This is a very funny book with a surprise ending that will leave the reader guessing as he or she reads. Written by an educator who spends her day in the classroom, Paula Parton brings everything she knows about children into this book. The book is entertaining as it educates with plays on words and funny detail that will leave parent and child chuckling. Where is this planet where the many legged creatures read, write and speak just as we do? Who are the HU, and why do the creatures there read the classics? There is a war and a rescue and acid rain and love and marriage on this planet just like we have on our planet. They even travel to outer space, but exactly where is outer space? Paula Parton has created a brand new concept in children's literature that will fascinate, entice, and educate children of all ages; and that is only one of the surprise secrets of this book You must read to the very end if this delightful chapter book to find out all of the answers. But what are the questions? Read and discover it all for yourself

This is a very funny book with a surprise ending that will leave the reader guessing as he or she reads. Written by an educator who spends her day in the classroom, Paula Parton brings everything she knows about children into this book. The book is entertaining as it educates with plays on words and funny detail that will leave parent and child chuckling. Where is this planet where the many legged creatures read, write and speak just as we do? Who are the HU, and why do the creatures there read the classics? There is a war and a rescue and acid rain and love and marriage on this planet just like we have on our planet. They even travel to outer space, but exactly where is outer space? Paula Parton has created a brand new concept in children's literature that will fascinate, entice, and educate children of all ages; and that is only one of the surprise secrets of this book You must read to the very end if this delightful chapter book to find out all of the answers. But what are the questions? Read and discover it all for yourself

Enter the magical and exciting 'Room 17' and find out why this school room is so exciting and what happens to one group of kids when they enter the pod between the school rooms to work on their group history project. Long time teacher, writer and artist Paula Parton has done it again And this time she makes history come alive Find out what life lessons these fourth graders learn, and how they might have actually affected history. To say the story of 'Room 17' is awe inspiring is an understatement, and the good news is this is the first book in a brand new series of books all about the adventures of the kids in 'Room 17' Ask yourself what you would do if you had entered the pod. (And what exactly is the pod?) Better yet, join the kids of 'Room 17' and let your imagination soar through time and space as you embark upon a great and sometimes perilous adventure Paula Parton (a fourth grade teacher who just happens to teach in 'Room 17') is the author and cover illustrator of 'The Tic Chronicles.' And she absolutely swears Room 17' is pure fiction But is it? Read and decide for yourself

If you have ever wondered about heaven, where it is, what it means to be there and how you will get to heaven, then this is the book for you, and who hasn't wondered about all of these things?Written in response to a question from a child who was worried about his grandmother getting older and what would happen to her if she died, this book lovingly addresses a question that that particular grandmother, a friend of the author, Paula Parton, had difficulty answering.The print is large so that children can see the words clearly and even read this book all by themselves, but it is better when shared together with a loving parent and/or grandparent.The paintings in the interior are as, captivating as its words. Enjoy this beautiful book written by retired teacher, artist and musician, Paula Parton who also did much of the artwork in its book along with her amazing art teacher, Luz Perez, and fellow artist, Ann Benfield. This is a beautiful faith based book that will look wonderful on your coffee table and at the same time help you answer some very important and serious questions with love and sensitivity.

Step into the Room 17 pod and travel back in time with room 17, where history really does come alive. This time go back to the time of the founding of the missions. Find out what our heroes bring back with them from the past and what they learn about San Diego's Mission de Alcala. And what is the Dark Angel? Why and how does Jacob Learner become a true buckaroo? Will there be another trip in the pod through time, or will this be the last trip? And if you are a history buff, can you guess why they were sent to this time and place? Written by retired fourth grade teacher and artist, Paula Parton, and especially geared for the pre-teen crowd, this book is nothing less than fun through and through. Room 17- Where History Comes Alive - Missions is, as are all of Parton's Room 17 Books, historically true to fact, entertaining, funny, and educational. Learning is fun and Bellissima is here to prove it through all the children's books it publishes Even if your child doesn't seem to like history, he or she will love history after reading the Room 17 Book Series by Paula Parton Remember that books are a mind investment, and you cannot go wrong with a Bellissima book. Before school starts in the fall, or to gear up after school begins, or to review your history lessons, or just for pure entertainment---anytime is the perfect time to buy a Paula Parton Room 17 Book. So read them all, have fun, and learn something while you are at it

Paula Parton shares her vision of Christmas with us with her wonderful poetry and artwork, reminding us what it means to be a family and what it really means to celebrate Christmas. So open this book and take a look Take a peek into the authors world and see the love inside of it. Ask yourself what Christmas means to you and whether you have let its true meaning get away from you. And if it has, there is no time like the present to bring back its important meaning to you. Because Christmas is the best gift ever, and the best holiday of them all Remember the star over Bethlehem, and the promise God gave us when Jesus Christ was born. You will enjoy this book as much as your child will, a book that is sure to be a classic, and a family Christmas favorite. This is a perfect Christmas gift for someone you love. Paula Parton is the author of The Tic Chronicles, the Room 17, Where History Comes Alive Series, Room 17 Writes, and I Always Wondered. She is a recently retired teacher and a grandmother, a musician and an extremely talented artist. And the best thing about Paula Parton is that she really loves kids, and like all Bellissima Books, Paula Parton books have a message, and the message in this book one is all about love and family.

