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The Legend of Lightning Larry3 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Skyhook Press, 2008

The Legend of Lightning Larry
My husband just loved reading this book to our boys! The cowboy (Larry) uses his guns to shoot lightning bolts that make bad guys "nice". Their friends are not too thrilled about that! 		  
  







  
  
Aiming at Amazon: The NEW Business of Self Publishing, or How to Publish Books for Profit with Print on ...78 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Shepard Publications, 2007

Best Book Out There!
"Aiming at Amazon" by Aaron Shepard is my favorite book right now because I successfully used it to create my already written book, "The Magi of Futurity", and have it listed on Amazon. After checking with others and reading the reviews for Aaron's book, I was very impressed and couldn't wait to order it. Within two months after reading this book, along with Aaron's "Perfect Pages" book, I had ... 		  
  







  
  
Perfect Pages: Self Publishing with Microsoft Word, or How to Design Your Own Book for Desktop Publishing and ...28 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Shepard Publications, 2006

Hated the cover, but LOVED the content!
The cover looked home-made and hokey, so I really only purchased this book because of the enthusiatic reviews. I have to admit that this is a pleasant case of not being able to judge a book by its cover. The content is well organized and filled with great tips for layout and design. Definitely worth a read by self-published authors. J.D. Mosley-Matchett, Ph.D. Author of A month of ... 		  
  







  
  
Stories on Stage: Children's Plays for Readers Theater, With 15 Reader's Theatre Play Scripts From 15 ...3 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Shepard Publications, 2005

Theatre Teachers: This Is What You Need
This book is formatted so easily, it took me MUCH less time than I thought it would to prepare a unit on reader's theatre for my class. I used it for my high school theatre class so they wouldn't have to concentrate on large vocabularies, but rather to deliver the story in a simple, easy way. It was a HUGE success of a project and this book made it possible. It tells you how long each story ... 		  
  







  
  
Lady White Snake: A Tale From Chinese Opera (English/Chinese)1 review
Aaron Shepard

Pan Asian Publications (USA), 2001

a wonderful retelling of an exotic story
Lady White and her friend Blue (who are both snakes), decide to leave their residence at Mt. Emei and experience the human world. A young man, Xu Xian, offers the two women the use of his umbrella when it begins to rain, and plans to pick it up from them the following day. After spending the day drinking tea with the two women, Xu Xian and Lady White agree to marry. Unfortunately, the two do ... 		  
  







  
  
The Monkey King: A Superhero Tale of China, Retold from the Journey to the West (Ancient Fantasy)2 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Skyhook Press, 2008

Best Historic Superhero!
I loved "Monkey: A Superhero Tale of China"! Although Monkey steals the show, the supporting characters are terrific and round out the story nicely. We tend to read aloud, with sound effects, and the kids had a blast trying to make the sounds of the Dragons! 		  
  







  
  
The Business of Writing for Children: An Award-Winning Author's Tips on Writing Children's Books and ...23 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Shepard Publications, 2000

The Absolute Best "How-To Get Your Writing Career Started" Book on the Market
"The Business of Writing for Children" is an exceptional guide for all writers. There are loads of books on the market that deal with writing, but Aaron Shepard's work is a diamond amongst lead pellets. He shares his real life experiences that have led him to become a world renowned author. Reading the book was like being able to sit down face to face with a children's lit superstar to teach ... 		  
  







  
  
Robin Hood (Graphic Revolve)
Aaron Shepard, Anne L. Watson

Stone Arch Books, 2006

Taking from the rich and giving to the poor, Robin Hood and loyal followers fight for the oppressed against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Written in graphic novel format. 		  
  







  
  
The Atlantis Dialogue: Plato's Original Story of the Lost City, Continent, Empire, Civilization10 reviews
Plato

Shepard Publications, 2001

Interesting
It is really interesting to read the old good Plato. He lived so many ages before ours but the story he writes about is much older. According to Plato Atlantis has been destroyed as a result of violent earthquake that was brought by gods upon the city as a punishment for their greed and corruption. Whether the story is true or not, the message is universal and timeless... The reading was ... 		  
  







  
  
The Adventures of Mouse Deer: Tales of Indonesia and Malaysia (or Indonesian and Malaysian Folktales)3 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Skyhook Press, 2008

A Teacher's Gold Mine !!!
This book is a gold mine of resources for teachers! The Adventures of Mouse Deer has classic folktale characteristics which lend perfectly for teaching this genre. The entertaining storyline is highly motivating for the most reluctant reader. The simple, yet exciting plot make it perfect for practicing retelling, sequence, cause and effect. Because this is a folktale from Malaysia and Indonesia, ... 		  
  







