Our publisher's phone numbers are
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers: 1-877-989-0009
Pelican Publishing: 1-800-843-1724
Dial Books for Young Readers: 1-800-526-0275
Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul: 1-800-433-2314
Sterling Publishing 1-212-532-7160, fax 1-212-213-2495
If you would like to order your books from Amazon, please
press
here! Please allow about four weeks before our program.
If you order at least three books, shipping and handling is free.
If you would like to order from a book company, please contact Pete
Randles
Southwest Book Company, 13003 H. Murphy Road, Stafford, Texas 77477
1-800-444-1228, Fax number 281 498-7566, Please order books 4 weeks ahead of school visit day.
There is no cost for shipping and handling. Books are sold 20%
off retail price.
Here's a list of our books and a little about them:
Jan Peck
___The
Green Mother Goose. By Jan Peck/David Davis. "Mother Goose has gone
green. Saving the World one rhyme at a time." Ecology for little eyes. Sterling Publishing, ISBN-978-1-4027-6525-4
___ Way Out West on My Little Pony: "This addition to Peck's collection
is a natural for a rowdy prairie-themed story time." -Sharon M. Lawler,
librarian, Universal City, Texas. Children mosey down a Western trail
in this adorable rhyming story, as Jan Peck introduces a variety of
Western critters to her young readers in this fun and lighthearted
adventure, racing roadrunners, stinky skunks, and digging armadillos
come out to play. Pelican Publishing Company ISBN-10: 1589806972:
Retail price: $16.99.
___Pirate Treasure Hunt! In this interactive picture book, Captain Dare
invites children on a treasure hunt they won't ever forget. This
crew of pirates are searching for treasure more valuable than gold!
Pelican Publishing Company ISBN: 1-58980-549-6. Retail price:
$15.95.
___The Giant Carrot: “Best Children’s Book of the Year” for 1998!
--Bank Street College! Starred Review in School Library Journal! Named
to the 1999-2000 PA Young Readers’ Choice Award Master List. Named to
the 1999-2000 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award Master List. Named to the
2000-2001 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award. Dial Books for Young
Readers, Penguin/Putnam ISBN 0803718233. Retail price: $16.99.
___Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul: 101 stories from various authors,
including one from Jan Peck: #1 on Publisher’s Weekly Children’s
Non-fiction Bestseller’s List! Winner of Nickelodeon's Kids'
Choice Award "FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR" Please note “tough issues” are
dealt with in this book. Health Communications: ISBN: 1558746099.
Retail price: $14.95.
___Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea: Way down deep in the deep blue
sea, there’s a lot to find. I guarantee! Come on! Be
brave! Just follow me! And let’s explore the deep blue sea!
For the youngest scientist. Written in rhythm and rhyme. Awesome
illustrations! Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers,
ISBN: 0-689-85110-3. Retail price: $15.95.
___Way Up High in a Tall Green Tree: PBS Teachers Source Science
list and 2005-2006 Golden Spur Award nominee. Explore the rainforest
and see some awesome animals. For the youngest scientist. Written in
rhythm and rhyme and fun to read. Simon & Schuster Books for Young
Readers, 1416900713. Retail price: $15.95.
----- Way Far Away on a Wild Safari: Grab your binoculars and follow
me. Let's travel far away on a wild safari. There are lots of fun
trails! Many sights to see! As we hike, hike, hike, on this wild
safari. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, ISBN: 1416900721.
Retail price: $15.95.
David Davis
___Fandango Stew, Two vaqueros teach the town of Skinflint about
sharing by making a huge pot of stew from one fandango bean. Sterling
Publishing Company, ISBN-978-1-4027-6527-8. Retail price: $14.95
___A Southern Child's Garden of Verses: Poems titled "Cowboys Down in
Texas," "Kudzu," and "Candles in the Sky" evoke the innocence of
childhood while recalling the wonderful traits of the region. State by
state, award-winning author David Davis introduces young readers to a
Louisiana belle, a Georgia peach, and Arkansas peanuts. Herb Leonhard's
lovely illustrations depict the dulcet sights, sounds, and memories of
the South. Pelican Publishing Company ISBN-10: 1589807642. Retail
price: $16.99.
___The Texas Aesop's Fables: Stories old and new told with a Texas
accent! Old Timers and young'uns alike will enjoy the good-natured
humor that is a Davis trademark--plus the wonderful illustrations of
Sue Ward. Pelican Publishing Company 2008 ISBN 978-1-58980-569-9.
Retail price: $15.95.
___Texas Mother Goose: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes with a Texas twist.
Pelican Publishing Company, ISBN 158-98036-98. Retail price: $16.99.
___Texas Zeke and the Longhorn: 2006, Cowboy Zeke wants to get home for
chili, but first he has to get his ornery steer to go into the corral!
Pelican Publishing Company, ISBN 978-1-58980-348-0. Retail price:
$15.95.
___Rock N Roll Dogs: September, 2006, The rock ‘n’ roll hound dogs down
at The Fireplug dance and drink liver shakes right next to the
Housebroke Hotel. Pelican Publishing Company, ISBN 158-98034-93. Retail
price: $15.95.
___ Jazz Cats: 2003-2004 Golden Spur nominee and Children's Choice 2002
Top 100 Selection! Jazz Cats was voted one of the top 100
children's books by a poll of children nationwide! The Children's
Choice 2002 program is a joint project of The Children's Book Council
and The International Reading Association. Pelican Publishing Company,
ISBN: 1565548590. Retail price: $15.95.
____Ten Redneck Babies, A Southern Counting Book: "A feel-good
tale...Loaded with Southern Charm." a Kirkus Review! Pelican Publishing
Company, ISBN: 1-58980-232-2. Retail price: $15.95.
____Nurse’s Night Before Christmas: Saint Emergency Nick brings
Christmas cheer stat to the overworked staff at Angel Hope General.
Nick has an ambulance load of presents for patients and nurses alike.
His eight RN elves even offer to work double shifts! Fun for all ages!
Pelican Publishing Company, ISBN 1-58980-152-0. Retail price: $16.99.
____Trucker's Night Before Christmas: The Midway truck stop will never
be the same after this midnight visit by Santa! Yes, Santa is back--and
he's driving a Mack! Pelican Publishing Company, ISBN
1-56554-656-3. Retail price: $15.95.
____Librarian's Night Before Christmas: A librarian who is busy
shelving books on Christmas Eve is surprised to see Santa flying toward
the library in his red bookmobile. Bringing wonderful gifts of new
books, carpet, and more, Santa and his elves make the library as good
as new. Pelican Publishing Company, ISBN 158-98033-61. Retail price:
$15.95.