A spider and a fly. A boy and an ant. A dog and a beaver. They may seem like unlikely companions, but they’ll soon learn that they have more in common than they think. When a creature is in need, help often comes from the most unexpected places. The Bookworm and Other Stories is a collection of stories both short and long about animals, birds, and insects who come together in kindness and friendship. Kids will learn fun facts about the animal kingdom while laughing at the antics of these delightful characters. In the end, they’ll see that we can be friends with everyone, regardless of our differences.

"Laugh Fetch Repeat: An Epic Comedy with the Angry Dog" is a sidesplitting and uproarious tale that will have readers rolling with laughter from start to finish. Follow the hilarious misadventures of the grumpy yet lovable Angry Dog as he navigates through a world filled with comedic chaos. From the moment we meet the Angry Dog in Chapter 1, it's clear that his antics are anything but ordinary. Whether he's causing mayhem at the local park, escaping from his mischievous shenanigans, or embarking on a quest for the perfect stick during a wild fetch frenzy, the Angry Dog's comedic timing and unpredictable nature keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Throughout the story, readers are treated to a series of rib-tickling encounters and comical escapades. From encounters with unsuspecting mailmen to uproarious vet office visits, each chapter is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and hilarious predicaments that will leave readers in stitches. As the story progresses, the Angry Dog's pranks, tricks, and relentless pursuit of mischief bring chaos and laughter to everyone he encounters. With a cast of colorful characters who find themselves entangled in the dog's whirlwind of comedy, the story takes unexpected twists and turns, leaving readers guessing what hilarious situation will unfold next. "Laugh Fetch Repeat" is a delightful and heartwarming comedy that not only explores the antics of an unforgettable furry protagonist but also reminds readers of the joy and laughter that can be found in the simplest of moments. Through a series of uproarious events, the story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the importance of finding humor in life's quirks. Prepare to be entertained and delighted as you embark on this epic comedy adventure with the Angry Dog. Get ready to laugh, chuckle, and giggle your way through each chapter, because in the world of "Laugh Fetch Repeat," laughter truly is the best medicine.

"Drawing Your Own Path is a smart, subtle, sophisticated, compassionate, radically eye-opening and mind-altering guide to creative and artistic liberation. Thank you, John Simon!"—Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being "John F. Simon, Jr., widely recognized as an early pioneer in the use of computer-generated imagery in contemporary art, has turned his attention to the act mark-making as a doorway into self-awareness and the essential touchstone of visual creativity. He leads us through a sequence of meditative drawing exercises, and shares insightful, touching anecdotes of his many years of experience as a practicing artist."—Peter Halley, Artist "The mysteries of the mind and universe are coupled with a very practical guide to drawing. It is an unlikely but wonderfully fruitful combination, a step-by-step approach to awareness and art."—Lawrence Rinder, Director, UC Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive "John’s marvelous artwork emerges from a deeply inspired and intuitive unfolding. His gift of finding one’s own creative process is beautifully transmitted in this delightful guide."—Jon Bernie, Ordinary Freedom "Drawing Your Own Path is an invitation to those who have never drawn before and a warm, informative, intelligent and lovely book to read. It offers refreshing, new ways to look at and experience the steps to make drawings today."—Sharon Louden, Artist, Editor of Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Drawing Your Own Path is an account of how multi–media artist John Simon’s daily drawing discipline became a meditation practice, and how that meditation illuminated his creative source. A practical guidebook full of Simon's own art, Drawing Your Own Path offers meditators an alternative path to ‘just sitting’ and offers artists a way to mindfully examine and deepen the source of their creative ideas. Readers are guided through thirty–three meditation and drawing exercises, exploring concentrated looking, mindful sketching, and improvisational awareness, all designed to help practitioners discover the vast creativity within themselves and in their daily lives.

A grumpy girl overcomes her own behaviors and sees herself for who she is, a wonderful young girl.

Clara Maye and Jared Blackheath are the hottest celebrity couple of the moment. In the public eye, Jared is a charismatic multimillionaire, and in the bedroom he's a red-hot lover. Clara just can't wait to marry him! But Jared refuses to consider marriage on any terms. Clara knows there is a dark secret lurking in his mysterious past and she's convinced it is linked to his fear of matrimony. She must prove her loyalty to him before he will ever trust her with his secret. Only then will they have a hope of walking down the aisle.

CROSSOVER and THE GYMBRATS takes readers on a fun and magical adventure with eleven-yr-old Crystal Baller, Devaryl P. Carroll aka "CROSSOVER" - a dreamer and a gifted kid with an amazingly fast cross over dribble on the basketball court and the power to make his dreams become reality. With the help of a red mysterious crystal with the number 9 inscribed in it, Crossover begins to explore new worlds and endless possibilities. Taking his talents from the streets of Los Angeles to New York, Crossover attends Longfellow Middle School for the Highly Gifted, where he meets a mentor along with a crew of other gifted tweens with their own special gifts, called The Gymbrats, who help Crossover recognize his hidden gifts. But everyone isn't so happy to see the new kid on the block, as he learns the streets of New York can rival any of the tougher streets across the country, and currently belong to Flint a ruthless tweenager.