Karen S. McGowan; Dennis E. McGowan

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  • Bibliography:
    72 Books (5 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 2013
  • Latest Book:
    January 2018
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Full Series List in Order

A Dog Named Kelly

1 - Searching for Kelly (Jan-2014)
2 - Chasing Kelly's Shadow (Jan-2014)
3 - Kelly Saves the Day (Apr-2014)

Dog Squad

1 - Lost Spaceship (Feb-2016)
2 - Fang, the Ornery Cat (Feb-2016)
3 - Moon Over Miami (Feb-2016)
4 - I'm So Popular (Feb-2016)
5 - That Stinks (Feb-2016)
6 - Surf's Up (Feb-2016)
7 - Molly Megaphone (Feb-2016)
8 - Once in a Blue Moon (Feb-2016)
9 - Rescue Me (Feb-2016)
10 - What's Up? (Feb-2016)
11 - Bullies Beware (Feb-2016)
12 - My Perfect World (Feb-2016)

The Jolly Family

1 - Captured by Aliens! (Oct-2013)
2 - Into the Dungeon! (Oct-2013)
3 - Yucky Boogers! (Oct-2013)
4 - Are We There Yet? (Oct-2013)
5 - Goat Finger! (Oct-2013)
6 - Halloween Moon! (Nov-2013)
7 - Yikes! It's Alive! (Nov-2013)
8 - Lost in the Jungle! (Nov-2013)
9 - Save Janie! (Oct-2013)
10 - Blast Off! (Oct-2013)
11 - Special Delivery! (Oct-2013)
12 - Keeping Up! (Oct-2013)

Playhouse

1 - Rhyme Time (Jun-2016)
2 - The Big Score (Jun-2016)
3 - I Hear You (Jun-2016)
4 - I Want a Pet (Jun-2016)
5 - Big Red Fire Truck (Jun-2016)
6 - Big Bad Bully (Jun-2016)
7 - T. Rex Shares a Secret (Jun-2016)
8 - My Birthday Party (Jun-2016)
9 - Catch Me if You Can (Jun-2016)
10 - Searching for Treasure (Jun-2016)
11 - Pooter's Big Stink (Jun-2016)
12 - Stuff Happens (Jun-2016)
13 - Leo the Lion Politician (Jun-2016)
14 - Hopscotch Hoopla (Jun-2016)

Storytime

1 - Stop Fighting (Apr-2017)
2 - King of the Jungle (Apr-2017)
3 - On the Road Again (Apr-2017)
4 - Good Night Friends (Apr-2017)
5 - How to Be Cool (Apr-2017)
6 - Leo the Lion King (Apr-2017)
7 - The Perfect Gift (Apr-2017)
8 - It's Mine (Apr-2017)
9 - Who's Got Talent? (Apr-2017)
10 - Yes We Can (Apr-2017)
11 - Where's Big Owl? (Apr-2017)
12 - The Dancing Queen (Apr-2017)
13 - I Am Somebody (Apr-2017)
14 - In My Room (Apr-2017)
15 - What I Do Best (Apr-2017)
16 - Tear Down This Wall (Apr-2017)
17 - What's for Dinner? (Apr-2017)
18 - Dark Shadows (Apr-2017)

Book List in Order: 72 titles

  • Are We There Yet?

    The Jolly Family - 4

    Mr. Jolly hears sirens following him. Why is he happy when a police officer pulls him over and finds crime scene tape in the car? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and writ...

  • Blast Off!

    The Jolly Family - 10

    Lizzy hears weird noises coming from the dungeon! Ben blasts off in a rocket ship to the space station! Will he ever return? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written w...

  • Captured by Aliens!

    The Jolly Family - 1

    Mr. Jolly is missing! Lizzy wonders why. Have aliens captured him? Will he ever return home safely? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written with humor that will spark...

  • Goat Finger!

    The Jolly Family - 5

    An exciting day turns into disaster for Lizzy. Oh, no! Did that just happen? Gross! The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written with humor that will spark your imaginatio...

  • Into the Dungeon!

    The Jolly Family - 2

    Mrs. Jolly takes Lizzy and Ben into the dungeon! Does Mr. Jolly have a plan for escape? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written with humor that will spark your imagin...

