Laura James
Author
ddison books
Addison Books
Addison books spark curiosity and adventure, seamlessly blending storytelling and learning. As they turn the pages, young readers are transported to faraway places where they meet new friends, experience unique traditions and discover diverse cultures. Woven within the story are unfamiliar vocabulary words and brief definitions, expanding their language skills without interrupting the fun. While relatable characters, crafty plots and amusing situations encourage self-confidence, friendship, and inclusion. Whether Addison is tasting Canadian cuisine or braving Brazilian jungles, young readers find themselves, wondering, laughing, and learning, one adventure at a time.
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Addison's Delaware Discovery
Addison’s Delaware Discovery follows Addison and Albert on an unforeseen adventure during their family trip to Delaware. There they meet Daisy Dixon, a dainty girl with dangling curls, wearing dandelion-colored shoes. When they learn about Daisy’s disability, they are unsure of how to act around her, but their uncertainty fades as their friendship and understanding grows.
Their visit takes a dramatic turn when they uncover a clue that leads to the discovery of the legendary beast called the Delaware Swamp Monster! Eager to solve the mystery, these daring detectives dive into the creature’s forgotten history. As Daisy’s birthday approaches, they plan a party theme using the legend to draw local children together. When the swamp monster makes an unexpected appearance, the celebration turns into Delaware’s most unforgettable event.
Blending entertainment with education, Addison’s Delaware Discovery introduces readers to an exciting array of words beginning with ‘d,’ offering easily accessible definitions that empower young readers without disrupting their flow.
Addison's Canadian Caper
Addison Anderson is a clever, cheerful girl, who cinched a creative writing contest with a complimentary trip to Canada for her entire family. There she is curious to meet her Canadian challenger, who by compete coincidence, is her very own cousin Corby. Clemens.
While the Andersons connect with the Clemens’ clan in their cozy, Canadian cottage, Clover, Corby’s cherished cat, vanishes. Addison and Corby collaborate to uncover the culprit as clues lead to a Cat Burglar! Corby’s concern for Clover convinces him to call in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Corby is confident that with them on the job, the Cat Burglar will soon be caught, or will he?
Addison's Canadian Caper highlights the letter "c," while providing new vocabulary words and brief definitions. These amusing stories were written for K-5 students, but younger children are enjoying the story and characters.
Addison Braves Brazil
Addison Anderson is a bighearted, bright-eyed, blissful, ten-year-old girl, who chews banana bubble gum, and loves riding her bicycle.
She’s ten years old, curious and kind, with a bottomless backpack filled with band-aids, and a borrowed book about the Brazilian rainforest that begins to blur her bravado.
After landing she bans the bad thoughts from her brain until they arrive in the jungle. At the bamboo bridge she freezes. Between the giant bugs and that pesky book, she cannot budge. She must continue and brush her fears aside, but can she?
While capturing your child’s attention, this story introduces new vocabulary words that begin with B, and a definition is also provided for those unfamiliar B words.
Addison's Abrupt Adventures -
SECOND EDITION
Addison Anderson is the same average, awkward, girl who always assists her annoying little brother, Albert. While her ability at winning air hockey is apparent, her art has yet to achieve any awards.
The second edition enhances Addison's adventures, while including word definitions for the unfamiliar words, and adding several new illustrations.
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Addison's Abrupt Adventures
Addison Anderson is an average, agile, occasionally awkward girl, who discovers she has an allergy, admires her aunt, and assists her annoying little brother, Albert.
This entertaining tale was written with a recurring theme that highlights the letter A, captures children's attention, and promotes increased vocabulary.
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