Long Island Authors Books Catalog

Children's Picture Books
The Man Who Lived In A Hat - A story about a man who is never satisfied with what he has. With
the help of Aunt Sadie, he reaches the top of the world, yet still nothing satisfies his thirst for
worldly luxuries. This book teaches about greed and jealousy in a simple, inspiring and humorous
way! By Janice Levy
Hard cover $16.95 (Ages 4-8)

Lots Of Latkes - Long ago in a faraway village, an old woman invites her friends to a Hanukkah
dinner. Each guest plans to bring something to share-sour cream, applesauce, fish, and jelly
doughnuts-but a series of mishaps results in each of them contributing latkes instead. The friends
have a good time anyway, celebrating the holiday with a dreidel, songs, dancing-and lots of latkes.
By Sandy Lanton
Hard cover: $14.95 (Ages 3 - 8)
Soft cover: $6.95

The Monsters' Test - You're invited to the party at a haunted mansion! As a wild assortment of
creepy beasts and ghoulies argue over who is the scariest, a contest begins to determine the
winner. The bumbling monsters turn out to be not as horrific as they thought, as shown by the
interactive surprise ending that will delight young readers. By Brian Heinz
Hard cover: $14.95 (Ages 5 - 10)

The Alley Cat - It is a tense dark world of the inner city. When the butcher's wife tosses out a
porkchop, a struggle erupts among the cats for the precious meat. Though they may be friends on
another night, Big Red must fight tooth and claw to accomplish his noble mission and return to the
warmth of his loving family. By Brian Heinz
Hard cover: $14.95 (Ages 3 - 8)
Soft cover: $6.95

The Barnyard Cat - A rollicking romp told in narrative verse. It is a crisp autumn day on the farm.
The crops have been gathered and stored. Barnabus, the barnyard cat, snoozes lazily atop his
favorite haystack. But in the hills overlooking the fields, a hulking, rumpled, brute of a rat has
gathered a small army to make off with the precious grain. As evening melds to darkness and the
rats descend on the farm, Barnabus rises to the challenge in a spirited and comical battle, proving
his true worth to the farm. By Brian Heinz
Hard cover: $14.95 (Ages 3 - 8)
Soft cover: $6.95

Butternut Hollow Pond - is an ecological study disguised as a beautiful picture book. The text &
illustrations showcase a typical temperate pond of the eastern United States and the diverse wealth
of organisms that thrive there. Through five time frames, from dawn to darkness, young readers will
experience the interdependence of life forms in terms of food chains, food webs, and the ecological
niches that each organism occupies. The detailed depiction of this simple pond in words and
watercolors will lead to an understanding of it not just as a rich & thriving world unto itself but as an
integral piece of the fabric that binds all living things on our planet. By Brian Heinz
Hard cover: $15.99 (Ages 4 - 8)
Soft cover: $7.95

In English, of Course - When the teacher misunderstands an Italian immigrant child, the results are
hilarious. By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $16.95 (Ages 4 - 8)
Soft cover: $8.95

En Inglés, por Supuesto - When the teacher misunderstands an immigrant child, the results are
hilarious. Written entirely in Spanish! By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $16.95 (Ages 4 - 8)
Soft cover: $8.95

The Weight of a Mass, A Tale of Faith - A miracle in the royal bakery converts the hearts of a
once-cold kingdom. Winner of more than 8 literary awards! By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $17.95 (Ages 5 - 10)
Soft cover: $9.95

El Peso de una Misa, Un Relato de Fe - A miracle in the royal bakery converts the hearts of a
once-cold kingdom. Written entirely in Spanish! By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $17.95 (Ages 5 - 10)
Soft cover: $9.95

HOT CHA CHA - To find the lost playground key, this answers "the 5 W's and how" in both literal
and figurative language, using impeccable meter, straight and slant rhyme, alliteration and
assonance. By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover Only: $16.95 (Ages 3 - 8)

Grandpa Loved - A grandson remembers Grandpa, who taught him to love the beach, the forest,
the city and the family. By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $16.95 (Ages 4 - 8)
Soft cover: $8.95

Grandma's Scrapbook - The scrapbook Grandma kept to chronicle summers together brings back
lovely and touching memories for her granddaughter. By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $16.95 (Ages 4 - 8)
Soft cover: $8.95

Shh! The Whale Is Smiling - A classic bedtime favorite! To comfort her little brother in a storm, a
sister takes him on a fantasy undersea voyage with a whale. By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $16.95 (Ages 3 - 6)
Soft cover: $8.95

The Numbers Dance, A Counting Comedy - This humorous treatment of counting conveys the
not-to-be-trifled-with concept that numbers can be fun. By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $16.95 (Ages 3 - 7)
Soft cover: $8.95

Middle Grade Novels - Books with pictures for a higher reading level!
THE HAPPY HACKERS is about a boy who uses his computer to set a trap for a thief. The main
character is in 8th grade, but it is written at a 4th grade level for "reluctant readers" and ESL
students. By Sandy Lanton
Soft cover: $5.00

The Wolves - Join a starving wolf pack on a mid-winter hunt in the Canadian Rockies as Pahtoo
leads the clan in search of an elk herd in this dramatic tale of survival in a harsh and unforgiving
environment. By Brian Heinz
Hard cover: $15.99 (Ages 7 - 10)
Soft cover: $7.95

Kayuktuk: An Arctic Quest - A coming-of-age tale set on the tundra of northern Alaska follows
young Aknik as he sets out to prove his skills as a hunter so he may be allowed to hunt whale with
the men of his village. As his traps are mysteriously robbed, he is forced to look deep into himself for
the courage and wisdom needed to solve the problem. A tale of native Inuits living in the traditional
way. By Brian Heinz
Hard cover: $14.95 (Ages 7 - 10)
Soft cover: $6.95

Nanuk: Lord of the Ice - In a parallel tale set in the high arctic, Nanuk, a great polar bear, is on the
hunt for seals, while a young Inuit boy and his sled team of eight dogs are in search of Nanuk. A
powerful story of suspense and adventure with a thrilling climax. By Brian Heinz
Hard cover: $15.99 (Ages 7 - 10)
Soft cover: $7.95

Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Alien Mom - When Elliot Stone, a nine year-old boy,
overhears a grown-up telephone conversation, he takes the information out of context and lets his
young imagination run away with him. During his encounter with several minor disasters, Elliot
displays maturity, bravery and intelligence while maintaining the innocence and sweetness of a little
boy. Parents and children alike will enjoy the suspense and comedy that take Elliot and his friends on
this unforgettable mission. By L P Chase
Paperback (115 pages): $11.95 (Ages 8 - 10)

Activity Books
Beachcraft Bonanza - For parents, teachers, students, craftspeople, children, and beachlovers. A
wide assortment of year-round arts, crafts, puzzles, experiments, and how-to activities for the
seashore. Both fun & educational! Highly illustrated in clear black and white line art. By Brian Heinz
Soft cover: $8.95 (87 Pages) (All Ages)

Beachcrafts. Too! - A second volume of year-round arts, crafts, puzzles, experiments, and how-to
activities for the seashore. By Brian Heinz
Soft cover: $9.95 (102 Pages) (All Ages)

Show; Don't Tell! Secrets of Writing - Visionary, grammar-based writing strategies are revealed
through tactile sense prompts. By Josephine Nobisso
Hard cover: $22.95 (All Ages)