A Life Changed by Horses
A Life Changed by Horses
What if you grew up on a horse farm and your single passion was to become a champion horseback rider? The problem is, you were born with a disability. Doctors tell your parents you’ll never walk, let alone ride. What will happen next? What does her dad do that changes her life? Will a failed racehorse and a handicapped girl become a winning team? This is the author’s true story of her journey. Even if Deanie prevails, will she find exactly the right horse to help her win?
And Life on the Spinnin' Spur
And Life on the Spinnin' Spur
Set in the West of bygone years, the Big Sky Boys live and work together on the Spinnin’ Spur ranch along with the ranch cook and Rooster's pet armadillo, Albert. They work the hard life of cowboys, but there’s always a way to have a little fun while working! From bronc busting to birthday parties to making music, you never can tell what will happen. And even though there’s plenty of teasing that goes on, in the end they are the best of partners.
Middle School Readers Ages 7 - 12
Rhonda Cable
Rhonda Cable
A Broom for Ma will introduce you to the art and beauty of the Appalachian handcraft of broom making. Spend an autumn morning in the mountains with Amos and follow him step by step as he hand makes a new broom for Ma, his wife of 60 years.
Hollow Handcrafts hopes to carry on the Appalachian tradition of broom making. Owner, Curt Cable, hunts for interesting handles in his area of southeastern Ohio. He wraps them on the front porch of his own little log cabin, and he hopes one will suit you “jest fine.”
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In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Nelsonville: Rocky Outdoor Store, Nelsonville Emporium
Dog of the Navajo Nation
Dog of the Navajo Nation
Follow Bluebird, a dog of the Navajo Nation, on the journey from a loving home to homelessness. Author Tamara Martin lives in the 4-Corners area of the Southwest and has seen many valuable, friendly animals abandoned, just like Bluebird. Martin wants to let others know the plight of what are called “Rez Dogs”. Bluebird’s journey is colorfully and accurately illustrated by Navajo artist Ernest John.
It's a Doggy Deck Day! Can you guess what happens when a crazy puppy skids to a stop on the backyard deck? Find out in this adventurous tale as Puppy encounters a smelly skunk, a huge mud puddle, and chases a speedy rabbit! Oh, and last, but not least, Puppy shares lunch with his best buddy. They munch on purple pickled peppers that give Puppy some smelly wind! Come join the fun and have a smelly, muddy, sticky Doggy Deck Day!
In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Nelsonville: Rocky Outdoor Store, Nelsonville Emporium
Can you say chrysanthemum? It’s a tough one! Have you ever felt a lamb’s ear or seen the brightest yellow of a sunflower? Come for an exciting visit to grandmother’s flower shop where you can discover many of the flowers and plants living in your backyard, down at the park or maybe peeking at you during a hike in the woods. Follow Faye’s granddaughter as she shows you her absolute favorites decorating her grandmother’s flower shop. The bright and popping colors jump off the page to capture your imagination for an afternoon of fun. Come on in and begin the discovery!
In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Nelsonville: Rocky Outdoor Store, Nelsonville Emporium
Henry loves to go visit his Grandpa on his farm in Athens, Ohio. During this visit, Henry and Grandpa come across a pawpaw tree and decide to pick the fruit to make homemade ice cream. Henry finds out it’s fun to try new things and even learns about pawpaws along the way. If you want to learn more about pawpaws and how to make your own homemade ice cream read, Pawpaw is my Favorite Flavor! Who knows, maybe pawpaw will be your favorite flavor too!
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In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Nelsonville: Rocky Outdoor Store, Nelsonville Emporium
Patricia L. H. Black
Patricia L. H. Black
A little wee pock and a water-blue pret sail off across Twillaby Pond on a wind-blown leaf to more adventure than they expected – sailing through a rainbow, meeting a whole new world of pond inhabitants they’d never even known about. Exhausted at the end of a long, long day and worried about how to get back home they get assistance from an unexpected source.
This book is dedicated to my father whose love of poetry and fondness for reciting it started me down the Rhyming Road and to my mother, always encouraging me and making sure I had food.
