Books by Leela Hope

Join Lee a little boy who needs to learn how to get clean.Do your kids hate to take a bath?Do your kids like to play in the mud?"Lee doesn't Like Soap" tells the story of a very stubborn boy who learns the hard way that baths are very important. Lee is a little boy who loves to play in the mud and get dirty, but Lee does not like to get clean. He and all of the townspeople are forced to deal with the consequences of Lee's actions when he refuses to wash up. Lee learns that a bath is an important part of growing up healthy and strong. He promises the doctor that he will always use soap from now on. The story provides a good way for parents and children to talk about the importance of good hygiene, and could also be a good tool for public health professionals. It is a great story for bedtime and can be read to the whole family. A terrific choice for early readers!

Lee is a boy with a problem, there is mud all over his hair!Do your children fuss about brushing their hair?Do they dislike other hygiene related activities?"Lee Needs to Comb his Hair" is the story of a young boy who would rather dive in a lake than actually try to get himself clean. He does not like to take the time to take care of his wild hair. When the wild hair becomes encased in mud, Lee is forced to deal with his problem head on, literally. The story provides a good way for parents and children to talk about the importance of good hygiene, and could also be a good tool for public health professionals. It is a great story for bedtime and can be read to the whole family. A terrific choice for early readers!

Do your kids like swimming and other water activities? Do they ever feel singled out? Wally Raccoon loves aquatics - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the third day of the Farmyard Olympics. Wally feels rejected and singled out when he just wants to participate in different water activities for his team, but another animal helps him find an activity that he can excel in. Aimed specifically for ages 0-6, Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics - Aquatics Day is a suitable story for all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colorful illustrations. The Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics series is ideal for bedtime stories, preschoolers and children learning to read.

In Wally Raccoon's Barnyard Olympics Athletics Day, Wally Raccoon's persistence is his virtue.Many young children, or "little creatures" like Wally, might listen to someone like Big Uncle Moe, the horse, when they're told that they can't do something. Uncle Moe is right. Running hurdles with the big horses is a lofty goal for Wally. Rooster Gus is equally discouraging, but Scamp the Squirrel reassures Wally that they only need to ask someone else for help. It is easy to cry and fall victim to your woes, but Wally rallies to the occasion and consults with Beaver Bob, who finds a place for Wally to compete. Share the value of friendship and support with your child when you read Wally Raccoon's Barnyard Olympics Athletics Day. As you read, pause for a moment to let your child try to guess the next rhyme. This is a great way to start children on the path to becoming readers.

Do your kids like playing team sports?Do they ever feel left out?Wally Raccoon loves to play team sports - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the first day of the Farmyard Olympics. Although he experiences rejection from other animals and disappointment at not being allowed to join in, Wally Raccoon finally finds a friend who finds a spot for him on the team. Aimed specifically for ages 0-6, Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics - Team Sports is a suitable story for all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colorful illustrations. The Wally Raccoon's Farmyard Olympics series is ideal for bedtime stories, preschoolers and children learning to read.

Princess Nancie has a lot of power. She doesn't recognize this, until she realizes that she has the power to tell everyone to do away with the rules. Princess Nancie shows us to be careful what we wish for. When Nancie gets tired of being told what to do at home, she makes a proclamation so that she can get people to stop telling her what to wear and what to do. When she announces to the kingdom that there will be no more rules, she doesn't think of the consequences this will wreak on the town. First, her butlers and the maids leave her hungry and alone. When she looks beyond the palace walls, the kingdom is in chaos. The crowd's joyful freedom turns into cars driving every which way, garbage strewn about, and general unrest. Almost as soon as she declares absolute freedom, she returns to palace balcony to announce "things around here have gotten awful nuts. We have got to have rules, but with a few cuts." Will the crowd turn around and cheer, or will they prefer to continue in their irresponsible bliss? Read this book and teach your child the value of finding a balance when it comes to making and obeying rules

Bedtime? Already? Why spend the night snoozing in bed when there are so many fun things to do? This is what Princess Nancie, an energetic and adventurous four-year-old, asks her parents in this exciting new children's book. Early readers and parents alike will delight in Nancie's quest to stay up as she comes to learn why all of us need to get a good night's rest. Next time your rambunctious child wants to stay up past her bedtime, pull up Princess Nancie Gets Ready for Bed and use your child's energy for something better: strengthening her reading skills. Children will identify with Nancie's determination and delight in the bright illustrations and engaging story. Your child may not always remember how much she had once begged for a later bedtime, but she will always cherish the special memories of reading together. Will determined little Princess Nancie succeed in her mission for a later bedtime? Read Princess Nancie Gets Ready for Bed with your young reader today and prepare to be charmed and delighted.

