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Holiday Gift Guide The Gift of Sunderland by Jeanne Rogers A rift has been created in the Ayers’ lineage. Roland Ayers, Guardian of the Forest, knows that he must obey the voices of past Guardians and declare the next in line. When the announcement is made, two estranged brothers will be torn further apart, causing the forest to rise from its long sleep. Follow Fergal, Waylond, and the rest of our heroes as they trek across Sunderland to the depths of Mt. Olga where evil dwells. It’s there they will discover the importance of family and friendship. A glossary at the back of the book provides information about the endangered animal heroes within the story. Awarded gold medal, 2015 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Bart’s Heart by Dr. Cargill H. Alleyne Jr., M.D. Bart’s Heart, the second in our series of educational children’s books, presents facts about the human heart in an entertaining, colorful manner. The book consists of 16 verses in limerick form written by a neurosurgeon and masterfully illustrated by a seasoned professional. A glossary at the end of the book provides meanings and pronunciations of medical terms. There is also a small heart hidden in each illustration for the reader to discern. We also hope that it will spark children’s interest in the human body. Lonnie the Loon Learns to Call by Barbara Renner Have you ever heard the haunting calls of the loon on a northern Minnesota lake? Lonnie is a curious young loon who wants to learn how to make these calls, so his dad offers to teach him. Not only will the reader learn the significance of each call, the sounds can be heard through QR codes using a free QR Code Reader App. Fascinating facts about loons are found on almost every page. Readers’ Favorites states, “This is a delightful story for young readers that educates as well as entertains.” Lonnie the Loon Learns to Call is the third book in a series about Lonnie the Loon. All three books can be ordered by contacting the author through www.rennerwrites.com. Mention that you read this in Story Monsters Ink’s special holiday issue. Luna: Puppy Detective #2: No-Slack Jack by Kesmine Hickman Once upon a time, there was a little Shih Tzu detective named Luna who never thought she would ever end up in an animal shelter. But when an escapade to slice and dice Pip the Siamese cat goes awry, Luna finds herself trapped in the Sierra Sunrise Animal Center with her two sidekicks, Leia and Creeper. Worse, a slippery and dangerous apparition known as “The Ghost of No-Slack Jack,” terrorizes the animals each night. Desperate to solve the case and return home, Luna must sort through the clues before the eerie ghoul can get the best of the clever detective and her pals. Can Luna rise to the challenge or will the shelter continue to be haunted by the supernatural phantom? www.kesminehickman.com 28 StoryMonstersInk.com | NOVEMBER 2015 | Story Monsters Ink
Holiday Gift Guide Buddy and His Pals: True Stories of Horses, Llamas and Cats by Loretta Radeschi Buddy and His Pals: True Stories of Horses, Llamas and Cats tells the story of Buddy and the friends he makes on the farm. At the end of each true story is a message about friendship. Among those lessons are that friends don’t have to look like us, friends are found in unexpected places, friends are important in our lives and they teach us patience. All the events are true and the pastel illustrations were created from actual photographs. The book was written for pre-schoolers to eight-year-olds. Signed and inscribed copies are available at www.Lradeschi.com. Posie Pixie And The Christmas Tree by Sarah Hill Posie Pixie And The Christmas Tree is the 5th installment from Sarah Hill’s enchanting 35-book Whimsy Wood children’s series for children ages 5 - 8. Each wonderfully descriptive book is written for a specific month in the calendar, so the flora and fauna within this magical woodland changes as you read through the series. Posie Pixie And The Christmas Tree is of course written for the delectable month of December! In this wondrous woodland tale of snow and ice, copper kettles and snowberry pies, you’ll meet Florence Fox as well as Mr. and Mrs. Dusty the doormice. So come and follow Posie and her best friend Wibble Woodlouse on this fabulously festive heartwarming adventure in Whimsy Wood this Christmas! The Adventures of Detective Luke: The Disappearing Dog Bowl by Wilson Hickman Detective Luke is a highly professional detective who just happens to be a dog! He and his two sons, Leo and Baron, lead lives of busting crime and enforcing justice. Nowhere in that routine did Luke plan on babysitting, so when his owners agree to watch an Akita named Bernard, Luke is anything but happy. His resentment of Bernard reaches its peak when mysterious thefts begin popping up all over town, including the disappearance of Luke’s dog bowl! Is Bernard the culprit? Or is someone else to blame? One thing’s for sure—Luke and his sons have another exciting mystery on their paws! www.wilsonhickman.com A to Z Character Education for the Classroom by Sherry Hoffman, B.S., M.Ed. A Valuable Resource For Parents and Educators! A to Z Character Education for the Classroom is an award-winning activity book that teaches key social skills through fun activities and poetry while developing positive character traits. Written by Sherry Hoffman, K-12 reading specialist and author of other classroom stories, this book can be used to encourage readers to be the best version of themselves. 2014 Mom’s Choice Award: Gold, 2014 Eric Hoffer Book Awards: Honorable Mention, 2014 Story Monster Approved (Grades 4 - 6), 2014 Purple Dragonfly Awards: Honorable Mention, Second Place. www.SherryLHoffman.com StoryMonstersInk.com | NOVEMBER 2015 | Story Monsters Ink 29
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