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My book focuses on a Christmas/holiday theme involving French heritage and the American Santa Clause predecessor Père Noël and his acolyte Petit Âne - a little donkey who accompanies him. It also alludes to Michigan''s connection with the early arrival of French explorers and their introduction of Christianity to make friends with the native American tribes already established here for centuries. Michigan has many towns and places named for these early explorers and the pathways in, on and around the Great Lakes where they traveled and left their historical imprints. These places offer an opportunity for many people from the United States and the world to come, visit and enjoy; for it is a breath-taking region of enchantment and great natural beauty. The story is also a piece of holiday fiction dedicated to Christmas that I was able to fashion from my study of the French language, its history and culture, then mold into a delightful tale based on my experiences developing a sheep farm in Northern Michigan not far from the shores of Lakes Michigan and Huron, adjacent the quaint city of Mackinaw and across the straits from one of the oldest towns in the US, St Ignace - not forgetting Mackinac Island and its step back in time with the Grand Hotel and horse drawn wagons and bicycles. I''ve tried to keep the story simple but logical enough for adults and children together to enjoy. The main animal characters are three sheep I rescued a few years ago as abandoned lambs, hence the term délaissées. I spent much time with them, feeding and protecting them from the harsh temperatures and snowy conditions which exist in Northern Michigan from December through March. They are still in my flock and have since delivered baby lambs of their own. Midnight, Moonlight and Twilight will entertain you throughout your reading pleasures. About the Author GP Shannon, LtCol USAF serves on the Board of Review in Carp Lake Township in Northern Michigan. He owns a farm and concentrates on raising Icelandic and Katahdin sheep. He is also an artist, specializing in oil and acrylic paintings - both portraits and landscapes. While assisting an elderly parent who had moved to live in Sarasota, Florida, he was invited to manage the Sarasota Alliance Française Website. He did this from 2010 to approximately 2012 when he left to purchase a farm in Northern Michigan not far from his cottage in Petoskey. He has three children, the youngest of which lives in Austin, Texas, is employed there as a high school art teacher and has blessed him with fraternal twin grandchildren. He is a retired USAF Lt Colonel with pilot licenses who was also a guidance counselor and athletic director for the Alanson Community school district from which he is also retired. In addition, while there, he also taught French and middle school math. Lt Colonel Shannon is also a published author, having produced the first story - The Adventures of Midnight, Moonlight and Twilight, Les Délaissées. He believes that one is never too old to try something new or take on a challeging project.

In this poignant firsthand account of a caregiver and his wife, a shocking health crisis breathes life into a tired marriage. The tale of George and Carol Shannon inspires with its romantic, heartbreaking, and often hilarious stories. It is never too late to live a life of devotion, or to discover the transformative power of unconditional love.

All alone at the family trading post, Liza Jean must deal with three smelly bandits who are up to no good. She must outwit them as they steal from the family store and try to find their gold. Will the No-Good, No-Count, Stinky-Breath Gang get what they came for?

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A celebration of diverse families plus a clever 1-10 counting element in this unabridged board book edition of One Family. Just how many things can "one" be? One box of crayons. One batch of cookies. One world. One family. From veteran picture book author George Shannon and artist Blanca Gomez comes a playful, interactive book that shows how a family can be big or small and comprised of people of a range of genders and races.

Hands touch, hold, and hug. Hands feed, give, and share. Hands create, mend, and heal. Hands say love! Every day, our hands show the most important people in our lives how we care about them, from parents helping children learn to walk to families playing and working together to friends waving hello and good-bye. This perfect read-aloud for toddlers celebrates the many hands-on moments we share and reminds us that even the simplest gesture can be a profound expression of love.

Yummy-looking blackberries are too high to pick, but Turkey Tot figures out a way to reach them. Budding engineers and other creative-minded kids will love Turkey Tot''s optimism and can-do spirit.

It''s easy to take a cookie out of the cookie jar: just reach in. But how does the cookie get in there in the first place? Shannon and Paschkis take readers on a delicious cookie journey, showing how many hands work together so that one hand can take the cookie out. Full color.

Little witch Cordelia loves to spell. But can she beat the longtime champion in the Witchy Spelling Bee? Full color.

A man is thrown in jail for picking up a rope. A student earns one hundred points on his math and history tests, yet fails both classes. A spider saves a fugitive from a legion of warriors. A farmer buys a cow, a horse, and a donkey, all with a single ear of corn.... Each of the eighteen stories in this book is true, technically. But each is also a lie. In his second collection of "true lies" from around the world, George Shannon challenges young readers to uncover the whole truth. But be careful: a word with more than one meaning can obscure the facts. And a hidden detail can mean the difference between honesty and a twisted truth that is, in its essence, a lie. Can you tell the difference? Can you discover: "What''s the truth, the whole truth? And where''s the lie?"

In this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth.

Humorous poems and illustrations about chickens.

