Nicky Fifth at the Jersey Shore

written by Lisa Funari-Willever

Fifth and T-Bone are on the verge of becoming New Jersey’s Official Junior Ambassadors and their next adventure is 127 mile Jersey Shore. From Cape May to Sandy Hook and along the Raritan Bay, Nicky and T-Bone explore the REAL Jersey shore, from amazing beaches to lively boardwalks and the diverse towns in between. Think you know New Jersey? Explore the Shore and See!

Follow Nicky and T-Bone’s itinerary and have your passport stamped along the way. Look for the Nicky Fifth logo!

200 pages Soft cover US $6.95 ISBN 978-0-9760469-8-1

Nicky Fifth on... 32 Dandelion Court

written by Lisa Funari-Willever

Featured on ABC-7 News New York "The Ultimate Staycation!"

Congratulations, Nicky Fifth!
32 Dandelion Court 2009-2010 & 2007-2008 New Jersey Battle of the Book Selection

In 32 Dandelion Court, Nicky Fifth learns that, despite his protests, his family is moving to New Jersey. Thanks to his not-so-well-informed friends, he expects to spend his first summer collecting tolls and pumping gas.

160 pages Soft cover US $5.95 ISBN 978-0-9679227-7-5

Nicky Fifth's Garden State Adventure

written by Lisa Funari-Willever

Every story has a setting...why not use real places and information in the story?

Congratulations, Nicky Fifth!
Garden State Adventure 2005-2006 New Jersey Battle of the Book Selection and featured on ABC-7 New York News

In Garden State Adventure, as Nicky adjusts to living in the Garden State, he decides that the family needs a trip to Disney World. Much to his dismay, money limits their options and his parents invent a vacation of New Jersey daytrips.

160 pages Soft cover US $5.95 ISBN 978-0-9760469-2-9

Nicky Fifth For Hire

written by Lisa Funari-Willever

Click here for the Official Nicky Fifth and T-Bone pages.

The Nicky Fifth series has been adopted by schools throughout New Jersey as the cornerstone of their New Jersey curriculum!

In Nicky Fifth For Hire, Nicky and his sidekick, T-Bone, set out to find jobs and eventually start their own Odd-Job Business. While waiting for the odd jobs to roll in, T-Bone devises a way for Nicky to earn money to buy his parents an anniversary gift. Does Nicky really want to know his idea?

160 pages Soft cover US $5.95 ISBN 978-0-9760469-3-6

Nicky Fifth's Passport to the Garden State

written by Lisa Funari-Willever

The Nicky Fifth series seamlessly combines fiction and non-fiction, humor and education and now, for the first time, a Passport! Read the book and follow Nicky and T-Bone's adventures and have your passport stamped at 36 special Stamp Stops along the way.

NEW! Follow Nicky and T-Bone's itinerary and have your Passport Stamped along the way. Look for the Nicky Fifth logo!

When the Governor of New Jersey invites Nicky Fifth and T-Bone to serve as Unofficial Junior Ambassadors, how can they say no; especially, when no other Governors have called. They accept

Chumpkin

written by Lisa Funari-Willever and Lorraine Funari
illustrated by Emma Overman

Selected as a favorite by First Lady Laura Bush and displayed at the White House and named a Fall Favorite by Learning Magazine, Chumpkin is a story that children love to hear over and over. Convinced that no one will want a pumpkin that grows bigger everyday, Chumpkin is sure he'll be the last pumpkin in the patch. Wishing he was never planted and looking for a fat-free pumpkin diet, he accepts his lonely fate. Until...(now you didn't really think we'd tell you the ending, did you?) Breathtaking illustrations, humor and rhyme make this a wonderful read-aloud book.

32 pages Hardcover 8.5" x 11" $11.95 US ISBN 978-0-9679227-0-6

Charity Partner - The Four Foundation

If only they would put me on a fat-free pumpkin diet, I'd finally hear those magic words, "Hey, Mister, can I buy it?"

There's A Kid Under My Bed

written by Lisa Funari-Willever
illustrated by Lon Levin

2009 Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist

All monsters know there's no such thing as kids!

Marshall Monster comes from the typical monster family complete with the typical older monster brother, Fred. While monster parents always tell their little monsters that there is no such thing as children, Fred convinces Marshall that a sticky, scary kid is hiding under his bed. As the night winds howl and the moon casts long shadows, Marshall begins to believe that kids are real and that he is about to become a squishy Marshall-monster treat.

"A little monster scaredy-cat," teased his brother, Fred. "Maybe there's a scary kid underneath your bed!"

"Don't scare your little brother," mother monster, she declared. "There's no such thing as kids, so there's no reason to be scared."

The Easter Chicken

written by Lisa Funari-Willever & Lorraine Funari
illustrated by Emma Overman

One disgruntled chicken and one major holiday equals a refreshingly funny tale and begs the question...

Can a chicken really replace the Easter Bunny?

Captivating illustrations help tell this delightfully humorous, rhyming story showing how even the most unlikely characters can work together.

32 pages Hardcover 7" x 10" $9.95 US ISBN 978-0-9679227-6-8

"His days they are numbered and this much I know... It's time for a chicken, THE BUNNY MUST GO!"

You Can't Walk A Fish

written by Lisa Funari-Willever
illustrated by Elaine Poller and Glenn Byrne

Matthew McFarland is back from his Sunday rides and he has one thing on his mind...talking his parents into getting a dog. But dog-sitting for the Johnson's puppy has taught Matthew a very valuable lesson...
be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!

