Book Two is a fun filled adventure in the Shannon's Backyard series. Talking to the Silly-worms, teaches many life lessons, especially how to get along with others. In this adventure Shannon uses her special powers to shrink, Thought-talk, overcome many problems and give excellent advice. She has fun and learns lessons, while making more friends. Shannon reflects on her day with her mentor, Mr. Tiller, who is always amazed by her abilities.

Surprise, a new friendship, problem solving, sadness, joy, and learning about the weather are all part of this adventure . The Raindrop is the seventh in the Shannon's Backyard Series. The story is designed to stand alone or be part of the series life skills teaching tools. The adventure can be read aloud, acted or enjoyed as a quiet read.

The adventure begins here. Shannon is worried, I have to talk to someone about my shrinking problem She thinks There is no better way to solve a problem than by asking for ideas from friends. Book Fourteen-The Fixer Upper Talk, Book Fifteen-The Test, Book Sixteen-The Horse and Book Seventeen-The Catnip Problem, deal with Shannon's shrinking problems. These stories are designed be enjoyed as a quiet read, acted, or read aloud. They are enjoyed by groups and can be developed into games. Shannon always learns a lesson and solves a problem no matter what size she is.

In this adventure Jake gets to test another of his Uncle Jack's inventions. His friend's help and Jake's dog Arf gets rid of a problem. Jake learns to accept help, give help, and have fun. All Jake stories can be read alone or as part of the series. Each story was designed to be read to one person or many. The adventures can be easily produced as plays or adapted to games. Have fun Make your own music and sing Jake's songs. They are active adventures, combining magic and true facts in a tornado of fun. Jake adventures are never violent. They can always be enjoyed as a quiet bedtime read.

Jake's old friend Mr. Tiller plans a surprise camping trip. He introduces a new way of fishing to Jake and Peter. In this adventure Jake learns about boat safety, magic fish, rowing and camping. He enjoys friendship, adventure, problem solving, good food and lakeside living. This story can be read aloud to individuals or groups. Jake adventures can be enjoyed as a bedtime treat, produced as a play, or adapted to games. Make your own music when you sing Jake's songs. Have fun

This adventure is fully illustrated with over forty exciting illustrations. It is rich with adventure and suspense. It is full of magic and mystery. It will keep the reader guessing what comes next. Jake changes as he acquires new magic powers that allow him to trade time. He shows the power of positive thinking as he deals with many difficult problems. His friends, his parents, his grandmother, and his dog Arf, help him. A strange old man changes everyone's life. This adventure can be read in sections or all at once. It is constructed to be enjoyed at bed time or to be read aloud to a group....

Jake, Jean, Arf, Mom, Dad, Dr. John and Nurse Betty interact together in a life changing adventure. It is an illustrated adventure of discovery, excitement, and unexpected turns, including a little science, a little magic, and a little love. This is an adventure where Jake deals with emotion, friendship, testing scientific discoveries and a head bumping accident. The story can be read in sections or all at one time. It is also constructed to be read aloud, acted as a play, or adapted to games. It will keep the reader or listener's attention from start to finish.

Shannon meets a new friend who becomes a hero. Shannon, Mr. Tiller, The horse Chinook, Big Eyes the cat and Itchy the flea all help. Our heroin must shrink and Thought-talk to save the day. This exciting adventure explores Itchy's family problems. The story can stand alone or be enjoyed as part of the series. All Shannon's Backyard stories are constructed to be easily produced as plays. The adventures are never violent and can be enjoyed at bedtime. The story was designed to be developed into one game or many. Shannon and the characters in this story sing songs. Make your own music. Have fun...