Sunday, April 26, 2020
Welcome to Week Six of Affordable Books to Read during the COVID-19 Outbreak
We hope you’re managing in these very difficult times.
To help, we’re currently making 10 of our books per week JUST $.99 Each in eBook format! You Save $2.98 Per Book.
We know even if you’re home and the bills are covered, it’s a scary time. The virus is reaching out into our communities, and making life difficult for everyone.
The authors at Who Chains You Books want to make our books accessible to ALL during this time. The best way for us to do that is to offer them in eBook format at the minimum kindle price allowable:
JUST $.99 EACH!
Rest assured, you don’t need a kindle device to read our books in kindle. All you need is a smartphone OR the tablet of your choice, including the iPad. Just download the free kindle app from your app store, use your normal Amazon login in, and you’re all set up and ready to go! Then you can choose any of our 10 weekly selections from the links below (or ALL of them), and your titles will be sent right to your kindle app reading library on your device.
We wish you all the very best during this scary time. We hope you’ll enjoy our books, and get to know some of our authors. Reach out to them through their social media, and drop them a review on Amazon. Your reviews help our authors reach a wider audience. Be safe, we’re thinking of you.
This Week’s selection Includes books for all ages, from pre-school on up. Choose from the below titles:
Wild Hare
By Laura Koerber
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Listed by Kirkus Review as one of the 100 best indy books of 2019.
“The world is coming to an end.” I pushed the oil rags and cigarette butts off the seat of my friend Arne’s old pickup truck and climbed in. He threw the truck into gear, gunned the engine, and smirked. “What’s the point of being a fairy if you can’t wave a magic wand and get shit done?”
The Kitty with the Itty-Bitty Tail
By Sandra Biersdorfer
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Most of us have experienced being made fun of or called names that hurt our feelings. Meet Ethel Kitty who doesn’t like being called names—like “Stubby Nubby”—just because she has a smaller tail than the other cats at school. Read along in this tale of tails as the new cat in town helps Ethel realize she is special despite her “shortcomings” and teaches her how to stand up to bullies.
Happy Dog! From Chained to Cherished
By Tamira Thayne, Illustrated by April Pedersen
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Whimsical black and white drawings from illustrator April Pedersen grace this wonderfully thought out and caring story about a dog named Ranger, chained in the backyard and—like all dogs—wishing to be free. (Note, the kindle version is not a coloring book, although you could print the graphics for a do-it-yourself version. The paperback is a coloring book.
Clarabelle Comes Clean
Written by Timothy Verret
?Illustrated by April Pedersen
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Find out how Clarabelle stops the hurtful name-calling in its tracks in Clarabelle Comes Clean, a wonderful addition to humane education classwork and lessons in bullying and societal stereotyping. The book is perfect for ages 6 and up, and the illustrations keep the attention of younger students too in parental, library, and classroom read-alongs.
Smidgey Pidgey’s Predicament
By Tamira Thayne?
Illustrated by C.A. Wulff
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Who was stealing the city’s pigeons, and what’s to become of Smidge, Ridge, and the others? Find out in Smidgey Pidgey’s Predicament, excellent for ages 8 and up, and perfect for humane education in today’s classrooms. Includes Vocab Builders, as well as information about the very real threat to pigeons, and what you can do to help these wonderful birds.
The Trial of the Outlaw Collie Sam
Written by Dale Seddon
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One reader says: “I can’t say enough good things about [the book]. It is based on a true story and the writer has written it first in a rhyming poetic form much like Dr. Seuss. This is followed by the actual story that inspired the poem. It’s heart wrenching at times but if you love dogs you will relate to this story. Even if you aren’t a dog lover, it’s a terrific read, suitable for readers of all ages.”
Muffin’s Shadow
Written by Laura W. Eckroat?
Illustrated by Greg White
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“Laura Eckroat wrote the perfect book to teach our children about the joy ?and love that comes from pet adoption. Muffin’s Shadow will take young readers on an enjoyable journey that is full of fun and wonder. It’s awesome!”—Jamie Dougherty, Founder of Offleashapparel.com
A Peaceful Place
Written & Illustrated by Dina Marie
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These lovingly-crafted books make an excellent gift to yourself or the Labrador aficionado in your life, and encourage a sense of peace and kindness that we often miss in our day to day lives. We hope you’ll be as touched and intrigued by Dina’s paintings and inspirations in the language of Labradors as we are.
Doodle Bug’s Second Chance
By Brandy Herr
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Will Doodle Bug and her sisters get the happily-ever-after they hope for? Find out in Doodle Bug’s Second Chance, Vol. 3 of The Second Chance Series.??Based on a true story, Doodle Bug’s Second Chance is perfect for kids young and old.
The Moody Pencil
(from our Crescent Renewal Imprint)
Written by Samantha K. Riggi
Illustrated by Richard Clark
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Connor’s pencil has been acting out lately; in fact, he’s become especially moody!??What happens in this funny take on the daily grind of the school pencil? This full-color, comic-style book is perfect for ages 7 and up, and the back and forth letters between Connor and Pencil will engage even the reluctant reader.
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