New Releases by deb troehler

Daisy was strong. Yet, she knew she could not do it alone.Little Daisy''s summer had not gone well. She had bravely faced each problem that had come her way. Now Daisy was facing her biggest obstacle ever.A picture book where a few words tell a big story-Daisy Finds a Home, a story about strength and kindness in an uncertain world. A picture book for children ages 3 to 6.

Thanksgiving is almost here and Dillon can''t wait to see his lovable Uncle Pete once again. Uncle Pete''s visits with his peculiar penchant for pickled pumpkin pie always bring an extra helping of laughter to the dining table. Join Dad, Mom, Uncle Pete, Dillon, and their dog, Baxter, for togetherness, laughter, and a dillicious meal.Follow-up activity pages are included in a separate section at the end of the book which reinforce the theme and content of the story.Pickled Pumpkin Pie is a read-aloud book for children ages 3-7.

Little Violet has a problem. She knows that she needs the help of others, but simply cannot figure out how her friends can help her solve this problem. With advice from an unlikely source, Violet and her rainbow friends find a way to brighten the day for everyone. Told in rhyme, When Violet Was Blue is a bouncy tale that children from 3 to 6-years-old will ask to hear again and again.

What do snowflakes, rainbows, and cats have in common? These objects of fascination can yield memorable experiences through a multi-sensory approach. Children will remember the visual brilliance of a rainbow, the wonderful tactile and kinesthetic connection with snow, and the emotional connection with a pet cat.Just as Ella Louise will forever remember her delightful journey into the land of discovery with Nana in Sometimes Snow Falls in the Summer, Rainbows to Snowflakes will provide many memorable educational experiences for children in kindergarten through third grade. Fun activities plus education-based objectives-a delightful way to enrich your curriculum.

Excitement? Worry? Ella Louise feels a little bit of both about her first solo trip to Nana''s farm. However, excitement prevails as Ella discovers how Nana''s special magic can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Join Ella and Nana on their trip into the imagination. Yes...snow can fall in the summer. The companion book, Rainbows to Snowflakes, with fun-filled classroom activities to use with children ages 5-8 is now available. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the SPCA in memory of Ella Troehler.

Chipo, an inquisitive mopani worm from South Africa, takes a chance and follows her dreams. As her curiosity leads her down an unexpected path, the lesson Chipo learns will speak to children of all ages. This read-aloud tale encourages children to see the world through a different pair of eyes and to acquire a unique view of Chipo''s life. The name Chipo (meaning gift) originates from Zimbabwe. While many children think of a gift as merely a present, when they read this book, they will learn that a gift can be so much more.A portion of the proceeds from each book sale will be donated to Beautiful Gate Ministries in Lesotho, South Africa.