Books in Adventures of the Red Balloon and the Frog series

A survival adventure on the water, for kids who long for the sea. Winds are howling as Wren and Frog try and sail their small boat home. Will they make it? Adventurous 10-year-old cousins and their trusty dog, Rattler must use their wits to survive on the sea, alone.Readers will love joining in on Wren and Frog’s adventures.Exquisite illustrations and a well-crafted story are wiping out boredom, one reader at a time!Get it now, and get the ebook FREE! Especially for teachers! This story has a glossary of new vocabulary words perfect for classroom use (grade 2-3). Visit www.GrantAllison.com/bonus-material for lesson plans and other fun activities!

The first adventure of a red balloon that was born just today and the story of how he found his best friend the frog. Soon the red balloon will be floating the frog on and in and for adventures in the big blue and blue. At first glance the "Red Balloon and Frog" books appear to be simple stories to read. They are not. They have unusual phrasing, cadence, word play, subtleties, humor, and levels of meaning that speak to the older as well as the young reader. These stories are more than just words, they are sounds and cadence and most of all ideas.

The red balloon and frog take their first adventure together, floating up and into the big blue. They meet a round boy in a square city, some kitty cats and a very square person named Mr. Pooper. At first glance the "Red Balloon and Frog" books appear to be simple stories to read. They are not. They have unusual phrasing, cadence, word play, subtleties, humor, and levels of meaning that speak to the older as well as the young reader. These stories are more than just words, they are sounds and cadence and most of all ideas.

The Everglades are burning! Can Wren and Frog survive long enough to escape the swamp?This time around, Wren and Frog are caught in a fire and must work together to find a missing child, and save an injured animal.They won’t let wolves, panthers, or desert creatures stop them as they search. Rattler can track anything, but can Wren and her bloodhound complete the animal rescue and find the child before it's too late?Will they survive the swamp? Can Wren rescue the missing boy? Get it now, and join in on the skill testing adventures!Especially for teachers! This story has a glossary of new vocabulary words perfect for classroom use (grade 2-3). For a vocabulary lesson plan geared towards grade 2 and 3 go here https://www.grantallison.com/bonus-material

About Lost in the Mangroves:Wren is a magnet for trouble. While visiting her cousin Frog in the Florida Keys, the two explore the Everglades. Between rescuing seabirds, losing their way, and protecting sea turtle nests, engine trouble is the last thing the pair expects. Do they have the knowledge and skills to navigate the wilds of Florida Bay and make it home to their families before dark?About the Adventures of Wren and Frog series: Eager readers will love exploring the worlds of Wren, her dog Rattler, and her cousin Frog. In these well-crafted stories with exquisite illustrations, readers will learn new vocabulary words and practice glossary use. These adventurous stories combine entertainment with education through rescue missions, animal encounters, and family expectations.

The turtles are in danger! Wren and Frog must protect the nest.Will the baby turtles live long enough to swim out to sea?In this installment of the Wren and Frog adventure series, explorer-extraordinaire Wren visits her adventurous cousin, Frog, in the Florida Keys. The ten-year-olds set out to explore the Everglades in search of adventure. Between rescuing seabirds, losing their way, and being chased by iguanas, engine trouble is the last thing the pair expects as they work together to save the turtles.Will the frigate bird soar over the ocean again? (Maybe something about the turtles instead, since they were the hook)Will the cousins make it home before dark? Get it now, and join the adventure!Especially for teachers! This story has a glossary of new vocabulary words perfect for classroom use (grade 2-3).

In December, 1887, Christmas Eve night, a sleigh high up in the night sky disappeared during an unusually strong Winter storm over Iowa. 127 years later, a boy named Fred, his father, and a mouse found the sleigh in a barn, and brought it back to their home so they could restore it. When the old sleigh is shiny and new again, Fred has a chance to ride it the Hometown Christmas parade. What happened next is nothing short of pure holiday magic. This book is fun for all ages and just might become a new holiday classic. Learn more by visiting www.fredandthemouse.com

The Everglades are burning! Can Wren and Frog survive long enough to escape the swamp?This time around, Wren and Frog are caught in a fire and must work together to find a missing child, and save an injured animal. They won’t let wolves, panthers, or desert creatures stop them as they search. Rattler can track anything, but can Wren and her bloodhound complete the animal rescue and find the child before it's too late?Will they survive the swamp? Can Wren rescue the missing boy? Get it now, and join in on the skill testing adventures! Purchase the paperback or hardback and get the ebook FREE!Especially for teachers! This story has a glossary of new vocabulary words perfect for classroom use (grade 2-3).For a vocabulary lesson plan geared towards grade 2 and 3 go here: https://www.grantallison.com/bonus-material

Frog is missing! He's lost in the mountains.Can Wren, a spunky, nature-loving, explorer find her missing cousin? With her new dog, Rattler anything is possible. Meet Wren Frankenberger, a bright and curious 10-year-old, who wanders the Tennessee mountains behind her house, learning, sketching, and adventuring. Nothing will get in the way of Wren finding her cousin. Bears, snakes and blueberry patches won’t slow her down!Will Wren’s wit and wilderness experience save her cousin? Will Rattler prove his worth? Get it now, and join the adventure! Purchase the paperback and get the ebook FREE!Especially for teachers! This story has a glossary of new vocabulary words perfect for classroom use (grade 2-3). For a vocabulary lesson plan geared towards grade 2 and 3 go to www.GrantAllison.com/bonus-material

The Everglades are burning! Can Wren and Frog survive long enough to escape the swamp?This time around, Wren and Frog are caught in a fire and must work together to find a missing child, and save an injured animal.They won’t let wolves, panthers, or desert creatures stop them as they search.Rattler can track anything, but can Wren and her bloodhound complete the animal rescue and find the child before it's too late?Will they survive the swamp? Can Wren rescue the missing boy?Get it now, and join in on the skill testing adventures! Purchase the paperback or hardback and get the ebook FREE!Especially for teachers! This story has a glossary of new vocabulary words perfect for classroom use (grade 2-3).