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Pickysaurus Mac

Pickysaurus Mac is not your typical dinosaur. Mealtimes pose a special problem for our picky little friend. Sometimes foods smell too gross to eat, they taste different than they look, and their textures feel like garbage in his mouth. His friends tell him to eat right to stay healthy but some things you just can’t fix with words. Will Pickysaurus Mac ever find something he likes? When he finds he likes it, will it be the best food for him? Will he find it in time? Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, must learn to navigate the crossed sensory receptors between their senses and their brain. Symptoms span a wide range, between being oversensitive or under-sensitive to stimulation of any or all of their senses. Foods pose a particular problem in the SPD child, Learning to tolerate textures, smells, and tastes sometimes makes mealtimes traumatic. Product details Grade level : Kindergarten – 6 Item Weight : 5.6 ounces Paperback : 54 pages ISBN-10 : 1938505425 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505423 Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.13 x 8.5 inches Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing; 2nd edition (May 16, 2018) Reading level : Baby – 12 years Language: English Best Sellers Rank: #7,364,153 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4,548 in Children’s Books on Disability buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart , Tahna Desmond Fox

Never Coming Home: The 1968 Homecoming Murders that Shattered the Small Rural Town of Lander, Wyoming

Monica Lost

Monica finds herself entangled in a web of men within a forest of deceit, struggling to figure out how she became lost in the first place. This psychological thriller/suspense novel will have you screaming at the pages, lost in Monica’s world. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lionheart Group Publishing (September 19, 2024) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 328 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1938505735 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938505737 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.24 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.93 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,004,813 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) Buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart

Daddy's Boots

This award-winning deployment book for kids is a favorite of all major military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves in military books and best deployment books for children. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well. It’s Boot’s task to take Daddy where he’s needed, but it’s Daddy’s job to explain why. In only 37 pages, the author provides a valuable tool for caregivers to explain to service members’ children why their daddy leaves, what he does, and how he helps others while he’s away. As it would be impossible to explain every job, rank, and branch specific name for every object and service member, the author succeeds in covering the essentials in a generic and loving way. Daddy is a soldier. Boots are preparing to take him away. If Bean can hide Boots, will Daddy be able to stay? Daddy explains the many jobs he’s called to do, and how his work isn’t that much different than the work other daddies do. Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. Sometimes it means leaving little ones behind wondering why. Daddy’s Boots is a loving description of a few quiet moments between a father and his child, as Daddy prepares to deploy for his job with the military.

Hello Love: The Internet Scammer's Guide to Defrauding Lonely Women on Social Media

At a time when the computer, more specifically the Internet, has become paramount to efficiency in this face-paced world, knowing how to falsely romance a lonely woman (or man) via social media is of utmost importance. This how-to guide will hopefully steer or assist you in utilizing social media to prey on the loneliest and most vulnerable among us. Sandra Miller Linhart explores the dark menace of Internet scams in this tongue-in-cheek parody. Product details Paperback : 82 pages ISBN-10 : 1938505247 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505249 Item Weight : 3.2 ounces Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (October 13, 2017) Dimensions : 5 x 0.19 x 8 inches Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #5,046,716 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9,735 in Love, Sex & Marriage Humor buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart

Shared Weight

Shared Weight is Sandra's next book, currently in the works. Details, cover and release date coming soon.

Searching for Darcy

Searching for Darcy is Sandra's next book, currently in the works. Details, cover and release date coming soon.

