Join 14 spunky rocks (and their wise ladybug friend) on a fun and funny adventure about the importance of friendship and the power of perseverance. When the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, they find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the others, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side. His friends didn't get it, "Come Roll!" they would chant. So Ricky tried, but replied, "I'm sorry, I can't." Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rock friend set out to help Ricky roll around - one way or another. From the best-selling author of Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and The Masterpiece comes this fun, funny and heartwarming that is loved by kids, parents and teachers alike. Combining the spirit of The Giving Tree with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Ricky, the Rock,/I&gt; is ideal for children ages 3-8 and Pre K-3rd grade. This original story featuring the "You Rock Group" is a book that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and ask to read over and over again! Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Grades: Pre K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group)

Mr. Jay

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Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book

Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is a fun, relatable story about a boy who finds his greatest adventures away from expensive hi-tech toys and devices, and within the pages of his latest book. Join Patrick Picklebottom as he sets out to prove that all it takes is one good book and the power of his imagination to go on endless, exciting adventures. With only a penny in his pocket, Patrick Picklebottom buys an old book from a kindly shop owner, but as he races home to read it, he passes friends who are each engaged in hi-tech, expensive games and toys. Will Patrick be able to ignore the allure of these more modern gadgets and find excitement in his book? Without being preachy, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book promotes literacy by highlighting the fun and imagination that comes from books, and encourages a love of reading.

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

The rocks are back, this time in a collection of fun, funny and often outrageous rhymes! If you loved Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll, and Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, or if you enjoy short, lyrically written stories like those by Shel Silverstein or Dr. Seuss, then you're sure to love Do Pebbles Eat Chili? This addition to the "You Rock" collection houses 24 unique poems, each featuring Marvin, Ricky, Leesie and all of their rock friends (and one wise little ladybug), in a variety of stories that are sometime outlandish, sometimes thought-provoking, but always a thrill to read. Along with the the rock friends, you'll meet a sleepy purple cow who loves to chat, a group of tux-wearing ducks, a reckless meteor looking for a place to hide, bubble-stealing stones, a pebble who can never get enough... and so much more! Plus, find out the secret meaning of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll in a special lyrical message directly from the author. So find your way to the magical hill where rocks come alive. Do Pebbles Eat Chili? is perfect for kids ages 3-8, and is sure to be a book that your children will treasure forever, and read time and time again.

Do Pebbles Eat Chili? and Other Outlandish Poems: Featuring the Cast of the "You Rock!" Group!

Science, Nature & How It Works

New Paige Press, LLC

Who care's if you can't draw? All you need is a piece of paper, a pencil and an imagination, and anybody can create exciting doodle worlds! When a small, single star is suddenly doodled in the corner of a blank piece of paper, he has no idea that he's just the start of a wild, action-packed doodle adventure, including sea monsters, sail boats, spaghetti, lasers, lava and more! "Doodle's Diary" is a fun and whimsical book about how a bunch of random drawings can come together to create a silly and action-packed story that gets wilder with every turn of the page. It shows that you don't need any artistic talent to create engaging worlds - you only need a piece of paper, a pencil and a good imagination. You needn't be Rembrandt, or have talent with art, just pick up a pencil - that's a very fine start. Then draw your own lines, whether straight, bent or curled, And you, too, can build...your own doodle world! Well written but horribly illustrated by Mr. Jay, the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, The Bear and the Fern and The Masterpiece, Doodle's Diary is perfect for both kids and adults. Kids will love the creativity and rhyme, and excitedly rush to create their own doodle adventures, while adults will recall their own artistic doodling (because really, who hasn't blackened in a celebrity's teeth on the cover of a magazine, or sketched angry tornados when talking with customer service on the phone??). Part of the Art 4 All collection, Doodle's Diary is a book everyone can have fun with!

Doodle's Diary, Vol. 1: Sea Monsters and Stars

Arts, Music & Photography

Independently published

Product Description 
Mr. Jay, bestselling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll, brings back the ‘You Rock’ group in an outlandish assortment of 28 single-page, lyrically written, hillarious stories that both kids and adults are sure to love! 
 Join Ricky, Marvin, Tess and all of their rock friends, as they meet up with a strange purple cow and some tux-wearing ducks; go to a birthday party for a 14 million year old boulder; discover the unhappiest place on Earth; form a very unique kind of rock band; engage in a high-speed chase in outer space; and of course, learn the truth about whether or not pebbles actually eat chili. 
 If you love Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll, or just enjoy fun-to-read, lyrically written stories, Do Pebbles Eat Chili? is the perfect book to add to any bookshelf or classroom. It’s a unique collection of imaginative tales that are both funny and thought provoking, making it an ideal gift for any occasion, and for kids and adults of all ages! 
 About the Author 
Mr. Jay is a reformed marketing entrepreneur who has shifted his focus to the far more challenging and exciting world of children’s book writing. He is the best-selling author of 
Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll, 
The Bear and the Fern, 
The Masterpiece and others. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Amanda, daughter Bria and son Oakland, who are the inspirations behind his books.

Do Pebbles Eat Chili?

