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School Stories
The Purple Shoes
The Purple Shoes Emily' Secret
Marilyn Parker
Lous Longbrake
6-12
The Purple Shoes—a chapter book for second, third, and fourth graders—explores the meaning of both friendship and home. It also explores homelessness and the range of problems children face when parents lose their jobs. Ashley lives a charmed life in Las Vegas. When she makes friends with Emily, a new girl at school, she doesn’t understand how Emily can be her best friend but also keep secrets from her.
Three Books to Grow By
Three Books to Grow By
Fun Stories for Young Kids to Learn and Grow by
Karna Peck
4-8
Three Books to Grow by are Fun stories for young kids to learn and grow by. All of the stories are written and illustrated by professional artist, Karna Peck. She does Art that Makes You Smile!
We Found Brown- Color Mixing
My First Day of School-Go to School
AJ's Monster-Fear of the Dark
My First Day of School
My First Day of School
Karna Peck
4-8
Not every kid has someone to help him or her get ready for school. This book helps young ones to be alert and help other children who are less fortunate. Everyone has an opportunity to be an angel in someone else's life--even a kid.
My First Day of School
Interview of professional artist, Karna Peck. She does Art that Makes You Smile!
We Found Brown- Color Mixing
My First Day of School-Go to School
AJ's Monster-Fear of the Dark
Written and Illustrated by Karna Peck
Three Books to Grow By
Three Books to Grow by are Fun stories for young kids to learn and grow by. All of the stories are written and illustrated by professional artist, Karna Peck. She does Art that Makes You Smile!
We Found Brown- Color Mixing
My First Day of School-Go to School
AJ's Monster-Fear of the Dark
The Adventures of Pretzel the Classroom Snake
The Adventures of Pretzel the Classroom Snake
Max Wennet
4-7
This is coming Pretzel is a small snake with a big imagination. When his anaconda-size curiosity gets him involved in the world of children and their education. Will he ever return to the serene life he was use to?
This is based on a true story. Pretzel, the snake, was in the classroom for 5 years during the time Max Wennet was an elementary teacher. He taught for 30 years. Kindergarten was his specialty. Activity pages in the back of the book appropriate for kindergarten age.
Samuel and the Mystery Puppy
Samuel and the Mystery Puppy
Leland P. Gamson
Karna Peck (Illustrator)
3-8
When Samuel, a street child in a war-torn country, saw a puppy, he tried to rescue him. However, the puppy was always just out of reach. By following this mysterious puppy, unexpected things keep happening to Samuel and people around them. Who is this mystery puppy, and where is he leading Samuel?
Samuel and the Mystery Puppy
3-8
When Samuel, a street child in a war-torn country, saw a puppy, he tried to rescue him. However, the puppy was always just out of reach. By following this mysterious puppy, unexpected things keep happening to Samuel and people around them. Who is this mystery puppy, and where is he leading Samuel?
School Stories
Interview with Valerie Ormond
Age 13-18
Sadie Navarro rescued a mare from an auction accomplishing what she thought was the most important mission of her young life.
Now, that mare is headed to a ranch in Montana and a home Sadie knows nothing about.
She wants to make sure the horse is in good hands, but Montana is far away and a different world from Maryland.
Will fourteen-year-old Sadie need to stand up to rugged cowboys to protect her special rescue horse?
By Valerie Ormond
Teacher's Tack
Teacher’s Tack for Believing in Horses
By Edward Ormond,
Flo Ormond (Illustrator)
Doug Willis (Photographer)
Valerie Ormond (Contributor)
Age 7 +
Teacher’s Tack for Believing In Horses provides educators lesson plans, discussion activities, and fun learning opportunities for a wide variety of ages and reading levels. This guide is an excellent resource for home schoolers! Developed by career educator Edward Ormond (AKA “EdUCator), this comprehensive teacher’s guide will make any teacher’s job easier.
Bits of Unbridled Enthusiasm for Teacher's Tack:
"This comprehensive Teacher's Tack will be welcomed by teachers, parents, and other educators to engage students in discovering the multiple levels of meaning in Believing in Horses." ~Carol Thornton, Media Specialist for 20+ years
Believing in Horses
Believing in Horses
Valerie Ormond
Age 13-18
First the move to Maryland. Then Dad's deployment to Afghanistan. Sadie is in trouble. Then she gets Lucky, a new, young horse who proves to be a handful. But that's just the beginning. Together they encounter horse thieves, Maryland storms, and unwanted horses destined for auction and uncertain futures. Sadie makes it her personal mission to save the horses. Along the way, she meets other people who are dedicated to rescuing horses. She also learns some people in the horse industry are driven by greed. And, she's only twelve.
Believing in Horses
Age 13-18
Believing in Horses
Valerie Ormond
First the move to Maryland. Then Dad's deployment to Afghanistan. Sadie is in trouble. Then she gets Lucky, a new, young horse who proves to be a handful. But that's just the beginning. Together they encounter horse thieves, Maryland storms, and unwanted horses destined for auction and uncertain futures. Sadie makes it her personal mission to save the horses. Along the way, she meets other people who are dedicated to rescuing horses. She also learns some people in the horse industry are driven by greed. And, she's only twelve.
Believing in Horses out West
Age 13 -18
Believing in Horses Out West
Valerie Ormond
Sadie Navarro rescued a mare from an auction accomplishing what she thought was the most important mission of her young life.
Now, that mare is headed to a ranch in Montana and a home Sadie knows nothing about.
She wants to make sure the horse is in good hands, but Montana is far away and a different world from Maryland.
Will fourteen-year-old Sadie need to stand up to rugged cowboys to protect her special rescue horse?
Believing in Horses out West
Age 13 -18
Believing in Horses Out West
Valerie Ormond
Sadie Navarro rescued a mare from an auction accomplishing what she thought was the most important mission of her young life.
Now, that mare is headed to a ranch in Montana and a home Sadie knows nothing about.
She wants to make sure the horse is in good hands, but Montana is far away and a different world from Maryland.
Will fourteen-year-old Sadie need to stand up to rugged cowboys to protect her special rescue horse?
Believing in Horses, Too
Age 9 -18
Believing in Horses Out Too
Valerie Ormond
Thirteen-year-old Sadie Navarro loves horses and her dad. But for now, her dad is in Afghanistan, and she’s eager to distract herself until he’s safely home. So Sadie focuses on training her new horse, Lucky, to compete in the largest local show — and checks in on Goliath, the draft horse she rescued.
It seems like the perfect plan, until Sadie’s enthusiasm gets her roped into volunteering for a therapeutic riding program for returning soldiers. To make matters worse, her inexperienced horse and an unwelcome show ring rival are threatening Sadie and Lucky’s chances to win.
Sadie wants to make her father proud. She wants to help others. But can she find the courage to overcome her fears?
Sensitive, thoughtful, relevant, and moving, Believing In Horses, Too is award-winning-author Valerie Ormond’s second book exploring military family life and challenges faced by teenagers today.
Believing in Horses, Too
Age 9 -18
Believing in Horses Out Too
Valerie Ormond
Thirteen-year-old Sadie Navarro loves horses and her dad. But for now, her dad is in Afghanistan, and she’s eager to distract herself until he’s safely home. So Sadie focuses on training her new horse, Lucky, to compete in the largest local show — and checks in on Goliath, the draft horse she rescued.