This story is about my cats and seeing a world through their eyes. I thank "my boys" for unknowingly, through their actions, inspiring me to write this book about them. The story introduces all the members of The Boys Club, and their mission to bring in two orphaned strays, as new members of the club.

Sammy and Tiny Tim are in search of a family to belong to and ask members of an exclusive club how to join. The strays live in the garage, while the club members live in the clubhouse with two humans, called Mommy and Daddy. Winter is coming, and the only thing holding them back is...they do not trust humans.

Can the club members convince the strays that not all humans are bad? Will Sammy and Tim overcome their fears and choose a life with humans or will they remain orphans without a family to call their own?

How many times have you heard the words from your children "You just don't understand how I feel." Well, I do understand. I am a child whose parents divorced. I know how hard and confusing this is for a child. I have been there! And so have many of my friends. They tell me things they would never tell their parents. Some say they don't tell their parents what they are feeling because they are afraid to tell them. Others say it is because their parents never talk to them about their feelings.

Parents, are you confused or afraid about how to talk to your children about this life changing event? Well, don't worry - I have written a book that takes some of the anxiety out of it. My interactive book tells a story to help your children talk about their feelings and to feel safer and better about what is happening in their lives.

This is a must-have books for any child between the ages of 3 and 10. Trust me, when parents divorce everyone feels the pain and everyone needs a way to talk about that pain and feel better.

Informing children about death, dying, and spirituality can be difficult. How do you explain to a child what it is like to die?.

Then along came fifteen-year-old Aron. His understanding of spiritual things was profound. He said "eternal life is a process that never stops... it goes around and around... Heaven is the place where your soul is free."

When the manuscript and pencil drawings of Thunder 'n Lightning were presented to him, he said "Oh yea!"

Aron was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He knew he was going to die prematurely. He said "I always wanted to be a nurse so I could help people and kids. Because of my cacner I may never grow up and become a nurse. So I want to help now."

Thunder 'n Lightning Explain What it's Like to Die... is his story... his journey!

Help Aron Help: White Mountain Hospice Foundation, Inc. email

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This book contains colorful pictures for children of all ages to enjoy. Despite the targeted age, it will be captivating to everyone. It will aid in educating others about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)"brittle bones".

My primary reason for writing this book is due to my grandson, who was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Type III). After searching far and wide for books to help educate him on his bone disorder, I was unable to find any books for children, especially those that would be comprehensible to a preschooler. It was then, that I decided to write a children's book to help other people become knowledgeable about this bone disorder.

It is my prayer that many lives will be enriched, as well as inspired, by reading this book.

To obtain more information about Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), or to learn more about the OI Foundation's support program and services please contact:

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc.
804 West Diamond Ave., Ste 210
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (USA)
(800) 981-2663 or (301) 947-0456
bonelink@oif.org
www.oif.org

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About the Workbook

The accompanying workbook contains visual aids and learning materials that enhances the lessons and values the story embraces.

Combined with the book, it makes an excellent curriculum that if implemented, would be beneficial to churches, schools, and other organizations.

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We are all different, but being ridiculed because of those differences can be very traumatic. The following quote came from a Special Education Teacher:

"Gayle Stock's book helps children understand bullying by giving examples of the results of their actions. She does this with interesting cartoon characters. Gayle encourages the development of new interpersonal skills so children feel good about how they relate to others. I was impressed that the book had appeal to many ages."

Maybe I'm Different is a thoughtful, heart-warming book about being different and accepting those differences. The character illustrations are fantastic and their expressions alone tell a story. They, along with the verses, help us all to see that unkind words and actions can be very hurtful. The following are quotes from real eighth grade students and teachers:

"Such a heartwarming book; I love it"

"Your book will teach young ones the value of being nice"

"I think your book was great. It is so real"

"That book touched me and hit me. Now, I really know that it's not okay to judge"

"I thought that book was just perfect"

"I thought the story was amazing. It totally touched my heart"

"It brings up things that make people unique"

"Good book, can't get better"

"Awesome story"

"This book was pure brilliance. I feel so grand to be individual, more than I already did"

As you can see by the above quotes, this book has a compelling message that really hits home and has a positive affect on those that read it.

This book followed a family's emotional struggle with losing their beloved Boxer to cancer. It is told by the main character, Moreover the dog, and shows a positive ending to his earthly life bringing comfort and healing to the family who loved him.

The silent world of Joani, four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sevilla, is disturbed by the arrival of a brother, Jon. She displays her feelings by dropping the baby into a shallow bin, taking care that his cushiony blanket is wrapped around him. Her mother is horrified and brings her to the thinking room, a corner of which has a picture of a smiling girl. Her name, Mai, flashes and a hand waves when buttons under the picture are pressed. Balloons and bright tinsel wrappers fill a container tied to an upper ledge, so that when a red bucket is hit, the contents slowly drop. This was designed by Mr. Sevilla, who is also deaf, so Mrs. Sevilla can rest from Joani's loud tantrums and for Joani to have a time-out. In her active thoughts, Joani communicates with Mai her feelings and frustrations. This calming effect allows her to reach out to the love and embrace of her mother.

Frances thinks she is all alone in the woods until she meets Freddy the frog. She knows she is different and Frances sees that Freddy is too. Freddy shows Frances where he lives and introduces her to his friends. Frances now knows she has friends.

