Lisa Harkrader Books

Tucker MacBean, a young comic book enthusiast, aims to transform his family's fortunes by entering a contest to create a superhero sidekick. His character, Beanboy, is unique, harnessing the power of beans to gain strength and size, embodying resilience and creativity. As Tucker navigates the challenges of the contest, he discovers the importance of family and the impact of his imagination. This story blends humor and heart, showcasing the journey of a young artist determined to make a difference through his creations.

Do you love horses or horseback riding? Read this book to learn about becoming a horse-riding instructor.

Experience the daily life of a firefighter through Kate's eyes as she shares her adventures at the fire station. Discover the various trucks, equipment, and tools essential for her team's mission to ensure safety. This engaging narrative offers insights into the challenges and camaraderie of firefighting, making it an informative read for those curious about this heroic profession.

The story invites readers to join Rose, a dedicated zookeeper, on an engaging tour of the zoo. Through vibrant illustrations, children will discover the essential responsibilities of a zookeeper, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the animals' happiness and health. This interactive experience blends education and fun, making it perfect for young animal lovers.

The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!

The story follows Albert's quest to win lunch with renowned entomologist Arizona Brown by seeking out all twelve bugs in the insect zoo. As he embarks on this adventure, he counts down each bug he discovers, creating an engaging and educational journey through the world of insects. This charming tale combines excitement with knowledge about entomology, making it a delightful read for young nature enthusiasts.

Ruby and her two best friends are excited about going to the amusement park. That is, until they discover that the rides they want to go on have seats for two, not three. Someone will have to ride alone-or will they? (Math Concept: Odd/Even Numbers)

Nobbin Swill returns to solve another mystery in the third book in this hilarious middle-grade series that has two-color illustrations throughout! Nobbin is still Prince Charming's assistant, and Charming needs all the luck he can get to win the tournament at the King's Jubilee. While searching for a new good luck charm, he finds a goose who follows him around wherever he goes, who he names Marge. But his father gifts him with a new charm, his mother's handkerchief. Where before he was clumsy and bumbling, now he is swift and confident. The night of the royal ball, he meets a maiden who seems to be as interested in the lost and found as he is, but Marge splashes punch on her and scares her off. However, Charming realizes that he must have offered her the handkerchief to clean up her punch, and now he's left without his good luck charm right before the tourney. Will Nobbin be able to find the maiden and the good luck charm in time for Charming to win the tournament, or will he be thwarted by some wicked stepsisters, Rumpelstiltskin, and a mysterious black rider who suddenly enters the tourney?