Frozen Tears

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Zanna, aka Jones: Book 1

This award-winning chapter book series follows four friends — two military brats (one African American), one Arapaho Indian, and a mini-genius — as they live, learn, explore, and discover cultures, mysteries, and caves. It’s already hard enough to be an Army brat, but when Jones’ dad comes back from the war with parts missing, she has to come to terms with brand-new challenges. And to top it off, her best friend, Blue, gets upsetting news about her own dad. As the girls struggle to face life head-on, a mystery unfolds in the field. Bones. Are they baby bones? Can the girls’ investigation reveal the mystery? Will they have time to figure out the clues before their lives are uprooted and forever changed? This is the first book in the chapter book series, set in Ft. Benning, GA. It explores loss, love, and separation – all facts of life for military families. Product details Paperback : 132 pages ISBN-10 : 0984512756 Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches Item Weight : 5.8 ounces ISBN-13 : 978-0984512751 Publisher : LionHeart Group Publishing (May 1, 2010) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #10,910,639 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34,237 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy #119,334 in Children’s Family Life Books (Books) The Elementary Adventures of Jones, Jeep. Buck and Blue (complete edition) This book combines the previous chapter books and adds some illustrations.

What Does A Hero Look Like

Oliver is a great artist, but without knowing what a hero looks like, how can one be drawn? Oliver’s teacher wants the class to draw their hero for the anniversary of 9/11. If everyone Oliver asked didn’t have a different idea of what a hero is, maybe Oliver wouldn’t be so confused. Perhaps Grammie can help him see a clearer picture of what a true hero looks like, and what makes a hero a hero. Before 9/11, our ideal hero wore a uniform and carried a ball of some sport. After that Tuesday, our perceptions changed. Now our heroes wear a uniform of a different sort. But, if we all stood around in our underwear, how could we tell the firemen from the football players? And, would it matter? Maybe our actions speak louder than uniforms, and we shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss the everyday heroes in our lives.

Stackable Paige

Paige has knack. She can pile just about anything into a tower, a line, or a path. She gathers colors, sizes, shapes, and objects and puts them in their place. Toddlers often sort as a way of learning similarities and differences, but when this behavior interferes with other activities, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder might be the reason. Toddlers with OCD get overly upset when their routine changes. Repetitive behaviors like washing, counting, or lining up objects when used to control their world may be a sign. Like most children with OCD, Paige doesn’t understand why she likes her things in order. She only knows it feels right for her things to be just so. Product details Grade level : Kindergarten – 6 ISBN-10 : 1938505131 Paperback : 38 pages Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.09 x 8.5 inches Item Weight : 4 ounces ISBN-13 : 978-1938505133 Reading level : Baby – 12 years Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (July 26, 2015) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #6,091,432 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4,109 in Children’s Books on Disability #5,650 in Children’s Illness buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart , Tahna Desmond Fox

Squat: The Funny Little Inkblot

In Squat’s search for identity, true beauty, purpose, and substantive form are found in one selfless act. Product details Grade level : Kindergarten – 6 Item Weight : 4.2 ounces Paperback : 38 pages ISBN-10 : 1938505166 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505164 Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.09 x 8.5 inches Reading level : Baby – 12 years Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (October 10, 2015) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #6,289,392 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13,130 in Children’s Self-Esteem Books #19,764 in Children’s Emotions Books buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart , Tahna Desmond Fox

Sophe's on the Sofa

Kiddos enjoy word games, especially when they hear their own name being used. Can you find any object, toy, or food that sounds like your name? How many different items match the measured motion, time, and proportion of your name, or a name you know? What makes a rhyme? Do you know? Does it have to begin, or end, with a sound that corresponds with another? You decide, and then play along! Product details Hardcover : 40 pages ISBN-10 : 1938505328 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505324 Publisher : Lionheart Group, LLC (November 30, 2017) Item Weight : 11.5 ounces Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches Language: : English Reading level : Baby – 12 years buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart , Tahna Desmond Fox

Oh, My! What Happened?

