Laura Eckroat

Muffin was enjoying the peace and quiet of her yard when Mom and Dad excitedly called out to her. "Muffin, let's go for a ride " The little family drove and drove for what seemed like years of Muffin's doggie life. Where were they taking her? When Dad pulled into the parking lot, Muffin became a little nervous, because this was somewhere new. The smells were not familiar: peanut butter, apple, stuffed doggie toys . . . but other funky smells too. The place was big, like a giant maze, and her eyes hadn't adjusted to the bright lights. Then suddenly, she saw it, for the very first time . . . her SHADOW It seemed to follow her everywhere. She kept moving, but the shadow haunted her. What was the shadow, and will Muffin get free of it? Read along with Muffin's Shadow: A Muffin "Tail" to find out more. Just right for ages 5-8, the book is wonderful for classroom and humane education, too. "Laura Eckroat wrote the perfect book to teach our children about the joy and love that comes from pet adoption. Muffin's Shadow will take young readers on an enjoyable journey that is full of fun and wonder."-Jamie Dougherty, Founder of Offleashapparel.com

Went Out to Get a Donut-Came Home With a Muffin is a happy-go-lucky, singalong story of adopting a pup named Muffin. The colorful illustrations by Greg White perfectly complement a wonderful tale that will engage our smallest readers while teaching love for our companion animals. WHAT "MUFFIN" LOVERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE SAYING ... Went Out to Get a Donut is a fun book to read to your child while at the same time introducing the importance of adopting and rescuing animals. Mrs. Eckroat helps start the conversations with this book.-Sherwin Daryani, Executive Director, Operation Kindness, Carrolton, TX Went Out to Get a Donut is a charming, whimsical way to engage the littlest readers into the importance of animal rescue. I recommend this book to parents and teachers everywhere who want to add some humane education to their reading repertoire.-Michelle Sathe, Author, Pit Stops: Crossing the Country with Loren the Rescue Bully and Board Member of The Brittany Foundation and Bow-Wows and Meows, Inc. ... Came Home With a Muffin will win the hearts of children of all ages. The story behind the story is equally engaging and charming. It will become a favorite for dog lovers everywhere.-Carolyn Hedgecock, Haltom City, TX, Author Locker Letters

Kids and adults alike will love this mystery "tail" as Muffin the rescue dog discovers what's in the corner of her suburban backyard while she "protects" her family, too. What's in the Corner? A Muffin "Tail" is Muffin's second adventure and is sure to spark the imagination of children of all ages. "Laura W. Eckroat has done it again. Muffin has done it again. What have they done? Answer: They have teamed up to tell another Muffin "tail"-a humorous little song about what Muffin, the rescue dog, from Went Out to Get a Donut, Came Home with a Muffin, sees in a corner. What's in the Corner? A Muffin "Tail" is a book that will charm all who read it or have it read or sung to them. This is a book that you don't want to miss." -Katherine Boyer, librarian, book reviewer

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 roof, 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.

"I wasn't always a brilliant orange with a hint of yellow, a globe with a perfectly curved stem. I came from very humble beginnings. "My first memory was of a man named John, walking through a field whistling and gently placing a small part of me into the cool, damp earth. In fact, he planted hundreds just like me into the soil, and we disappeared, leaving the field looking barren. We waited and waited for the right time to reappear. Then it happened... " Follow Jack O'Lantern on his journey from tiny seed to big and beautiful orange pumpkin. See the world through the "eyes" of Jack as he grows and finally leaves the pumpkin patch for his own adventure. The Life Cycle Series books, including The Life of Bud and Daisy, are engaging tools for classroom or individual reading, and perfect for ages 8 and up. Includes a fun lesson for home or school, too

Award winning author Laura Eckroat is back with her very first chapter book. In The Lost Tooth, William doesn't just lose his tooth . . . his tooth becomes LOST Follow Tommy the Tooth on his wild and exciting journey to the Tooth Fairy, as he ends up in places a lost tooth would never expect or want to be. Luckily William never gives up on him, and the ending is sure to please readers great and small. This book from Crescent Renewal Books is a must for all children who have or will have wiggly, jiggly baby teeth, and makes a wonderful first chapter book for ages 7-10 and grades 1-4.

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 tale for parents who want to teach their children through family storytime. 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.