Raquel Rodriguez – illustratör

What do Superheroes look like these days? We have seen everything from a Mighty Mouse wearing a cape to a Superman wearing a cape. For a change...could the hero that saves the day be a young innocent female that is chunky, cute, fashionable, smart, with the heart of a kitten, and the courage of a lion? Harriet is a happy hippo that will not allow anyone to dull her joy in life. She enjoys wearing high heel shoes and eating sandwiches. However, she will risk what is dear to her for the safety of others. In this instance, Harriet saves the children with her quick thinking, sacrificing her beautiful shoes in the process. For this she gains the praise of those she helped and also gets an extra reward.

My inspiration for writing “Teens a League of Their Own” came from working with regular and special need students in all grades K-12. They were interested in the cooking and baking shows on television, yet showed skepticism when trying to cook or bake on their own at home. Even though they had interest in cooking/baking, they needed extra help with reading and comprehending recipes. They complained most child cookbooks on the market only had simple, non-cooking recipes. They wanted to make foods from recipes in adult cookbooks-but were confused when reading them.I realized that when I was a child, these same issues applied to me. I would end up re-writing recipes in a simple step-by-step method on index cards, including the order of ingredient use and method of preparation of each item in the ingredient list. This method made it easier for me to keep track of where I was when following the recipes and preventing me from adding in double of some ingredients or leaving ingredients out. When writing “Teens a League of Their Own,” I used this method to make my adult recipes easy for any age cook/baker to follow. 21st Century cooks/bakers are starting at the early ages of 4 and 5. Teens are already preparing full course meals and creating their own recipes and cookbooks. Students helped test the recipes in my book; showing me they were capable of following the recipes, using kitchen tools and techniques, and developing their own methods in the kitchen. My book includes 200 kitchen tested and photographed recipes connecting with the upcoming generation and inspiring any age or level cook/baker to make future attempts in the kitchen arena.

This book is about a four year old child named Gabrielle. When she is at school she is mean to her friends and teacher. Gabrielle has a hard time listening and following directions. After she realizes what she has done, she always says, "I''m sorry." One day she is taught that sorry doesn''t make everything better.(Natousha Mangum) I am a mother of three beautiful girls, who are the world to me. I have been a Head start teacher for ten years. I started right out of high school, so kids are my life. I love writing different stories with the children, which brought me to want to write a childrens book.(Easter Blackwell) As a young child I always wanted to work with children. I been working with preschool children for 20 years now. I have two children of my own. I live in Columbus, Ohio. I love what I do and love teaching, being a role model and making a difference in children''s lives.

Let me have your toes!This little piggy went to the market,This little piggy stayed home,This little piggy had roast beef,And this little piggy had none,And this little piggy went wee, wee, wee, all the way homeAll babies love to play the piggy toe game.And our first grandbaby Lacey was no exception.She loved it and always wanted more.And thus began the pig stories.When she came to stay with us, she got a pig story every night.When she was four years old, her cousin McKenna came on the scene and fell right into line with the stories. When it was time for bed the little Piggies went into action. At two and a half her cousin Ben joined us and he later went to sleep with the tale of those pigs! His cousin, our last granddaughter Preslee came along two years later and she loved the bed time ritual as well. She even helped with a few stories of her own. They each one had their favorite and would request which one they wanted each night. They have outgrown them now but wanted to keep their four favorite tales of those piggy people alive!Love my babies! What memories!

This is a story about a small school in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is about the hard working individuals who contribute their skills and talents for the fabulous students who attend Dazzling Stars School. The children here are awesome and ambitious. This school is filled with love, hope and a destiny. Read this book to familiarize yourself with the amazing people you will meet when you come and visit this school. This is your invitation. Read on to see why this school is worth writing about.

Come share and read The Adventures of Riley the Gingerbread Man as he magically comes to life. Riley is not an ordinary cookie, oh no. He is full of life and wants to have adventures. Join Riley as he has his first grand adventure. I bet you will want to follow him on many more. There is a lot to be learned about the world. Come learn with Riley.

This book introduces you to a little boy who met an Angel one day, which opens up his curiosity to find out if there are Angels everywhere. With his father as his guide, he is able to see how Angels work in our day to day lives. That they are messengers sent from above, reminding us the best way to live is through unconditional love.

El presente libro de jardines est dedicado a los nios del mundo. Espera despertar su inters y asombro por el maravilloso mundo de las plantas y el arte de disear jardines. Se les ensea a los nios a cuidar al medio ambiente y se ilustra mediante entretenidas prcticas como plantar y cuidar de las flores y hortalizas. Los nios aprendern las principales tcnicas para propagar las plantas y tener un jardn o huerto exitoso. El libro est bellamente ilustrado con fotografas del autor y con un pequeo caracolito que los guiar, tanto a padres como a hijos, a travs de una aventura de descubrimiento y aprendizaje. Ojal lo disfruten mucho!

