Jason and the Magic Skipping Stone is a children's, fantasy adventure book series. Each book takes children on a different adventure to explore and learn about people and the natural world. It also highlights the importance of family and how members provide caring, support and guidance to one another. Jason, the main character, uses a magic skipping stone he finds on Black Snake Lake to assist him on his journeys. Each book is full of excitement as he ventures into a new discovery in settings both fantasy and real. The books teach children about the natural world and about people and relationships. Each book also focuses on the role of families and important lessons we learn from one another. Children 5 to 9 years old will love this series. Jason loves to explore, and he creates an imaginary yet exciting and sometimes challenging course of events that keep children and parents wanting to read more. This first book is the exciting beginning how Jason finds the magic skipping stone to help him during the journey. The stone creates a tree fort in the middle of Black Snake Lake enabling Jason to take a journey into the life of eagles and participate in a Mexican fiesta. It also reveals the loving connection Jason has with his family. You and your children or grandchildren will thoroughly enjoy this series. It provides a picture book as well as a beginning reader vocabulary. Some words have been chosen to challenge beginning readers to define words they do not know. These books are intended to provide a joy filled, quality time event for both children and parents or grandparents.