This rhyming book of cause and effect shows how little ones see their world in a series of events. Nothing is ever that simple, and children have a need to explain in their own words what happened. So, sit back and enjoy as Sophe Bean tells how she didn’t just skin her knee… other things happened along the way… important things – things that need to be told. Product details Item Weight : 4.3 ounces ISBN-10 : 193850514X Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches ISBN-13 : 978-1938505140 Paperback : 40 pages Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (October 10, 2015) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #7,850,131 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #976,092 in Children’s Books buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart , Tahna Desmond Fox

Mr. Gary's Got A Friend

Who can determine what makes a family? Is a grandparent and grandchild considered a family? How about a single parent with children? Two individuals of the same sex or unspecified gender? Who is to say, and why should it matter? Families are like yummy brownies. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are frosted. Some are plain. Some even have nuts. No matter who you call your family member, love is the main ingredient. Product details Item Weight : 5.9 ounces ISBN-10 : 1938505492 Paperback : 52 pages ISBN-13 : 978-1938505492 Dimensions : 8 x 0.13 x 10 inches Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (May 16, 2018) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #7,798,865 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6,888 in Children’s Fiction on Social Situations #253,096 in Parenting & Relationships (Books) buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart , Tahna Desmond Fox

Momma's Boots

This award-winning deployment book for kids is a favorite of all major military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves in military books and best deployment books for children. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well. It’s Boot’s task to take Mommy where she’s needed, but it’s Momma’s job to explain why. When Momma puts on her boots, Bean knows it’s time to say good-bye, and maybe for a long time. What does Momma do when she goes? Do the other mommies wear boots which take them away, too? Can Bean understand the many things Momma’s called to do, why her boots sometimes take her far away, and how a soldier’s work is not much different than some other mommies’ jobs? Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. Sometimes it means leaving little ones behind wondering why. Momma’s Boots is a loving description of a few quiet moments between a mother and her child, as Momma prepares to deploy for her job with the military. This charming picture book written by the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart, and illustrated by the accomplished artist, Tahna Desmond Fox opens up a dialogue between the military child and his or her mom, and makes military deployments a much more positive event.

Mixed Up: My Ant's Mysteries

Every family has a story worth telling. In this melting-pot of a world, where cultures blend, separate, or sometimes clash, it’s important to remember our heritage. Our skins’ colors may be different, our grandparents may have strange last names, but if we look far enough into our families’ histories, we’ll find we’re becoming a nation, and a world, of humans with surprisingly similar backgrounds. Teaching our children to learn and appreciate the adversities their ancestors overcame is the first step in showing them how they can improve the world they live in, for generations to come. Mixed Up opens up the dialogue for your child to explore the wonders of their unique, yet similar, ant’s mysteries – regardless of the world’s ever-changing definition of ‘Family’. Product details ISBN-10 : 1938505034 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505034 Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (January 12, 2014) Item Weight : 3.04 ounces Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.09 x 8.5 inches Paperback : 36 pages Language: English Best Sellers Rank: #11,382,251 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10,363 in Children’s Multigenerational Family Life #334,295 in Parenting & Relationships (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 ratings 5.0 out of 5 stars Winner of the 2014 Silver Medal (children 12 and under) from Military Writers Society of America A heartwarming story between a white grandmother and her African-American grandson.

JEEP: Book 4

This award-winning chapter book series follows four friends — two military brats (one African American), one Arapaho Indian, and a mini-genius — as they live, learn, explore, and discover cultures, mysteries, and caves. Jones’ dad has taken a turn for the worse. JEEP enlists Buck and Blue’s assistance to attempt everything to beg, earn or acquire enough money to send Jones to be with her parents. It couldn’t be that hard. Or, could it? When JEEP and Buck locate the old, abandoned mine will they discover enough gold? What other nightmares await to be unearthed there? Will they both escape with their lives? Product details Paperback : 142 pages ISBN-10 : 0984512780 ISBN-13 : 978-0984512782 Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.32 x 8.5 inches Publisher : LionHeart Group Publishing (May 1, 2010) Item Weight : 6.1 ounces Language: English Best Sellers Rank: #7,801,016 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,901 in Children’s Bullies Issues Books #29,429 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy The Elementary Adventures of Jones, Jeep. Buck and Blue (complete edition) This book combines the previous chapter books and adds some illustrations. Sandra Miller Linhart has a great way of telling each child’s story and then incorporating, bringing all the characters together to complete the picture. She has spotlighted many situations military children face and how they are able to cope. This is a touching and sometimes funny look at their lives. A well written and thoughtful presentation.