It Doesn't Look Like a Monster, A Visit to Fenway Park is a story told from the voice of a seven year old child, Sierra, who has CP and her visit to Fenway Park in Boston. The book focuses on Sierra's experiences at Fenway Park and only mentions her disability when it impacts how she participates in the tour of the ballpark. Prior to arriving at Fenway Park, Sierra expresses her concern about the Green Monster, the large, green wall in right field, which serves as symbol of Fenway Park. She feels scared and apprehensive about the idea of a monster and frequently reflects her concerns during the tour of the ballpark. Sierra has the opportunity to see the Red Sox Hall of Fame, numerous views of the field from both above the field and at field level, the Green Monster and the souvenir store. By the end of the story, Sierra has had the opportunity to sit on top of the Green Monster and is proud that she is no longer scared. The story draws a parallel between the Green Monster and Sierra's cerebral palsy; both sound scary at first, but asking questions and experiencing them helps to make them less frightening.

This book is about an adventure that twin boys prepare for. They try and overcome their fear of riding a school bus. Jarod goes by the book on everything. Jared is a bit of a dare devil. They ask Dad for advice as well as take helpful advice from their sister. In the end they realize that they had nothing to be afraid of.

This series of books is to help others who find they have "lost" a child taken from time. To help them see their spirit shining in the rainbows, sunshine, fluffy clouds, and in reflections. To help them help other children 'understand' that the spirit goes on and becomes one with all, and all with one.

Manners really do matter-for children, adults, and the larger world we share. But in today's fast-paced society, the importance of manners is too often overlooked. With What Do You Say As You Go Through Your Day?, authors Matthew Mellady and Boi Carpenter-Mellady provide a delightful opportunity for parents and young children to slow down and focus on the simple phrases that mean so much-from "please" and "thank you" to "I'm sorry."

The book's captivating rhymes take the reader from sun up to sun down, featuring real-life encounters with children speaking kindly, interacting with friends and family, and knowing the right words to say-and when to say them. Bright and clever illustrations by Sara E. Barnes add a wonderful dimension, blending diversity and fun to create a colorful, well-mannered world. A certificate at the end of the book is a helpful reminder for children to use their best manners at all times.

What Do You Say As You Go Through Your Day? is brilliant in its simplicity and straightforward, engaging way of reminding us all to mind our manners. Exploring this book together helps both children and adults realize that even the smallest words and phrases can make a big difference in our everyday lives.

Written for ages 0-7. "Mom, I Want to Play BASEBALL and I Know Just What I Need!" was written for parents to read to their children or for children to read to their parents!

Confidence is needed right along side baseball equipment, being part of a team, making friends, practicing with Mom and Dad, and having fun!

"An excellent introduction to baseball for preschool fans. Children will learn about baseball equipment and players in this clear, well-organized book."

Nancy Eames, Children's Librarian, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Toledo Ohio

"This book hits a home run!"

Muddy the Mud Hen, Mascot, Toledo Mud Hens, Toledo Ohio.

"A fun book to read with a toddler or preschooler. Young children will easily recognize and identify with this young baseball player. This book will appeal to a child's curiosity to learn about and play this great American sport and family passtime."

Gerald Welch, MD., Child Psychiatrist, Champaigne, Illinois.

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Throughout the book you are about to read, there is the prevalence of a character named Jack. There are all Jack poems, pictures of him, and the book is even named after him…yet who exactly is he? Is he real? Who is Jack?

Well, Jack isn’t real, but he is completely inspired by real people. Jack is the embodiment of everyone who contributed in writing this book. Jack represents everything about us…our personalities, our labels, our problems, and our experiences. We are all completely different in every single way possible…from our friends, style, personalities and even our writing styles…but we needed some way to link us all together. So then Jack was born.

There is a part of all of us in Jack…he is the jock, the nerd, the quiet one, the princess, the overachiever, the loud one… We chose Jack to show everyone who reads this, that high school isn’t all that bad and that you will eventually get through it, and you might actually have some fun.

We all went through high school the hard way…being completely clueless and just learning by our mistakes. But you now have advice from the people who know it best…the people who actually lived it. Jack is here for you…We are here for you.

But be forewarned…if you are looking for a book that is sugarcoated, stop reading now. This book is as real as it gets. There are things in here that some people have revealed for the first time. These are the words of high school students who have lived through it, and this is how high school was for us, in our eyes. This book provides the most honest insight into what high school is really like. This is the truth, the reality of high school.

From A "boy" To A Man, is the summary of all the obstacles that the author encountered while trying to achieve his dreams. Even though this book shares a lot of stories of his struggles, he is also using these stories to encourage and motivate others to look for the positive and not the negative in any given situation. In this book he advises his readers to stay between the two laws, the Law of God and the Law of Man. The author informs readers there are dire consequences for breaking either of the two Laws. The author also shares the experiences of his father and mother and the good advice they gave while raising him and his siblings. He tells of his mother reading the Bible by the heater at night as entertainment for the family, and them really enjoying the bible sessions. The book also has great instructions from his father. For example his saying, "Son you can't start out fresh every Monday morning, if you ever intend to accomplish anything." By this he was referring to the fact you must develop saving habits. In this book the author also shares his views on saving, he states if a man makes enough to live, he makes enough to save. There are so many helpful analogies of those kinds in this book. But most importantly this book is just fun to read.