A Haiku rhythm poem as a child’s game comes to life in a picture book when Pamela lived in Hawaii. Zoris are flip flops from the Japanese word, zori. The Japanese were very influential in Hawaii and words like zori were incorporated into the English language. She actually played this game at Hickim Air Force Base in Oahu. The girls are determined not to get a peck on the cheek from the boys by flipping zoris down the hill to the playground and claiming them before the boys do. They do not have far to run on the seventy degree days in Hawaii so they can go barefoot. The playground is located on lush green grass that make the bare toes feel good and tingly. Both boys and girls run together and the game requires them to be polite with each other and not push and shove. Their teacher knows the guidelines of the game to make sure the children are fair with each other. The game is played for ten minutes a day during the week when the children want to try it to see which side wins, boys or girls. Their teacher keeps a tally, and when each week is finished, the winning team gets ice cream. Most of the teachers are Hawaiian and children always have playtime for this game after napping on reed mats in the classroom. Their Hawaiian teacher ushers the children back to class and the game is over for the day. Maybe the next day the boys will win the game. The vibrant colors of the flip flops help the child learn colors and begin to count. Girls have the advantage of outwitting the boys as they scramble to find their flip flops. A definite confidence builder for young girls. Of course when the boys win the game do the girls get a peck on the cheek? Only under teacher’s approval do the boys and girls thank each other for the game.
written by Pamela Huntley Turner and Illustrated by Melanie Calan Sanchez
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Giraffes Count Written and Illustrated
by Carolyn Pardise
paperback ISBN: 9781597132091
(28 pages)
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—Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, Clinical Oncology Social Worker and Director of Professional Services, Dempsey Centers for Quality Cancer Care
Savannah’s Sunflowers
Written by Gina Montini-Mosca, Illustrated by Sarah T. Wilkie
paperback ISBN: 9781597132039
(46 pages)
A story for children of all ages. It is the story of a funny little bird who is ashamed of his bright blue feet until he realizes that being different is what makes us all the same.
A Blue-Footed Booby Named Solly McBoo was chosen to be the book of the year for their “Children’s Book Week Celebration” in November by the Dauphin County Library System!
A Blue-Footed Booby Named Solly McBoo
by Dwayne A. Magee
Published by Goose River Press
hard cover ISBN: 978-1-59713-111-7
(28 pages)
This story, inspired by true events, poignantly demonstrates that the lives of humans and animals are interwoven and delicately balanced. A young boy named Jason sees his elderly neighbor, Mr. Brown hunched over the side of a boat trying to untangle fishing line that is wrapped around a loon.
The Tangled Loon
by Virginia Cassarino-Brown Illustrated by Dawn Leeman Prindall
Published by Goose River Press
paperback ISBN: 978-1-59713-118-6
(28 pages)
A captivating story based on real life events about a lost, frail German Shepherd puppy who wanders onto a New York dairy farm in the middle of a snowstorm. This charming tale also touches upon life long bonds that can be created between a loving pet and an open heart!
Dusty’s Udder Luck
by Virginia Cassarino-Brown and Illustrated by Dawn Leeman Prindall
Published by Goose River Press
ISBN: 978-1-59713-154-4
(30 pages)
“Janover has created a real flesh-and-blood protagonist….A fine novel that happens to have a dyslexic hero.” –School Library Jouranl
See how 12-year-old Josh spends his summer on a remote Maine island with his teasing older brother and his grandparents.
How Many Days Until Tomorrow?
by Caroline Janover
Published by Goose River Press
paperback ISBN: 978-1-59713-060-8
(168 pages)
Tootie is typical teenager. She is challenged by her teacher to work collaboratively in a group on a special class project. It is in that moment when she transforms from a caterpillar into a butterfly. Not just a TERRIFIC STUDENT, now realizes she is also a TERRIFIC LEADER!
Terrific Tootie
by Dr. Dionne D. Nichols
Published by Goose River Press
paperback ISBN: 978-1-59713-161-2
(24 pages)
As Ariel and Ron experience life’s adventures, their quest to building character is depicted in the short stories through lessons they learn along the way. It is my hope that every boy and girl be inspired by their experiences and implements them in their lives.
The Adventures of Ariel and Ron
by Dr. Dionne D. Nichols
Published by Goose River Press
paperback ISBN: 978-1-59713-151-3
(60 pages)
Emyri is a little girl who loves to read while envisioning herself as the characters in the stories. Let’s travel with Emyri to a world of opportunities through reading!
The Amazing World of Emyri
by Dr. Dionne D. Nichols
Published by Goose River Press
paperback ISBN: 978-1-59713-153-7
(24 pages)
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by Barbara Craig
Published by Goose River Press
paperback ISBN: 978-1-59713-049-3
(132 pages)