Illinois Authors

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2010.

After failing to find his favorite sneakers in time for the big basketball game, Jumper the rabbit learns how to put his room in order by organizing his possessions.

Puffin, 2011.

Fourth grade best friends Ray and Graham try to avoid the class bully, have fun with a substitute teacher, and get the attention of the girls they like while concentrating on winning the Little League Championships.

Goob's friends help him after his grandpa passes away.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2009.

When Biff the beaver makes fun of Pokey's quills, his friends help the porcupine feel a lot better about himself. Includes note to parents and discussion questions.

Lily Skunk bakes cookies for her friends without listening to her father's instructions.

Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio : ©2012.

When icy roads strand Meghan, her parents, and friend Kayla in a noisy church fellowship hall on Christmas Eve, Meghan comes to understand the true meaning of Christmas.

Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio : ©2012.

When Meghan Rose and her friends, Lynette and Kayla, form an exclusive club, the Dinosaur Divas, other classmates form clubs, too, and rivalries cause trouble until Meghan Rose's father helps her find a Bible verse that leads to peace. Includes discussion questions, activities, and dinosaur facts.

Standard Pub., Cincinnati, Ohio : ©2007.

When her act for the talent show is mistakenly sabotaged, first-grader Meghan Rose discovers through prayer what her God-given talent is and proceeds to use it, and to bloom. Includes discussion questions and activities.

Presents fun facts and trivia about baseball, from its most eccentric players to unexpected events, fun mascots, and surprising fan experiences.

Scholastic, New York : ©2007.

The bugs jump in the puddle one by one until the frog comes.

Puffin Books, New York, N.Y. : 2011.

Best friends Raymond and Graham decide to reinvent themselves when they go to Camp Grizzly over the summer.

Puffin Books, New York : 2010, ©2008.

Fourth-grade best friends Raymond and Graham write Valentine poems, perform in a hoedown, and learn how to be men.

Puffin Books, New York : 2009, ©2008.

Best friends Raymond and Graham have looked forward to being the oldest, coolest, toughest boys at East Millcreek Elementary School, but from the start of fourth grade everything goes wrong, from getting the scary teacher to not getting the lead in the school play.

Scholastic, Inc., New York : [2011]

Second-grader Ricky excels at making people laugh, but learns that being funny at school is not always a good idea.

Scholastic, New York : [2013]

Second-grader Ricky, the funniest boy in the world has an un-funny day, enters the talent contest and meets the substitute teacher.

Miggy, who lives near Rocky Creek in Triassic Forest with the rest of her clan, finds a rare dragon stone that must be kept a secret lest it lose its magical powers.

Sammy Squirrel and his twin sister, Sophie, usually get along but lately it seems everything is going her way.

Aladdin, New York : 2008.

A cat in a shack tricks a rat with a snack.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2013.

Ms. Hoot assigns Sophie and Biff as partners to write a poem, then encourages Sophie to open her eyes to the possibility that Biff is not as mean and scary as he seems and has some good ideas, too.

For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether they're singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things. These seven stories show how practicing the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community. From learning how to take charge of their own lives to discovering how balance is best, the Seven Oaks friends have tons of adventures and find out how each and every kid can be a happy kid by practicing the 7 Habits.

This collection includes volumes that help teach kids how to live their lives properly.

InnovativeKids, Norwalk, CT : ©2008.

In graphic novel format, a crew of workers, Ben, Bill, and Jan, work together to repair a hole in the fence and leaky roof, and to build a shed.

Atheneum Books for Young Readers, New York : ©2013.

Twelve-year-old Barney Willow gets his wish to be a cat but soon discovers that not all felines are cute and cuddly--some are downright evil--and his life is in grave danger, but his missing father may be able to help.

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York : 2009.

After her grandmother reads her a story about growing up, Allie the mouse imagines what she will be like when she is grown. Includes note to parents and discussion questions.

Bowtie Press, Irvine, Calif. : ©2004.