32 pages Hardcover 8.5" x 11" $11.95 US ISBN 978-0-9679227-1-3

Charity Partner - The Four Foundation

Everybody Moos At Cows

written by Lisa Funari-Willever
illustrated by Elaine Poller and Glenn Byrne

Featured on the Rosie O'Donnell Show and based upon the old Sunday Family Ride, this story reminds us why we pile into the car and hit the open road. Full of mayhem and mishaps, its a fun-filled story that everyone of all ages will enjoy and features on of Funari-Willever's most memorable characters, Matthew McFarland.

32 pages Hardcover 8.5" x 11" $11.95 US ISBN 978-0-9679227-0-6

Charity Partner - Children of the World Adoptions

So now I'll make my final plea, "Can you take the ride, but not take me?" Of course the answer's always, "No! It's family time and you must go!"

A Glove of Their Own

written by Lisa Funari-Willever, Debbie Moldovan, & Keri Conkling
illustrated by Lauren Lambiase

2009 Benjamin Franklin Award Winner

This story is for and about kids who once played or still play baseball for the love of the game, without coaches and concession stands and with little worn-out equipment. It is reminiscent of simpler times when kids met at a neighborhood field or an empty lot and just started playing. It is also about generosity and kindness as children see the playing the game forward concept in action. This book is part of a much larger movement to raise awareness, funds, and equipment for children who would otherwise go without.

32 pages Hardcover 10"x 10" $15.95 US ISBN 978-0-97604694-3

"The next guy struck out, so the few mitts we shared were tossed from the home team and caught in mid-air. I ran out to short stop, got into the zone and hoped one day I'd have a glove of my own."

Where Do Snowmen Go?

written by Lisa Funari-Willever
illustrated by Chris Gash

We build them, we love them, but does anyone really know where they go when the air begins to warm up and winter starts to fade? This story will warm your heart and leave you smiling. Retro-style artwork by the talented Chris Gash compliments the humorous rhymes.

32 pages Hardcover 7" x 10" $9.95 US ISBN 978-0-9679227-2-0

Charity Partner - The Sunshine Foundation

"We knew that spring was coming quick, the air was not too chilly. We wished that we could drive him north, but that would just be silly."

Maximilian The Great

written by Lisa Funari-Willever & Lorraine Funari
illustrated by Adam Corsi

Meet baker-turned-magician, Maximilian, and get ready for some magic...but not the kind of magic you may have expected. Max's show is full of mixed-up magic and silly spells and by the end of his show he learns the true meaning of magic. Told by Tah-dah, the keenly observant rabbit-in-the-hat!

32 pages Hardcover 7" x 10" $9.95 US ISBN 978-0-9679227-3-7

Charity Partner - March of Dimes

"Next," Max declared, "I will pull out a puppy." But a fishbowl appeared with one tiny guppy. He was scared, he was nervous, he just could not think. He reached for a sandwich, but pulled out a drink.

Exciting Writing

A Handbook For Kids

Bring us your bored, your tired, your reluctant writers... We're Ready For Them!

The S.A.T. test now includes writing samples and parents and teachers are scrambling to ensure students can write clear and interesting pieces. Use Exciting Writing to prepare students in elementary and middle school. Exciting and motivating reluctant writers is the best preparation for a lifetime of writing.

Based upon Lisa Funari-Willever's popular Writing Workshops, this book goes beyond explaining and shows students methods professional writers use. Also, includes a section that shows kids how to get their own work published.

64 pages Soft cover $5.95 US

On Your Mark, Get Set, Teach

The Must Have Guide For New Teachers and Student Teachers

Preparation is the key to a successful teaching career and veteran teachers Lisa Battinelli and Lisa Funari Willever have created the ultimate guide for new and student teachers. Written in a conversational tone, the authors share methods, tips, and techniques as well as heartwarming and humorous personal experiences.

With more than 1 million teachers nearing retirement and the demand for teachers increasing, the future of students goes beyond hiring qualified teachers. According to NEA statistics, 20% of all new teachers leave within three years and 50% of urban teachers flee the profession after five years. Keeping qualified teachers has never been more important and a great first year is the key.

51 Secrets of Motherhood

That Your Mother Never Told You

written by Rebecca Matthias
photography by Paula Funari Agabiti

51 Secrets of Motherhood - That Your Mother Never Told You is the absolute must-have book for moms-to-be. Filled with secrets that help today's expectant mothers re-tool their mind, body, and spirit for the experience of a lifetime.

Author, Rebecca Matthias - President of Mothers Work, Inc. has immersed herself in the world of maternity for over 23 years, dressing over 25 million moms-to-be via Motherhood Maternity, Mimi Maternity, and A Pea In The Pod. She has taken her experience and everything she has learned from her customers and created this treasure.

Written in a conversational tone with captivating photos, 51 Secrets...is just the right amount of

Safe From Strangers

Empowering Children From Toddlers to Teenagers

Written by safety expert, Gerri Willever
Contributions by David A. Freyman, Special Agent, FBI

Designed for today's busy parents in mind, this five chapter book is an easy to read tool for parents and children. and teaches practical, proven safety techniques.

1953: "Never accept candy from a stranger."
1973: "Never accept a ride from a stranger."
2003: "Never accept an invitation from someone on the internet."

Times have changed and the strategies we teach our children must change, too.

64 pages Soft cover $5.95 US ISBN 978-0-9679227-4-4

Safe and Secure Seniors

Written by Written by Gerri Willever

Gerri Willever is back, but this time with words of wisdom for the most active senior population ever. Times have changed, so learn the most effective ways to protect ourselves, our property, and our finances.

Designed for today's busy seniors who face challenges unlike anytime in the past. From personal safety to protection against fraud, this small book packs a powerful punch. Easy to read and understand and filled with ideas and strategies that work.

64 pages Soft cover $5.95 US ISBN 978-0-9760469-3-6