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Books in Lindie Lou Adventure series

  • Harvest Time: A Celebration on an Organic Farm

    Jeanne Bender, Nancy Kiefer, Kate Willows

    Paperback (Pina Publishing, Oct. 15, 2017)
    Lindie Lou had no idea what an organic farm was like. While visiting Cousin Ronda's farm she discovers a whole new way of living. Lindie Lou learns the importance of farming, meets up with family and friends, and the adventure begins!Join in the fun when Lindie Lou experiences the thrill of a hayloft, the challenge of farm animals, the puzzle of a corn maze, and the danger of a combine.Lindie Lou learns life lessons while her family prepares to celebrate the harvest. Watch them play together, get in trouble together, even save each other's lives.
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  • Lindie Lou Adventure Series Set, Books 1-4

    Jeanne Bender

    Paperback (Pina Publishing, Oct. 15, 2019)
    When puppies Lindie Lou, Jasper, Topaz, Ruby and Diamond are born in St. Louis they have no idea of the adventures that await them. As each of them is adopted by a different family, Lindie Lou fears she will never see her brothers and sisters again. When she s old enough, Lindie Lou flies to the Emerald City (Seattle) to meet her new family. This beginning chapter book series, introduces young readers to adventures in St. Louis at the City Museum, at the Space Needle in Seattle, at an organic farm in Des Moines, at a Thanksgiving Day parade in New York, and at a Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan to mention a few. Along the way, Lindie Lou's brothers and sisters show up when least expected. Readers will remember Lindie Lou's bravery when faced with fears of their own. They will also see examples of her developing self-esteem, courage, determination and compassion. Creative fonts, color illustrations, and short chapters provide a series that is a bridge between early chapter books and novels. The Lindie Lou Adventures Series (150-280 pages written at a 2nd grade reading level) has proven to be a favorite classroom read aloud, safe for young fluent readers, the first chapter book read by Hi-Lo readers, and a winner for ELL students.
  • Big City Magic: Uncover the Secret of the Big Apple

    Jeanne Bender

    Paperback (Pina Pub, Oct. 15, 2019)
    Lindie Lou can hardly wait to see what adventures New York City has to offer. She hears a legend about a big apple tree located somewhere on Manhattan Island. The legend says if you find the tree, you’ll discover the biggest, sweetest, juiciest, apples on earth.A rescue puppy named Bella, agrees to help Lindie Lou search for the big apple tree. During their quest, they encounter some unusual characters including a mysterious wise woman, a curious pack of dogs, an energetic restaurant owner, and a jolly mentor.Follow Lindie Lou on an incredible journey to find the big apple tree because there’s more to the story. The legend also says ” This tree holds a secret so amazing, so incredible, so important, it can change your life!”
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  • Flying High: Flying on an Airplane for the Very First Time

    Kate Willows, Jeanne A. Bender

    Paperback (Pina Pub, )
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  • Up in Space: An Adventure at the Space Needle

    Jeanne Bender, Nancy Kiefer, Kate Willows

    Paperback (Pina Pub, Dec. 1, 2016)
    Series Description: When puppies Lindie Lou, Jasper, Topaz, Ruby and Diamond are born in St. Louis they have no idea of the adventures that await them. As each of them is adopted by a different family, Lindie Lou fears she will never see them again. When she’s old enough, Lindie Lou flies to the Emerald City (Seattle) to meet her new family.Each of the twelve books in this series, take place in a different place and in a different month of the year. Three clues at the end of each book give the reader hints as to where Lindie Lou will go on her next adventure. Follow her to Seattle, Des Moines, New York, San Diego, Tokyo and more.This beginning chapter book series, introduces young readers to adventures in St. Louis, at the Space Needle, at an organic farm, at the Thanksgiving Day parade and at a Cherry Blossom Festival to mention a few. Along the way, Lindie Lou’s brothers and sisters show up when least expected. Readers will remember Lindie Lou’s bravery when faced with fears of their own. They will also see examples of her growing self-esteem, courage, determination and compassion.
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  • Big City Magic: Uncover the Secret of the Big Apple

    Jeanne Bender

    Hardcover (Pina Pub, Oct. 15, 2019)
    Lindie Lou can hardly wait to see what adventures New York City has to offer. She hears a legend about a big apple tree located somewhere on Manhattan Island. The legend says if you find the tree, you’ll discover the biggest, sweetest, juiciest, apples on earth.A rescue puppy named Bella, agrees to help Lindie Lou search for the big apple tree. During their quest, they encounter some unusual characters including a mysterious wise woman, a curious pack of dogs, an energetic restaurant owner, and a jolly mentor.Follow Lindie Lou on an incredible journey to find the big apple tree because there’s more to the story. The legend also says ” This tree holds a secret so amazing, so incredible, so important, it can change your life!”
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  • Flying High, Flying on an Airplane for the Very First Time

    Jeanne Bender

    Hardcover (Pina Publishing, July 15, 2018)
    Lindie Lou is an adorable puppy who loves an adventure. She is named after her father, Lynwood Lou Peek-a-boo because they both have huge front paws. But, Lindie Lou looks just like her mother, Molly. They both have soft brown fur, long floppy ears, and big green eyes. Her owners, Joe and Sherry promised the puppy who looks the most like Molly to a family member who lives in the Emerald City. Lindie Lou’s adventures take her outside for the first time, to a museum with a ten-story slide, on a puppy play date with children from a local shelter, and on an airplane for the very first time. Come along for the ride while Lindie Lou learns life lessons, discovers what it’s like to find a best friend, flies above the clouds with a wise dog named Max, and arrives in the Emerald City.
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  • Harvest Time: Celebration on an Organic Farm

    Jeanne Bender, Nancy Kiefer, Kate Willows

    Hardcover (Pina Publishing, March 15, 2018)
    Lindie Lou had no idea what an organic farm was like. While visiting Cousin Ronda's farm she discovers a whole new way of living. Lindie Lou learns the importance of farming, meets up with family and friends, and the adventure begins! Join in the fun when Lindie Lou experiences the thrill of a hayloft, the challenge of farm animals, the puzzle of a corn maze, and the danger of a combine. Lindie Lou learns life lessons while her family prepares to celebrate the harvest. Watch them play together, get in trouble together, even save each other's lives.
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  • Up in Space: An Adventure at the Space Needle

    Jeanne Bender, Nancy Kiefer, Kate Willows

    Hardcover (Pina Publishing, March 15, 2018)
    When Lindie Lou s plane lands in the Emerald City (Seattle), a new adventure begins! Lindie Lou says goodbye to her travel companion, Max and wonders if she'll ever see him again. Her new owners introduce her to life on a lake, flying fish in Pike Place Market, the gum wall, and the Space Needle. Follow Lindie Lou as she learns life lessons, swims for the first time, watches orca whales in Puget Sound, and goes up in space . Readers will remember Lindie Lou s bravery when faced with fears of their own. They will also see Lindie Lou develop self-esteem, courage, determination, and compassion for others.
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