Jake Helps Out: Biblical Values (I Can Read! / The Jake Series)
Crystal Bowman loves writing books for kids. Her books come in all shapes and sizes and many of them have become best sellers. Whether her stories are written in playful rhythm and rhyme, or short sentences for beginning readers, she tries to make them so enjoyable that kids will want to read them over and over again. 'But the most important part,' she says, 'is to teach children that God loves them and cares about them very much.'  SPANISH BIO: A Crystal Bowman le gusta escribir relatos y poemas. Cuando tenia diez anos, su libro favorito era una coleccion de poemas divertidos que todavia conserva. Ademas de escribir relatos, poemas y rimas, Crystal disfruta pasando tiempo con su esposo y sus hijos ya crecidos, dando largas caminatas y comiendo helados. Ellos dividen su tiempo entre Michigan y Florida.To recognize Karen Maizel on the street, first look down at her feet for Converse tennis shoes. Next, determine what she's carrying; she alternates between her very first granddaughter, Sofia, and her portfolio. Finally, look for a dreamy expression around the eyes, as she envisions herself driving the Wienermobile across the country. Karen lives in Lakewood, Ohio, with her family.