This book is a teaching tool and resource that can be used by all teachers and parents to teach their children, whether in the classroom or at home, that dreams can come true and everyone can write. Word is that the fourth graders in Room 17 excitedly went to work when they found out they were asked by Bellissima Publishing, LLC to put together a book of their best creative writing efforts, and they met the challenge and got right to work. Under the guidance of teacher, Paula Parton, these fourth graders showed us exactly what they could do and what your kids can also do with a little direction, time and effort. And the good news is that Teacher, Paula Parton, shows you exactly how to do it Paula Parton is the author and cover artist of the 'Room 17, Where History Comes Alive' Series, and 'The Tic Chronicles.' Ask anyone, and they will tell you that Mrs. Parton is one teacher extraordinaire (Especially if they happen to be one of Mrs. Partons students in Room 17 where time travel may or may not be an actuality.) And for more information on that subject, we will just have to refer you to the Room 17, Where History Comes Alive Series where you can make that assessment for yourself And where you can decide for yourself if the kids in Room 17 really travel through time or if Mrs. Parton has made her classroom so exciting, they just believe they have

Life is a wonder and a joy to behold, and Paula Parton has captured it all with her beautiful artwork as she sees through the eyes of a child, and her own inner child narrates a few questions, a few answers and a few truths. Author of 'The Tic Chronicles' and the Room 17 Book Series, and an artist and musician who is also a teacher, Paula Parton leads us through the wondrous realm of childhood amid colors and sites that will leave you in awe of her amazing talents. Step into the pages of this book and take a walk though childhood like you have never taken. And never forget the wonder that is our world, and that every day is a new beginning. This is another Bellissima Publishing, LLC children's book that you can proudly display on your coffee table, ready to be looked at and enjoyed by adults and children alike. A Sunflower is much more than a sunflower, and a a horn is more than something you can play, and a babe is sometimes not really a babe at all, especially if you consider these things through the eyes of a child, or in this case, through the eyes of our author and artist, Paula Parton who truly sees what children see.

The excitement is on again in Room 17 Travel with our group of time travel explorers through the learning pod and back into time where they meet none other than Sir Francis Drake Meet a parrot named Billy Be Hanged and find out what it really was like to be a pirate and an explorer in the days of old Learn about the struggles and the real realities of those who braved the waves of yesteryear to discover new worlds and new cultures they could never have imagined, and find out why Vic is a true hero and what he did for one of his classmates. Most importantly, take the time to look inside of yourself and try to discover exactly who you are. Ask yourself what you would do of you went back in time and how you would handle the dangers and excitement of an adventure you could not have imagined in your wildest dreams This is Book II of the 'Where History Comes Alive' Book Series, and author and fourth grade teacher Paula Parton has done it again From her beautifully painted cover to the exciting interior of this book, kids, parents and teachers could not ask for more Written with classroom input and experience, Paula Parton (who just happens to teach in Room 17 at her school) has outdone herself. While Mrs. Parton swears this book is purely fiction, the characters and their interaction with history makes you wonder, "Could these stories be true?" Only Mrs. Parton and the kids of Room 17 will ever really know for sure

Enter the magical and exciting 'Room 17' and find out why this school room is so exciting and what happens to one group of kids when they enter the pod between the school rooms to work on their group history project. Long time teacher, writer and artist Paula Parton has done it again And this time she makes history come alive Find out what life lessons these fourth graders learn, and how they might have actually affected history. To say the story of 'Room 17' is awe inspiring is an understatement, and the good news is this is the first book in a brand new series of books all about the adventures of the kids in 'Room 17' Ask yourself what you would do if you had entered the pod. (And what exactly is the pod?) Better yet, join the kids of 'Room 17' and let your imagination soar through time and space as you embark upon a great and sometimes perilous adventure Paula Parton (a fourth grade teacher who just happens to teach in 'Room 17') is the author and cover illustrator of 'The Tic Chronicles.' And she absolutely swears Room 17' is pure fiction But is it? Read and decide for yourself

This is a very funny book with a surprise ending that will leave the reader guessing as he or she reads. Written by an educator who spends her day in the classroom, Paula Parton brings everything she knows about children into this book. The book is entertaining as it educates with plays on words and funny detail that will leave parent and child chuckling. Where is this planet where the many legged creatures read, write and speak just as we do? Who are the HU, and why do the creatures there read the classics? There is a war and a rescue and acid rain and love and marriage on this planet just like we have on our planet. They even travel to outer space, but exactly where is outer space? Paula Parton has created a brand new concept in children's literature that will fascinate, entice, and educate children of all ages, and that is only one of the surprise secrets of this book You must read to the very end if this delightful chapter book to find out all of the answers, but what are the questions? Read and discover it all for yourself