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Mr. Chappel loves writing and illustrating children's books.  His inspiring stories are told to capture the imagination of youngsters of all ages.  More importantly, each tale teaches valuable virtues and principles.   

If you enjoy drawing and coloring and want to learn how to become a better artist then go to "www.williamswish.com,"  for free lessons on illustrating.

After all, there is only one person like you in the entire universe.  Embrace your special gifts and you will find lifelong happiness.

James Forrest Chappel 

AN AUDIBLE INTRODUCTION TO JAMES CHAPPEL'S CHILDREN'S BOOKS  

'Reading books to your children is a shared learning experience.  It will help them to excel within the educational environment.'

OPENING TO CHILDRENS BOOKS
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This novel is a whimsical story of a pot-bellied pig who wishes to become a little boy.  He goes about asking his barnyard friends what they thought of his wish.  

 

When the magical fairy Fay grants his wish everything that could go wrong does.  He fights a big bully during his first day of school and is expelled.  Feeling lost, alone, and unable to talk to all his barnyard friends, Willliam realizes he is so much happier being that loveable little pig.

As a pig, he was an important member of the family and a resource of important information that all the animals loved. But as a little boy, he had none of that.  All he wished was to become that loveable little pig again. 

The lesson- 'Be careful what you wish for, because not all wishes should come true.

FREE AUDIBLE DEMO

Audio Demo - William's Wish (3)
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It is a thrilling fictional story based on historical events.  The 'Legend of the White Grizzly' is the true-life events of one of history's most iconic wilderness trappers, hunters, mountain guides, and woodsman,  Jim Bridger.  

Jim Bridger was instrumental in saving the Yellowstone territory and helping it to become the first national park.  

The tail of 'The Legend of the White Grizzly,' answers the question of whether Big Foot, Sachquaches, Abdominal Snowmen, and Yeti's exist.  

If you have ever heard their howls echoing across the mountain tops, you would know that the elusive giant beast roaming throughout the Rockies, Sierra Nevada mountains, and the great northwest is real. 

Youngsters of all ages will love this story.

 FREE AUDIBLE DEMO

AUDIO DEMO GREAT WHITE GRIZZLE
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Muffin and Biscuit,  an adorable mouse, and a rat, are a couple of simple-minded characters we first meet in 'William's Wish.' Clever, outspoken, and funny,  these two characters are loosely based on the 1940 comic team of Abbott and Costello.

They heard that big city life was filled with magical wonders including hamburgers, French fries, and delicious milkshakes. Curiosity gets the best of them and they leave the safety of their farm yard home and visit the Big City.  

Unfortunately, Big City Life is not what they had hoped, and learn the hard way that the grass is not always greener on the other side of the hill.

 AUDIBLE SOON

Big City Adventures
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'Tabitha' is the story of a little kitty that loves to fly.  She flies over tables, countertops, couches, and beds but it is not enough.  Her adopted human parent understands his little kitty's frustration and plans to help her fly.

Starting with baby steps Tabitha eventually becomes a national hero by leaping off mountain tops and sailing off in her custom-made hang glider.  

Tagged by the US State Department as a national treasure Tabitha and her fur parents are sent on a worldwide peace and freedom tour.

The tour was so successful she was awarded the highest honor any kitty has ever been awarded. 

 

It turns out that if you set your heart and mind to doing something, anything is possible.

FREE AUDIBLE DEMO

DEMO AUDIO TABITHA
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Children are like little bears in the woods.  Often their curiosity gets the best of them, and they wander off and get lost.

'Bears in the Woods,'  is a story of a little bear that is way too curious.  Mamma bear and Pappa bear warn him to settle down and not run off chasing animals.  But he refuses to listen.  

After getting sharp spines stuck in his nose from a not-to-friendly porcupine and sprayed by a stinky skunk you would think he would have learned.

Unfortunately, while chasing a couple of bunny rabbits he discovers he is lost in the woods filled with hungry mountain lions and other dangers.  But something Momma Bear had taught him saves his life.   It is a lesson every child needs to learn.

AUDIBLE SOON

Bears in the Woods
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"Is There Life On Mars" is a children's fantasy illustrated  picture-book that answers the age-old question that has baffled  scientists for decades.

While we really can't prove that there is life neither can we disprove it.  

So, with this in mind why not tell a tale about Martian life and challenge your imagination.

After all, life on Mars must be very different than here on Earth.

AUDIBLE INTRODUCTION

Is there life on Mars audio
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Two brothers could not have been born more different and yet

growing up they seemed inseparable.  Each challenging the other whether fighting each other or struggling  to weather the storm of parental discontent and divorce.  

What little happieness they found was always with each other.  They spent all there free time and summer vacations visiting their Grandparents up in the Sierra Mountains.

It was up in those mountains that these two brothers seemed to find the freedom to express themselves, and more often than not, get into trouble.

These are the adventures in which legends are made and memories are created.

 

 

This is the latest novel currently being written.

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