This companion guide for the beloved book, Glasses for Margie, allows your early reader more fun and an opportunity to learn with familiar animal friends

Author Virginia K. White has been a classroom teacher for 40 years. Her love of students, and an appreciation for unique personalities and learning styles, inspired Virginia to individualize lessons to reach all students. Because all students do not learn in the same way, she believes it is important to recognize those differences early.

In this book, she has attempted to do just that. There are several activities for young learners because finding what works is important It is the hope of the author that there will be activities that will meet the needs of a variety of learners.

This companion guide for the popular Little Honker series allows your early reader to learn with Little Honker and his animal friends in a fun and interactive way.

Virginia K. White, a classroom teacher for 40 years, followed her dream after retirement and began writing books for young readers. Not only have her books received honors, but so has Virginia. She was Wyoming Teacher of the Year, was selected as a teacher with the most positive influence shaping tomorrow's leaders, received the Principal's Award for Excellence in Instruction, served as the English coordinator in two high schools, was a reader of Advanced Placement Exams, and taught Advanced Placement Institutes.

Her love of students and appreciation for unique personalities and learning styles inspired Virginia to individualize lessons to reach all students. Because all students do not learn in the same way, she believes it is important to recognize those differences early. Therefore, she has created a wide variety of activities for young learners in this book. Finding what works with each learner is important It is the hope of the author that there will be activities that will not only meet the needs of a variety of learners, but that they will enjoy the adventures of Little Honker and his friends.

Introduce your little ones to the exciting world of real estate with our engaging coloring book for kids! Filled with charming illustrations, this book takes children on a delightful journey through various aspects of the homebuying process. Spark creativity and educate young minds about the joy of home ownership with this entertaining coloring adventure.

Gold Award MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS(R)

Gold Award Winner 2021-2022 READER VIEWS REVIEWER'S CHOICE AWARDS Early Reader Category

Winner 2022 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD Children's: Inspirational/Motivational

Winner 2022 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD Picture Books - All Ages

First Place 2021 ROYAL DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD Children's Nonfiction

First Place 2021 ROYAL DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD Children's Poetry Books

Winner 2021 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Children's Motivational

Runner-Up 2021 INDIES TODAY AWARD Children's

Finalist 2021 FOREWORD INDIES Picture Books, Early Reader

Finalist 2021 BEST BOOK AWARDS Best Interior Design

Finalist 2021 THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS Books for 6-8 Year Olds

Uplifting picture book of wit and wisdom inspires readers and graduates young and old.

For those preparing for the adventures of life and pursuing their dreams, this charming picture book is a rhyming story of inspirational affirmations that chronicles all of the many wonderful potential futures that lie before us. Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be? is perfect for inspiration seekers, graduates young and old, someone turning the page to a new chapter in life, and those looking for a meaningful gift.

Through gorgeous painterly illustrations with a whimsical mix of art styles, combining surrealist, classic, and a creative interpretation of the art deco movement, the story's child characters look into mirrors to see what future befalls them. A poignant text introduces the many potential vocations, professions, and callings that are within our grasp, as long as they are pursued with courage and determination.

The story acknowledges that life isn't always perfect and that the path to success and happiness will have peaks and valleys, but what matters is that you don't give up working toward your dream with patience and positivity. Overcoming obstacles and not fearing failure is part of the adventure.

But never forget that at times you might fail,

For failures and flops are part of the tale.

Readers will enjoy some of the book illustrations' architectural labyrinths, reminiscent of such classics as Dr. Seuss, as they are introduced to a myriad of professions including an inventor, an animal rescuer, a software developer, an architect, an entrepreneur, or fitness instructor, among other unique offerings.

A lasting message will stay with the reader long after the book is closed, reminding one that they are unique and special and that they can do anything - the future is wide open.

Praise for Have You Ever Wondered What You Will Be?:

"A whimsical, engaging, beautifully illustrated celebration of imagining the future-obstacles and all." -Kirkus Reviews

"A timeless and visually stunning story that will inspire the boundless potential within readers of all ages." -Reedsy Discovery

"This whimsically illustrated book offers a myriad of fun answers to the age-old question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" With diverse characters and positive affirmations, this inspiring read will delight any hopeful youngster." -BookBub

About the Author
Nathan Bransford is the author of How to Write a Novel, Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow, Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe and Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp. He was formerly a literary agent with Curtis Brown Ltd. and now works in finance. He lives in Brooklyn.

About the Author
Nathan Bransford is the author of How to Write a Novel, Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow, Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe and Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp. He was formerly a literary agent with Curtis Brown Ltd. and now works in finance. He lives in Brooklyn.

About the Author
Nathan Bransford is the author of How to Write a Novel, Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow, Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe and Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp. He was formerly a literary agent with Curtis Brown Ltd. and now works in finance. He lives in Brooklyn.

