Dennis E Mcgowan: 79 books

Bwahaha! Two evil monsters are after Lizzy! Her heart beats faster! Can Lizzy escape? Ben searches for ghosts and gremlins! Will he escape the witches? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written with humor that will spark your imagination. C'mon! Join Lizzy and Ben for a Jolly Time!

An exciting day turns into disaster for Lizzy. Oh, no! Did that just happen? Gross! The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written with humor that will spark your imagination. C'mon! Join Lizzy and Ben for a Jolly Time!

Kelly wants to play with her friends but her room is so messy she can’t find her ball. Poof! Angie and Devon show up. Angie reminds Kelly that she would find her ball if she cleaned her room. Devon tells Kelly not to listen to Angie. Who will Kelly listen to? What will Kelly do? Will she make the...

Have you often wondered why you didn’t raise your hand and answer the question? Next time don’t wait. Speak up. Discover the freedom of taking a chance based on self-confidence. Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family can enjoy. Jolly Time Books are...

This is a Study Guide for Jolly Time Books: Kelly Saves the Day, book 3 of an exciting children’s trilogy. You are encouraged to order a copy of the book before using this study guide. Most readers use this guide by first reading a chapter from the book, and then reviewing the corresponding section from this guide. The questions will facilitate meaningful conversations with readers.

Does your heart skip a beat when your teacher asks you a question? Do you begin worrying when you don’t know the answer to every question? Try this: scratch your head, wiggle around, and don’t get jealous if someone else has the answer. No one can know it all. That is what Kelly learns in this...

Isn’t it difficult for a kid to feel good when a parent is away from home for a long time? Join Kelly and her classmate, Pooter, as they discover valuable ways to connect and stay in touch with an absentee parent. Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories with positive messages the whole family...

Kelly and her friends open a box at a birthday party and discover some neat costumes. Who will be the pirate? The firefighter? The princess? Things get off to a rocky start when no one wants to give up stuff. Will they ever learn to share and have fun? Jolly Time Books tell exciting stories...

Have you ever wondered how all those stars hang up there in the sky? How do the sun and moon work together? How big is a star? How big is space? And what are falling stars? These are just a few of the questions that Lizzy and Ben have about space. Fortunately, their neighbor, Mr. Turnbolt, is an amateur...

Have you ever wanted a pet so much that your buttons were about to pop? KABOOM! Kelly asked her parents for a dog or cat. Before a decision is made, Kelly is asked to take care of Professor Hootie’s goldfish while he is away. Join Kelly as she discovers that Professor Hootie loves volunteering...

Gary the Groundhog becomes jealous because his brother Phil gets all the attention. Read along as Gary learns that being famous requires eating fruits and vegetables—and a lot of hard work. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful illustrations—and are perfect bedtime stories. They...

Sam the Squirrel didn’t have much planned for this afternoon. He didn’t know how to read. And he was tired of chasing his tail around the tree trunk, so he decided to pester Kelly, the cute dachshund. After being torpedoed by acorns, Kelly lost her cool and began barking at Sam. A curious neighbor...

Have you ever had a good day in the neighborhood—where you ran and played all day? A day where you got so tired, that you looked forward to a good night’s sleep? And then, you couldn’t get to sleep. That happens every night to Kelly, the cute dachshund. Fang, the ornery cat, leaps on top of...

Have you wondered why some kids appear to be more popular than others? It looks like they get all the attention. Everybody likes them. Can that be possible? Are they really more popular than you? Ben thinks Lizzy and their cute dachshund, Kelly, are more popular than he is. How can that be? Lizzy...