Susan Robinson entdeckte schon in jungen Jahren ihre lebenslange Leidenschaft für Worte durch Lesen und Schreiben, die sie später als Lehrerin, Bibliothekarin und Schreibdozentin weitergab. Als Autorin setzt sie diese Mission fort und schafft Bilderbücher, Memoiren, Essays und Gedichte, um die Liebe einer neuen Generation zu Worten und Büchern zu wecken. Ihre breit gefächerten Leseinteressen, von humorvollen Werken bis zur klassischen Literatur, prägen ihre eigenen fesselnden Erzählungen. Robinson möchte bei ihren jungen Lesern eine tiefe Wertschätzung für Sprache und Erzählkunst wecken.
Poke the hedgehog's nature was to roll into a ball when threatened. But Poke longed to laugh at danger like his friends Ziggy the rabbit and Dash the squirrel. He practiced hopping and running but ended up with a sore knee and a snout covered in bee stings. Then The Mangy Mongrel, teeth bared, loomed over his friends, and only Poke could save them. What would the little hedgehog do WHEN POKE WOKE?
INTRODUCING guide to the pioneering child psychoanalyst
A 24 page concise, just-the-facts identification guide to the beach stones along the Lake Superior shore of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Illustrated by the author with very realistic paintings and accompanied with maps and clear directions to the public-accessible beaches from Little Girl's Point near Ironwood to Whitefish Point. Nearly 30,000 copies sold since 2001. A must for beachcombers and vacationers coming to the U.P.!
Dawn Brontosaurus longs to break free from her 'boring' image and seeks to become exciting like her more flamboyant friends. When an opportunity arises for her to transform dramatically, she embraces the change, only to discover that she may appreciate her true self more than she thought. This charming tale explores themes of self-acceptance and the importance of being true to oneself, highlighting that uniqueness can be found in embracing who you are.
Half-white, half-black - one woman's journey to resolve her past in the heartland of Kenya
Set in a village enveloped by morning fog, the narrative explores the intimate connection between the landscape and the lives of its inhabitants. As the fog rolls in, it serves as a metaphor for the mysteries and challenges faced by the community. The story delves into themes of memory, belonging, and the passage of time, revealing how the natural world shapes the experiences and relationships of the characters. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the book captures the essence of rural life and its intertwined struggles.