Lyric and Stone

The paintbrushes are back, as they welcome their friend Clay for a visit from across the art studio Their grand masterpiece finished, the paintbrushes excitedly await the arrival of Clay, who is coming by for a visit. Loud and brash, Clay arrives with exuberance, but quickly becomes confused and dismayed when some of the paintbrushes begin to exhibit some unusual behavior. But as he realizes it's not simply a matter of misbehaving, Clay molds himself - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Written in conjunction with the REED Foundation for Autism, and a follow up to The Masterpiece, this story focuses on helping people understand, recognize and accept their peers with autism, without ever mentioning any particular challenge or disability.

The Molding of Clay

New Paige Press

For Anda, the T-Rex, nothing is going right! After a simply awful day, she's convinced that a horrible hex has given her the worst luck ever! But she soon discovers that bad luck is simply a matter of how you look at things. 
A fun day of playing the jungle goes terribly wrong after Anda trips and falls over a tree trunk. That's followed by a long lone at the ice cream parlor, where they run out of her favorite flavor! Then, as if all of that wasn't bad enough, it starts to rain! There can only be one explanation: Anda is hexed and has terrible luck! 
"There's nothing to question, no reason to doubt, 
that bad luck always follows when I'm out and about." 
She got herself up and brushed herself off, 
kicking up dust that caused her to cough. 
"There's an ugly black cloud floating over my head, 
and I'd be better off staying in bed!" Anda said.\nBut in a classic story of the "glass being half full," her very positive, happy-go-lucky dinosaur friend, Bull, helps Anda realize that luck is simply a matter of perspective. After all, rain doesn't have to ruin the day - it could just be a chance to play in the mud! 
From the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book and The Bear and the Fern comes this fun, funny and meaningful story with a lesson that every child (and many adults!) will benefit from. 
Combining the spirit of Shel Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Ricky, the Rock is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade. This original story is a book that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and ask to read over and over again! 
Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

Tyrannosaurus Hex and the Unluckiest Day Ever

Animals

Video games and electronics are fun....but is there anything better or more creative than a good book? 
Young Patrick Picklebottom gets the surprise of his life when a kind-hearted store owner sells him his favorite book for only one penny: 
"Would you like to buy this?" asked an elderly man. 
"I'd like to," said Patrick, "but I don't think I can. 
I've only one penny, and not one penny more," 
then he hung his head low, and he turned toward the door. 
"As it happens," replied the kind-hearted gent, 
"This book only costs a single red cent.” 
But will he get to read its wondrous stories... or will he be lured away by the flashy apps, video games and other electronics he finds his friends playing with as he heads back home? 
Written lyrically with vibrant, colorful illustrations, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is a story about the magic of books and the love of reading. Without being preachy or putting down gadgets, games and electronics, which are an undeniable and often positive part of modern life, the story instead highlights how a child's imagination and creativity can soar by simply reading a great book. 
From the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and The Masterpiece comes a new cast of lovable characters and a story you and your children will cherish for years, and read over and over again. 
Combining the spirit of She Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems, and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade. 
Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

The perfect book for parents to read to their infants or toddlers at bedtime, snuggle time... or any time!"\nThe word "pretty" doesn't only refer to how someone looks. Pretty Loved showcases all of the different and wonderful qualities that your baby has that you love about them so much!\nYou're pretty kind, you're pretty fun, and if you'd please just wait 
my hope is pretty soon you'll see, you're really pretty great.\nWithout a great big hug from you, my day is incomplete, 
I treasure every single one - I'd say you're pretty sweet.\nIn moments that I hold you close, I feel my soul is freed, 
There is no question, please have no doubt...you're pretty loved, indeed.\nWritten in first person as a dialog between a parent (or grandparent) and a small child, Pretty Loved uses a variety of adorably illustrated animals, including hippos, penguins, giraffes, elephants and more to detail all of the reasons why that child is unconditionally loved.\nAn ideal addition to any bookshelf, and perfect gift for any new parent, Pretty Loved is destined to stand the test of time, along with classic titles such as Sam McBratney's Guess How Much I Love You, and Robert Munsch's Love You Forever.\nWritten by Mr.Jay, bestselling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, this unique, lyrically written "I love you" book will become a cherished gift and go-to item on any bookshelf.\nIdeal for babies, infants, toddlers, ages 0-3 years old.

Pretty Loved

These rocks can really roll! Well, most of them, anyway...\nGet ready to meet a new rock group! From zippy, little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the others, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side.\nExcept for poor Ricky, who quietly sat. 
You see, Rick couldn't roll, because one side was flat.\nHis friends didn't get it, 
"Come Roll!" they would chant. 
So Ricky tried, but replied, 
"I'm sorry, I can’t.”\nDetermined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks set out to help Ricky roll around - one way or another. This sweet, imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship.\nFrom the best-selling author of Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book comes this fun, funny and heartwarming that is loved by kids, parents and teachers alike.\nCombining the spirit of Shel Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Ricky, the Rock is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade. This original story featuring the "You Rock Group" is a book that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and ask to read over and over again!\nKids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll

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Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group)

Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book

Do Pebbles Eat Chili? and Other Outlandish Poems: Featuring the Cast of the "You Rock!" Group!

Doodle's Diary, Vol. 1: Sea Monsters and Stars

Do Pebbles Eat Chili?

The Molding of Clay

Tyrannosaurus Hex and the Unluckiest Day Ever

Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book

Pretty Loved

Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll