Books at Bookhabit.com http://www.bookhabit.com 2008-10-06 19:04:07 The story deals with a young family and how they cope with autism in their youngest handicapped child. The narrative deals with the antics and pastimes of the two older brothers. It also highlights how their lives are affected from losing the attention of their once doting parents, whose lives evolve around their autistic brother. The boys take advice from an old man they call Captain Coconut. They plan an adventure that in which their younger handicapped brother would be part. The adventure gets embroiled with a catastrophic disaster. Lives are threatened. The event unites the family once more. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=442 An illustrated book of poems for kids(and adults too) http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=1065 A new book of illustrated poems for children. Would you know what to do when confronted by a Quadraelephant or attacked by a swarm of viperflies? Do you know how to feed a Zebradog or know the importance of X-raydolphins? Carry this invaluable directory at all times. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=1098 Our friend Oliver the bee doesn't have many friends. So he posts in the local Buzzy Classifieds an ad for a friend. As Oliver goes through his journey of finding the best of friends, Oliver discovers the friends that he already has and that each one is unique in their own special way. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=529 This book contains nursery rhymes that are fun and easy to repeat and remember. This book makes good bed time reading, or bring a smile to face of a child. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=747 Grump Grump and the Splendidious Tree is the second book in a series about life in a place called Normalsville. Mr Grumpy-neighbour Normal lived next to the Normal family: Mr Normal, Mrs Normal, Norman, Norma, Sniff, Snuggles and a yard-full of chickens that didn't have names. They lived at 5 Normal Street, Normalsville. Mr Grumpy-neighbour Normal grew the best (and yellowist) sunflowers in all of Normalsville. But one day the unthinkable happened... a horridible act of heinous consequences that threatened the meaning of normal in Normalsville. This is a delightful tale that shows how a little kindness goes a long way. Frank Newman has produced a wonderful story that all ages can enjoy. Listen to Frank here http://www.bookhabit.com/newsdetail.php?nid=45 http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=454 Hidden in the Forest is a story about secrets, risk-taking, and good-against bad. It's about greed versus conservation. And love comes into it. The place is a small principality in the German-speaking part of Central Europe. The time is 1850. Railways are starting to change society, but old traditions, beliefs, and superstitions still have a strong hold on people's minds. The central figure is 13-year old Peter Keller. He lives next to the great Kaiser Forest, which has been closed by royal decree for many years. A sequence of events leads Peter deep into the forest and to the truth of the secrets hidden there. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=78 This is a story about Norman Normal. Norman is eight years old. He is one of those kids who is always asking "Why?". Why this? Why that? Why do people eat takeaways on Friday nights? Why do young Normals have to be in bed by 9 o'clock? Why is their never enough pocket money to last the week? Well one day Norman asked a "why"question that had never been asked in Normalsville before. Norman finds the answer and in doing so shows that anyone can achieve things they have never thought possible. In this delightful fully illustrated tale and a story all ages can enjoy. Listen to Frank here http://www.bookhabit.com/newsdetail.php?nid=45 http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=528 Norman Normal was a fairly normal eight-year old. He lived in a fairly normal house, in a fairly normal street, with his fairly normal family. But things were never really normal in Normalsville. Everyone in Norman's family was musical, except Norman. But all that changed the day he got the itch, twitch, tingle and jingle and made farty armpit music. Norman buuurted his way to the top of the charts. He became Normalsville's greatest musician but his greatest moment came when he was to perform at the Royal Variety Gala. Norman's Farty Armpit is the fourth story in the Normalsville series is a delightful tale about the fame, fortune, family and normality. Frank newman has produced a wonderful story that all ages can enjoy. Listen to Frank here http://www.bookhabit.com/newsdetail.php?nid=45 http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=46 A fun story about a little girl that hates peas and the lessons she learns when learning how to confront what makes her most uncomfortable http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=519 This is a story of the adventures of SUKA the baby whale in the magical island of Nissi. