Sandra Miller Linhart

Monica finds herself entangled in a web of men within a forest of deceit, struggling to figure out how she became lost in the first place. This psychological thriller/suspense novel will have you screaming at the pages, lost in Monica's world.

Aesthetic beauty, by definition, is superficial - empty of any real worth - yet worshipped and coveted by the shallowest of spirits.Unless we look deeper into the soul, the being, we are limited by what our eyes see. A pretty face, a great physique - defined by a faction of society - will sour over time, hastened by a meanness of spirit."The love we give away is the only love we keep." Elbert Hubbard

Pickysaurus Mac is not your typical dinosaur. Mealtimes pose a special problem for our picky little friend. Sometimes foods smell too gross to eat, they taste different than they look, and their textures feel like garbage in his mouth. His friends tell him to eat right to stay healthy but some things you just can't fix with words. Will Pickysaurus Mac ever find something he likes? When he finds he likes it, will it be the best food for him? Will he find it in time? Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, must learn to navigate the crossed sensory receptors between their senses and their brain. Symptoms span a wide range, between being oversensitive or under-sensitive to stimulation of any or all of their senses. Foods pose a particular problem in the SPD child, Learning to tolerate textures, smells, and tastes sometimes makes mealtimes traumatic.

When food tastes like mud, smells like trash, and feels like mush, what's a hungry dinosaur to do? Pickysaurus Mac is not your typical dinosaur. Mealtimes pose a special problem for our picky little friend. Sometimes foods smell too gross to eat, they taste different than they look, and their textures feel like garbage in his mouth. His friends tell him to eat right to stay healthy but some things you just can't fix with words. Will Pickysaurus Mac ever find something he likes? When he finds he likes it, will it be the best food for him? Will he find it in time? Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, must learn to navigate the crossed sensory receptors between their senses and their brain. Symptoms span a wide range, between being oversensitive or under-sensitive to stimulation of any or all of their senses. Foods pose a particular problem in the SPD child. Learning to tolerate textures, smells, and tastes sometimes makes mealtimes traumatic. "Pickysauraus Mac is a must for sensory-challenged children, their parents and teachers. Using colorful graphics and lilting rhyme, Pickysuarus demonstrates the challenges and difficulties of those with Sensory Processing Disorder. A recently recognized neurological disorder, SPD responds to behavioral therapies designed to build tolerance to discomfort created by the condition. While not "curable," those with SPD are able to lead healthy, full, and productive lives. "Children (and teens) long to be part of the crowd and not feel different or left out. Learning of a delightful dinosaur experiencing the same anti-food struggles lets the SPD child know they are not alone. Pickysaurus Mac provides insight to their condition and establishes the need for change while validating the child's distress. An excellent resource for the child and their caregiver. Pickysaurus promotes acceptance and understanding of a complex and demanding disorder." Julie Cox, MS

The definition of family is love.Families are like yummy brownies. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are frosted. Some are plain. Some even have nuts. No matter who you call your family, love is the main ingredient.

Who can determine what makes a family? Is a grandparent and grandchild considered a family? How about a single parent with children? Two individuals of the same sex or unspecified gender? Who is to say, and why should it matter?Families are like yummy brownies. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are frosted. Some are plain. Some even have nuts. No matter who you call your family member, love is the main ingredient.

Gold medal winner of the 2015 TAZ Awards for Children's Literature in Pittsburgh, PA, Don't Label Me addresses bullying on a deeper level. Schools claim zero tolerance to bullying but a policy won't stop the subtle ways children exclude or 'label' others - keeping them separate or at least making them feel that way. Don't Label Me opens the dialogue for children to express their discomfort and helplessness regarding their situations. Don't Label Me is a first step toward realizing the issues and healing."...If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself ... You are a child of the Universe no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should..." Desiderata; Max EhrmannAccepting yourself with all your quirks is the first step to self-esteem. Sandra Miller Linhart's book, Don't Label Me is a true asset for parents, schools, teachers, and counselors in guiding children down the positive and empowering path of loving who they are and being who they want to be.