Do your kids have trouble sharing? The challenge of facing a conflict with a friend can be confusing for a child. Ernie and Martin Learn to Share Martin Learn to Share teaches the value of sharing one's hurt feelings openly and honestly. This story shows that friends need to share their feelings and their toys. The explicit illustrations in Ernie the Elephant and Martin Learn to Share present a bright and colorful approach to this difficult lesson. Sometimes we have to learn the hard way, like Martin did, that maybe we are not so nice, but that doesn't mean we have to stay that way. Download this story for your son or daughter and read it with them. Or better yet, let them read the pictures on their own to learn a valuable lesson about friendship.

Show your children the importance of exercise.Jarod Giraffe is very lazy - he doesn't want to do any exercise. One day, he keeps falling over whenever he tries to stand. Will Jarod take the doctor's advice and start exercising?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: It's good to exercise Trying new things is fun Winning isn't important as long as you have fun It's good to take the doctor's advice Jarod Giraffe Needs to Get Fit is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure.

Teach your children about sharing.Tim and Finn the Dragon Twins love playing together with their ball, but when things start to go wrong, they get upset with each other. Can they work out their problem and learn to share?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: Sharing is being fair It's more fun to share than it is to play by yourself The importance of friendship Tim and Finn the Dragon Twins - Sharing is Fair is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure.

Little Bear Dover's Train AdventureShow your children the excitement of adventures.Little Bear Dover loves adventures but can be shy and nervous about going on them. Will an adventure-filled day help him overcome his timidness? Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: Adventures aren't as scary as they seem It's exciting to do things you haven't done before The importance of friendship Little Bear Dover's Train Adventure is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure. Little Bear Dover's Pirate Adventure Teach your children how their imagination can be a fun adventure, too. When Little Bear Dover has his friends over to play, they use their imagination to create an adventure of their own. Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To be creative and use their imagination Adventures can be had anywhere Even imagined adventures can be exciting The importance of friendship Little Bear Dover's Pirate Adventure is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure. Little Bear Dover's Adventure in the Sky Teach your children to overcome their fears. Little Bear Dover and his friends are nervous about going up in a hot air balloon. Can they overcome their fears and have a wonderful adventure? Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: Adventures are fun and exciting, even if they seem scary To overcome their fears and have a good time The importance of friendship Little Bear Dover's Adventure in the Sky is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure. Little Bear Dover's Camping Adventure Show your children that they can be brave. Little Bear Dover and his friend, Joey the Bear, have an exciting camping adventure with Dover's Dad - until they hear a loud noise. Will Dover and Joey be brave and find what's making the noise? Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To be brave That camping is fun To connect with nature The importance of friendship Little Bear Dover's Camping Adventure is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure.

Teach your children to play fair.Pam the puppy wants to play with her brothers and they won't let her. But when she finds a big sparkling ball, they want to play with it, too. Will she decide to share with her brothers and play fair?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To play fair The importance of sharing To be forgivingPam the Puppy and Her Big Ball is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure.

Teach your child to never give up.Pam the puppy and her brothers love going for runs - especially up the hill where there are logs and puddles to jump over. But Pam can't jump as well as her brothers. Will she be able to build up her confidence and jump the big log?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To persevere To always keep trying To Never give up To be encouragingPam the Puppy Learns to Jump is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure.

This is a story about what it takes to be a true leader.At first it seems that Larry the Lion, who is strong and brave and popular, will be crowned as king.This does not surprise his brother Leonard who would rather read a book than be king. One day the brothers are napping in a tree, when a little ant said, "I need help, you see." Larry is too lazy to help, soLeonard jumps down from the tree to help the ant. All sorts of problems arise with the jungle animals that day from the ant and the rhino to the Meer cat and the snake. Leonard takes care of it all whileLarry sleeps in the tree. By the end of the story when it is time to crown the king of the jungle, who do you think the animals will pick? Read this story about how brains and kindness are the virtues of a good leader.

Teach your children to share.Jarod Giraffe loves helping his dad in the garden. One day, they find that they have more food from their garden than they can eat. What will they do with all this food?Perfect for early readers, this children's storybook teaches your children: To share with others To give to those who have less Generosity is a good trait to have Jarod Giraffe Learns to Share is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses and colorful illustrations. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure.

