Esther Oyster's Irritation by Mary Alice Baumgardner is a charming story of how a little oyster turns "a very large pain" into something quite beautiful. Told with warmth, wit, and compassion, Esther's story is written in poetic language that begs to be read aloud. Baumgardner's brilliant watercolors shimmer like sunbeams dancing on water, taking the reader on a journey into the enchanting deep sea world of friendly, whimsical creatures.Children will love the quirky characters like Digby Crab, Angel Fish, and Oscar Octopus, while adults will appreciate the gentle message of finding hope even...
Esther Oyster's Irritation by Mary Alice Baumgardner is a charming story of how a little oyster turns "a very large pain" into something quite beautif...
NO EXCUSES FOR THE SKUNK by Mary Alice Baumgardner Ms. Nanny Goat tells her students at The Red Barn School it is important they make a good impression at The First Family Day Event. Little does she ever suspect the impact those words will have on the kids, but not for themselves. They are worried someone might make fun of the impression their parents make Throughout the week before The Program, those same parents confide their worries to Ms. Goat about the "impressions" their children might make. Realizing both students and parents need a refresher lesson about acceptance, Ms. Goat writes...
NO EXCUSES FOR THE SKUNK by Mary Alice Baumgardner Ms. Nanny Goat tells her students at The Red Barn School it is important they make a good impressi...