Kiddos enjoy word games, especially when they hear their own name being used. Can you find any object, toy, or food that sounds like your name? How many different items match the measured motion, time, and proportion of your name, or a name you know? What makes a rhyme? Do you know? Does it have to begin, or end, with a sound that corresponds with another? You decide, and then play along

At a time when the computer, more specifically the Internet, has become paramount to efficiency in this face-paced world, knowing how to falsely romance a lonely woman (or man) via social media is of utmost importance. This how-to guide will hopefully steer or assist you in utilizing social media to prey on the loneliest and most vulnerable among us.Sandra Miller Linhart explores the dark menace of Internet social media scams in this tongue-in-cheek parody.

Erma Bombeck meets Stephen King.Step into the mind of the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart and get a glimpse of her irreverent thoughts. Through humorous (and some dark) poems, essays, and short stories, Sandra reveals more about the inner workings of her life and mind than you probably ever wanted to know.Sandra's insightful short stories will take you on a journey of self-discovery and introduce you to a different viewpoints than those held by the general population. She offers poems both bitter-sweetly innocent and jarringly raw and difficult, much like peering into an open wound. Her humorous essays speak to the absurdities of life, sometimes in a sarcastic or sardonic, but always light-hearted way. The words between these covers appeal to the dreamers and the observant; those who've tried on the shoes of love, only to find they pinch and blister. Mothers, especially those of the single variety, will find a kindred spirit in Sandra Miller Linhart, and a realization they're not alone.

This award-winning deployment book for kids is a favorite of all major military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves in military books and best deployment books for children.The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well. It's Boot's task to take Daddy where he's needed, but it's Daddy's job to explain why.In only 37 pages, the author provides a valuable tool for caregivers to explain to service members' children why their daddy leaves, what he does, and how he helps others while he's away. As it would be impossible to explain every job, rank, and branch specific name for every object and service member, the author succeeds in covering the essentials in a generic and loving way. Daddy is a soldier. Boots are preparing to take him away. If Bean can hide Boots, will Daddy be able to stay? Daddy explains the many jobs he's called to do, and how his work isn't that much different than the work other daddies do.Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions - a soldier's duty is to be there. Sometimes it means leaving little ones behind wondering why.Daddy's Boots is a loving description of a few quiet moments between a father and his child, as Daddy prepares to deploy for his job with the military.This charming picture book written by the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart, and illustrated by the accomplished artist, Tahna Desmond Fox opens up a dialogue between the military child and his or her dad, and makes military deployments a more positive event.Check out her complementary award-winning picture book, 'But...What If' which deals with the separation anxiety and reunion and other anxieties in kids brought on by military deployments. These award-winning books are best bought together. www.lionheartgrouppublishing.com

Oliver is a great artist, but without knowing what a hero looks like, how can one be drawn?Oliver's teacher wants his class to draw their hero for the anniversary of 9/11. If everyone didn't have a different idea of what a hero is, maybe Oliver wouldn't be so confused. Perhaps Grammie can help him see a clearer picture of what a true hero looks like, and what makes a hero a hero.www.lionheartgrouppublishing.com

Brooke's sister, Lee Ada, is one picky eater Not even her mother knows what to feed her. She refuses all foods, says "No " to each one. What will Lee Ada eat when the day is all done?This picture book for picky eaters is for kids and parents alike.Sensory Processing Disorder, also referred to as Sensory Integration Dysfunction, is a neurological disorder most often diagnosed in early childhood. It is not synonymous with learning disabled. Many children diagnosed with SPD are average or above in intellect. Understanding the challenges they face is the first step for caregivers in guiding these children in learning to tolerate their enhanced senses, and ultimately succeed in society.The SPD child must learn to navigate through the wires crossed between their senses and their brain receptors. Symptoms span a wide range between over-sensitive or under-sensitive to stimulation of any or all of their senses.One symptom is the adverse affect food (taste, smell, texture) has on their senses. Often these children are labeled as picky eaters, punished for a condition over which they have little or no control. These children have a small selection of foods (called safe foods) they're able to tolerate, sometimes making mealtimes less than enjoyable. Encouraging them to experience new textures and foods in a safe, unforced way helps the SPD child learn sensory tolerance.For more information about SPD, contact the Star Institute at www.spdstar.orgwww.lionheartgrouppublishing.com