| Connie Amarel |
| Gary Grasshopper Hops Again! by Connie Amarel Gary Grasshopper can jump higher than anyone in the valley and many think this is because he is so happy. But today Gary is sad because his best friend has moved far away and no matter how hard he tries, he can't make his legs hop. Join Gary and his friends, who come up with a plan to cheer him up and in the process learn a valuable lesson about friendship. |
| Connie Amarel was raised in Ohio and now lives in California with her family and pets. She has worked as an editor, proofreader, and transcriptionist, as well as a typist for other authors. Gifted in poetry, her work has been published by many organizations. Connie’s love of poetry began at an early age and she believes that rhyme is a valuable educational tool for children. She also believes that imagination holds the key to the future and that this needs to be cultivated at a young age as well. |
| Voyage to the Bottom of the Bed by Connie Amarel When mom can’t get little sis to take her nap, big sis comes to the rescue, climbing into her little sister’s bed and taking her on a sometimes dangerous, but very exciting and fun-filled voyage to the bottom of the bed. Join these two sisters as they set off on a magical adventure that will hopefully end in dreamland. |
| Gary Grasshopper Battles a Bully by Connie Amarel Gary Grasshopper is so excited to finally be able to see his best friend, Freddie Firefly, who moved to a field far away. But when he finds out that Freddie has been very sad and is thinking about quitting school because of a bully, Gary comes to the rescue and battles the bully, teaching a valuable lesson in the process. Join Gary Grasshopper and his best friend, Freddie Firefly, as they are reunited in this inspirational tale of true friendship, courage, and forgiveness. Be sure to look for the first book in the series: Gary Grasshopper Hops Again! |
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| Gary Grasshopper Meets Madison Mole by Connie Amarel Gary Grasshopper is enjoying a beautiful day at the park playing kickball with his friends when he suddenly and unexpectedly finds himself falling down a mole hole far beneath the surface. Join Gary on this exciting adventure in an underground world where he meets new friends who help him get back to the park above. This book is the third in the Gary Grasshopper series. Other books by this author include: GARY GRASSHOPPER HOPS AGAIN! GARY GRASSHOPPER BATTLES A BULLY and VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BED |
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| The Adventures of Dixie: The Three Legged Dog by Connie Amarel Dixie is an amazing dog, but when cancer causes her to lose her right front leg, she shows how truly amazing she really is. Through her many adventures she teaches her family and friends that, in spite of cancer, life can be a fun, exciting, and even delicious adventure! |
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| Gary Grasshopper Disco Dances by Connie Amarel Gary Grasshopper and his best friend Freddie Firefly are reunited again when Freddie comes to visit during summer vacation. Gary, Freddie, and all their friends are excited about the dance on Friday night. Gary plans to show off the new Disco moves that Olivia Owl has taught him. Join them on this exciting adventure where Gary learns to Disco dance and in the process teaches his friends a valuable lesson about the importance of saying you're sorry. This is the 4th book in the Gary Grasshopper series. |
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| Gary Grasshopper Helps Harry Hear by Connie Amarel When a new student named Harry Horsefly comes to his school, Gary Grasshopper quickly becomes his friend. But when Gary notices that Harry is having trouble hearing, he suggests his friend see a hearing doctor and even accompanies him to the visit. Join Gary on this adventure where helping a classmate overcome a hearing disability leads to a forever friendship. |
| Gary Grasshopper Disco Dances by Connie Amarel Gary Grasshopper and his best friend Freddie Firefly are reunited again when Freddie comes to visit during summer vacation. Gary, Freddie, and all their friends are excited about the dance on Friday night. Gary plans to show off the new Disco moves that Olivia Owl has taught him. Join them on this exciting adventure where Gary learns to Disco dance and in the process teaches his friends a valuable lesson about the importance of saying you're sorry. This is the 4th book in the Gary Grasshopper series. |
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| How Does the Dragonfly? by Connie Amarel When RJ invents a mechanical dragonfly she names Angie, she programs it to blend in with real dragonflies hoping to learn valuable information from them. RJ's invention surpasses her greatest expectations when Angie not only learns amazing details about a dragonfly's magical flying abilities, but also becomes friends with the real dragonflies. This book takes the reader on a fun and fact-filled adventure into the history of dragonflies and the magical abilities they possess while showing that being different is all right. |