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Hope's Magic Sparkles is our second book in our Hope the Optimist Bear collection. Our first book was published last spring called Hope the Optimist Bear. This is our second book and bear we will be delivering to local hospitals for pediatric patients. The main character in this years book "Christopher" was based on a little boy who actually received last years Hope the Optimist Bear book and Hope Bear. Please know it was made with love and our students are always so proud to see that their hard work will touch the lives of so many sick children.

A bedtime story about the animals at the zoo after the sun starts to set. The rhyme was written by an expectant father for his unborn daughter.

A zebra and a giraffe are best friends but they are showing off to each other because one can do something that the other can't. Then they remember that they are two different animals and they can both do things that the other can't and they put all there differences behind and become best friends all over again

This book is for children who may suffer from low self-esteem, behavior issues, and those who always feel discouraged. Sometimes all people need is ENCOURAGEMENT! Parents/teachers, be sure to always encourage your children/students, and tell them that if they work hard and have faith in themselves, they can accomplish great things in life. Take the time to ENCOURAGE someone today!

A rhyming book for toddlers.

The beautiful Princess Rose and her golden bird sang a lullaby every evening, and all the people in the kingdom fell asleep and dreamed sweet dreams until the break of dawn.
But one day something terrible happened. The evil witch learned about Princess Rose and decided to curse her....

Princess Rose and the Golden Bird - A beautiful bedtime story accompanied by illustrations.

Hope the Optimist Bear was created by the Junior Optimist Organization. It is a bear we deliver to local hospitals with a story book written about her. We do a school wide competition for a story about Hope. This story is to help the children in the hospital feel better and leaves them with a snuggly friend for the rest of their stay and beyond.

This story is about a little caterpillar's journey to discover what it is and what it does. Join us to find out about the butterfly life cycle and to meet some other mini-beasts along the way!

He runs with animals in the forest, pilots an airplane, and rides a wild horse. This extraordinary little boy does not know that he is growing up to be a superhero.

A lonely Elephant finds confidence within by meeting new friends !

About a girl who gets wings.

A sweeter version of "Hansel and Gretel".

Cleopatra finds a magic flute that whisks her to the land of fairy tales! She has to get home soon or she might run out of time.

Kno Bahdee sets out on a journey to meet new friends- and learns she is valuable and special in the process.

A fun message to adults told from a childs perspective.

Autumn the eggplant learns how important it is to be truly individual.

How a lonely dog named "Highway" finds a safe,loving home. (Based on a true story)

Halloween Poetry

With a roll and a bounce this wind blown pumpkin takes an unexpected journey.

This book helps remind kids that through every day actions of being kind, helpful and thoughtful, they have the "powers" to be a Super Hero.

Can a dinosaur trust a magic clover? Read and find out...

A girl named Sammie who goes through challenges to accomplish her dreams.

A ferocious dragon guards a precious crystal until some heroic scientists befriend him and go on a journey to bring the crystal home.

A brave, smart, and wonderful Indian Princess and the greatest horse of all time.

A young boy with down syndrome teaches other kids that no matter how different someone seems, there will always be things that make you alike.

Ancient tale of a girl raised by wolves.

Tackling stereotypes - can girls play baseball?

Conserving energy each day can save a lot of money over time!

A little tiger who finds out what true happiness is about.

Can the separation of powers in Santa's workshop improve the quality of the Naughty and Nice List?

A children's book about treating others well.

Bullying can work against you in the long run.

A funny twist on how pigs came to get their cute little curly tails.

You may not realize the value of something until you have lost it.

A daughter is looking for the best gift for mom.

Mother's Day poem.

The American Dream

Oscar is having trouble finding out what he wants to be for career day in his kindergarten class. What do you think Oscar will decide?

My name is Amy, I wrote this book as part of a project for
my Masters Degree at The University of Saint Joseph.
I currently reside in Farmington, CT with my boyfriend,
Mark and our Labradoodle, Lucy. We look forward to moving
to Colorado upon completion of my program in 2015!

A bear and a bunny discover relationships can have their ups and downs.

Background: I had started this book as a first year anniversary gift for my girlfriend but as the story suggest we had complications in our relationship and ended up separating. I decided to finish the story and give it to her for Valentine's Day. She loved it and now we're back together and stronger than ever. Writing this book really helped me not only to express to my bunny how much she meant to me but also to look at our relationship from a third person point of view. Thank you Story Jumper for publicizing my book and thank you to all the people who have taken the time to read It.

A cat and two clever mice.

Can unicorns and dragons play together? Maybe if they use their imagination.

