Kristi Porter: 14 books

Intended for adults but family friendly, How to Tell When You’re Really Old - Funny Happens When Kids Define Old Age, is the result of hundreds of interviews with children ages three to twelve, who were asked to explain how they could tell when someone was really old.It began as part of a...

32 warm-weather knitting projects to make for kids As a knitter and teacher in Southern California, author Kristi Porter knows well what warm-weather knitters want. Based on the success of her previous book, Knitting in the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather, it's evident that patterns for warmer...

It’s amazing how little young children know about strangers and how to stay safe. And much of what they do know is incorrect, or simply intended to scare them.Kids want and need to know what to DO in dangerous situations, but are usually only told to what NOT to do. (Don’t talk to strangers; don’t...

Priceless Proverbs is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were presented with the first half of a famous saying or proverb and then asked to finish it themselves.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi...

Priceless Proverbs Book 2 continues where book one left off - with over one hundred additional kid quotes and illustrations. It is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were presented with the first half of a famous saying or proverb and then asked to finish...

Babies Come From… Where?!? is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were simply asked “Where do you think babies come from?” and allowed to answer freely, giving as much or as little explanation as they saw fit.It began as part of a larger class project...

**Short Story**True Story** Anyone that is married, or has a significant other will appreciate this true "revenge" story. Told with humor and pitch-perfect timing, Sweet Revenge is a laugh out loud story sure to be be retold again and again over the dinner table. Great for those moments...

**True Story**Short Story** Pedaling My Ass Off is a weight loss story... well, kinda. A short but funny story about an attempt to lose weight by bicycling. Anyone who has tried, & failed, to lose weight - especially by exercising - will appreciate this story. Perfect for a quick read. Includes...

**Short Story**True Story** Kids can take things so literally sometimes. Especially rules. In this short story one young girl tries hard to follow her mom's rules, but learns that some rules are better off broken. Every family has it's own unique set of "family rules". You...

**Short Story**True Story** A note from the author: "This is a true story. Like many moments in life, this story is much funnier now than when it happened. Let me just say.... Martini's and weed whackers don't mix. I say this from personal experience, having witnessed the outcome of one...

**Short Story**True Story** Kids often do things they know they shouldn't. And they all think they won't get caught. But this true story proves the adage - "It may not be today, it may not be tomorrow, but sooner or later....you WILL get caught." This fun read begins with a...

Knitting in hip, doggie style means that you can dress your pooch with pizazz, and Knitting for Dogs, illustrated with full color, will enchant knitters of all levels and dog-owners who want bespoke clothes and accessories for their canines. You'll find designs here for every kind of dog, from...

Bulky sweaters be gone! Knitting in the Sun gives you more than 30 projects designed exclusively to knit and wear in warm weather. You'll find patterns to keep your needles clicking whether you're lounging by the pool or taking a break at the beach: 5 sleeveless tops 4 short-sleeved tops 4...

College is a time to learn, explore, and grow, but what does faith have to do with it? In this collection of essays, gifted writers in their twenties and early thirties reflect on their college years by telling stories—some hilarious, some heart-wrenching—on the intersection of faith and college. At...