  • Keeping Up!

    The Jolly Family - 12

    A mysterious car appears in the driveway. Two people step out! Will a kooky idea save the Jolly family from this crisis? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written with ...

  • Save Janie!

    The Jolly Family - 9

    Someone is swept off a raft and into the ocean! Man overboard! Lizzy and Ben march in a protest rally. Will they ruffle the mayor's feathers? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experien...

  • Special Delivery!

    The Jolly Family - 11

    Mr. Jolly warns Lizzy to be good before he leaves her. Will she ever see her daddy again? Mr. Jolly is trapped! Can anyone rescue him? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and...

  • Yucky Boogers!

    The Jolly Family - 3

    What is Ben watching that is long and skinny and icky and crawling around in the back yard? Why does he shout, "Yucky boogers?" The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and writte...



  • Halloween Moon!

    The Jolly Family - 6

    Bwahaha! Two evil monsters are after Lizzy! Her heart beats faster! Can Lizzy escape? Ben searches for ghosts and gremlins! Will he escape the witches? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyda...

  • Lost in the Jungle!

    The Jolly Family - 8

    Mr. and Mrs. Jolly have an exciting jungle safari. Ben hears lions and gorillas all around him! Is Ben lost in the jungle? The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experiences and written wit...

  • Yikes! It's Alive!

    The Jolly Family - 7

    Lizzy and Ben hear scary noises coming from the dungeon! They help Mrs. Jolly trap the huge monster behind a green door! Yikes! It's alive! The Jolly family is just like yours, hanging on for the ride! Jolly Time Books are full of everyday experience...

  • Chasing Kelly's Shadow

    A Dog Named Kelly - 2

    Lizzy and Ben Jolly have always been in a hurry to move to a larger city. But will moving solve all their problems?Now that they have Kelly, a cute dachshund, will life get any easier for them? Can they explain why Kelly decides to fly across the roo...

  • Searching for Kelly

    A Dog Named Kelly - 1

    Lizzy Jolly would sure like to move on with her life after barfing all over her best friend’s house. That might be the most embarrassing event of her young life, at least so far. After a black cat crosses her path, Lizzy knows that things can only ...

  • Kelly Saves the Day

    A Dog Named Kelly - 3

    The pressure on Lizzy heats up after she flips over backward at a student council political rally. How embarrassing! Will anyone vote for her now?The rock band that Lizzy and Ben started is a fantastic hit with friends, but how stinky will things get...

  • 'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas

  • Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas

    Witch Hazel and Winnie the Mouse arrived too late for Halloween. Follow their humorous adventures as they land on a rooftop-and are surprised by Santa Claus delivering gifts on Christmas Eve. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful il...

  • Mayberry Park

    The Mayor of Mayberry Park posts new rules for all kids in the world to see. They are magical and fill your heart with glee! Discover the fun of following these rules to be as happy as you can be. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorf...

  • Mr. Wobbler's Long Walk

    Gretta, the town gossip, is shocked to see Mr. Wobbler barefooted. Find out what happens after Mr. Wobbler runs away and hides from embarrassment. Will he learn to not let everything upset him? Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful ...



  • Punxsutawney Phil and His Jealous Brother Gary

    Gary the Groundhog becomes jealous because his brother Phil gets all the attention. Read along as Gary learns that being famous requires eating fruits and vegetables -- and a lot of hard work. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful i...

  • Today I Will Fly

    When Devon’s energy goes phfft, big sister Destiny encourages him to make wiser food choices. Devon learns that fruits and vegetables are fun and tasty, give him strength, and will help him soar. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and color...

  • The Good Life

    Kindness counts. Follow the humorous adventures of a 5-year-old as she reviews her accomplishments in life. You will agree that life can’t get any better than when you are five years old. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful illu...

  • The Handyman

    Kindness counts. In this humorous poem, the words are set to a familiar tune -- “The Candy Man.” The Handyman is a special person because he uses his imagination and talents to create things and help others. Readers learn that it is important to ...

  • One-Ring-a-Dingy

    Kindness counts. We live in a wired-in and plugged-in world. It is difficult, if not impossible, to escape from cell phones. They keep us in touch with family, friends, music, movies, and sports teams. It seems like it is a right of passage to issue ...

