A Home For Merriweather

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Tree dreamed of being the tallest in the forest and a cozy home for woodland friends. But when she's cut down and turned into boards her dreams seem lost. Tree embarks on new adventures and discovers a different way to become a home. This heartwarming story celebrates resilience adaptation and the amazing power of change.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)><em>Targeted for children ages 6 7 and 8 this book offers an inside look into the life of a hopeful tree. </em></strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>From writer </span>Kelley M Likes<span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> and illustrator Alison Stephen comes a heartwarming tale for young readers about the importance of embracing change.</span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Kids ages: 6 7 and 8</strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Grade Level: 1st and 2nd</strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Early/Transitional Reader</strong></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Lexile Level 460L </strong></p><p></p><p>Free Lesson Plans and Storytime Videos at www.LikesPublishing.com</p><p></p><p>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</p><p>Kelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author publisher and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness build confidence creativity and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.</p><p></p><p>Drawing on her background in business education and educational technology Kelley creates engaging books for children of all ages from beginning readers and humorous adventures to social-emotional learning stories and imaginative picture books.</p><p></p><p>Her growing catalog includes titles such as Panic and the Happy Thought The Pumpkin Who Stayed for Christmas Quest for the Momma Violin Snout Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon and the Mat early reader series.</p><p></p><p>As founder of Likes Publishing Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship emotions creativity and personal growth.</p><p></p><p>A mini-stroke survivor brain tumor host and lifelong storyteller Kelley believes books can help children see the world and themselves in new ways. When she's not writing Kelley enjoys encouraging young writers speaking to students about the publishing process and helping aspiring authors bring their own stories to life.</p><p></p><p>EDUCATION:</p><p> Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology</p><p> Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education</p><p> Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration</p><p> Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management</p><p></p><p>MEMBER: </p><p> SCBWI</p><p> Storyteller Academy</p><p> The Authors Guild</p><p> IBPA Independent Book Publishers Association</p><p> Book an Author</p><p> Alliance of Independent Authors</p><p></p><p>AUTHOR VISITS</p><p>I offer a full day of age-specific presentations for grades 1st to 12th focused on what it means to be an author & publisher and creating stories.</p><p></p><p>Visits can include: Lunch with students book signings contest judging classroom drop-ins and individual classroom presentations and discussions.</p><p></p><p>In addition free lesson plans with projects to extend the visit are included.</p><p></p>