A Short Story Book For Middle Grade Readers

Short Stories about Animals

A dog with a nose for trouble, a cat under attack, two wild burros, a determined bear, a talking bird...these are a few of the amazing animals that live on the pages of What's Watching Me? and Other Animal Stories.

Variety of Genres

Mysteries unfold, dreams form, freindships blossom, secrets come to light and fantasy flourishes. Readers will enjoy everything from mystery to fantasy.

Fascinating Facts

The magic of fiction merges with fascinating bits of trivia and amazing facts about animals to captivate and inspire the middle grade reader.

Relatable Characters

Readers will meet ordinary kids whose lives are affected in surprising ways by animals that will long live in their imagination.

Origami With Dehlia--projects to go with the stories

Make Bear Claws!

Make origami bear claws by folding an 8 1/2 x 11" piece of paper. Make one for each finger. Decorate with markers! Have fun! Find the written instructions on the lesson plans for "When Bears Fly"

Make an Angelfish!

What do angelfish and squash have in common? Find out in this video as you learn how to make an origami angelfish. Find the printed instructions under lesson plans for "Perils of Pablo." Have fun!

Make a Jumping Frog!

Make an origami frog that hops--or make several! Use paper in the shape of a rectangle, like half of an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. Find written instructions in lesson plans for "When Bears Fly."

Add features, and make your frog hop!

Make a Candy Ring!

Make a ring with two pipe cleaners (fuzzy sticks)

and a Hershey's Kiss--or make several! Find written instructions in

the lesson plans for "Thief in the Night."

Have fun!

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