A joyful story by a teacher for teachers.

Starting kindergarten can be a confusing change, but others can help you make the transition.

Adventures of the Horgan, half dragon and half snake.

For girls who don't do normal girl things.

When Mayor Cherry is in need of a birthday cake, two bakers have to battle it out for the title of Best Baker in Fruity Ville and the honor of baking the mayor's birthday treat.

Organic Girl and Earth Defender take on The Evil M and GMOs, but they need your help!

A little birdhouse is sitting on a branch, waiting for a bird to come and live in it.

A dog writes in his diary about a new addition to the household....a cat.

Sharing can be fun once it is discovered as Sam finds out in this story about discovering the ability to share!

It's more fun with friends when everyone shares.

Even beautiful clouds have to weather the storm clouds of life.

Cheating at sports will only make things worse in the end.

How will a new baby sister impact the family?

This book is about two different species of birds, finding a companion in each other. It's a touching story of love and determination.

Sometimes we just need some time and the right environment to develop into our true selves.

This story is about bees and how they go on an adventure in the garden to make their honey for the bee keeper.

A beginner's book about Burma.

I hope you like my book. Let's accept others even if we are different colors.

All the animals on the island of Lalapek are very hot in the summer. It is up to Dolphin, Giraffe, and Tiffanie to help them.

A little girl who really want to big and do things that grown-ups do.

Learning to go to sleep by yourself in your own room.

A princess discovers science around her.

This wordless picture book is a great book for parents with young children to explore together. After reading the book, take a walk around your neighborhood and see how many faces you can find hiding on the sidewalks.

Follow Logan and Lucy in this fun, easy-to-read picture book on kindness. It was viewed by the 2nd graders at CCDS, and enjoyed for it's simplicity, while allowing children to relate to several aspects of the story.

Recommended age group: 5-8 years

Ask the reader if they have done something kind for someone today, and if so, what? Also encourage them to read the story to you and point out the hidden ladybug.

This is my first book, and I basically just experimented with the features StoryJumper has to offer. I decided to keep it short, but better stories are yet to come! Constructive criticism welcome :)

A charming story about a fish and a boy who is afraid of water.

For all the people who were ever victims of discrimination, racism, and slavery.

A story of sea animals and their discovery of probability.

The adventures of Babba the panda, who has lived a very sheltered life until a genie appears and challenges him to swim across the ocean. Can he do it? Or will he forever remain on his little island?

A man who eats a magic bean and grows to become a giant who can no longer fit into his home.

A short fish tale on helping others and protecting the environment featuring Iridis, the Longfin Anthias (Pseudanthias ventralis ventralis).

The Longfin Anthias is also known as Ventralis Anthias, Rainbow Fairy Basslet, and the Rainbow Fairy Anthias. It is a bony tropical reef fish that lives in the South Pacific from the Great Barrier Reef to Hawaii.

A story about friendship despite differences

A lady who encounters problems with her dog because she does not how to use suffixes and prefixes.

What happens to food after it is swallowed by a dog?

Political spectrum from a kid's perspective. 8th grade history project. Covers the 9 main forms of government

A young girl's exploration of colors as told by working with her family in their garden.

Sharing can help you make more friends.

Reaching out to new friends, even when it seems weird to others.

Just say no to smoking. Not worth the peer pressure.

Being healthier is definitely worth it.

Who's afraid of whom? Facing our fears can help us conquer them.

An unlikely friendship between a shark and a fisherman cultivated over a rather peculiar food.

Adventures of a little girl and the tooth fairy.

A fun story about how BB and Oscar became friends and discovered inner talents.

Making multiplication easier to understand.

Appreciating how much your family loves you.

Learning to accept oneself and dealing with peer pressure.

Bearzilla is a mean lonely animal. Will he be willing to change his attitude in order to make friends?

overcoming fear of change and becoming something brand new.

Not being spoiled and doing your duties especially when no one is around.

This is a modern re-write of the classic tale "The Frog Prince".

A retelling of "Snow White".

Teach kids the alphabet with rhymes about vegetables!

A retelling of the classic tale of Jack and the Bean-Stalk with a kind young heroine named Jacqueline. After Jacqueline's mother becomes ill, a chance encounter with a beggar leads her on a journey up the bean-stalk.

A Monkey and a Pineapple find a magic bottle, a genie... and three wishes! What will they wish for? Be careful...

A rat that get cornered by a cat and escapes by rearranging the letters in his name to change shapes.

Too much of a good thing may not be good.

A fun poem that teaches kids to think about over-consumption and recycling.