Janet Batchelor

A mishap between two engaging critters, still in their respective eggs, starts a chain of events that present a challenge to Al and the Owligator on their first day "post-hatch."It was a simple mistake - one that could happen to anyone, but this little slip has a most interesting complication. The characters use their newfound powers of observation and imagination to remedy the problem and embark on the adventures of a lifelong friendship, despite their obvious differences.

The Lonely Little Bulldog is a story about a puppy's journey to happiness. The puppy encounters discouragement and adversity, but he perseveres through it all. The tale comes alive through the brilliant illustrations of Mike Motz. The Lonely Little Bulldog teaches that you sometimes have to go through trials but, if you keep trying, your "happy place" could be right around the corner.

'Fraidy Fox is ideally a book for children who are afraid of the dark, but terrific for any child who loves a sweet tale about a beautiful animal. It tells the story of a little fox that is literally afraid of his own shadow. When his mom explains how things look different in the light than in the dark, he becomes comfortable in his incredible desert world of bright light and dark shadows. The visual progression of 'Fraidy Fox's maternal education about light and dark is brilliantly illustrated by Mike Motz.An Al and the Owligator book.

Princess, Fred Frog, and the Thing on the Log is no ordinary fairy tale that involves smooching between a real princess and a frog. In this book, the serenity of Tadpole Pond is disturbed by an unusual stranger who is very different from the other pond inhabitants. His presence is resented, and he is treated unfairly, until his peculiar story is told, and the residents of the pond set out to find a solution to his problem.Within Princess, Fred Frog, and the Thing on the Log, there are lessons to be discovered. Readers learn about helping others and not being judgmental until you know all the facts of a situation. It also demonstrates that, if you are rude, you should apologize. Friendships are formed and a little magic from Princess's wand brings harmony back to Tadpole Pond. A surprise ending never fails to bring a giggle from the little ones.To encourage color matching, the text color is the same as the eye color of each character that is speaking.An Al and the Owligator book.

A mishap between two engaging critters, still in their respective eggs, starts a chain of events that present a challenge to Al and the Owligator on their first day "post-hatch."It was a simple mistake - one that could happen to anyone, but this little slip has a most interesting complication. The characters use their newfound powers of observation and imagination to remedy the problem and embark on the adventures of a lifelong friendship, despite their obvious differences.

'Fraidy Fox is ideally a book for children who are afraid of the dark, but terrific for any child who loves a sweet tale about a beautiful animal. It tells the story of a little fox that is literally afraid of his own shadow. When his mom explains how things look different in the light than in the dark, he becomes comfortable in his incredible desert world of bright light and dark shadows. The visual progression of 'Fraidy Fox's maternal education about light and dark is brilliantly illustrated by Mike Motz.An Al and the Owligator book.

Princess, Fred Frog, and the Thing on the Log is no ordinary fairy tale that involves smooching between a real princess and a frog. In this book, the serenity of Tadpole Pond is disturbed by an unusual stranger who is very different from the other pond inhabitants. His presence is resented, and he is treated unfairly, until his peculiar story is told, and the residents of the pond set out to find a solution to his problem.Within Princess, Fred Frog, and the Thing on the Log, there are lessons to be discovered. Readers learn about helping others and not being judgmental until you know all the facts of a situation. It also demonstrates that, if you are rude, you should apologize. Friendships are formed and a little magic from Princess's wand brings harmony back to Tadpole Pond. A surprise ending never fails to bring a giggle from the little ones.To encourage color matching, the text color is the same as the eye color of each character that is speaking.An Al and the Owligator book.