Ron Kinscherf

Have you ever wondered what happens to a bug when it enters your car and travels with you to your destination? The Monster tells such a tale as Flyer Abe is taken from his home and whisked away not knowing if he'll ever see his colony again.

The Bakers' Patio Volume II, Flight School, tells the story of a young Prince taking the reins of running the colony's flight school for the first time. Flight School is the training program that the Flyer Ants must pass in order to make it into the special Queen's Flyer Corp. The Prince learns a lesson that the whip is not always the best coaching tool.

An ant colony is a world unto itself. There is a lot of work to be done to survive. Every ant has their role to play. Someone must dig. Someone must get food. But what happens when their world is thrown into disarray by something smashing their anthills? How do they solve this problem?

After a magical day at the zoo with his grandparents, four-year-old David is staying at a hotel for the very first time. Fascinated by the elevator, David is in for a surprose when his grandfather spins a whimsical bedtime story that turns buttons and floors into a journey of imagination. Cozy, charming, and full of wonder, this delightful picture book celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren—and the power of storytelling at bedtime.

Adorable is the heartwarming tale of a new baby sister and her big brother who worries there isn’t enough love to go around.Prince Antrew, an ant living under Baker’s Patio, returns from his daily flight to find everyone in the ant colony celebrating. He finds his mother, the queen, and discovers that he has a new baby sister called Adorable. Furious, Antrew flies off, only to run into a wise creature that reminds him that moms have enough love for everyone.Adorable highlights how losing your temper never solves anything. This beautifully illustrated picture book helps families prepare older siblings for a new addition to the family and reassures them that there is enough love in a family for everyone.

Prince Antrew couldn't be happier It's Spring and the weather is perfect for his morning flight around the patio. Life is good ... until he arrives at the Palace and meets his little sister, Princes Adorable. Why would his mother, the Queen do this to him? The Prince flies away as fast as he can mad at the whole world. After talking to Wise Owl, the smartest creature in the neighborhood, the Prince rushes home to talk to his mother.

Grandparents live by a few rules. For example, spoil the grandchildren just enough to not get in trouble with the parents. Also, you CANNOT disappoint your grandchildren. The third in a series, this time Papa is putting David to bed around the Christmas holidays. Again, David asks his grandfather to make up a story... rather than reading one. David picks a topic with a Holiday theme. Elves The duo's imagination comes up with a unique tale about children's behavior... both good and bad.

As autumn approaches, the ants under the Bakers' Patio prepare the colony for winter and the colder temperatures. On top of the patio, danger lurks in the form of yummies left behind by careless 'trick or treaters'. Despite warnings from the Queen, the temptation is just too much for Prince Antrew and he suffers the consequences.

Every morning the Flyer Ants take off from the colony underneath the Bakers' Patio and take to the sky. Their missions are to search their respective areas to insure that the patio is safe for other members of the colony. On this day, Flyer Amy finds Allison Ant sitting all alone at the edge of the patio. Amy finds this behavior distressing and alerts the colony leadership. Eventually, the head of the c0lony, Queen Antasia joins Allison as she waits for her special friend to arrive.

Grandparents live by a few rules. For example, spoil the grandchildren just enough to not get in trouble with the parents. Also, you CANNOT disappoint your grandchildren. So, imagine putting a young one down for a nap and he or she asks you to make up a story about the most obscure topic. Then he or she lovingly looks in your eyes with the highest expectation. Blanket tells such a story. Papa MUST come up with a story about ... a blanket.

Grandparents live by a few rules. For example, spoil the grandchildren just enough to not get in trouble with the parents. Also, you CANNOT disappoint your grandchildren. So, imagine putting a young one down for a nap and he or she asks you to make up a story about the most obscure topic. Then he or she lovingly looks in your eyes with the highest expectation. Ceiling Fan tells such a story. Papa MUST come up with a story about... a ceiling fan.