Introductions Derek the DragonIntroduction Do your kids ever feel sad? Do they have trouble making friends? An amazing story for all ages to enjoy, aimed at children 0-5 years of age. Watch as Derek the Dragon learns about the meaning of happiness in this tale. Come and meet an adventurous dormouse who decides that he can change his lot in life and through caring about others he ends up saving his village. The story is told through rhyming verse and vivid illustration. Derek the Dragon contains a great message about caring and friendship for parents to share with their children. Derek the Dragon and Princess DaynaIntroduction Do you or your kids have trouble with people who are different? Do your kids have trouble making friends? This is a terrific story aimed at kids 0-5, and yet, it is fun for the whole family to read and enjoy. Derek the Dragon, the dormouse, Devin and Princess Dayna all learn a lot about friendship. The book deals with misunderstandings and stereotypes, but in a way that is very palatable for little children to understand. The villagers are worried about a dragon flying around their village. They send their princess off to deal with the situation. The story is told in rhyming verse and featuring dynamic illustrations. It is a story for the whole family to enjoy. Derek the Dragon and the Tooth Ache Are your kids afraid of the dentist? Do you have a problem getting them to brush their teeth? This book is s great story for children from 2 to 82 and fun for the whole family. Not many people enjoy the dentist, but it is a necessary part of life. When a dragon has a tooth ache this is a very big deal. His friends Devin the dormouse and Princess Dayna go along to help him find the courage to see Dr. Brushright. The story is brought to life through vivid illustrations and told in rhyming verse. Aimed at kids 0-5 this book tackles real life issues in a way that makes it very palatable for kids of all ages. Derek the Dragon and the Missing SocksDo your kids forget to clean up their rooms?Have they ever asked you to find things for them?This story is pure family entertainment. It is great for kids 2-82 but it is aimed at the 0-5 age group. The book covers a very important life skill, cleaning. Derek the dragon does not like to clean, but he learns that he needs to get his house clean if he is ever going to find his lucky socks. Devin the dormouse comes to help his friend and shows him the way to get his house clean. The friends clean the cave and find the lucky socks. The story is brought to life through vivid illustrations and is told in rhyming verse.

Do your kids forget to clean up their rooms?Have they ever asked you to find things for them?This story is pure family entertainment. It is great for kids 2-82 but it is aimed at the 0-5 age group. The book covers a very important life skill, cleaning. Derek the dragon does not like to clean, but he learns that he needs to get his house clean if he is ever going to find his lucky socks. Devin the dormouse comes to help his friend and shows him the way to get his house clean. The friends clean the cave and find the lucky socks. The story is brought to life through vivid illustrations and is told in rhyming verse.

Are your kids afraid of the dentist? Do you have a problem getting them to brush their teeth? This book is s great story for children from 2 to 82 and fun for the whole family. Not many people enjoy the dentist, but it is a necessary part of life. When a dragon has a tooth ache this is a very big deal. His friends Devin the dormouse and Princess Dayna go along to help him find the courage to see Dr. Brushright. The story is brought to life through vivid illustrations and told in rhyming verse. Aimed at kids 0-5 this book tackles real life issues in a way that makes it very palatable for kids of all ages.

Do your kids ever feel sad? Do they have trouble making friends?An amazing story for all ages to enjoy, aimed at children 0-5 years of age. Watch as Derek the Dragon learns about the meaning of happiness in this tale. Come and meet an adventurous dormouse who decides that he can change his lot in life and through caring about others he ends up saving his village. The story is told through rhyming verse and vivid illustration. Derek the Dragon contains a great message about caring and friendship for parents to share with their children.

Leonard the Clever LionIntroA story about a brainy lion for children of all ages to enjoy.Are you or your children afraid to stand up and be heard?Are you or your kids struggling with self confidence?Leonard the Clever Lion is worried that he is not as good as his brother Larry. Leonard is not as handsome, and not as strong as his brother, but using his brain and his caring heart he solves the problems of the other jungle animals and they elect him the new King of the Jungle. Watch Leonard conquer his fears and help his friends. See the story unfold with vivid illustrations and told through rhyming verse. Learn what it takes to be a really good lion. Birthday Party for RhinoDo you know how to be a good friend and show someone that you care?Leonard the Clever Lion and his friends want to surprise their friend Rhino on his birthday. But when Leonard realises his friend is sad he has to make sure the party happens in time. Ant learns that even the smallest people have a lot to offer. The story is told beautifully through rhyming verse and comes to life with amazing illustrations. This story is truly fun for all ages. A New Friend in the JungleDo you or your children want to learn about making friends?Leonard the Clever Lion and his friends have noticed odd things happening around the jungle. Toys are going missing and games are being ruined. A new friend is trying to make trouble because he is not sure how to be a friend. Learn about how to introduce yourself and meet new people. See the story unfold with vivid illustrations and told through rhyming verse. Learn what it takes to be a really good friend.Good Night JungleDo your kids worry that they are the only ones who are afraid of the dark?It is time to get ready for bed and Leonard the Clever Lion and his friends all have their special things that they need to go to sleep. Rhino's favorite sleepy toy has gone missing and the friends look everywhere for it. Will the friends find the toy before it is time for bed? Will Larry wake up in time for bed? A story for children of any age and parents too. See the story unfold with vivid illustrations and told through rhyming verse. Learn about what it takes to get a real good night of sleep.