  • Bullies Beware

    Dog Squad - 11

    Kindness counts. Kelly, the cute dachshund, was afraid she would miss the deadline for writing an article about bullying. She felt like an unmotivated writer stuck in a perpetual hamster wheel, going around and around -- but getting nowhere fast.Thin...

  • Fang, the Ornery Cat

    Dog Squad - 2

    Have you ever had a good day in the neighborhood -- where you ran and played all day? A day where you got so tired, that you looked forward to a good night’s sleep? And then, you couldn’t get to sleep.That happens every night to Kelly, the cute d...

  • I'm So Popular

    Dog Squad - 4

    Kindness counts. Have you wondered why some kids appear to be more popular than others? It looks like they get all the attention. Everybody likes them. Can that be possible? Are they really more popular than you? Ben thinks Lizzy and their cute dachs...

  • Lost Spaceship

    Dog Squad - 1

    We all like to read a book that is full of juicy gossip, don’t we? And don’t you get frustrated when you are up to your paws in dirt -- and someone interrupts you? BONK! Yeah, I thought so.Kelly, the cute dachshund, is just like you. Only she doe...

  • Molly Megaphone

    Dog Squad - 7

    Ben Jolly and his friends, Donnie and his other brother, Lonnie, were having fun playing in the snow. That is, until they were bombarded by a monster throwing snowballs at them. WHACK! BONK! It was Molly Megaphone -- a girl -- throwing snowballs. An...



  • Moon Over Miami

    Dog Squad - 3

    Have you ever wondered how all those stars hang up there in the sky? How do the sun and moon work together? How big is a star? How big is space? And what are falling stars? These are just a few of the questions that Lizzy and Ben have about space...

  • My Perfect World

    Dog Squad - 12

    Kindness counts. It had been another beautiful day in the neighborhood. Kelly, the cute dachshund, was at peace with the world -- and more importantly, the world was at peace with Kelly.The day had been so perfect that Kelly was in the mood to write....

  • Once in a Blue Moon

    Dog Squad - 8

    Kelly, the cute dachshund, was having difficulty going to sleep so she decided to read a book. Even that didn’t help because the moon was so bright. She also knew she wouldn’t be able to sleep because her belly was hungry.Harrumph! Kelly was not ...

  • Rescue Me

    Dog Squad - 9

    Kindness counts. Sam the Squirrel didn’t have much planned for this afternoon. He didn’t know how to read. And he was tired of chasing his tail around the tree trunk, so he decided to pester Kelly, the cute dachshund. After being torpedoed by aco...

  • Surf's Up

    Dog Squad - 6

    Lizzy Jolly thinks that it is important for everyone to have a goal -- even her younger brother, Ben. Kelly, their cute dachshund, didn’t want Lizzy bugging her about not having goals. So Kelly hopped out of the birdbath, where she had been cooling...

  • That Stinks

    Dog Squad - 5

    Lizzy Jolly asks her younger brother, Ben, to grab a book and join her outside. Ben says that he would rather stay inside and watch TV. But Lizzy doesn’t give up easily. She asks Ben to turn off the TV and come outside again. Finally, Lizzy quits b...

  • What's Up?

    Dog Squad - 10

    Kelly, the cute dachshund, was having a great day. Was it because Fang, the ornery cat, hadn’t been bugging her? Where was Fang hiding? Had he disappeared for good? Lizzy and Ben Jolly set out to find the answers. While on their search, they discov...

  • Big Bad Bully

    Playhouse - 6

    If a bully is bugging you, what can you do about it? Kelly gets some great tips from a friendly Witch Hazel on how to handle the bully.Big Bad Bully is another outstanding presentation. Jolly Time Books tell whimsical stories the whole family can enj...

  • Big Red Fire Truck

    Playhouse - 5

    Isn’t making noise the best part of playing with your favorite fire truck? But Kelly’s mom has asked her to be quiet because Dad is sick. How can you have fun playing if you have to be quiet?What will Kelly do when she talks to a real fire fighte...

  • Catch Me if You Can

    Playhouse - 9

    Kindness counts. Have you often wondered why you didn’t raise your hand and answer the question? Next time don’t wait. Speak up. Discover the freedom of taking a chance based on self-confidence.Catch Me If You Can is another outstanding presentat...



  • Hopscotch Hoopla

    Playhouse - 14

    Is the most exercise you get reaching for the TV remote control? Next time, surprise yourself and reach for the sky Kelly, the cute dachshund, learns from Officer Katz that playing hopscotch is a fun game where you walk like an elephant, leap like a...

  • I Hear You

    Playhouse - 3

    Kindness counts. If you were going to meet someone for the first time, how would you say hello? What if he or she were deaf? Kelly’s class is afraid to play with a new student because he can’t hear. The teacher tells them it is no big deal becaus...

  • I Want a Pet

    Playhouse - 4

    Have you ever wanted a pet so much that your buttons were about to pop? KABOOM! Kelly asked her parents for a dog or cat. Before a decision is made, Kelly is asked to take care of Professor Hootie’s goldfish while he is away.Join Kelly as she disco...

  • Leo the Lion Politician

    Playhouse - 13

    Being honest, kind -- and telling the truth -- are some of the most important lessons we can share with our children.If you want your kids to be kind and tolerant, this book encourages open discussions about differences in the world.Often, you will f...

  • My Birthday Party

    Playhouse - 8

    Have you reached the age where you think your toys are the best in the world? Well, surprise yourself Share a few of your toys with your friends, and you will feel like a kid again Thank you. Thank you very much. My Birthday Party is another outsta...

  • Pooter's Big Stink

    Playhouse - 11

    Isn't it difficult for a kid to feel good when a parent is away from home for a long time? Join Kelly and her classmate, Pooter, as they discover valuable ways to connect and stay in touch with an absentee parent. Pooter's Big Stink is another outsta...

  • Rhyme Time

    Playhouse - 1

    Does your heart skip a beat when your teacher asks you a question? Do you begin worrying when you don’t know the answer to every question? Try this: scratch your head, wiggle around, and don’t get jealous if someone else has the answer.No one ca...

  • Searching for Treasure

    Playhouse - 10

    Kindness counts. Is it hard to imagine that your grandparents were once young, like you? Browse through their photo albums. Ask them about their adventures. Don’t be surprised if you find some hidden treasures.Searching for Treasure is another outs...

  • Stuff Happens

    Playhouse - 12

    Who do you blame when parents argue or get divorced? Chuckles the Clown explains that just because parents argue, it doesn’t mean they will get divorced. And if they do divorce it is never the child’s fault. Sometimes, stuff happens.Stuff Happens...

  • T. Rex Shares a Secret

    Playhouse - 7

    Have you ever had a bad day when nothing goes right? Dream along with Kelly as she meets T. Rex who shares his big secret with her. Will it help her feel better? You will have to read the book to find out. T. Rex Shares a Secret is another outstandin...



  • The Big Score

    Playhouse - 2

    Kindness counts. Isn’t it always more fun to play than do homework? We make decisions all day long. Sometimes they are right and sometimes they are wrong. Will Kelly finish her book before playing soccer with friends? Or will she skip the homework ...

  • Dark Shadows

    Storytime - 18

    This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly closes her eyes and starts dreaming. But the outside lights are too bright. Kelly tosses and turns, opens her eyes, and sees a shadow on the wall. "Who's there?" she shouts....

  • Good Night Friends

    Storytime - 4

    This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly is gently rocked in a boat down a lazy river as she says good night to her friends. Getting a child ready for bedtime requires patience. After a day of activity, there is of...

  • How to Be Cool

    Storytime - 5

    Kindness counts. Freddy Frog sees a new girl. But how can he meet her? Kelly suggests that Freddy just be himself and say hello. Freddy insists on showing off to catch her attention. BOING! BOING! BOING! Will that work?Jolly Time Books tell exciting ...

  • I Am Somebody

    Storytime - 13

    Ella the Elephant is feeling sad and lonely because she thinks nobody appreciates her. Ella has forgotten how much she means to her friends. Kelly cheers her up by reminding her of the many times she has helped others. It is important to let your fri...