In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Nelsonville: Rocky Outdoor Store, Nelsonville Emporium
Tonya E. Davis
Tonya E. Davis
Myra and Elmyra are two sisters living on a small farm with many animals. One stays up all day and one stays up all night. What happens when many people have had in cooking a pot of stew?
Myra and Elmyra celebrate Christmas. You will enjoy this folklore tale from author Tonya L. Davis. Beautifully illustrated by Elisabeth A.R. Davis.
Pudgy Possum meets a strange creature that he has never seen before. His new friend, Peter Porcupine, inspires a big idea for staying safe from Felix Fox. Will Pudgy's idea work? Only time will tell.
In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Little Harmony feels like he's stuck in Ohio. The rest of his llama family lives in Peru. Follow Harmony around the pasture, through the barn, and in the herd as he thinks about the place where he lives. It takes Harmony a trip around the farm to realize that Ohio is home.
In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Betty White Jenkins
Betty White Jenkins
Experience the magic of springtime as it comes to life with flowers blooming, birds singing and many other signs that make spring aglow. The inspiration for this book was the result of the author's final exam for a Children's Literature class at Ohio University in the spring of 1966. At that time, the author's professor suggested that it was worthy of being published. The book was then put in a closet and read from time to time to younger family members. Fifty-two years later, How Do We Know That Spring's Aglow is a timeless theme that is enjoyed as much by readers today as it was when it was written in 1966.
Betty White Jenkins
Betty White Jenkins
The beauty of winter is captured as children relate to the many wonders of winter: sledding, making snow angels, and building a snowman. It brings to life the magical wonders of winter that make winter aglow.
Mark M. Dean
Mark M. Dean
Coal Coalson and Andy Anderson are two cousins setting out on the riverside adventure of their lives! The ornery ten and eight year olds have swallowed their PawPaw's fishing "tail" hook, line, and sinker, about Charlie, a legendary GIGANTIC catfish. This yellow-finned catfish is "as Big as a house and as long as a tree." And as the story goes, has "eaten bicycles, a helmet and many a shoe." The mischievous boys spend a hot summer's day creating a tale of their own, exploring the river from above and below the surface in pursuit of the catch of a lifetime. "Charlie the Catfish" takes us back to those carefree summer adventures that become mystical family tales passed down from generation to generation.
In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Gina McKnight
Gina McKnight
This is the story of Nawaab, a black Marwari stallion owned by Prince Aryaman. With unique curved ears, deep black coat and a white star on his forehead, Nawaab captured the heart of the Kingdom. One day, an earthquake rattled the Kingdom. Nawaab, separated from his mother, becomes lost in the night. Now, Prince Aryaman starts the hunt. Will Prince Aryaman find Nawaab and his mother? Find out about Nawaab's fantastic adventure in The Great Quake.
Cristina Sicard
Cristina Sicard
Year after year, Sábana the sloth worries about everything.
He is convinced his anxiety will never allow him to succeed in life.
When he is ready to give up, a new friend helps Sábana recognize his worth.
J.A. Hall
J.A. Hall
Come along with me and follow the adventures of Bandit, a speckled little puppy from the big city. Hold your breath as Bandit tumbles out of Uncle Bill's truck and is almost eaten by a wolf! Be there when Bandit arrives at Little Meadow Farm, his forever home. Meet the old farm dog, Ruby, who teaches Bandit the ways of a country dog. Enjoy the adventure in this first book in a series that will follow Bandit as he grows and learns from many endearing characters.
Mark M. Dean
Mark M. Dean
Coal Coalson and Andy Anderson are two cousins setting out on the riverside adventure of their lives! The ornery ten and eight year olds have swallowed their PawPaw's fishing "tail" hook, line, and sinker, about Charlie, a legendary GIGANTIC catfish. This yellow-finned catfish is "as Big as a house and as long as a tree." And as the story goes, has "eaten bicycles, a helmet and many a shoe." The mischievous boys spend a hot summer's day creating a tale of their own, exploring the river from above and below the surface in pursuit of the catch of a lifetime. "Charlie the Catfish" takes us back to those carefree summer adventures that become mystical family tales passed down from generation to generation.
In Ohio...
Athens: Little Professor Book Center, White's Mill
Wait Until I Grow Up!
Wait Until I Grow Up!
Celeste Parsons
Celeste Parsons
Coming soon!