Sue started keeping a journal at a young age and found that others likes to read what she wrote. After Journalism School at the University of Missouri, she began writing her "stories" and selling thm to magazines such as the Farm Journal and Betters Homes and Gardens. These are the tales of granny who has lived a busy, happy, productive life for 84 years. Full of energy and zest for life, Sue has passed on many of life's lessons to her family, students, friends and now you.

Sleep baby sleep, somewhere in the down deep, a mysterious mountain, a Dreamer's fountain and near its source a talking horse... A grandmother's lullaby guides a princess to grand adventures in the secret Valley of Singing Crystals in the fantastical tale, Granny's Baskets. When the princess of Castletown suddenly runs away from home with a horse seller, little does she know that the handsome stranger is really a prince in disguise. But instead of following his destiny, he now chooses to live in the Valley of Singing Crystals amidst a wizard, a dangerous Sharpie, and a talking horse. The princess and the horse seller try to find their way back to Castletown and they discover the path sealed by an avalanche of rocks. Forced to locate an alternative route, they must dodge danger at every turn and look for clues to help them return home. In a valley filled with magic and mystery, the princess must learn the rules that govern this strange land and in so doing, she finds a treasure lost long ago when her grandmother was a young girl. Will this treasure help lead her home, or will this enchanted world encompass her forever?

Grandma's Notes on Parenting is a reflection on parenting written by a grandmother. Raising a child is not an easy task and there are no instructions manuals. Each child is different but there are a few simple guidelines that should be followed. Grandma's Notes on Parenting will offer some simple, basic, down-to-earth ideas on positive parenting that have come from research and personal experience.

This is a simple and realistic approach to dieting. Instead of focusing on dieting, learn to develop a habit of healthy living by eating proper foods, daily exercising, drinking water, sleeping better and lessening stress.

This book joins two important fields, that of literacy and multimodality, with a focus on local and global literacies. Chapters include work on media, popular culture and literacy, weblogs, global and local crossings, in and out of educational settings in such locations as the US, the UK, South Africa, Australia and Canada.

Whether looking for a lost shoe, staying awake all night listening to a chatty set of dentures, or watching Grandpas hair fly away, the young characters in these fifteen quirky tales find surprising solutions to lifes unexpected events. The storylines are simple and funny, yet the themes are surprisingly complex, providing lots of opportunities for the sharing of ideas. Its fun to talk about a story, but often, its hard to know what to talk about beyond the basic plot and details. In order to encourage critical thinking, there are intriguing kid-friendly questions placed strategically at the end of each tale. This gives readers an immediate opportunity to respond to the story, whether they read it independently or with an adult. Additional questions, discussion starters, and research ideas in the Lets Talk About it section of the book provide opportunities for digging deeper. Drawing upon her former experience as a teacher and school system reading supervisor, author Liz Cooper knows how to write stories that are charming, thought-provoking, and downright funny!

The story follows Cerise Flitswick, who encounters Miss Moonlight, whom she suspects is a witch. Cerise becomes Miss Moonlight's apprentice and learns witchcraft while also helping with farm chores. She impresses Miss Moonlight with her cooking skills and is put in charge of cooking. Cerise's siblings, Orlando and Carita, visit and also want to learn witchcraft. Miss Moonlight reveals that her cows can talk, and Cerise practices magic with her wand, accidentally setting a fire. The lesson ends, and Cerise befriends Dottie, the talking calf. The story showcases Cerise's adventures as she learns witchcraft and interacts with magical creatures. rest of the things I think you can explore as you keep on reading the small chapters.

The legacy you’ll leave then is the life you’re living now. Lucille Ellis McDade’s beautiful life story is testament to the heritage built through hospitality, intentionality, and the everyday living that make a house a home. What a treasure to preserve these stories – this life – for generations to come! - Trudy Cathy White Chick-fil-A Ambassador

In the spellbinding sequel to Blood Like Magic, Voya fights to save her witch community from a terrible future in this “poignant, smart, and wholly unique” (Tracy Deonn, New York Times bestselling author of Legendborn) novel that’s perfect for fans of Legendborn and Cemetery Boys. Voya Thomas may have passed her Calling to become a full-fledged witch, but the cost was higher than she’d ever imagined. Her grandmother is gone. Her cousin hates her. And her family doesn’t believe that she has what it takes to lead them. What’s more, Voya can’t let go of her feelings for Luc, sponsor son of the genius billionaire Justin Tremblay—the man that Luc believes Voya killed. Consequently, Luc wants nothing to do with her. Even her own ancestors seem to have lost faith in her. Every day Voya begs for their guidance, but her calls go unanswered. As Voya struggles to convince everyone—herself included—that she can be a good Matriarch, she has a vision of a terrifying, deadly future. A vision that would spell the end of the Toronto witches. With a newfound sense of purpose, Voya must do whatever it takes to bring her shattered community together and stop what's coming for them before it’s too late. Even if it means taking down the boy she loves—who might be the mastermind behind the coming devastation.