This lively multicolor comic describes the process of transforming childrens'' designs into glass art at Tacoma''s Museum of Glass.

Snow is coming, coming soon, so Rabbit needs to find food fast. Just in time, a turnip turns up, and a second one, too. Who in the woods wouldn''t want to tuck away an extra turnip for the long winter? Not Rabbit. He chooses a different path--and starts a wave of generosity that spreads among all his forest friends. Admired picture-book team George Shannon and Laura Dronzek have created a heartwarming tale about the true meaning of friendship. Includes an author''s note and a chart that translates the Chinese calligraphy in the book.

Amazing Snakes! is the fifth title in an award–winning series of I Can Read Books that features photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), one of the world''s most esteemed wildlife conservation organizations. The exceptional writing and design of the I Can Read Books–paired with WCS''s global research and conservation efforts, educational programs, and stunning color photographs–make this a standout series for children, caregivers, and teachers!

Grow a glass garden--and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you''ve created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists who run the On The Edge Glass Studio, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, birdfeeders, planters, lanterns, and mobiles. Using dozens of close-up photos, they teach all the basics of both copper foil and lead came construction, from materials and tools to how-to techniques. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

When Debbie the cow learns of the Secret Chicken Club, she is inspired to start a Secret Cow Club. Of course, she is the only cow on the farm, and even Debbie knows you cannot have a club with only one member. Could she join the chickens'' club? "Heavens no," clucks Blanche, the club president, "it''s only for chickens." And so a wacky series of events ensues as one by one the animals on the farm...the goat, the sheep, the duck...join the Secret Chicken Club-or do they? George Shannon''s gentle, tongue-in-cheek humor and Deborah Zemke''s delightfully comic pictures once again combine to create a club all young readers will clamor to join.

Is a blueberry blue? Is a crow black? Is fire yellow? Is snow white? If you think you know, then think -- and look again!

There has never been a more bucolic farm than Wise Acres. There the sun always shines, the sky is always blue, and the breezes are always gentle. The inhabitants of the barnyard -- an assortment of busy, caring, and totally off-the-wall farm animals -- pass their days peacefully in song, dance, and storytelling. That is, until something goes wrong. Then the animals cannot resist rushing in to help each other -- with hilarious results. In three episodes noteworthy for their straight-faced humor, George Shannon creates a world of lovable, zany animals who establish a special brand of illogic that children will take to heart, while Deborah Zemke''s action-packed portrayals of the Wise Acre antics are as fresh and original as the barnyard creatures themselves.

Skunk is mischievous. Skunk is selfish. Skunk is bossy. Skunk is ... a skunk. So when Lizard stomps on Skunk''s toes (purely by accident) you can be sure that Skunk won''t forget it. As it turns out, however, the only thing bigger than Skunk''s silly grudge is Lizard''s generous heart. For Lizard is a friend (a true friend), and as Skunk soon discovers, friends believe in making things right, no matter what it takes ...

Ruff-Ruff-Ruff-Ruff-Ruff! There is a big grumpy dog blocking the way to the garden! What can Hen and her three chicks do? The sweet itty-bitty beans and potato bugs (this family''s favorite treat) are in the garden. And Hen and her chicks are Hungry! Hen, Big Chick, and Middle Chick are no match for Dog. And Little Chick? Well, Little Chick is too little. Or is she? When you are small, you can also be brave and fast and resourceful, and -- as Little Chick discovers -- sometimes your family depends on you!

How did they do it? How did a single firefly win a fight against onw hundred apes? How did the priest catch a thief with a rooster? How did a student outwit the king? How did a frog escape fron the picher of cream? These and eleven more tantalizing, brain-teasing mysteries are waiting in the pages of this book.

When Snake starts sleeping on the rock where Lizard lives, Lizard must figure out how to get his home back.

How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy''s stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.

Help your sewing machine and serger serve you as never before! Knowing all the ins-and-outs of every feature and a range of accessories, plus special tricks for doing those sometimes-delicate jobs, make sewing a lot easier. With practice, it will become second nature to use a gathering foot rather than a long stitch for soft ruffles; to make and attach piping in a single step; and add binding quickly and simply. Go point by point through labeled photos of the machines; then see the challenges posed by different stitches, threads, and fabrics...and how to meet them with style. Perfect every technique, and try them on projects that include a chair cover, sweet dream pillows, clothing, and more.

A man who lives simply by the sea explores the shore each day for its treasures which ease and enrich his life, and in the evening creates gifts which he gives to the sea in return.

A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk -- what''s going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple, the eggs are tomorrows Birds, the milk is tomorrows Cheese! Explore a wonderful world of possibility with an imaginative alphabet puzzle that encouraged young readers to look beyond the obvious.

Make beautiful pieces of mosaics for your home and garden with stained glass.

A cumulative tale about a wooden bird carved by a little girl''s maternal ancestor, and passed down lovingly from mother to daughter through the generations.

A collection of haiku verses which describe the wonders of spring.