Roger L Carlson

In this fun rhyming book, watch a child's imagination come alive as he lays down to go to sleep. Join him on his bedtime journey as his mind explores what kind of dragon he would be, if he could be a dragon. This book will help your child embrace his or her imagination in a fun and entertaining way. As an added bonus, parents and kids alike can enjoy the "build your own dragon" cut-out art activity at the end of the book.

Summer is an exciting time of the year for families. The temperatures warm up. The plants and trees become a magical green. Flowers bloom in a kaleidoscope of colors. Summer vacations commence. This book and its colorful illustrations are a celebration of everything we love about summer including the fruit smoothies and ice cream cones. Yum The rhymes on each page will help your child develop a love for reading. Look for all of the other publications in the Mariana Books rhyming series: Book One: The World Famous ABC Book of Rhyme - This is our first rhyming book in our series and we hope you use this picture book and its colorful pictures and fun rhymes to teach children their ABC's in a fun way.Book Two: The Costume Contest - Ava and Aaron celebrate Halloween in this fun rhyming book about family and friendship.Book Three: A Celebration of Autumn - This is truly a celebration of everything we love about autumn. Its colorful illustrations and fun rhymes will remind you of autumn each time you open its pages.Book Four: A Celebration of Winter - Each time you open this rhyming book you and your child will be reminded of why they love the winter season. Its winter colors and fun rhymes will help give your child a love of reading.Book Five: Ava and Aarons Christmas Story - Ava and Aaron are back in this charming story about Christmas. In this story Ava and Aaron have an unexpected reuniting with someone very special in their lives. As a result, their Christmas is made perfect. Book Six: A Valentines breakfast in bed - This is a fun family story about two kids making their parents happy on Valentines morning.Book Seven: If I were a dragon - This fun rhyming book is about a child's imagination coming alive as he lays down to go to sleep. The "build your own" art activity at the end of the book is just an added bonus.Book Eight: A Celebration of Spring - Spring is a magical time of the year. This book and its colorful illustrations is a celebration of everything we love about the season including the melting snow, the wildlife making its triumphant return, the majestic flowers, and the fresh air. Book Nine: Ava and Aaron's Easter Story in Rhyme - Ava and Aaron are back for their third adventure. They wake up one Easter morning excited at the adventure they have planned that day. They join their friends at the local park and, "on your mark, get set, go " Will they use the clues to find the hidden Easter eggs before the other contestants? Book Ten: Mommy May Bloops - Mommy May can't control her farts.Book Eleven: A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme - This book is all about the mothers who hold a special place in our hearts. When you think of many of your fondest memories, your mother is most likely intertwined in many them. Importantly, there are many types of mothers. If you are a mother, or you want to become a mother, this book is for you.Book Twelve: A Celebration of Summer - Summer is awesome Kids are once again able to run freely at the parks. Animals galore are out and about. It is a time for outdoor fun of all kinds. This book continues the celebration of the seasons. We hope you enjoy celebrating summer through reading the rhymes on the pages of this book.

