Bøker av Dawn Marie Hooks

Cookie wants food. She makes a mess, but will she find something to eat? Charming illustrations and four types of poetry create an appealing story about a mischievous dog named Cookie. The poems are followed by a brief section for parents and teachers. This section includes descriptions and cross-curricular instructional activities for the limerick, cinquain, couplet, and diamante style of poetry.

Will Kate convince Hannah she can play catch even though she is blind? This beautifully illustrated story follows Kate through her day at school as she explains to Hannah how she sees through touch, smell, taste, and hearing. A brief section at the end of this book contains information and engaging activities to teach preschool through third grade children about the five senses and blindness. This book was originally released in 2013. In 2017, it was published with revisions.

"Grandpa, you are my best friend. Please don't ever let that end." Through delightful couplets and vibrant watercolor illustrations, this heartwarming picture book expresses the bond between a grandpa and his granddaughter. When Grandpa gets sick, things change, but Ana soon realizes their love will last forever. Ages 3-8 will love reading the sweet story about Grandpa and Ana's adventures. Grandpa Can has a loving and truthful message which is meaningful to both young and old as they navigate changes that come with aging or illness. Author notes include suggestions for talking to children about aging or sick loved ones and loss.

Sarah loves how screaming makes her feel.Her tonsils tickle. Her tummy dances. Best of all, her toes twirl!But one day, Sarah's scream disappears ... This bright picture book celebrates Sarah's spunky and endearing personality while showing that she can still be herself (with or without screaming). This story was inspired by Sara B., a spunky girl with autism who likes to scream.