Written by Lisa Funari-Willever After reading about New Jersey’s Revolutionary Neighbors and their amazing contributions, T-Bone decided to become a Revolutionary Neighbor himself. When everyone reminds him that he’s a couple of centuries too late, he decided to do what they did and take a stand. The only problem is deciding what he will take …
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Written by Lisa Funari-Willever Before becoming an award-winning author, Lisa Funari-Willever was a fourth grade teacher. She remembers the challenges of teaching the art of writing and the writing process. She also remembers her greatest challenge: to assist students in developing a love of writing. Today, educators face even greater obstacles with rigid, over-structured programs …
Follow Nicky Fifth, T-Bone, and Wanda as they explore New Jersey’s Great Outdoors. Exciting activities bring New Jersey’s state parks, forests, and their history to life. Teaming up with New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection, follow the kids as they discover the history, geography, and interesting stories that make out Great Outdoors so great. History …
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Written by Lisa Funari-Willever While Nicky Fifth and T-Bone eagerly await their new roles as New Jersey’s Official Junior Ambassadors, they discover a side of the state that most people take for granted – our amazing Great Outdoors. Despite Nicky’s reservations, they include Wanda Heiss, a new friend and T-Bone’s no-so-secret crush, on their Garden …
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Written by Lisa Funari-Willever When you’re a kid, you have your own odd-job business, and you’re about to be named New Jersey’s Official Junior Ambassador, what do you do for fun? If you’re T-Bone, you run for Student Council, of course! Follow Nicky and T-Bone as they explore the Garden State while running a hilarious campaign for Class …
Written by Lisa Funari-Willever While waiting to hear they’ve been promoted to New Jersey’s Official Junior Ambassadors, Nicky Fifth and T-Bone plan another round of hilarious Garden State Adventures. T-Bone becomes unglued when he reads a letter from Tessy Colegrove, suggesting they visit Carlo’s Bake Shop in Hoboken, site of his favorite show, Cake Boss, …
Written by Lisa Funari-Willever Nicky 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 Shore and See! Follow Nicky and T-Bone’s itinerary and have yourpassport …
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 …
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Written by Lisa Funari-Willever 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, …
Written by Lisa Funari-Willever Every story has a setting…why not use real places and information in the story? Congratulations, Nicky Fifth! 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 …
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 …
Written by Lisa Funari-Willever & 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 …
Written by Lisa Funari-Willever; Illustrated by Lon Levin 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, …
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 …
Written by Lisa Funari-Willever; Illustrated by Elaine Poller & 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 …
Written by Lisa Funari-Willever; Illustrated by Elaine Poller & 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, it’s a fun-filled story that everyone of all ages will …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Written by Lisa Funari-Willever & Lisa Battinelli 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, …
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, …
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