Book Description:
Avery wakes up in the middle of the night to find herself in unfamiliar surroundings and has somehow lost her colors! The crickets call to her and flowers from the wall guide her out of bed and into the moonlit garden. With the help of a fox, an owl and a boy named Dalton, Avery goes on a quest to find her colors ... and finds many other meaningful things along the way. “Avery’s Gift” is reminiscent of fables told long ago, yet is based on a modern true story of two young children, Avery and Dalton. It highlights how their lives were connected one summer night and the gifts they gave each other. “Avery’s Gift” is a timeless story of love, loss, friendship and finding true colors.
A portion of all proceeds goes to Donate Life America.
Book details:
Title: "Avery's Gift"
Author: Jonathan Hoefer
Illustrator: Milana Samarskaya
Publisher: Mascot Books
Publication date: 2021
Size: 8" x 10"
No. of pages: 48
From author, Jonathan Hoefer: "It was our mission to focus on the ‘beauty behind the tragedy’ and added layers of visual symbolism and softness to what could be a challenging topic. For a member of a donor family, I’m hoping this book can give them a sense of peace knowing their loved one’s legacy lives on."
"I read this special story to my 5 year old great granddaughter. She was mesmerized by the flowing illustrations and had many questions about the story as we shared the reading aloud. As a retired children’s librarian the magic of the tale read aloud so beautifully that my great granddaughter began to point out all the rhyming words as the story progressed. Knowing the origin of the tale I was choked up by reading it aloud. Appropriate for the young and old this book is a treasure worth having at home or in school. There are many lessons one could teach from this gem!"
Book Description:
Welcome to the PUN-derfully witty, purposely playful book full of farm-fresh twists on common words and phrases. This laugh-out-loud, delightfully tongue-in-cheek collection from author and illustrator Jon Hoefer takes you on a side-splitting journey to the PUNNY farm and beyond! Whimsically illustrated and sprightly written, Pun Intended: Welcome to Punny Farm is the perfect way to bring a smile to audiences of all ages.
Book details:
Title: "Pun Intended: Welcome to the Punny Farm!"
Author & Illustrator: Jonathan Hoefer
Publisher: Mascot Books
Publication date: 2017
Size: 8" x 10"
No. of pages: 36
"I love this book!! And what's wonderful too is that you can share it with your entire family. The puns are clever, bright, appropriate, and of course, "punny!" You can read and re-read and still chuckle and truly laugh out loud again and again. What a great gift this is for, well, everyone!!"
Book Description:
Zagat is proud to publish the childrens book Eddie Shapes Up. Written by esteemed three-term New York City Mayor Ed Koch and his sister, Pat Koch Thaler, Eddie Shapes Up is the story of a boy who with the support of his friends and family decides to change his lifestyle in order to make his life happier and healthier. With a forward from President Bill Clinton and beautiful illustrations by Jonathan Hoefer, this anticipated best-seller will inspire readers of all ages to eat right, exercise regularly and to always join the fun!
Book details:
Title: "Eddie Shapes Up"
Author: Ed Koch and Pat Koch Thaler
Illustrator: Jonathan Hoefer
Publisher: Zagat Survey Publishing
Publication date: 2011
Size: 9" x 12"
No. of pages: 48
"Peer pressure is a powerful motivator for young people. This a wonderful story about how schoolmates' teasing and bullying were replaced when two friends offered some tough feedback and then supported Eddie to get in shape and eat differently. Though his mother wanted him to eat differently and packed healthy lunches, in the end Eddie's friends were the key to his changes. The authors' other books also highlight qualities like courage in the face of challenges, the value of persistence and determination, and talking about feelings."
Book Description:
The Lilly Lou and Moozites stories give young readers and their families ideas about places to go in the United States, interplanetary travel, and how to befriend others who may not be like us or from our region of the country. Lilly Lous relationship with the Moozites opens up a world and universe of adventures for her. The books are intended to make children smile and want to know more about the world around them. Jonathan Hoefers illustrations give readers an opportunity to find emotion and a sense of wonder about the places we see and the people we can meet.
Book details:
Title: "Lilly Lou Makes a New Friend"
Author: Mike Murphy
Illustrator: Jonathan Hoefer
Publisher: Mascot Books
Publication date: 2019
Size: 8" x 8"
No. of pages: 48
"I loved reading this book to myself first...and I look forward to sharing it with my little people. It is well written with great pictures...truly appropriate for kids of all ages. It is sweet, funny, creative, and a great read-aloud. I especially recommend this book for its message of friendship and acceptance...not to mention how fun it is to read all the alliteration and rhymes. A book to make you smile!"
Book Description:
The Moozites are back! Moozy Toozy and Moozy Woozy have brought some friends with them. Join them and Lilly Lou as they make friends from Paddy's World-Famous Pancake Place to Washington, D.C. Laughs and great adventures await Lilly Lou and our Moozite friends. See if you can solve the mystery surrounding the Giant Pandas.
Book details:
Title: "Lilly Lou Goes to Washington D.C."
Author: Mike Murphy
Art Director: Jonathan Hoefer
Illustrator: Radu Muresan
Publisher: Mascot Books
Publication date: 2020
Size: 8" x 8"
No. of pages: 48
"Another clever tale by this author. The kids wanted more and this book is a great birthday present. Win-win!"
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