Synopses & Reviews
Little boys will roar for
I Speak Dinosaur!, in which an energetic kid with a big imagination prefers to andldquo;speak Dinosaur.andrdquo; Speaking Dinosaur means he doesnandrsquo;t have to use his manners and instead can roar and growl at his friends and family! But speaking Dinosaur gets the boy into trouble, and without other andldquo;dinosaursandrdquo; to talk to and play with, he gets lonely. Delivering a fun message that encourages young readers to express themselves creatively, yet cautioning that even dinosaurs need to be polite and say andldquo;pleaseandrdquo; and andldquo;thank you,andrdquo; this dino-mite book will have larger-than-life kid appeal.
Praise for I Speak Dinosaur
andquot;In this fun and energetic picture book, one that will definitely grab your boysandrsquo; attention, a young boy with a creative imagination chooses to speak in dinosaur language...This is a wonderful title for an elementary school counselor and for teachers of younger students.andquot;
andndash;Library Media Connection
Review
"Henry's gentle, mixed-media illustrations bring out the humor of the situation when good intentions meet mismatched expectations. . . . Repetition and rhythm make this an easy read-aloud."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"Henry makes the nighttime forest look soft, warm, and welcoming, perfect for soothing little human children to sleep."
and#8212;The Horn Book Magazine
"A sweet addition to the bedtime-book shelf."
and#8212;Kirkus
Synopsis
A New York Times bestseller!One of America's most prominent and personable politicians shares his mischievous side in a heartwarming story of a childhood Christmas.
Mike is desperate to get a football for Christmas. Then one day in the middle of December, a box that looks the exact right size appears under his family's Christmas tree. Mike just can't handle the temptation! He convinces his sister Pat that they should open their gifts and play with them THIS INSTANT. And that's what they do.
But on Christmas morning, the muddy football gives them away. After talking about the real meaning of Christmas and how some things are worth waiting for, Mike and Pat learn the benefit of patience, making the following Christmas more delightful than ever.
Synopsis
One of America's most prominent and personable politicians shares his mischievous side in a heartwarming story of a childhood Christmas. He convinces his sister that they should open their gifts and play with them, but on Christmas morning, a muddy football gives them away.
Synopsis
Can Mouse's perenially well-intentioned pals help him catch some much-needed Z's?
Synopsis
Itand#8217;s time for bed, but Mouse is wide awake. If a forest full of friends who curl and cuddle, drift and snuggle, canand#8217;t lull poor Mouse to sleep, what will help Mouse say good night? This endearing story of friendship, with irresistible artwork by the New York Times best-selling illustrator Jed Henry, is the charming companion to Cheer Up, Mouse!.
About the Author
Mike Huckabee served as the governor of Arkansas from 1996-2007 and as lieutenant governor from 1993-96. Before entering politics, he was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister and worked for twelve years as a full time pastor. He recently started a political action committee, HuckPAC, to extend his grassroots movement. He lives with his wife, Janet, in North Little Rock, Arkansas; they have three grown children.
Jed Henry grew up painting along the Ohio River. He lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife and daughter.