BOOKS

Casper's First Halloween is a magical ride with Casper at the wheel. As soon as he realizes that it is Halloween, he is delighted and hopes that he too will get to trick-or-treat. However, life has a way of throwing curve balls his way when his baby brother gets sick and then his mom can't take him. Does he find a way anyway? This book has a life lesson that helps children realize that parents do know best in the end. Between the beautifully colorful pictures and the magical story, you will enjoy the ride with your little one on the holidays. 

"Casper is excited because this is his very first Valentine’s Day and he has two valentines. One is his lifelong friend. The other is a new girl who just moved in next door.”
Casper's First Valentine’s Day explores the real value of friendship with Casper at the wheel. As soon as Lucy and his new friend Tara visit, he realizes that he must make a choice. However, when Tara pushes him to decide between the two of them, he has to stop and think about what is right. In the end, does he have two valentines? Or none?

Casper really, really wants to go to his friend Lucy's for Thanksgiving after she invites him over. However, he must learn a valuable lesson that family always comes first and that certain holidays are meant to be shared with family. After all, you should be thankful you have a family that loves you through everything.

Casper is excited because this is his very first Easter. He gets to meet the Easter Bunny, or so he thinks. “The Easter Bunny comes when you are asleep. If you wake up while he is there, he will disappear because he is magical like all mystical things.”

Casper's First Easter explores the real value of listening to your parents. As soon as Casper finds that the Easter Bunny is coming, he simply can’t sleep so he keeps one eye open. However, in the end does he find out that his parents are right after all?

This is the fifth book in the Casper's Firsts Series where you take a ride with Casper at the wheel as he experiences many of his firsts and learns valuable lessons from them.

The Third Book in the Casper's Firsts Series is Casper's First Christmas where Casper wants to play on Christmas with his friends outside, but it is a cold snowy day. His momma knows that if he does, he will get sick, so she tells him to stay inside. However, does he learn this lesson the hard way? This is a cute children's book for ages 0 to 14 years old. M.D. LaBelle's starter children's books always contain life lessons and have strong family values.

This is Momo's first day of school. However, when she gets there, a bully named Chao is lurking near her and tries to make her move. Does an adult come to the rescue when Chao tries to force his way? Find out in A Bully For Momo, if she learns a valuable lesson and if Chao gets put in his place. Momo children's books always have life lessons that are important for a child's development.

Today is Momo's birthday and Kuro is visiting. Find out what happens when he gives her a present. Does Momo learn how to forgive?

Just remember that whatever you do, don't let her hear you scream.

There is something dreadfully wrong with Sophia and it all starts when she is aware of things she shouldn't be. Then the doctors swear that she has a rare brain tumor after she starts to see spirits. Although, the moment she develops a taste for human flesh, you may find yourself wondering what the real diagnosis is.  Age 10 and up.

I Survived Cancer and So Can You, is a children's book about surviving cancer. This is a wonderful book to read to your small child if they have been diagnosed with cancer and you are struggling to find just the right words to tell them.

Now, you may ask, "What is it?" Cancer is a small part of you that wants to make you sick."

What do you do when you hear this strange voice in your head that keeps saying, "I'm hungry"?

Melissa is like every other girl her age, but when her parents decide to go camping for the weekend unexpectedly, she immediately begins to suspect that something is afoot. However, when she goes along with the charade and they camp in the woods, does she end up with more on her plate then just what her mother cooks?

“Alright, you got to quit that.” I murmur under my breath because I have read way too many scary stories about the image in the mirror coming to life.

However, when I start to turn away from it, I could swear that it stays in one place just for a split second, but still.

Stay tuned to find out in The Hunger the third book of Mr. Creeper's Chillers.  Age 9 and up.

What happens when the girl with no head wants yours?
Ann finds out it is her last night in Harbor's End, so she decides to have fun with her friends. But does she make a mistake that will cost her more than she is willing to give?
“I know what we could do instead. Do you remember the old Smith place at the end of the dirt road? It’s haunted and what better way to have one last night of fun than to see a real ghost?” she asks as a mischievous grin appears on her lips.
"When I wrap my fingers around the cold brass knob, I feel it pull me in. Then I look up into the darkness and see a pair of eyes, I scream."
Find out in The Girl With No Head. Volume Two of Mr. Creeper's Chillers a series of short horror stories to keep you up at night.  Age 9 and up.

"While turning around, I catch a glimpse of a strange stain on the wall behind her. It wasn't there before. Or at least, I don't think it was. As a matter of fact, I know it wasn't, because when we came in, I remember taking in the whole room."

Mr. Creeper's Chillers Volume One The Stain on the Wall. What do you do when your imagination gets out of control? Or is it something that you can't explain and no one else realizes is real? Find out in The Stain On The Wall if the things you see and hear are real or just shadows and your mind is playing tricks on you.  Age 9 and up.

Thumper starts out from the rabbit hutch to find that all the babies are born, and it seems they are everywhere he looks. He loves spring but doesn't wish to share it with so many babies. After talking with Mr. Peacock, he realizes that there are some animals that are less fortunate and cannot have babies at all. When he gets back to the hutch, his mother is sad because all her babies have gone and now, she is too old to have anymore. This is a cute little tale that touches on the issues of those who cannot have children and those who have had them grow up and move out.
Thumper Meets The Babies is a picture book and is the second book in the Thumper Grows Up Series. It is best read by an adult or someone older than the age of 10.

Thumper is a picture book about a young rabbit who travels away from his family. When he decides he is old enough to go out past the farm, he finds out the hard way that sometimes things aren't always the way you would like them to be. However, in the end, he learns a valuable lesson that will last for a lifetime.

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