Welcome to Spencer Family Books. Starting with Zanita Spencer Collins, who began teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in 1929, Spencer Family Books includes four generations and six family members with an incredible amount of talent and experience among them and a strong commitment to produce high-quality children's books. Our books are recommended for children ages 2 through 9.
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Harry Wesley Spencer's Boots
Written by Lois Collins Kerr
Illustrated by Melissa A. Maiorano
8x8" hardback / Recommended for ages 4-9
This is the story about a young boy in New Hampshire in the late 1800s who is very proud of his beautiful, new boots. By summer's end, Harry views his boots as a badge of honor reflecting his ability to contribute to the farm and his family. This is a rare combination of a warm, happy story, a moral tale promoting an old-fashioned work ethic, and a small lesson in rural American history presented in a form modern youngsters can relate to and enjoy. Harry was a real person and his boots still exist (see "About Us").
List Price: $17.99 / YOUR PRICE: $16.00
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A Blink Is As Good As A Wink
Written and illustrated by Lois Collins Kerr
8"x8" hardback
This is the story of a boy who tries to wink, but can only blink. He notices the people and animals around him to see if they can wink and discovers many that can blink, some that can wink, and one that cannot wink or blink. He keeps trying and one day he is surprised to find he can wink.
List Price: $17.99 / YOUR PRICE: $16.00
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Duck Strut
Written by Alfie Collins Kerr
Illustrated by Lois Kerr
8"x8" hardback
Duck is a bit of a show-off, but trips himself up. The woodland animals, who like to watch him strut, enjoy a laugh when his strut goes awry. Told in semi-rhyme, this story will bring a smile to the face of every reader and listener. The watercolor illustrations will assist beginning readers to follow the action.
List Price: $17.99 / YOUR PRICE: $16.00
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Grandmother's Gift
Written by Carole Ann Salyer
Illustrated by Melissa A. Maiorano
8"x8" hardback / Recommended for girls ages 4-9
Sometimes a gift is more than just a present. Sometimes, as in Grandmother's Gift, it can link generations and create shared memories that last a lifetime. This is the story of a little girl and her grandmother who find the love and the fun in everyday experiences.
List Price: $17.99 / YOUR PRICE: $16.00
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Note: If you prefer to pay by check, click on "Contact Us", include your name, email address and, in the comments block, list what books you would like with the delivery address; then click on "Submit". We will reply within two business days, letting you know the total owed, including postage.
Schools and Libraries are eligible for a special rate of $15 per hardback book and $8.50 per softback book. Click on "Contact Us" to arrange billing.
Note to the Parents of Autistic Children: We recommend three of our books to the parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The following 3 books all feature illustrations of real people and, in very simple terms, show the meaning of facial expressions for a boy or girl in A Blink Is As Good As A Wink, the emotion pride and helping family for a boy in Harry Wesley Spencer's Boots, and family connections with everyday activities for a girl in Grandmother's Gift.
If you find that our books do not fit the unique needs of your child, you may return them within one month for a refund of the purchase price. We are sorry, but we cannot refund shipping costs.
