When Magic was but a little sprout, she too fell from the Bean stalk. She came into this world as a precocious Calico Kitty Bean . Being that she was curious, she wandered away from her parents and became lost. A huge flood came and Magic was separated from her family. She was swept away and when she awoke, Magic lay weary on the shore of a sandy beach. Fortunately, two passersby found her and took her to a local animal shelter. There she was cleaned up, dried off and fed a wholesome meal of cat chow, warm milk and cookies. Magic was very grateful to be alive and commented how much she enjoyed the cookies. They were made of graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, butterscotch bits and coconut...all drizzled with sweetened condensed milk! Yummy and the same colors as Magic's calico fur! Magic was adopted by a wonderful family who had three other kitties. She was brought "home" where she discovered her favorite place to play, dream and feel secure was in their rock garden. It became Magic's Rock Garden. There in the rock garden Magic was surrounded by colorful flowers and even a bird bath where she and her friends could drink fresh water. Magic loves her Rock Garden and Magic loves her guardians who show her everyday how much they feel blessed to have adopted her! She is still very precocious and likes to get her own way! Yet her magnetic personality continuously draws friends to the Rock Garden and this cherished place - right in her back yard - becomes her mission's field to teach wholesome Christian values. Her adventures take her to faraway places, yet she always returns to the Garden built on a Rock of love and security.

Having found two tickets to Paris in her purple purse, Magic Cookie Bean and her favorite pal Pumpkin embark on a new adventure to share God's love and grace. Arriving in this city known for love, Magic's kindness and encouragement continues to attract a cast of characters whose unique personalities lend excitement and purpose to this little troupe's quest-to reach the top of Mont Blanc by sunrise! In this sequel to Ruth Ann Abrahamson's first title, The Adventures of Magic Cookie Bean (Westbow Press, 2010) readers will recognize keepsakes from Magic's purple purse as they re-appear at just the right time! Introduced in The Adventures of Magic Cookie Bean, Magic is a precocious calico who loves the Lord, loves her purple purse, and loves to entertain in her rock garden. This cherished place right in her back yard becomes a mission field to teach wholesome Christian values. Although Magic travels to faraway places, she always returns to this garden built on a rock of love and security. Since the age of six, Ruth Ann Abrahamson has nurtured extreme affection for felines and kindled a passion for creative writing. She and her husband reside in upstate New York and now parent five cats, having adopted a ferule named Grey Kitty-truly an example of hospitality and loving thy brother.

Bean Dog and Nugget share many adventures.

Originally published: San Francisco, Calif.: Chronicle Books, 2006.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List Selection Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving! The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen? Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets That’s What Dinosaurs Do

The second book in this breakout series that's been called "charming and delectably sweet." (Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series) Leonora Logroño has finally been introduced to her family’s bakery bruja magic—but that doesn’t mean everything is all sugar and spice. Her special power hasn’t shown up yet, her family still won’t let her perform her own spells, and they now act rude every time Caroline comes by to help Leo with her magic training. She knows that the family magic should be kept secret, but Caroline is her best friend, and she’s been feeling lonely ever since her mom passed away. Why should Leo have to choose between being a good bruja and a good friend? In the midst of her confusion, Leo wakes up one morning to a startling sight: her dead grandmother, standing in her room, looking as alive as she ever was. Both Leo and her abuela realize this might mean trouble—especially once they discover that Abuela isn’t the only person in town who has been pulled back to life from the other side. Spirits are popping up all over town, causing all sorts of trouble! Is this Leo’s fault? And can she reverse the spell before it’s too late? Anna Meriano’s unforgettable family of brujas returns in a new story featuring a heaping helping of amor, azúcar, and magia.

This is no ordinary hoop!Zoe has found a fun new game to play! When Beans jumps through her hoop he magically transforms into . . . Beans the rabbit with floppy ears, or Beans the crocodile with snappy jaws! But could Beans the elephant be a jump too far? The hoop may be magic but it's only small - and a great big elephant could easily get stuck . . . The second title in this brilliant series!