Is the history of a duckling that was born without a leg and the beautiful final. The intention of this history is to bring out the spirit of fight, the goodness and faith in the own effort.

Is the history of a duckling that was born without a leg and the beautiful final. The intention of this history is to bring out the spirit of fight, the goodness and faith in the own effort.

Carter the Alligator is the first ever published masterpiece of Kim Buss.

A retelling of the classical story of E.T.A. Hoffmans Nutcracker ballet, featuring in an African-American context.

One midfall morning, in a nearby forest lives a country mouse named Robert Earl, who lives in an oak tree with his family. Robert has always dreamed of leaving his family and going to the city and becoming a city mouse. But recently Roberts father passed away, and now all responsibilities have fallen on his shoulders. His mother, Edith, will not be able to help him gather food because she has to help the two youngest children with their schoolwork and she has to do her household chores.Robert will have to figure out a way, with winter approaching, to gather up enough wood and food and clean up all the dead branches before winter arrives. Along the way, he will be learning life lessons as well as teaching others how to be responsible and how to help others when they are in needeven if it means dropping what they are doing to help someone in need and regardless of how long it takes to get it done.Will Robert Earl be able to get enough food gathered and wood cut and do all his other chores before winter arrives? How will he do all this? Come join us and find out how Robert will get all this done in time for winter.

An intrepid young boy named Peter wonders with great interest what black holes are and where they come from. The universe is filled with these magnificent and mysterious black holes, but how does one go about explaining all of the complexities to a little boy? In Peters heart lives a spirit with unquenchable thirst for knowledge of this enigmatic astrological phenomenon, and he asks his mother to help him solve the mystery of a black hole.

This book is meant for every child in every ethnic group or race that he/she belongs to. Perhaps you will recognize yourself in one of these situations. The age and sex is not important. There is hope for a solution to every problem, however difficult.

This story is an attempt to touch the pulse of todays boys and girls. They spend countless hours in front of their many different games.Preteens match their skills against the latest games and machines. They use gigabytes to compete in 3-D and virtual media.They attend public, private, parochial, and religious schools where they are required to be inside most of the day. They return home to their games and begin to play.Again they are inside, defeating their games in stride. It makes you wonder if they ever go outside.Children spend so much time inside. How can they feel alive? How do they get in touch with nature other side?Todays parents dont want their children out of reach. A ten-year-old boy walking through the woods would be a security breach.I wrote this story to get parents to think. I wrote this story for preteen boys and girls to virtually link.

The book is telling a story about two Kangaroo''s Henry a very handsome Grey Kangaroo and Harriet a very beautiful Red Kangaroo. Harriet''s Mum and Dad are a very unusual match. A Crocodile and a Kangaroo.

No matter whether it rains or shines or if it is day or night, everyone loves to ride on the childrens train.As Loco Fun chugs along its tracks, its little riders learn to use their imaginations and singing voices as they journey to exciting places like the bush, the city, and the zoo.In this charming tale, a fun train leads children on a grand adventure to unexplored places.

This is based on a true story of a little blue parakeet who has a happy life with the old lady who owns him until she becomes more and more forgetful, and Dickie Boy decides he can no longer stay alive in that home.Dickie Boy has his chance to escape when the old lady goes outside with Dickie Boy on her shoulder, and he flies away, hoping to find a safer home.Read about his adventures and the trials of finding a new home.

There are yet several other books prewritten prior to this one that are about that Arizona crow and, in one, the animals decide to call the crow Pedro. Note that in his other short books to be released at a later date, these will explain Pedros personal life as a crow and have other animal stories. Note that though the crow also never gives his name, the other animals call him Pedro just the same.

Be Careful Who You Follow is undoubtedly a page turner. It is filled with adventure, thrills, mystery, excitement and tension. The story portrays an important message for all ages. To be called a leader, one has to set good examples for those following. Obedience is better than sacrifice.Several first-time curious campers, heading out to an island called Camp Wahoo, anxiously wait to begin their camping experience; unaware that mishap after mishap are about to grip their fears and dash their spirits.What would the children tell their parents when they return home? Would the parents feel comfortable enough to send their children back to the same camp the following year after learning about the unfortunate, unpleasant incidents? Would they trust the counselors with their children again?The story encompasses lessons in nature and life changing disciplines. Many thought provoking questions are asked and left unanswered. Thus, leaving the reader to determine what the results could possibly be.This book is not only an exciting adventure story and mystery for pleasure reading. It can also be used as a resourceful teaching tool. Included are questions that the young reader can ponder and answer, as well as a 100 word glossary, with the same words used in the story, in order to enhance the vocabulary.Recommended for children ages 8 and up with assistance. Would be enjoyed by teenagers, teachers and adults alike.

A grampa makes sure that every trip young Flip takes to Edgewood Elementary School is an adventure!