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I am a former elementary school teacher who has been working as a children's author and illustrator for the past 18 years. I have published nearly thirty books, including picture books, puzzle books, books of family activities, and a young adult novel. When I am not writing, illustrating, or visiting schools as the author/illustrator-in-residence, I enjoy reading, traveling, and orienteering, playing games, and of course, reading. I also love to carve pumpkins and my creations have been featured for several years on "Good Morning America." |
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The End Usually a story begins at the beginning...but not this one! The End starts with "And they all lived happily ever after," then winds its way backwards past a soggy knight, a frightened dragon, 100 bunny rabbits, an enormous tomato, and a very hungry giant, until at last it arrives at a clever princess and "Once upon a time." Going backwards has never been so much fun! |
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Absolutely, Positively Not Sixteen-year-old Steven DeNarski doesn’t know if he’ll pass his driver’s test or if he’ll ever understand his parents, but there’s one thing he’s sure of: he’s absolutely, positively NOT gay. He sets out to prove it by collecting photos of girls in bikinis, sitting at the jock table at school, and dating like crazy. “Absolutely” takes a humorous look at the life of a regular boy who’s finding out what it takes to be a real man. Awards |
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The Best Pet of All Reading Guide available from Minnesota Storytime This boy-wants-dog story with a twist is both snappy and endearing. The little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are too messy and too loud. But she says he can have a dragon for a pet—if he can find one. Enter the coolest—but naughtiest—pet ever. The dragon is messier and louder than any dog. And he will not leave. How will the boy ever get a dog now? Wry, stylish illustrations with an appealing retro look perfectly complement the spare, witty text. A comical, engaging story for anyone who's ever wanted a pet! Awards |
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The Bookstore Valentine |
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Picture That! Christmas Puzzles Picture That! Puzzles are adventure in the making. Using simple directions and clearly printed grids, these puzzles are assembled square-by-square until a Christmas or Halloween image appears on the page. Simple enough for younger kids, yet sufficiently challenging for adults, these unique puzzles will provide hourse of holiday fun! |
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The Mighty Big Book of Travel Mysteries Here's a collection of five of the Detective Dave's titles from the Mad Mysteries puzzle series. Filled with over two hundred pages of puzzling activities, this big book will entertain the most lively of travelers, whether you go by car, boat, plane, or spacecraft! |
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Before and After Christmas |
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Before and After Easter : Fascinating facts, activities, crafts, and recipes for observing each day of Lent and for celebrating the Easter season. Debbie O'Neal tells the fascinating history of Lent and Easter and then takes families on a day-by-day journey through the season, with interesting crafts, activities, recipes, and worship ideas—all colorfully illustrated by David LaRochelle. And there are celebrations and activities for Easter Day and each week of the Easter season, plus a BONUS punch-out butterfly mobile. |
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Donna Erickson's Fabulous Funstuff for Families Take the most popular activities from the best-selling Prime Time books and organize them by seasons. Color-code each activity by the strength or quality it builds in children and add fresh new insights. The result is this wonderful collection by TV personality and parenting expert Donna Erickson. Each activity is designed to build stronger, healthier children and families. |
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Mad Mystery Series |
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Donna Erickson's Great Outdoors Fun Book Donna Erickson comes up with over fifty nifty ideas to help readers have fun outdoors, from planning a block-party art fair, to gardening like a pro, to playing Backyard Golf with your family. Erickson is an expert in creative fun for building strong families. |
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Donna Erickson's Travel Fun Book Donna Erickson, author of Prime Time Together...With Kids, offers fifty-plus ideas to help parents survive trips with children and to make the travel experience positive for all involved. |
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Donna Erickson's Year-Round Holiday Fun Book Donna Erickson's creative ideas for building strong families are augmented by publication of a new book of 50 great ideas to help families celebrate holidays throughout the year. |
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Donna Erickson's Rainy Day Fun Book These rainy-day interludes will fill the soul with meaning and pleasure. The activities that Donna Erickson has dreamed up will make the time you spend with your kids count—and provide fun for everyone. |
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More Prime Time Activities With Kids |
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The Evening King A young boy holds tight to his strong imagination despite the practical nature of the family and friends who surround him. |
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The Stingy Baker The origin of the phrase "a baker's dozen" is told in this folktale about a baker whose greed gets him in trouble with a witch. |
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Prime Time Together With Kids Parents, prandparents, teachers and others can help strengthen a child's self-image with these 100 easy-to-do activities for children ages 3-12. Each activity is clearly explained with colorful art. |
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A Christmas Guest A young boy and his mother welcome a mysterious woman into their home on Christmas Eve, and later discover that she was a very special guest indeed. |
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