 
ANNIE'S BOOKS
All About Korea Illustrations by Soosoonam Barg California Reader, the state'spremier reading and schoollibrary advocacy All About Korea takes you to meet Korea's people, places, and traditions. You'll learn the most fun and fascinating things about Korea, from the countryside to the busy city like Seoul. Find out what happened when the king invented the Korean alphabet almost 600 years ago. Learn why the famous martial arts called Taekwondo began, Annie's two youngest children, Sarah and Jacob, were adopted from Korea. Annie believes it's important for each of us to know about our cultural heritage, but it's especially important for those adopted from another culture. Thus Annie's family has gone out of their way to travel to Korea, make Korean friends and learn about its fascinating culture. Watch Annie's interview on ABC's Sacramento and Company, discussing her latest book, All About Korea, Stories, Songs, Crafts and More.
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Praise for All about Korea All About Korea is a rich trove of activities and information about Korea...more
The book is accurate and covers a lot of ground. Explaining a country's culture is a difficult and rewarding task...more
We highly recommend All About Korea to our Korea families and their children. The book also serves as a useful and fun guide for anyone interested in Korean history and culture...more
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A fun look at KoreaPraise for Adventures of the Treasure Fleet
Bowler's retelling of the story is lively and expressive - it is noteworthy that there is dialogue on every page, which helps to make it immensely readable for young people. ...more Both Papertigers.org and Travelforkids.com chose Adventures of the Treasure Fleet as "Book of the Month" in May of 2007 Marvelously written and engagingly illustrated, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet is a "must own" for every library and elementary school classroom. ...more
In 2009, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet was awarded Taiwan's highest children's book award. The "Good Book List" is created each year by Taipei City Library for the year's most outstanding works of children's literature.
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Illustrations by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard History comes alive in this fascinating account of Chinese discovery! Beginning in 1405, Admiral Zheng He led more than 300 gigantic, brightly painted ships across the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean and all the way to the distant coast of Africa.The admiral and his crew battled pirates and raging storms, and were amazed by the people and ways of life in distant lands.
Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefully told and beautifully illustrated, the story's fast pace will keep young ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious readers of all ages. Fascinating reading! ...more Enchanting illustrations express the wonder & excitement of new lands. ...more—Travelforkids.com Great new book for children! This beautifully illustrated and written book opens American children's eyes to a fascination epoch in Chinese histroy. A superb effort!...more Ann Bowler's story is delightful, engaging yet incredibly informative. ...more Details about Annie's School Assembly for the Adventures of the Treasure Fleet |
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Praise for Geckos's Complaint Travelforkids.com named Gecko's Complaint its "Top Pick." Lovingly Illustrated by I Gusti Made Sukanada, this book shows a side of Bali that is not often seen. The moral of the story: concentrate on the positive and the bigger picture, instead of blaming the easiest and nearest target. An enjoyable read enhanced by soft, full-color artwork. Travel for Kids (with link) named Gecko's Complaint as its "Top Pick."— travelforkids.com Gecko is fun for all, no complaints! The Gecko story was a blast! —Brandon, 1st grade
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 Geckos's ComplaintA Balinese Folktale Illustrated by I Gusti Made Sukanada Gecko's Complaint is a sparkling retelling of a classic Balinese folktale. About those only too ready to see the faults of others but not their own, the tale encourages readers to consider the good in their lives. Gecko's Complaint is filled with delightful characters, sly humor and lovely illustrations that bring the jungle and its inhabitants to vivid life. With its themes of tolerance, acceptance, and appreciating the things we have, it is a wonderful, fun-loving introduction to Indonesia's true spirit. The warm, colorful paintings of veteran Indonesian illustrator, I Gusti Made Sukanada bring the classic tale to life. 
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Beautiful Balinese Art and Entertaining Folktale!
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Annie also writes for Unibooks, a Korean company that publishes books for Korean children who are learning English. Though these titles are not available in America, Annie shares these books with students and teachers |
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Praise for The Paso Honored as 2004's Best Non Fiction Book by "A fascinating study of a Paso Robles landmark!" |
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The Paso Robles Inn Annie's first book for adults is a coffee-table history book titled The Paso Robles Inn, More Than a Century of Pride. The book is packed with drawings, photos, and information tracing the fascinating history of the Paso Robles Inn from its colorful frontier beginnings to the warm and comfortable Inn of today. |
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| There are so few books on Paso Robles History. This one ranks #1! It's a fabulous book. —Wally Ohles, San Luis Obispo County historian |
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It's not easy to be a teen today. Life is more demanding than ever. In Success Story, readers are introduced to six young people who have dealt with all kinds of pressures. Though they've had their share of challenges, they didn't let pressures stop them. Instead, the teens highlighted in Success Stories stood up to the demands they faced and were even able to flourish despite many obstacles. Want to know how they did it?ISBN #0130248061 |
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Annie's biography about Dr. Jane Goodall is a brief but complete introduction to the life of a truly amazing woman! Written at the 4th grade level, the biography is easy to read yet filled with enough detail to interest far older readers. Readers will learn that Dr. Goodall is more than a scientist who changed how scientists look at chimps; she is a living example of a good and true heart. ISBN #9780739861820 |
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Can you image walking the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail? Eleven-year-old Taylor Witcher didn’t imagine such a walk, she hiked it! Hiking the Appalachian Trail utilized this energetic girl's journal and photographs to create an accurate description of the Witcher family's amazing adventure. Written at the 3rd grade level, the book will surely inspire the young and adventurous. ISBN #0765261731 |
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall With few words and lovely illustrations, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall follows a young farmer through the seasons. The book shares a child's joy as she harvests plants that she herself sowed. Through a simple poem and brilliant photographs, Seasons of Color gives young readers plenty of food for discussion about the amazing changes that come with the passing of each season.
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