  
  
The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend10 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Simon & Schuster Childrens Books, 1999

Exquisite artwork by Gennady Spirin of a Russian legend
The story of the legendary Russian hero Sadko comes from a byliny, an epic ballad, composed by a minstrel during medieval times, although today it is better known as an opera by Rimsky-Korsakova. The story is set in the city of Novgorod, which was on the banks of the River Volkhov on a major trade rout that made it the greatest commercial center of medieval Russia. "The Sea King's Daughter: A ... 		  
  







  
  
The Songs of Power: A Finnish Tale of Magic, Retold from the Kalevala (Ancient Fantasy)1 review
Aaron Shepard

Skyhook Press, 2007

Grandma, Brandon and Johnny
The collection of "The Ancient Fantasy" series will take both adults and children into a world of folklore of long ago. In another time and country. My grandson's and myself have been reading this series and we have all enjoyed what we have read so far. We just finished reading "The Songs of Power". The front and back cover are enchanting. Brandon and Johnny love them. In their words again: "they ... 		  
  







  
  
Readers on Stage: Resources for Readers Theater, With Tips, Worksheets, and Reader's Theatre Play Scripts, or ...6 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Shepard Publications, 2004

A fantastic, motivating way to get kids to read and perform!
As an elementary school teacher and reading specialist, I've been thrilled by how much my students have enjoyed the chance to read and perform reader's theater. I would recommend Aaron Shepard's books to anyone interested in creative ways to teach literacy skills. The stories are fun, there are plenty of parts so that you can involve lots of kids, and they're also good for discussing story ... 		  
  







  
  
The Mountain of Marvels: A Celtic Tale of Magic, Retold from the Mabinogion (Ancient Fantasy)2 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Skyhook Press, 2007

Highly recommended
American Folklore Society award-winner Aaron Shepard launches a new "Ancient Fantasy" series with The Mountain of Marvels: A Celtic Tale of Magic, a chapter book retelling of medieval Welsh legends from "The Mabinogion." Narrated in simple, vivid prose for readers age ten and up, The Mountain of Marvels is a brief yet exciting and exotic fable of heroes striving to make their mark and protect ... 		  
  







  
  
The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad1 review
Aaron Shepard

Clarion Books, 1995

RICH ILLUSTRATIONS OF LONG AGO BAGHDAD
An adaptation of a Middle Eastern folk legend, The Enchanted Storks relates the story of a wicked vizier who dupes the Calif into buying snuff boxes that turn the Calif and others into storks. Who or what will it take to release them from this spell? A great joy to be found in this book is in the illustrations, intricately rich they bespeak a Baghdad of long ago. 		  
  







  
  
Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India2 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Albert Whitman & Company, 1992

Princess
I loved this book because it was anti-thetical to western notions of women as the one's that need to be saved(Think Disney). The woman engages in a journey to find love rather than experience an instantaneous 'aha-I see you and I love you" scenario. My 4-year-old daughter loves the pictures and the heroic story too! 		  
  







  
  
Folktales on Stage: Children's Plays for Readers Theater, with 16 Reader's Theatre Play Scripts from World ...9 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Shepard Publications, 2003

Excellent RT resource for Teachers
Do you want an engaging activity to use with elementary students that fosters reading, performing and listening skills? Aaron Shephard's book is a wonderful resource for K-8 teachers to use in the classroom. This book has a variety of texts adapted for Reader's Theater from all parts of the world. It has been a great addition to our reading lessons! 		  
  







  
  
The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale3 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Aladdin, 1999

Teaches The Real Meaning of Christmas
This is a gorgeously illustrated book that teaches a wonderful lesson about the spirit of generosity. Who can condemn the baker who is perfectly fair? St. Nicholas, cloaked as an old woman -- who shows him that by giving more of his own possessions, he will in turn receive greater rewards. This is a great way to teach young children about the the joy of giving, and about the life of St. ... 		  
  







  
  
Master Man - A Playbook Readers Theater Story to read out-loud for two or more readers. Character roles are ...
Aaron Shepard

Playbooks, Inc. Reader's Theater, 2002

For children in grades 2nd - 6th Grade. Includes character roles written at Playbooks Reading Stages 2-4. Story Synopsis: A man named Shadusa believes he is the strongest man in the world. He tells his wife, Shettu, "From now on, just call me Master Man." But Shettu says, "Quit your foolish boasting. No matter how strong you are, there will always be someone stronger. And watch out, or someday you may meet him." In a tale that deals with the ... 		  
  







  
  
Forty Fortunes: A Tale of Iran3 reviews
Aaron Shepard

Clarion Books, 1999

Great folk story from an ancient land
Excellent English translation of the folk story. I have heard a couple of other versions of this story when I was growing up in Iran. It was a (very) pleasant surprise to see that the story has been translated. The illustrations are remarkable. You can see the old Persian architecture, the costumes, the robes and turbans, yet the characters are cartoonish and extremely funny. I hope to see ... 		  
  







  




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