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made with love for my granddaughter - special in every way. Hope other children can enjoy and take some guidance from this book."

The contagious joy and unconditional love of Joyous Jayden inspires her caterpillar friends to make right choices when confronted with peer pressure. Come along and see how this joyful band of caterpillars deal with Buzzing Billy Bee in order to reach their destiny. Colorful illustrations and whimsical poetry bring home a powerful message about the deceptive lure and unfortunate consequences of addiction.
Joyous Jayden is a poignant book about the dangers of drugs and the consequences which result from the choices we make. It is written in a way that younger children can understand. The author uses rhyme, alliteration and winsome characters to entice the young reader. A wonderful vehicle to use as a springboard to discuss issues of drugs, addiction and the power of forgiveness. Jane Denton, M. in ED, Mother, and Grandmother

This well written fantasy cleverly provides lessons on obedience, forgiveness, and the value of making good choices. It appeals to children of all ages, while dealing in a subtle way with the issues of peer pressure and the deceptive lure of drug abuse in our society.WingMan books - for children of all ages.Our goal: prevent addiction by teaching kids to recognize and reject today's addictive substances. Our stories and images are fun as well as informative.
If we can save a single child from destroying his or her life we will consider our efforts a success.

The Little House Who Didn't Lose HopeSecond Editionis a heartwarming present-day parable for anyone of any age who needs to be inspired and encouraged— especially those who have felt abandoned, bullied, or hopeless. It also addresses the negative consequences and effects that drug use can have on a family.This book is a great tool that parents, grandparents, and teachers will find helpful in discussing choices and consequences—particularly in the area of drug abuse.

What if there was a horrible fire-breathing "drug dragon" destroying your family, and threatening you, as well? What if there was something you could do to help yourself—and other kids whose lives have been torn apart by this dragon? The Dragonslayers Club is a fact-based story abouta special club where some students found out they were not alone, could get the help they desperately needed, and help each other as well.fThis book is not only beneficial to middle school age children who have been impacted by the consequences of family members' addictions, but to parents, teachers, and school counselors.

The Bunny Who Lost His Way is a poignant tale of a sweet, fun-loving bunny who decides to go down a dangerous path, which leads him to a forbidden garden. Themes are the dangers of drugs; impact on the individual and their family; collaboration; and loving intervention. This book is a good introduction for young children (ages 7 to 10) to understand the dangers of drugs and their negative consequences. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reading this book with their children and grandchildren, and using it as a tool for important conversations on this topic.

Trouble Comes to Cattail Island teaches a lesson on the dangers of substance abuse in an exceptionally creative way. The story's plot revolves around the friendships among a group of anthropomorphized woodland animals: an owl, a porcupine, otters, deer, squirrels, rabbits, a raccoon, and a badger. All is peaceful on Cattail Island until a mysterious creature comes to call. At the Dance of the Silvery Moon Party, the animals must make a choice as to whether or not they should partake of this visitor's special treat of crystal sparkling flowers.
Trouble Comes to Cattail Island can be read and shared with your child and will open up opportunities for discussion on the dangers of substance abuse. Drugs are a scourge upon our nation and a deceptive part of today's media driven society. Education is powerful! Our children need to be prepared and given tools like this book in order to fight the dragon of addiction.

Maddie's ChoiceChildren, our most valuable resource; may they all be Dragonslayers!Ten-year-old Maddie is pressured by her best friend, Emma, and her thirteen-year-old friend, Olivia, to try alcohol when the older girls' parents are not at home. Maddie must make a choice as to whether to participate in a behavior that could eventually lead her down a path that could steal away her future lofty dreams and aspirations.Maddie's Choice can be read and shared with your child, opening up opportunities to discuss the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. This scourge is a deceptive part of today's media driven society. Children need to be prepared and given tools like this in order to fight the dragon of addiction.

Choose LifeChildren, our most valuable resource;may they all be Dragonslayers!Ethan and Tyler are ten-year-old friends who are celebrating the freedom of spring break. After skateboarding over to their neighborhood park, they encounter two teenaged boys who offer them drugs. Ethan and Tyler are faced with making the choice of accepting or rejecting the drug offer. This scenario is one that our young people are confronted with more and more in today's world. Choose Life can be read with your child or used during peer mentoring to open up discussion about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. This scourge in our country is a deceptive part of today's media driven society. Our children need to be prepared and given tools like this to fight the dragon of addiction.

This book is dedicated to all the children confronted by the forces of addictions throughout their lives despite their ethnicity or social status. They live in fear from morning to night due to the fact that their families and neighborhoods are plagued with drug, gambling, and multiple forms of addiction.

Children, our most valuable resource; may they all be dragonslayers!Zephyr the Dragonslayer is an exciting children's fairytale/fantasy novel that addresses the following themes: the dangers of substance abuse, the impact of substance abuse on an individual and friends, collaboration, and caring interventions.Beautifully illustrated, Zephyr the Dragonslayer weaves a story of friendship between the fairies, Zephyr, Maurelle, and Loxy. After one of the fairies gets caught up in a web of deception concerning a powerful drug, an intervention and a rescue ensues. The story shows there is hope and that truth can win in the struggle between good and evil.Our children need to be given tools, like this amazing book, in order to be empowered and prepared to fight the dragon of addiction which is a scourge upon our land.

Faint soiling to cover. Black paper spine shows heavy wear. Interior has no marks or tears. This is a story of faith and courage when God challenged Roy and Dale with an imperfect child.

First Edition, First Printing. Gold lettering on spine over black boards with gold facsimile signature of Tom Clancy, dust jacket (unclipped). A Few clean nicks at the top of the dust jacket spine. Previous small ownership mark inside cover. See photo

Works Of Edith Wharton
Introduction by Ruth Lake Tepper
Works of Edith Wharton: Ethan Frome, The House of Myrth, Tales of Men and Ghost. Illustrated Unabridged First Edition, First Printing, 1987 - line hgfedcba,
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VIRGINA of the RHODESIANS: first American Addition – published Aug. 19, 1911 Very good inside and out. No markings inside. Light staining and edge wear on boards. See pictures for further description. Dana Estes & Company. Hardcover. Condition: Good.
Cynthia Stockley was a best-selling novelist in Britain, America, and Australia. She was known for her romance novels set in Rhodesia and South Africa. Her first book, "Virginia of Rhodesians" is a collection of short stories that achieved international success.

First Edition; Limited Second Printing before Publication.
Updike's account of Reverend Tom Marshfield's outrageous behavior is literate, clever, and sexual – Updike at his best.

The Romance of Leonardo Da Vinci - 1928. Blue Flexible cloth cover shows minor wear and the spine is faded. Text is clean.

The Gift is a miraculous story that reveals a moving relationship filled with love and purpose.

Louis L'Armour Second Series - Five Novels Includes: Crossfire Train, Utah Blaine, Heller with a Gun, Last Stand at Papago Wells, To Tame a Land - Close to new, never been read.

New York: Harper & Row. 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060102195 . Book condition is Fine; with a Very Good dust jacket. Clean, collectable / unmarked First Edition ; Poems are printed in English and Mandarin ;