Because, I'm Afraid!

"Because, I'm Afraid", is a story about a small child's anxiety and how the parent copes with this challenge. In the book, which follows a rhyming meter, the parent encourages the child to express his feelings, explaining that being afraid of something is nothing to be ashamed of. Together, the parent and child agree that believing in themselves and always trying their best at everything, is the most important thing of all. This motivational story is close to the author's heart as she states, "All of us must face many daily challenges and no matter what age we may be, we still need to set forth good morals and standards for our children. We as adults must teach our children to believe in themselves, encouraging them to try their best in everything. Above all, it is what we think about ourselves that is most important, and we all need to learn to be our own "Best Friend".

Purchase Information: Paperback (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) Full Color - $24.00 ISBN: 0-8059-9523-4 Pages: 48 Genre: Fiction - motivational Age Level: K - 3rd grade

The Hope Chest

"The Hope Chest" is a tale that begins for two brothers on a beautiful summer day, when their mother takes them on a wild adventure that leads them to an unusual chest. The brothers soon realize that this chest has a remarkable purpose, as they quickly become entangled in a race against time and a fight to save the chest from falling into possession of the evil presence of "The Land of the Hopeless." Read this story to see if the brothers accomplish what they were destined to do - evolve into the next generation of the Hope Chest.

Purchase Information: Paperback (6 x 9) - $ 14.00 ISBN-10: 0-8059-9075-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-8059-9075-1 Pages - 109 Genre - Fantasy, Make Believe Age Level - 3rd - 6th grade - chapter book