoys fiddling with words, crafting them into whimsical poems and stories. To learn more and download FREE Teacher and Parent Resource Kits, visit www.lorarozler.com.

Three hungry goats need to cross a bridge to get to a luscious field of green grass. But a greedy old troll stands in their way and threatens to devour anything that sets foot on its path. So how can the goats safely cross the bridge? They must get clever, of course!The Three Witty Goats Gruff preserves the fun and charm of the beloved original, Three Billy Goats Gruff, while adding a new spin to this cautionary tale. With plenty of repetition and exciting dialogue, young readers are sure to join in on the adventure.Perfect for shared reading at home or in the classroom. A free Parent and Teacher Resource guide is available to download the author's website.

Build or destroy? How will you impact others today? In this emotional and highly visual picture book, a lonely letter sets off on a journey to find meaning. As it encounters various letter combinations, it is confronted by two distinct paths and must make an important choice. Readers of all ages will be captivated by this simple, yet high concept, rich story that explores universal themes of belonging, discovery and relationships, with an underlying message about bullying.Both timeless and original, Words is an evocative tale about how letters become words and words create meaning - meaning which could ultimately build or destroy.

Playful. Mischievous. Impatient. What will five-year-old Emily do when she is told to stay away from a cooling pie? Will she do what's right or will she give in to temptation? Come along Emily's imaginary battle with a mischievous pie. Never has examining rules and consequences been so much fun. Cleverly written by Lora Rozler (author of Words) and beautifully illustrated by Daniela Vasquez, Freshly Baked Pie will have you smiling all the way.Lora Rozler is the author of 4 children's picture-books, including Words, Lucky Me, Freshly Baked Pie, and The Three Witty Goats Gruff. She is an elementary school teacher whose passion for writing and art began at a young age and followed her into the classroom. When she is not teaching or running around the vibrant city of Toronto with her two children, she enjoys fiddling with words, crafting them into whimsical poems and stories. To learn more and download FREE Teacher and Parent Resource Kits, visit www.lorarozler.com.

In this emotional and highly visual picture book, a lonely letter sets off on a journey to find meaning. As it encounters various letter combinations, it is confronted by two distinct paths and must make an important choice. Readers of all ages will be captivated by this simple, yet high concept, rich story that explores universal themes of discovery, relationships and the need to belong, with an underlying message about bullying. Both timeless and original, Words is an evocative tale about how letters become words and words create meaning - meaning which could ultimately build or destroy.

Playful. Mischievous. Impatient. What will five-year-old Emily do when she is told to stay away from a cooling pie? Will she do what's right, or will she give in to temptation? Cleverly written by Lora Rozler and beautifully illustrated by Daniela Vasquez, Freshly Baked Pie invites readers along Emily's imaginary battle with a mischievous pie. Never has examining rules and consequences been so much fun. A Free Parent and Teacher resource guides is available to download on the Author's Website.

Build or destroy? How will you impact others today? In this emotional and highly visual picture book, a lonely letter sets off on a journey to find meaning. As it encounters various letter combinations, it is confronted by two distinct paths and must make an important choice. Readers of all ages will be captivated by this simple, yet high concept, rich story that explores universal themes of belonging, discovery and relationships, with an underlying message about bullying.Both timeless and original, Words is an evocative tale about how letters become words and words create meaning - meaning which could ultimately build or destroy.

Build or destroy? How will you impact others today? In this emotional and highly visual picture book, a lonely letter sets off on a journey to find meaning. As it encounters various letter combinations, it is confronted by two distinct paths and must make an important choice. Readers of all ages will be captivated by this simple, yet high concept, rich story that explores universal themes of belonging, discovery and relationships, with an underlying message about bullying.Both timeless and original, Words is an evocative tale about how letters become words and words create meaning - meaning which could ultimately build or destroy.

Freshly Baked Pie is a whimsical tale about five year-old Emily who struggles to do the right thing when she is told to stay away from a cooling pie. Cleverly written by Lora Rozler and beautifully illustrated by Daniela Vasquez, Freshly Baked Pie invites readers along Emily's imaginary battle with a mischievous pie. Never has examining rules and consequences been so much fun.

Children have many questions: What do animals do in winter? What does peace mean? Who makes up a family? What would life be like if we were lions? This charmingly-illustrated book helps teachers and parents answer these questions, and more, in a fun and captivating way.A Sackful of Poems is a compilation of lyrical adventures inspired by the author's many years of working in the field of education. The collection explores various subject areas, including literacy, numeracy, science. social and seasonal themes. From a mysterious robot and a fire breathing dragon to a monster under the bed - some poems are silly, some are profound. What a fascinating way for children to learn about the world around them.Teaching with poetry in mind allows children to experience an exciting variation in the classroom. It also offers many other benefits:- encourages a love of reading- strengthens speaking and listening skills- activates prior knowledge- explores language conventions- studies perspective (character, voice)- builds empathy- promotes creativity- teaches imagery and effect- reviews facts- brings otherwise dull topics to life.At the most fundamental level, poetry is pure pleasure.Lora Rozler's anthology is must-have for every home and classroom.