Mothers hold a special place in the world. When you think of many of your fondest memories, your mother is most likely intertwined in many them. Importantly, there are many types of mothers. I had a friend who really wanted to have a child and was never able to. Her dog became her child and she cared for her child deeply. This book celebrates all mothers everywhere. If you are a mother, or you want to become a mother, this book is for you. If you have a special mother in your life, this book is for her. We at Mariana Publishing hope you enjoy our "love letter" to moms everywhere.Look for all of the other publications in the Mariana Books rhyming series: Book One: The World Famous ABC Book of Rhyme - This is our first rhyming book in our series and we hope you use this picture book and its colorful pictures and fun rhymes to teach children their ABC's in a fun way.Book Two: The Costume Contest - Ava and Aaron celebrate Halloween in this fun rhyming book about family and friendship.Book Three: A Celebration of Autumn - This is truly a celebration of everything we love about autumn. Its colorful illustrations and fun rhymes will remind you of autumn each time you open its pages.Book Four A Celebration of Winter - Each time you open this rhyming book you and your child will be reminded of why they love the winter season. Its winter colors and fun rhymes will help give your child a love of reading.Book Five: Ava and Aarons Christmas Story - Ava and Aaron are back in this charming story about Christmas. In this story Ava and Aaron have an unexpected reuniting with someone very special in their lives. As a result, their Christmas is made perfect. Book Six: A Valentines breakfast in bed - This is a fun family story about two kids making their parents happy on Valentines morning.Book Seven: If I were a dragon - This fun rhyming book is about a child's imagination coming alive as he lays down to go to sleep. The "build your own" art activity at the end of the book is just an added bonus.Book Eight: A Celebration of Spring - Spring is a magical time of the year. This book and its colorful illustrations is a celebration of everything we love about the season including the melting snow, the wildlife making its triumphant return, the majestic flowers, and the fresh air. Book Nine: Ava and Aaron's Easter Story in Rhyme - Ava and Aaron are back for their third adventure. They wake up one Easter morning excited at the adventure they have planned that day. They join their friends at the local park and, "on your mark, get set, go " Will they use the clues to find the hidden Easter eggs before the other contestants? Book Ten: Mommy May Bloops - Mommy May can't control her farts.Book Eleven: A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme - This book is all about the mothers who hold a special place in our hearts. When you think of many of your fondest memories, your mother is most likely intertwined in many them. Importantly, there are many types of mothers. If you are a mother, or you want to become a mother, this book is for you.Book Twelve: A Celebration of Summer - Summer is awesome Kids are once again able to run freely at the parks. Animals galore are out and about. It is a time for outdoor fun of all kinds. This book continues the celebration of the seasons. We hope you enjoy celebrating summer through reading the rhymes on the pages of this book.

Mommy May is a perfect mom in nearly every way. She loves her kids, like every mother would. She is so proud of them, for all of their many accomplishments. There is only one tiny exception to Mommy Mays status as the all-time greatest mother. You see, Mommy May has an issue with uncontrollable farting... in the most awkward of places. This is a story about one family and how they deal with mom's flatulence. Well, in the end, is farting a crime? Read the story with your kids for a fun and laugh aloud good time.Look for all of the other publications in the Mariana Books rhyming series: Book One: The World Famous ABC Book of Rhyme - This is our first rhyming book in our series and we hope you use this picture book and its colorful pictures and fun rhymes to teach children their ABC's in a fun way.Book Two: The Costume Contest - Ava and Aaron celebrate Halloween in this fun rhyming book about family and friendship.Book Three: A Celebration of Autumn - This is truly a celebration of everything we love about autumn. Its colorful illustrations and fun rhymes will remind you of autumn each time you open its pages.Book Four: A Celebration of Winter - Each time you open this rhyming book you and your child will be reminded of why they love the winter season. Book Five: Ava and Aarons Christmas Story - Ava and Aaron are back in this charming story about Christmas. In this story Ava and Aaron have an unexpected reuniting with someone very special in their lives. As a result, their Christmas is made perfect.Book Six: A Valentines breakfast in bed - This is a fun family story about two kids making their parents happy on Valentines morning.Book Seven: If I were a dragon - This fun rhyming book is about a child's imagination coming alive as he lays down to go to sleep. The "build your own" art activity at the end of the book is just an added bonus.Book Eight: A Celebration of Spring - Spring is a magical time of the year. This book and its colorful illustrations is a celebration of everything we love about the season including the melting snow, the wildlife making its triumphant return, the majestic flowers, and the fresh air.Book Nine: Ava and Aaron's Easter Story in Rhyme - Ava and Aaron are back for their third adventure. They wake up one Easter morning excited at the adventure they have planned that day. They join their friends at the local park and, "on your mark, get set, go " Will they use the clues to find the hidden Easter eggs before the other contestants? Book Ten: Mommy May Bloops - Mommy May can't control her farts.Book Eleven: A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme - This book is all about the mothers who hold a special place in our hearts. When you think of many of your fondest memories, your mother is most likely intertwined in many them. Importantly, there are many types of mothers. If you are a mother, or you want to become a mother, this book is for you.Book Twelve: A Celebration of Summer - Summer is awesome Kids are once again able to run freely at the parks. Animals galore are out and about. It is a time for outdoor fun of all kinds. This book continues the celebration of the seasons. We hope you enjoy celebrating summer through reading the rhymes on the pages of this book.