Can a cat really start his own band? Warren the Honking Cat decides to do just that, and Little Honker and the Swinging Tails is born ... but not without some surprises A delightful read about creativity and persistence for second and third graders.

What could a polydactyl cat add to the Swinging Tails band?

Bongos, of course Jack moves from Key West to Little Honker's neighborhood and discovers his love of music can continue when the Tails invite him to join their band. The band gives a paw-some dream performance during the Independence Day celebration and then an unusual flare makes this celebration a day never to be forgotten.

"Little Honker has quite the talented musical Patriotic Paws I can't imagine anyone--young or old--not enjoying this book."
-- Margie Smith, Music Teacher, Denton, NE

Little Honker can and did. First he plays a duet and then the bells with the rest of the band. When the bells get loose, the kitty inside him takes over and the excitement begins as Little Honker chases them around the auditorium. Did Little Honker ruin the concert or make it the most memorable one ever?

Mandalay Hawk's Dilemma: The United States of Anthropocene is a middle-grade novel for our troubled and overheated times. Set in 2030, the book is about a 13-year-old girl's effort to save the world from global warming.

The story unwinds in 2030 as The Biiiig Heat, the new global warming, is suffocating and swamping earth, causing death, destruction and mayhem like never before.

New York City is partially under water (permanently!), a flash forest fire has wiped out the Bronx Zoo, a hail storm kills dozens, hurricanes kill thousands, and it's broiling in winter, aka dumberbummersummer. The only choice is KRAAP - KIDS REVOLT AGAINST ADULT POWER. Adults screwed up, Mandalay Hawk and her pals have to fix the problem.

There's a march on Washington unlike any other. There's cat and mouse with hundreds of armed soldiers. And then there's rapping in the Oval Office to a captive president. With five billion people watching, these kids aren't leaving until they get what they want.

It's a middle-grade novel for kids who care about the future.

There's no such thing as normal.

Sarah has always been a hard-working student, even if she has felt her grades don't reflect her efforts. She is a good friend, a kind daughter, and she loves being creative. But lately she is struggling with school and friendships, and nothing brings her much joy. Her family doesn't seem to understand what's happening, and neither does Sarah. Everyone keeps telling her to do better, and Sarah is trying her hardest, but when her first year of middle school begins, what was supposed to be a fresh start turns into a disaster that quickly spirals out of control. Sarah, who can't understand why she is feeling this way, begins to seriously wonder if the world would be better off if she was no longer alive. Sarah has always felt a connection with mermaids, and she now wishes she was a mermaid herself, so she could just slip under the ocean and swim away, disappearing from everyone's lives forever.

Finally, Sarah reaches her breaking point, and in desperation, seeks help from a trusted teacher. Everyone in Sarah's life reaches in to pull her from her own drowning emotions, and with the help of her family, friends, teachers, and mental health professionals, Sarah learns there is a name for what she is feeling. She develops tools, not only for coping, but for thriving. In learning about her condition and gaining the support she needs for managing it, she begins the long journey back to her life.

Rewarding, memorable, and deeply evocative, this gorgeously written story about a girl who learns to navigate the choppy and scary waters of her mental health, is nothing short of remarkable.

Author Bio:
Susan L. Read was born and raised in New Zealand. During that time, she was an elementary school teacher and principal, a writer, and an avid reader of any books she could get her hands on. Susan moved to Massachusetts six days after September 11th, 2001. Since then, she has been a wife, an educator, a dog rescuer, a reader, and a writer. She lives in Massachusetts, where she has a close personal relationship with her spoiled rescue dogs. Learn more about Susan at www.susanlread.com.

"PINTO deserves a spot on the reading list of not only young, horse-crazy readers, but adults who like horse tales, ala Black Beauty." -- Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Reviews

"PINTO is a story of joy, tragedy, heartache, and dedication by a group of men and their horses and the people they meet along the way." -- Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite

"PINTO revives an amazing part of history that has lain forgotten for ages. It is written with a unique twist and is both informative and entertaining." --Edith Wairimu for Readers' Favorite

In 1912, four men, calling themselves the "Overland Westerners," decided fame and fortune awaited if they embarked on the longest horseback ride in history. Their goal was to visit all forty-eight state capitals over the course of three years and complete their journey at the San Francisco World's Fair on June 1, 1915. Facing rugged roads, raging rivers, thieves and near starvation, the men went through seventeen horses. Only one horse completed the entire journey... Pinto, a little horse with a heart as big as the whole country This is Pinto's account of his arduous adventure.

About the Author
Evans, M. J.: - Award-winning author, M.J. Evans grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University. She spent five years teaching junior high and high school students before retiring to raise her five children. The author is a life-long equestrian and enjoys competing in dressage and riding in the beautiful Colorado mountains where she and her husband now live.

Lucy, Max, Charlie and Joe aren't looking for new friends - they have too many of their own problems to worry about. But when the four of them, and Charlie's faithful dog, Sherlock, spot a phantom figure on Southwold beach one winter's night, they are thrown together to unravel a mystery that none of them expected.

