Best Selling Books by George Shannon

Bear catches Duck and tries to pluck out all his feathers, but Duck outsmarts him.

A group of frogs enjoys dancing in the rain so much that they seem not to notice a snake sneaking up on them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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.

Lyrically describes Papa, young daughter, and the evening breeze as they dance among the flowers in the front yard while the moon rises.

When Warren moves away he misses his older friend next door and the times they shared in the garden, but the separation inspires each of them to do something creative about it.

When the Anderson gang raids the pioneer trading post in Kansas, Mrs. Higgins uses their bad habits to save the gold.

George Shannon presents an amphibious picture-book romp with twenty-four fresh, exuberant poems inspired by what frogs do best when spring is in the air and puddles are on the ground. Never has there been so much hopping, shuffling, jumping, and jitterbugging between two covers -- and newcomer Amit Trynan captures every infectious moment with his buoyant paintings. Young readers will be inspired to read and write and even do a dance of their own by this energetic collection that''s sure to add bounce to any season!

A pictorial history of the popular Mother Goose character examines the many guises of Humpty Dumpty as depicted by Maxfield Parrish, Arthur Rackham, Frederick Richardson, and L. Leslie Brooke

An orphan with only a tin cup full of beans learns to survive with the help and advice of kindly people he meets.

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

Upset that he has forgotten a valentine for his friend Mole, Squirrel starts to make a fancy card but discovers a better gift.

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?