Grandpa, What If?

This picture book beautifully complements the award-winning picture book, Momma’s Boots and is highly acclaimed in military books and deployment books for children. Dealing with the separation and reunion anxieties associated with military deployment, this book is a solid favorite among all branches of military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Reserves, and National Guards. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well. Will Momma remember me? Will I remember her? Homecomings are wonderful reunions, but they can also be stressful at times. Momma is coming home, but she’s been gone a long time. Will she recognize Bean? Will Bean be able to pick Momma out in a sea of soldiers? This charming picture book written by the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart, and illustrated by the accomplished artist, Tahna Desmond Fox opens up a dialogue between the military child and his or her caregiver, and makes military separations and reunions a more positive event. Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. And when it’s time for Momma’s Boots to bring Momma home, well, sometimes the unknown can be a bit scary. Grandpa, What If? is a loving description of the subtle insecurities a child of a returning female soldier may have.

The Elementary Adventures of Jones, JEEP, Buck & Blue: Complete Edition

This award-winning chapter book series follows four friends — two military brats (one African American), one Arapaho Indian, and a mini-genius — as they live, learn, explore, and discover cultures, mysteries, and caves. Jones, JEEP, Buck & Blue are as diverse a group as you can get. From all different cultures and walks of life, these four find friendship in the oddest places, under just as odd circumstances. Although they’re different, they’re surprisingly very much the same. Follow the girls from Ft. Benning, GA to Lander, WY where they team up with the boys… And follow the clues to solve many mini-mysteries with this group of un-fit-ins, in this award-winning chapter book series – all together inside one cover for the first time! Product details Item Weight : 1.1 pounds Paperback : 436 pages ISBN-10 : 0984512748 ISBN-13 : 978-0984512744 Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.99 x 8.5 inches Publisher : LionHeart Group Publishing (May 1, 2010) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #10,102,366 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9,874 in Children’s New Experiences Books #33,222 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy Customer Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 ratings The Elementary Adventures of Jones, Jeep. Buck and Blue (complete edition) This book combines the previous chapter books and adds some illustrations. Sandra Miller Linhart has a great way of telling each child’s story and then incorporating, bringing all the characters together to complete the picture.

Don't Label Me

Gold medal winner of the 2015 TAZ Awards for Children’s Literature in Pittsburgh, PA, Don’t Label Me addresses bullying on a deeper level. Schools claim zero tolerance to bullying but a policy won’t stop the subtle ways children exclude or ‘label’ others – keeping them separate or at least making them feel that way. Don’t Label Me opens the dialogue for children to express their discomfort and helplessness regarding their situations. Don’t Label Me is a first step toward realizing the issues and healing. “…If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself … You are a child of the Universe no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should…” Desiderata; Max Ehrmann Accepting yourself with all your quirks is the first step to self-esteem. Sandra Miller Linhart’s book, Don’t Label Me is a true asset for parents, schools, teachers, and counselors in guiding children down the positive and empowering path of loving who they are and being who they want to be.

Diary of an Unkempt Woman

Erma Bombeck meets Stephen King. Step into the mind of the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart and get a glimpse of her irreverent thoughts. Through poems, essays, and short stories, Sandra reveals more about the inner workings of her life and mind than you probably ever wanted to know.

But… What If?