Follow the adventure of Liam as he lays down to go to bed one night and explores the possibility of becoming a dragon. He imagines, if he were a dragon, what kind of dragon he would be? More than twenty dragons go through his mind in various shapes, sizes and colors. At the end of the story, there is a build your own dragon section. More build your own dragon pieces and templates can be found on our web site.Studies show that when a child's imagination is being developed, his or her mind is being developed. Imagination helps a child to develop self-confidence and increase problem solving abilities. As a child's imagination increases they learn how to express themselves and engage different parts of their brain. That was the reason "If I was a dragon" was born.Don't miss our matching "If I were a Dragon" adult and child coloring books on Amazon.Look for all of the other publications in the Mariana Books rhyming series: Book One: The World Famous ABC Book of Rhyme - This is our first rhyming book in our series and we hope you use this picture book and its colorful pictures and fun rhymes to teach children their ABC's in a fun way.Book Two: The Costume Contest - Ava and Aaron celebrate Halloween in this fun rhyming book about family and friendship.Book Three: A Celebration of Autumn - This is truly a celebration of everything we love about autumn. Its colorful illustrations and fun rhymes will remind you of autumn each time you open its pages.Book Four: A Celebration of Winter - Each time you open this rhyming book you and your child will be reminded of why they love the winter season.Book Five: Ava and Aarons Christmas Story - Ava and Aaron are back in this charming story about Christmas. In this story Ava and Aaron have an unexpected reuniting with someone very special in their lives. As a result, their Christmas is made perfect.Book Six: A Valentines breakfast in bed - This is a fun family story about two kids making their parents happy on Valentines morning.Book Seven: If I were a dragon - This fun rhyming book is about a child's imagination coming alive as he lays down to go to sleep. The "build your own" art activity at the end of the book is just an added bonus.Book Eight: A Celebration of Spring - Spring is a magical time of the year. This book and its colorful illustrations is a celebration of everything we love about the season.Book Nine: Ava and Aaron's Easter Story in Rhyme - Ava and Aaron are back for their third adventure in the Mariana books rhyming series. They wake up one Easter morning excited at the adventure they have planned that day. Book Ten: Mommy May Bloops - In this laugh out loud story, Mommy May is a perfect mom in nearly every way. But her one flaw is an issue with uncontrollable farting... in the most awkward of places.Book Eleven: A Celebration of Mothers in Rhyme - This book celebrates all mothers everywhere. If you are a mother, or you want to become a mother, this book is for you. We at Mariana Publishing hope you enjoy our "love letter" to moms everywhere.Book Twelve: A Celebration of Summer - This book continues the celebration of the seasons. We hope you enjoy celebrating summer through reading the rhymes on the pages of this book.

Mariana goes back in time to search for Blackbeard the pirates gold in this latest exciting adventure of the Wayback books series.

In this adventure of the Wayback Book series Mariana Jones goes back in time to 1861. The story takes place on November 27th as the Lincoln and Taft families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. Mariana meets the Lincoln and Taft children and they embark on a secret mission. Can they accomplish their mission and get back before Mariana needs to leave through the portal?

In this adventure of the Wayback Book series Mariana Jones goes bac in time to 1787. The story takes place the day before the United States Constitution is to be signed. George Washington, who would later become our nations first president, discovers that the Constitution is missing. In its place is a strange riddle. Mariana and her new friends set out to solve the riddle. Instead of finding the Constitution they find two more riddles. Can the team solve the riddles and get the Constitution back in time to get the Constitution signed by all the delegates? Will Mariana get back to the portal in time before it closes and she is trapped in 1787 forever? The nations future is resting on the team.

Slime became a real living thing in this short picture book. Mariana and her dog Bella added something to the slime ingredients and the next thing they knew the slime was chasing them through the house. Will Mariana and her dog survive the ordeal or will they be swallowed up by the slime creature? This picture book is full of everything your little one will enjoy including slime, just enough suspense, and a fun ending.