Laura W. Eckroat Books

Join us for the tale of a special leaf named Bud, whose life journey reminds us that we are all important and needed.Bud starts out as a tiny bud¿small and insignificant¿yet he arrives into this life with a feeling of purpose and hope. Soon he grows into a beautiful, vibrant piece of the Mighty Oak Tree, taking his place in the circle of life, and thrives as he recognizes his part in something greater. Those who have sought a children¿s book that gently explains the topics of life and death need look no further. The Life of Bud teaches acceptance and celebration of a life well-lived. It is a valuable addition to the reading shelves of children eight and up, and a meaningful family bedtime tale.

It was August, and Red was thrilled about the first day of school, and nervous as she boarded the yellow school bus into the unknown. What would this new adventure bring? Join Red as she experiences her exciting first week, and meets her teacher Mrs. Bloom and her new friend Violet. She draws pictures, colors apples, and creates patterns; kindergarten is amazing! Includes a Monday through Friday activity section for the kids, too, so they can follow Red along her path. “Laura has used her experience as a teacher to write a book that will resonate with kindergarten students everywhere. A wonderful read aloud, artfully packed with learning opportunities for both math and literacy. A must-buy book to have in your school library!”—Carol Ann M. McCarthy, M.A.T. Reading Specialist “Laura did it again! She took us on a journey through Red’s first day of kindergarten as though we were there with her. Laura has a unique way of bringing her characters to life and creating a connection to real life. Red Goes to Kindergarten is a must-read on the first day of kindergarten class!”—Michelle Alkhatib, Principal, Manara Academy

There once was a bright blue house, with a slippery slate roof and a creaky crooked porch, that sat to the left of the fork in the road. The porch was a peaceful gathering place, and the man who lived there often sat and enjoyed the view and the humans and animals who so often stopped by. The man scattered peanuts and seeds on the porch for the animals, who looked forward to their tasty treats. One day, the man in the bright blue house, with the slippery slate room, and the creaky crooked porch was watching the current summer storm, when he realized he was no longer alone. A small, injured brown squirrel sat motionless just a few feet away...Would the man in the bright blue house be able to help the wounded little squirrel? Find out in One Eye: A Squirrel's Tale, by author Laura W. Eckroat. Includes the story of the real-life One Eye and White Ears, PLUS a wildlife sample lesson that can be used along with the book by teachers and humane educators for grades 1-5.

Daisy: A Life Cycle Series builds a colorful connection between the reader and the stages of a growing plant, cycling through germination, growth, and maturity at a level school-age children can get excited about. This gentle story also reflects on the life-death-life cycle which all living things undergo. The stages are accurately relayed through the descriptive feelings of the plant.Daisy makes a great learning tool for the classroom, or a wonderful bedtime story for parents who want to teach their children through family story time. The book features gorgeous illustrations from artist Greg White, and this third edition from Crescent Renewal Books, an imprint of Who Chains You Publishing, is perfect for ages 7 and up.