Will Daddy remember me? Will I remember him? Homecomings are wonderful reunions, but they can also be stressful at times. Daddy is coming home, but he’s been gone a long time. Will he recognize Bean? Will Bean be able to pick Daddy out in a sea of soldiers? This charming children’s book written by the award-winning author, Sandra Miller Linhart, and illustrated by the accomplished artist, Tahna Desmond Fox opens up a dialogue between the military child and his or her caregiver, and makes military separations and reunions a more positive event. Being deployed is a fact of life for soldiers of all military branches. Humanitarian efforts, operations other than war (OOW), peaceful or wartime missions – a soldier’s duty is to be there. And when it’s time for Daddy’s Boots to bring Daddy home, well, sometimes the unknown can be a bit scary. But… What If? is a loving description of the subtle insecurities a child of a returning male soldier may have. This picture book beautifully complements the award-winning picture book, Daddy’s Boots and is highly acclaimed in military books and deployment books for children. Dealing with the separation and reunion anxieties associated with military deployment, this book is a solid favorite among all branches of military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Reserves, and National Guards. The illustrator has masterfully drawn the lovable and relatable characters to be racially non-specific; Bean is non-gender specific, as well.

Buck: Book 3

This award-winning chapter book series follows four friends — two military brats (one African American), one Arapaho Indian, and a mini-genius — as they live, learn, explore, and discover cultures, mysteries, and caves. Buck doesn’t feel so alone anymore now that Jones and Blue have entered his life. And then the curious little JEEP guy pops in and balances out the group. Does it matter he’s three years younger? When a strange circle appears practically in Blue’s front yard and Grandfather’s prize bull ends up dead, will Buck be able to prove he’s not responsible to the local sheriff? Will JEEP’s logical approach be of any help? Do aliens exist? The stakes are higher for the four friends in this, their third adventure. But, together? Anything is possible. Product details Paperback : 132 pages ISBN-10 : 0984512772 ISBN-13 : 978-0984512775 Item Weight : 5.8 ounces Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches Publisher : LionHeart Group Publishing (May 1, 2010) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #10,986,557 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,198 in Military Families (Books) #34,403 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy The Elementary Adventures of Jones, Jeep. Buck and Blue (complete edition) This book combines the previous chapter books and adds some illustrations. Sandra Miller Linhart has a great way of telling each child’s story and then incorporating, bringing all the characters together to complete the picture.

Brooke and Her Icky Picky Sister

Brooke’s sister, Lee Ada, is one picky eater! Not even her mother knows what to feed her. She refuses all foods, says “No!” to each one. What will Lee Ada eat when the day is all done? Read and find out. Rhyming is fun! Product details Item Weight : 4.8 ounces Paperback : 42 pages ISBN-10 : 1938505174 ISBN-13 : 978-1938505171 Dimensions : 8 x 0.1 x 10 inches Publisher : Lionheart Group Publishing (August 26, 2016) Language : English Best Sellers Rank: #6,443,349 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4,241 in Children’s Books on Disability Customer Reviews: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating Help for the picky eater Everyone knows a picky eater. In fact, many of us once were picky eaters ourselves. This fun little book entertains while teaching children the value of a balanced diet. Rhythmic words and wonderful illustrations make this a welcome addition to any child’s bookshelf. J. Keith Jones Amazon Customer buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart , Tahna Desmond Fox

Blue: Book 2

This award-winning chapter book series follows four friends — two military brats (one African American), one Arapaho Indian, and a mini-genius — as they live, learn, explore, and discover cultures, mysteries, and caves. Uprooted again – this time to Wyoming – Blue and her best friend, Jones, discover new friends can be found in mysterious places. And, nothing has been more mysterious than the strange, glass-like object their new friend, Buck, calls the Indian Meditation Stone. When a school mate goes missing, can the trio investigate clues and follow signs using Northern Arapaho Indian rituals as their guide? Product details Paperback : 132 pages ISBN-10 : 0984512764 ISBN-13 : 978-0984512768 Item Weight : 5.8 ounces Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches Publisher : LionHeart Group Publishing (May 1, 2010) Language: English Best Sellers Rank: #10,986,558 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,199 in Military Families (Books) #34,404 in Children’s Mystery, Detective, & Spy buy on amazon Sandra Miller Linhart