The deeper they dig, the bigger the adventure becomes - motorboats and tracking devices, bedroom breakouts and daring sea rescues are all in a day's work for the After-School Detective Club. But when their investigations lead them into trouble with the police, there is only one thing left to do - they must go undercover for a final showdown with a ruthless gang of smugglers who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

A modern day adventure as our protagonists search for Excalibur and the treasures it holds This is a must-read for Middle Graders keen on action, adventure, and Arthurian stories Continuing the adventure that began in Egypt a few months prior in The Secret of the Sacred Scarab, cousins Adam and Justin Sinclair are hot on the trail of the second Stone of Power, one of seven ancient stones lost centuries ago. This stone might be embedded in the hilt of a newly discovered sword that archeologists believe belonged to King Arthur: Excalibur. However, their long-standing enemy, Dr. Khalid, is following them as they travel to Scotland to investigate an old castle. Little do they know there is another deadly force, the Eaters of Poison, who have their own mission to complete. Time is running out as the confluence of the planets draws closer. Can Justin and Adam find the second Stone of Power and survive? And why did Aunt Isabel send a girl with them?

Join Justin and Adam as they search not only for the second Stone of Power, but also for the Scroll of the Ancients, a mysterious document that holds important clues to the Seven Stones of Power. As their adventure unfolds, they learn many things and face dangers that make even their perils in Egypt look tame. And how annoying for them that their tag-along companion, Kim, seems to have such good ideas when they are stumped.

Book extras include some historical background on King Arthur, the Dark Ages, warfare and weaponry during Arthur's time, and details on Excalibur. A fascinating peek into the life and times of the real King Arthur, perfect for young time travelers and budding archaeologists. For coloring-in enthusiasts, ten original black and white illustrations including 2 maps make for more enjoyment

About the Author
Ingram, Fiona: - Fiona Ingram's earliest story-telling talents came to the fore when, from the age of ten, she entertained her three younger brothers and their friends with serialised tales of children undertaking dangerous and exciting exploits, which they survived through courage and ingenuity. Haunted houses, vampires, and skeletons leaping out of coffins were hot favourites in the cast of characters. Although Fiona Ingram has been involved in the theatre and journalism, writing a children's book--The Secret of the Sacred Scarab--was an unexpected step, inspired by a family trip to Egypt. The tale of the sacred scarab began life as a little anecdotal tale for her two nephews (then 10 and 12), who had accompanied her on the Egyptian trip. This short story grew into a children's book, the first in the adventure series Chronicles of the Stone. The second book in the series--The Search for the Stone of Excalibur--a huge treat for young King Arthur fans, is now available with Book 3, The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper, on the way. Although Fiona Ingram does not have children of her own, she has an adopted daughter, from an underprivileged background who has discovered the joys of reading for pleasure. Naturally, Fiona is a voracious reader and has been from early childhood. Her interests include literature, art, theatre, collecting antiques, animals, music, and films. She loves travel and has been fortunate to have lived in Europe (while studying) and America (for work). She has travelled widely and fulfilled many of her travel goals. *Book Award Nominations & Wins: *Finalist Children's Fiction USA Next Generation 2009 Indie Book Awards *Finalist Juvenile Fiction USA National Best Books 2009 Awards *Winner Pre-Teen USA 2009 Readers' Favorites Awards *Number 2 in the USA Children's & Teens Book Connection Top Ten Favourite Books of 2009 for Kids, Tweens & Teens *Winner Silver Medal Teen Fiction 2010 Nautilus Book Awards *Finalist Children's Fiction 2010 International Book Awards *Winner Bronze Medal Pre-Teen Fiction 2010 Moonbeam Book Awards *Finalist 2011 Rubery Book Awards *Winner Gold Award Mystery Pre-Teen 2011 Children's Literary Classics Awards *2nd Place in the 2011 YA Sharpwrit Book Awards * Gold Medal 2013 Wise Bear Book Awards

It's The West Wing meets Nancy Drew: a mystery set in the U.S. Capitol that also serves as an introduction to how the U.S. government works. Or doesn't.

Legend has it that anyone who sees the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill will be cursed with bad luck. 10-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it and the last thing her family needs right now is more bad luck.

Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. to live fulltime with Papa, a congressman from California. Fina loves spending time with Papa, even though he's always on the phone. But after Fina encounters a mysterious cat, disasters follow. Jars of spagetti sauce explode. Her beloved Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina's only friend in Washington, a congressional dog named Senator Something, becomes the next target.

The only way for Fina to save her family from future "cat"astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.

This is book one in The Fina Mendoza Mysteries series.

A free downloadable coloring page is available at the website www.finamendozamysteries.com.

There is also a 32 page Teacher's Guide to Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza available with Information about Congress and citizenship, quizzes, math problems, research projects, fun facts, recipes, and a coloring page.