Books by Charlotte Hale

I wish Barney BookhousenWould just disappear. If he would go away,Oh, how my friends and I would cheer!Barney Bookhousen is a bully whose only talent, or so it seems, is making everyone miserable. Will a bit of curiosity on the part of a classmate confirm Barney's reputation? Should we just accept "e;once a bully, always a bully"e;? This story teaches that amazing things can happen when we find and focus on something good in people.

They laugh at my nameAnd poke fun at my size,And just look at this hair and saucer size eyes!Seymore Synopolis is trying very hard to get into the Christmas spirit, but unkind words said to him by neighborhood children are making it very difficult. However, a bit of holiday magic and the "e;creation"e; of a special new friend will make this Christmas Eve one of surprise and adventure for Seymore. This story of celebration and feelings is sure to touch the hearts of children and their families.