Bedtime is a special time for you and your children or grandchildren! One part of your routine may be reading aloud! These three delightful stories from author Fred Olds, all in Volume 1, present the adventures a child longs for while providing parents and grandparents a wise voice similar to Aesop's fables from when they were kids.The three stories in this volume, along with a story image to spark children's imaginations, are:Ben and the Terrible Red CardThe Hobbling HermitSammy and the Cross-eyed CrowBen and the Terrible Red Card tells the story of Ben, who talks to readers about why his teacher doesn't understand him, and he keeps getting in trouble at school. The Hobbling Hermit reminds us that when you have a friend-especially one who is a smart, tiny mouse-all your problems can be solved. Finally, this volume of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred introduces children to Sammy, who lives in the jungle with his mother and can talk to animals in Sammy and the Cross-eyed Crow. During this adventure, Sammy decides to help a friend in need which requires him to break a promise to his mom and face some consequences.These stories are for fun before you say good night to your little ones, but you'll also find plenty of conversations around these tales about friendship, loyalty, decision making, and kindness. Are you looking for some material to get your little ones thinking about our big, complicated world we live in? Get your copy of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred, Vol 1. today.

Read-Aloud Stories with Fred Volume 1: Three Bedtime Stories in One Book

Children's Books

Olds, Fred

Animals

Editor 911 Books

1863, Vicksburg, Mississippi: Is there a cheater in the Vicksburg baking championship?While the War Between the States rages on and her father and brother fight with the Confederate Army, 13-year-old Anna Green must help her ma do the one thing she hates the most-bake a cake. Anna would rather write in her journal, but it's the day of the town baking championship. The blue ribbon brings a much-needed cash prize for Anna's family. When mean, old Mrs. Franklin comes knocking and suspiciously pulls Ma away on an urgent errand, Anna must step in and bake a scrumptious chocolate cake with little help from her 6-year-old sister and no help from her 11-year-old brother.What happens when the judges taste Anna's cake? Will the Greens take home the first-place prize again this year? Or is there a cheater in the baking championship?Join your favorite American Civil War family in this historical fiction chapter book perfect for middle-grade readers. Anna and the Baking Championship shows readers everyday life before Vicksburg was under siege. This is a prequel to Finding My Place: One Girl's Strength in Vicksburg.Like all the books in the American Civil War Adventure series, Anna and the Baking Championship has discussion questions for parents or teachers to use with kids. These questions could also be used to start discussions if this book is used as a kids' book club book. Plus an author's note about some real historical facts is included at the end.

Anna and the Baking Championship: American Civil War Adventure Prequel

Dill, Margo L.

Literature & Fiction

Flea moves about differently than any flea you’ve ever met before. But he still gives Doggy a huge, itchy issue. Now with both Doggy and Flea dealing with their own problems, what happens when the sun beats down on Doggy, and Flea gets too hot? Doggy’s quick reaction just might save him some scratching in this fun, silly picture book by master storyteller Fred Olds. 
Plus, your child will learn the meaning of the word opposite, which is used in the text and illustrated. This book comes complete with cute and fun illustrations by Robert T. Tong, Jr., and facts about dogs and fleas, plus an activity on opposites for our youngest readers.

The Dog and the Flea: A Tale of Two Opposites (Perky Pet Problems)

That's the Way It Always Happened

Dill, Margo

Growing Up & Facts of Life

In this full collection of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred, we have included all six stories from volumes 1 and 2, a bonus story "Looking Inside" by Margo L. Dill (only available in this collection), and a foreword by Margo also. Each story has an illustration to start the story along with a question for children to consider while the story is being read aloud to them (or older children can read themselves). These stories are perfect for parents and grandparents to read to the children in their lives. The stories are: <ul><li>"Looking Inside" Join a kindergarten class as they learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and how he believed all people were the same on the inside. </li><li>"Ben and the Terrible Red Card" Ben is always getting in trouble at school, but he feels his teacher just misunderstands him. He's trying </li><li>"The Hobbling Hermit" The hermit's feet hurt, and he takes out his grumpiness on his new housemate, a small, smart mouse.</li><li> "Sammy and the Cross-eyed Crow" Sammy lives in the jungle and talks to animals What happens when he meets a crow who can't fly straight?</li><li>"Ben and the Bully, Billy Bob" Here's another Ben story, and this time, Ben's in front of the principal's office for a run-in with Billy Bob the Bully </li><li>"The Cheerless Chairmaker" Fred Olds has written a new fairy tale with a poor, sweet chairmaker and a smart, savvy princess </li><li>"Sammy and the Royal Rabbit" Sammy is back in the jungle with Jonathan the crow, and this time, he is visited by a rabbit who thinks he's a king </li></ul> This is a very special collection of short stories by two experienced children's authors. Don't miss out on getting this collection today