A Home for MyrtleDo your kids struggle with making friends?Do they sometimes feel like they don't belong?A Home for Myrtle tells a tale about a friendly red monster who needs a place to live. Myrtle the Monster feels like she doesn't belong anywhere and faces rejection in her search for a place to live. She learns that even someone who seems like an unlikely friend can be the one who helps you in the end. Aimed for ages 0-6, A Home for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colourful illustrations. The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers and children learning to read. A Party for MyrtleDo your kids feel like they don't have any friends?Do they ever feel alone?A Party for Myrtle tells a tale about Myrtle the Monster's birthday. Myrtle feels alone on her birthday because she thinks that no one knew it was her birthday - she felt like she didn't have any friends. However, her neighboring companions surprise her with a wonderful and exciting birthday party with lots of fun to be had. Aimed for ages 0-6, A Party for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colourful illustrations. The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers and children learning to read. A New Hat for MyrtleDo your kids ever have bad hair days?Do they truly value friendship?A New Hat for Myrtle tells a tale about Myrtle the Monster's 'bad hair day'. When Myrtle wakes up and finds that she doesn't look neat and tidy, she feels sad and hesitant to meet with her friends. Myrtle learns to truly value her friendship with her neighboring companions as some of her friends try to find her a hat to build up her confidence. Aimed for ages 0-6, A New Hat for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colourful illustrations. The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers and children learning to read. A Kite Chase for MyrtleDo your kids love having new toys?Do they get upset if they lose them?A Kite Chase for Myrtle tells a tale about Myrtle the Monster's adventure with her new kite. When Myrtle gets a fright and her kite blows away in the wind, she chases after her new toy and recruits all her friends as she runs past them. Myrtle learns to value her friends and not to judge someone for what they seem, rather than what they are on the inside. Aimed for ages 0-6, A Kite Chase for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colourful illustrations. The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers and children learning to read.

Do your kids love having new toys?Do they get upset if they lose them?A Kite Chase for Myrtle tells a tale about Myrtle the Monster's adventure with her new kite. When Myrtle gets a fright and her kite blows away in the wind, she chases after her new toy and recruits all her friends as she runs past them. Myrtle learns to value her friends and not to judge someone for what they seem, rather than what they are on the inside. Aimed for ages 0-6, A Kite Chase for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colourful illustrations. The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers and children learning to read.

Do your kids ever have bad hair days?Do they truly value friendship?A New Hat for Myrtle tells a tale about Myrtle the Monster's 'bad hair day'. When Myrtle wakes up and finds that she doesn't look neat and tidy, she feels sad and hesitant to meet with her friends. Myrtle learns to truly value her friendship with her neighboring companions as some of her friends try to find her a hat to build up her confidence. Aimed for ages 0-6, A New Hat for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colourful illustrations. The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers and children learning to read.

Do your kids feel like they don't have any friends?Do they ever feel alone?A Party for Myrtle tells a tale about Myrtle the Monster's birthday. Myrtle feels alone on her birthday because she thinks that no one knew it was her birthday - she felt like she didn't have any friends. However, her neighboring companions surprise her with a wonderful and exciting birthday party with lots of fun to be had. Aimed for ages 0-6, A Party for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colourful illustrations. The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers and children learning to read.

Do your kids struggle with making friends?Do they sometimes feel like they don't belong?A Home for Myrtle tells a tale about a friendly red monster who needs a place to live. Myrtle the Monster feels like she doesn't belong anywhere and faces rejection in her search for a place to live. She learns that even someone who seems like an unlikely friend can be the one who helps you in the end. Aimed for ages 0-6, A Home for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse and colourful illustrations. The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers and children learning to read.