Allison Foster

The Wookie-Tookie

A hulking, creeping, stomping monster is inside Mac’s house- and he’s out to get the kids! Can Mac and his dog find a place to hide? Or will the terrible creature snatch them up? What does the monster want? More importantly, can the tables be turned on him?

We listen for the Wookie as he searches room by room,
Romping, stomping through the house, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!

Fish-Sticks

James is furious! His mom just fired his favorite babysitter. Now he sits in his room dreading the arrival of the new, and no doubt, horrible sitter. How did this happen? Find out as James recalls his last night with “Abby, the Supersitter!” What will James do when he is forced to meet the new baby-sitter? And who will it be?

Sometimes we were ninjas, decked out in black and white. Our battles would be long and bloody, but Abby reminded us that a little blood never bothered REAL ninjas… which of course we were.

The Lone Bird

Streaking through the sky on a crisp autumn night, the lone bird races for her destination. Where is she going? Try to keep up as she soars past forests, cities and mountains. What is so important? Let’s find out!

‘Faster, faster,’ her wings seem to say,
As she beats back the wind and sails on her way.

Throw Me Something Mister!

Mardi Gras in New Orleans-- it’s not just for grown-ups! Follow Elliot through Carnival season- the best time of year to live in the Big Easy. Get a taste of Mardi-Gras through the eyes of a kid—at school, at home, and of course, at the parades. Learn the elaborate secret behind watching the parades head and shoulders above the adults… and find out what every kid needs to know to catch the best beads!

The lights are awesome! The dragon float rocks,
The rumble of the parade shakes me down to my socks!

Beneath the Willow Tree

A cradle rocks gently beneath the branches of the willow tree. Join the monkey, the lion, the turtle and their friends as this unusual group unites to offer blessings to a young child- hope, imagination, grace, love, courage, honor, wisdom, and one blessing every author needs- perseverance.

Perseverance," called the turtle, live life at your pace,
"Always remember, slow and steady wins the race!"

"Imagination!" yelled the Monkey, swinging from the tree,
"Dream as big as you can. Let your mind run freeeeeeee!"

This Little Light of Mine

Follow a young child on her unique journey with God as she uncovers the true light of God within herself… and within each of us. This story will resonate with parents and children across religious traditions and spiritual beliefs.

“God, where does my little light come from?”
“It is the light of your soul.”
“What does that mean?”
“The light of your soul is a piece of me that shines inside every person in the whole world.”