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=986 Whether you're a desperate housewife or a yummy mummy Susan in the Suburbs is a hilarious read. Susan tackles it all, her astute brand of humour raising the bar and getting straight to the point. Will I ever look sexy and alluring again? Why is the supermarket the best place for a tantrum? Does my butt look big in the people mover? http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=4 Sword of Fyre is the story of Gabryela, a girl who, when abandoned by her father, must uncover the truth of his disappearance and face down the fire within her. Gabryela is the daughter of the local blacksmith in the small town of Paelin. One night, her father leaves with the promise to return, but no sooner has he left before Gabby's house burns down and she finds herself hunted. She searches for her father, her every move forced by the people relentlessly searching for her. Her view of the world moves from simple to complicated and confusing; her best friend is a thief who stands to die for his crimes, she is beginning to start fires when her emotions get the best of her, and she struggles to define the line between defending herself and harming others. Armed only with her father's final gift to her, a sword he crafted that has strange power all on it's own, Gabby discovers a world of Ancient, immortal beings alongside the human world, a war that will define the fate of both worlds, and two kings that could hold her life in the balance. She learns her father wasn't the man she thought he was and with that knowledge comes massive burdens for her shoulders. All comments are greatly appreciated! **New Revised Version Just Posted, Check it Out!** http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=205 This book takes the reader for a walk down alphabet lane starting with A and ending with Z. It's fun, colourful, and easy to read. Alphabet learning isn't hard at all! http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=1105 Two girls are on holiday at their grandmother's house where they discover that the attic is not quite what it seems. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=232 A short story of a little girl who faced mean name calling at school and how she conquered over stereotypes. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=486 Six year old Katerina Ransom just wanted to be normal, She wanted her brother to leave her alone, her parents to stop worrying, and most of all she wanted to be able to see. Blind from birth Katerina's never felt like she fit into the world around her. But now she's been magically transported to a hidden underground garden filled with wonderous, and slightly naughty animals, all who are looking to her to protect them from hunters and well meaning zoologists. It's going to take all the help she can get, even from her brother. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=448 Mr Mole was having a nice little afternoon snoozy-woozy in his cozy mole hill...until Mr Mountain Goat happened long with his big clodhopper thumpidy thump thump thump feet. Their chance meeting develops into an encounter of Guinness Book of Record proportions. Mountain! Molehill! Mountain! Molehill! Mountain! Molehill! Is it a mountain or a molehill? It's a question without an easy answer. Eight-year old Norman is drawn into the argument. By thinking in a way that only an eight-year old can, Norman answers the unanswerable question. The Mountain and the Molehill is a delightful little tale that shows how sometimes even small things like a molehill can become mountainous. In this the fourth story in the Normalsville series, Frank Newman has once again crafted a wonderful story that tells us a little about the way we live. Listen to Frank here http://www.bookhabit.com/newsdetail.php?nid=45 http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=591 The Rat and the Octopus is an old Samoan legend which parents tell the children as a bedside story. Its continuation shows how the local people have captilized on it and make lures in the shape of the rat to make the octopus angry wanting to devour the rat. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=500 This day in Normalsville started like any other day - that is until eight-year-old Norman started looking for his missing red sock. What follows is a socking revelation, a sock rebellion, an official sock report, the formation of the sock exchange, the selling of socks one to a set, and political intervention at the highest level. Where do those missing socks go? Why is it that socks come two to a pair but when you want to wear them you can only ever find one? The Sock Rebellion explores these issues. 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He sets off to uncover the mystery behind the vanished stream, enlisting the help of Ruru the Morepork (owl) and Poaka the Pig along the way. The trio's journey ends in a heart-stopping ride that puts all their lives in danger, with only one way out! Can Kiwi save the lives of his friends?! http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=57 What would you do if you left home to go to the mall and two hours later woke up in a strange city a century in the past? This is how it all begins for Alfred William Mason, an ordinary 12-year old who hates history, but finds himself in the middle of an extraordinary time traveling adventure. As Alfie is hurled about through time, he gets himself involved in major events of historical significance. Along the way, he meets up with his great-grandfather as a boy, helps an immigrant family come to realize the American dream, and discovers he's tougher and more resilient than he ever imagined. While the scientists at the lab frantically work to bring him home, Alfie comes to realize even the smallest actions of the past can have far reaching implications for the future. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=487 Five unsatisfied, bored young soft-shelled turtles, captured from a lake, become pets in an aquarium. Quite crowded in their small space, they argue with one another how to share their cramped quarters. They become homesick. They all agree they must plan an escape to remain friends. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=327 I have A Little Tale To Tell About A Mouse And A Magical Spell http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=1020