How and Why Eagles Fly is a 26 page, full color children's story book about a mother eagle teaching her baby to fly. He learns to trust even though he doesn't understand her strange ways. Day by... More > day she caters to her baby until he grows big and strong. Then one day she suddenly pushes him out of the nest. If mother can fly maybe baby eagle will will learn to fly too. "A sudden gust lifts him high, higher than he's ever seen mother fly"< Less
Froggy decides he doesn't like being himself so he does everything he can to look and act like a dog. But being a Frog-Dog turns out to be even worse when the other dogs figure out he's not really... More > one of them. Written in easy to read and remember rhyme with cute colorful pictures, Frog's Dog Days reminds children that its best to make the most of who you are.< Less
Pamela Platypus
is the story of a creature searching for identity. She keeps trying to find a place to fit in
or another creature to confirm her existence. Her answer is found in her Creator,
who... More > made her special and unique for His own purposes. Pamela becomes a wonder, free from conforming to others, free to be herself and glorify God!
Psalm 139 says, “You knit me together in my mother’s womb…I will confess and praise You for the wonder of my birth. My frame was not hidden from Your sight,
when I was being formed in secret, intricately and curiously wrought. Your eyes saw my unformed substance and in Your book all the days of my life were written. How precious and weighty are Your thought to me, oh God!”< Less
Ollie Oysters Ouch
is about an oyster who learns the wisdom of helping others. The story about how a pearl develops in an oyster shows the purpose of being courageous through times of trouble and... More > suffering. Sorrow and Sadness is never an end in itself. It indicates that it is time grow in faith and develop love. God has a beautiful plan for everyone’s life. He can take bad circumstances and turn them into blessings. Roman 8:28 says, ”God works all things together for the good of those that love Him and are called for His purposes.” Ollie Oyster’s Ouch is based on Col 1:24-25 which explains that the strength Ollie gains in times of weakness can help others. II Corinthian 1:3-7 says that the “God of all comfort” comforts us so we can share His love.< Less
What is Heaven Like is a full color, 36 page read a loud rhyming picture book based on scriptural promises concerning eternal life. It offers comfort to families who have lost loved ones due to... More > accident, age, illness, crime terrorism and war. The story was written for a Sunday school children in response to the untimely deaths of their classmates when a tornado hit Coldenham Elementary School, near Newburg NY. But the illustrations were not completed until after children lost loved ones in WTC 9/11/01, were massacred in a school in Beslan, slaughtered by terrorist in Baghdad and then finally wiped out in only an instant by 2005 Tsunami.
Every child wonders what happens when someone dies. "What is Heaven Like" tells a story about the possibility of real peace, harmony, equality and joy for the future and paints a beautiful picture of a place God has prepared for those that love Him!< Less
Do Not Fear Little Deer is a 24 page, full color children's storybook about a frightened little deer that has a hard time keeping up with the other deers. She is tired and frustrated from trying so... More > hard when things look easy for everyone else. When she comes to a precipice and can't go on any longer, her Leader comes to the rescue and teaches her a new way to reach her destination.
Don't Fear Little Deer is nspired by Habakuk 3:19 "The Lord God is my strength..He makes my feet like hinds feet..to walk, not stand still in terror upon high places of ...responsibility.< Less
"Jake makes cakes and bakes cakes and takes cakes to town.
He takes cakes uptown and he takes cakes down."
Practice reading with rhyme while learning about doing your best at whatever you... More > like to do.< Less
Weaning toddlers from the breast can be challenging. "Abigail is a Big Girl Now" is a full color,rhyming story book to help change the focus from nursing to other fun activities. Cute,... More > colorful pictures of funny little Abigail emphasize all the positives about growing up and doing lots of other things. It's the perfect book for nursing mothers of two-year-olds.< Less
Ollie Oysters Ouch
is about an oyster who learns the wisdom of helping others. The story about how a pearl develops in an oyster shows the purpose of being courageous through times of trouble and... More > suffering. Sorrow and Sadness is never an end in itself. It indicates that it is time grow in faith and develop love. God has a beautiful plan for everyone’s life. He can take bad circumstances and turn them into blessings. Roman 8:28 says, ”God works all things together for the good of those that love Him and are called for His purposes.” Ollie Oyster’s Ouch is based on Col 1:24-25 which explains that the strength Ollie gains in times of weakness can help others. II Corinthian 1:3-7 says that the “God of all comfort” comforts us so we can share His love.< Less
Pamela Platypus
is the story of a creature searching for identity. She keeps trying to find a place to fit in
or another creature to confirm her existence. Her answer is found in her Creator,
who... More > made her special and unique for His own purposes. Pamela becomes a wonder, free from conforming to others, free to be herself and glorify God!
Psalm 139 says, “You knit me together in my mother’s womb…I will confess and praise You for the wonder of my birth. My frame was not hidden from Your sight,
when I was being formed in secret, intricately and curiously wrought. Your eyes saw my unformed substance and in Your book all the days of my life were written. How precious and weighty are Your thought to me, oh God!”< Less
Joanne Burns, was born in Dayton, Ohio, and resided in Kansas City Kansas until 1978 when she moved to the Town of Crawford in Orange County New York. She relocated to Myrtle Beach, Sc in 2008. Joanne has an Associate of Arts from Orange County Community College and studied Art at Columbus College of Art and Design and the Kansas City Art Institute and Journalism and Public Relations at SUNY New Paltz in New York.
She has 6 children and 11 grandchildren. Her illustrations have been produced in a variety of media, including pencil, pen and ink, water color and pastels. Her beautifully illustrated stories are written in rhyme for easy reading. Please click on each book for more detail .
If you are a writer, illustrator, agent or publisher interested in collaborating please contact Ms. Burns 843 215 1381 jburns@sccoast.net or on facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joanne-Burns-Books-Illustrations-Poetry-Lyrics/179800578749584
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