Books in The Adventures of Colander Lad series

A boy of ten years stood on a beach like every other day. A giant pancake flipper in one hand and a pasta strained on his head, an ordinary boy. Suddenly giant noodles sprang from the ocean and grabbed him! What adventure will be had beneath the ocean's surface? What about his pasta strainer? His giant flipper? What about the giant animal that those noodles belong to?

"The Adventures of Lady: The Big Climb" COLORING BOOK INCLUDING TEXT from the original book, which is the second in the series ("The Adventures of Lady: The Big Storm" is also available). "The Big Climb" is the touching and motivational story of 2 squirrels. In this story, Lady helps Lil Fella overcome his greatest fear. By doing so, he discovers the rewarding feelings of accomplishment, which come along with pursuing goals. This sweet and moving story if perfectly matched with whole page brilliant color and detailed vivid illustration. Perfect for your child's reader and as a bedtime story. Authors, Iris Pearson and Mike Merrill are award winning writing partners. "The Adventures of Lady: The Big Storm" won the 2007 New York Book Festival Best Children's Book Award. "The Adventures of Lady: The Big Climb" is the second book in the series. Iris & Mike raised baby squirrels after Hurricane Charley and discovered each had a very unique personality. In their books, the authors beautifully combine real traits of their squirrels with children's fiction to create memorable stories.