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Books in Backyard Fables series

  • A Day on the Squirrel Highway

    J. Michael Smith, Michelle Smith

    Paperback (Independently published, Nov. 7, 2018)
    Climb right in with Tippy, Mitts and Schnarfle as they play away the day along their ‘squirrel highway.’ This happy trio gives a new view of what squirrels do. Learn important lessons about individuality and teamwork from partners in your own back yard. The ‘Backyard Fables’ teach reading, rhyming and morals in beautiful pastel scenes, AND a COLORING BOOK, as well ! J. Michael Smith and Illustrator, Michelle Smith, have again published a GREAT Picture Book for EARLY READERS. The second in an award-winning-quality series called, ‘Backyard Fables,’ they use advanced multi-syllable words based on the new “Current Children’s Enhanced Vocabulary” to tell a story with morals and virtues to educate and entertain the young readers. Adults also love the rhyming patterns and the playful pictures done in pencils and pastels, which make it easy and fun to read to BEGINNER READERS, also. For Ages 5 to 14.
  • The Lonely Hawk

    J. Michael Smith, Michelle Smith

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 14, 2017)
    Join the adventures of a young hawk as he grows and conquers his fears. Empowered by a friend, the hawk realizes his own potential and becomes the hawk he should be. Fabulous drawings enhance the self-achievement message in this whimsical, poetic story of nature. This 1st book in the ‘Backyard Fables' series teaches self-acceptance, individuality, friendship and discovering your purpose. The current children’s expanded vocabulary (CCEV) challenges the readers’ abilities and EMPOWERS them with knowledge. The Lonely Hawk … Great for Ages 6 to 14.