Read-Aloud Stories with Fred Vols. 1 and 2 Collection: 7 Children's Tales in One Book

Middle-grade contemporary novel that deals with a girl whose Mom has an undiagnosed case of bipolar disorder

Only My Horses Know: Hope and Horses Series Book 1

Bauman, Cinda

Greenwood District, Oklahoma, 1921: Twelve-year-old Henry Simmons has lived his entire life in Greenwood, Oklahoma, a district in the northern part of Tulsa. He’s loved by his parents and neighbors, annoyed by his little sister, and protected by his community, a neighborhood full of hard-working, successful Black people like his mama and daddy. People call Greenwood “Black Wall Street,” and Henry plans to grow up there until he becomes a famous writer or baseball player—or both. 
Sure, he sees racism firsthand when he goes with his daddy to "White Tulsa." But for most of his life, as long as his friends and neighbors stay in Greenwood, the White folks of Tulsa don’t cause too much trouble in Henry's life. 
Until May 31, 1921. 
That’s the night Henry’s life changes forever. His family’s life changes forever. All the neighborhoods of Greenwood change forever—because 19-year-old Dick Rowland, a Black shoeshiner working in Tulsa, is accused of assaulting a White female elevator operator. That accusation and Dick’s arrest turn into twelve hours of terror for Greenwood residents. And Henry and his family are right in the middle of the chaos, hate, and massacre. 
For these twelve hours, Henry, his mother, and his younger sister Livvie watch White men and women destroy their neighborhood while they miss Daddy, who went to help protect Dick at the courthouse. Sometimes, Henry, Mama, and Livvie hide; sometimes, they flee; and always, they are shocked by the terrifying behavior of their fellow human beings. 
Read Greenwood Gone: Henry’s Story for Henry’s account of one of the most horrific massacres in U.S. history—all because of hatred and racism.Can love win even a small victory in the face of hate? Henry will find out. 
Please note: All of the author’s proceeds from Greenwood Gone: Henry’s Story will be donated to benefit the residents of Greenwood. The publisher will also be making regular donations from the proceeds of the book. For more information, please see the author's website.

Greenwood Gone: Henry's Story

Roslawski, Sioux

Cat has a terrible problem. He wants to go outside, play in the grass, and get some fresh air! But Dog, who lives next door, barks loudly and scares him. It always ends in nothing but a terrible spat! Now Cat lives at the window and door, constantly on the lookout for Dog and a moment of peace in his favorite spot--outside.One lucky day, while inside, Cat hears the snap of a mouse trap, and he meets Mouse, who has watched Cat's problem with Dog from afar. Now in quite a problem of his own, Mouse has to do some quick thinking and talking to get out of this trap that he's in. Maybe the smallest of the three creatures can figure out a way to solve everyone's problems--or maybe not.Join Cat, Mouse, and Dog in a lively children's tale of problem solving by master storyteller Fred Olds with rich illustrations by debut illustrator Vivian Brown. It's another rhyming tale of the pets we love and can't live without in Fred's Perky Pet Problems book series for kids. Children will not realize they are learning the important life skill of problem solving which is reinforced with comprehension activities on the last page. Giggle with your child over Cat, Dog, and Mouse!

The Cat, The Mouse, and the Neighbor's Dog: A Tale of Problem Solving (Perky Pet Problems)

The kittens and Roscoe the Pup live side-by-side in their comfy house and don't spend much time together. This doesn't make Roscoe happy. Plus, the kittens have a squeaky toy they play with, and he is jealous. Roscoe decides to hide the toy one day, and the kittens search for it everywhere. What will Roscoe do when he sees the kittens look so sad? Can pups and kittens be friends?\nFind out in this warm and fun rhyming picture book by Fred Olds with cute illustrations from Vivian Brown in another Perky Pet Problems Series book!

The Kindly Kittens and the Jealous Pup: A Tale of Making New Friends (Perky Pet Problems)

“The Earth loves me, and the Earth loves you too.”\nThis book honors the wonderful natural elements of Earth, from tall mountains to low valleys, from oceans to fields of flowers and the animals that live here too. The child in this book marvels at the gifts nature offers her and the fun she can have in it: the wind whispers secrets, the grass tickles her feet, and the flowers remind her that life is sweet. Terrill Martinez’s poetic words about the Earth we love, and that loves us back, come to life in the beautiful and colorful illustrations from talented artist and illustrator Elsa Escoto.\nThis book is perfect for Earth Day, habitat studies, and environmental talks and incorporates poetic language to celebrate the beautiful Earth, every day of our lives. It’s a wonderful book for any parent to read to their children or teacher to a class and includes an educational activity for home or classroom.\nThe Earth Loves Me by Terrill Martinez will foster in your child a love for and an appreciation of the miraculous gifts our amazing planet offers to us all.

The Earth Loves Me

Martínez, Terrill

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