Gregory Green loves his mom’s pea soup, but when he eats it at school, all of his friends make fun of how it looks. He doesn’t think it looks like bugs, and it tastes good! Then at recess, his friends run from him, screaming, “He’s a monster!” Gregory doesn’t know why his friends are being mean until he sees his skin is green. The teasing gets worse until an unlikely friend comes to the rescue—his teddy bear, Sammy. Sammy usually only comes to life for Gregory and his family, but Sammy has an important lesson to teach Gregory and his classmates. Elaine Kaye tackles the subject of bullying in a lighthearted way, and teaches that the color of one’s skin doesn’t matter. “Clever, sweet, and fun. Pea Soup Disaster is an adventure for children and adults alike, who will enjoy the unique storyline, silly illustrations, and the extra tidbit at the end…Sammy’s Secret.” – Chrys Fey, author PEA SOUP DISASTER: "A charming and imaginative tale that can help children cope with being bullied." - Sherry Ellis , author of That Mama is a Grouch, Ten Zany Birds, That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN, and Don't Feed the Elephant "Gregory is an ordinary boy and is easy to relate to. His situation, while funny, still evokes sympathy." - Tonja Drecker , Bookworm for Kids DOCTOR MOM: "Doctor Mom is an adorable story that shows how Moms can fix anything--even a torn limb on a beloved teddy bear! Children will enjoy the lovable little bear who needs a stitch or two and his boy who plays dress-up as a doctor." - Wanda Luthman , award-winning author of Little Birdie Grows Up "One thing I didn't quite get with the first book but looked forward to with this was the secret at the end. Teddy Bear always has something going on behind the scenes that effects the story and at the end, we get to see what Teddy was up to all along. Good addition to the series." - Toi Thomas , reviewer at Lit Carnival HALLOWEEN RIDE: "Halloween Ride is a fun-filled story of illustrated pictures that will capture any child's eye as Gregory and Sammy soar higher and higher, showing no fear." - Sherry Fundin , reviewer at Fundinmental.com "The excitement of heading out alone for the very first time to go trick or treating comes to life in these pages." - Tonja Drecker , Bookworm for Kids THE MISSING ALPHABET: "...I believe it will have children thinking and I could picture your child on your lap, bouncing in eager anticipation to begin their own search for The Missing Alphabet, an interactive story that will delight children of all ages." - Sherry Fundin , reviewer at Fundinmental.com "Kaye presents an opportunity for students to be detectives in safe environments. She is careful to weave literacy development in everyday living. This work encourages student engagement and develops leadership skills." - Martha Joseph Watts , Ed. D., Instructor, Author, & Educational Consultant SLEIGH RIDE: "A perfect holiday bedtime story for fans of the Gregory Green series and more." - Toi Thomas , reviewer at Lit Carnival "The story stays on a very traditional, Santa path, which I also appreciate. It awakes the Christmas feeling and fits well with the excitement kids have for the holidays. Plus, those who dream of Santa will wish they could join Gregory on his adventure." - Tonja Drecker , Bookworm for Kids The  Gregory Green Adventure  series started as picture books I wrote, illustrated, and bound together for my children. The very first story was titled simply  Gregory Green  and was about a little boy and his teddy bear turning green after eating too much pea soup. I got the idea from my son, Danny, who loved my homemade split pea soup, and he had a Cabbage Patch Doll named Sammy. Elaine Kaye is theauthor of A Gregory Green Adventure series. She created Gregory Green after herson, who loved her homemade pea soup.   Kaye has worked as alibrary assistant and teacher's assistant in elementary schools. She currentlylives in Florida, but has called Michigan; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Okinawa, Japanhome.