  • In My Room

    Storytime - 14

    Learning to clean up your toys -- and keep a tidy room -- are some of the most positive messages we can share with our children.This book adds value by helping your kids learn how important it is to listen and make the best choices for daily activiti...

  • It's Mine

    Storytime - 8

    Kelly and her friends open a box at a birthday party and discover some neat costumes. Who will be the pirate? The firefighter? The princess? Things get off to a rocky start when no one wants to give up stuff. Will they ever learn to share and have fu...

  • King of the Jungle

    Storytime - 2

    This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Being King of the Jungle all day has made Leo the Lion very tired. He knows he ought to close his eyes and go to sleep. But he wants to know what all his friends do when they get ...

  • Leo the Lion King

    Storytime - 6

    Nelly, Mika, and Kelly come over to play with Leo the Lion King. However, Leo has not learned how to play nice with his friends. Leo tells them he is bigger, stronger, and smarter than they are. Ouch! That hurts their feelings. Will Leo ever learn th...

  • On the Road Again

    Storytime - 3

    Pooter the Skunk invites you to go with him on a trip to the jungle. Will you help him pack everything needed for the trip? Uh oh. Did you forget something? Oops Jolly Time Books: On the Road Again: A fun story about learning to communicate effectiv...

  • Stop Fighting

    Storytime - 1

    Being kind, embracing diversity, and accepting others -- even if they don’t look like us -- are some of the most powerful lessons about values that we can teach our children.If you want your kids to be kind and tolerant, this book encourages open d...

  • Tear Down This Wall

    Storytime - 16

    A new kid moves next door. Leo the Lion doesn’t like him because he has a funny name. Leo decides to build a wall to keep the new kid out. But things change really fast when Kelly sees that the new kid has a swimming pool in his yard.Jolly Time Boo...

  • The Dancing Queen

    Storytime - 12

    Kindness counts. Kelly and Mika learn to have fun by singing and dancing. They like to growl like a bear, fly like a bird, hop on one foot, and squeal like a pig. Dance along with them as you step to the left, step to the right, and shout “Wahoo!...

  • The Perfect Gift

    Storytime - 7

    Psst Quiet It's Mika's birthday. Let's surprise her with a cake. Uh oh Nelly forgot something. Is her big surprise ruined? What will make the perfect birthday gift? Jolly Time Books: The Perfect Gift: A magical story proving that it is the thought...

  • What I Do Best

    Storytime - 15

    This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Being King of the Jungle all day has made Leo the Lion very tired. He knows he ought to close his eyes and go to sleep. But he wants to know what all his friends do when they get ...

  • What's for Dinner?

    Storytime - 17

    Momma Bird is going to have a baby. Crickle! Crickle! CRACK! POP! Oh, my. Oh, my. Baby Bird is hungry. But Baby Bird turns down Momma Bird’s offer of a worm, and insists on selecting from a menu with healthier food choices. How far will Momma Bird ...

  • Where's Big Owl?

    Storytime - 11

    This is a must have bedtime book for getting your little one to sleep. Kelly is ready for bed but she can’t find Big Owl. Where could he be? Kelly uses her imagination to search for Big Owl. Could he be on a trip? Where do you think he is? Would yo...

  • Who's Got Talent?

    Storytime - 9

    The talent show is about to begin. Each contestant needs your help. Can you sing and dance along with each one of them? Pay close attention. We need your help to pick the winner. Will you vote for Tommy Toad, Petunia Pig, or do you have another favor...

  • Yes We Can

    Storytime - 10

    Kelly is having fun riding on her skateboard. She is having a perfect day, until she sees Pooter in his car. Uh oh. Pooter’s car is stuck. He needs help. She promises to help Pooter, but what can she do alone? Can Kelly find others to help her? Can...

  • Elvira Gets Tough on Bullies

    Elvira’s students learn to be nice to others. It makes you a super hero. Don’t be a bully! Be cool. Make a new rule. Do the right stuff. This is no birdbrained idea. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and colorful illustrations -- and are...

  • Elvira Tackles Picky Eaters

    Elvira the teacher gets an ear full as she listens to students read their poems about eating healthy. Some are funny -- some weird -- but all are a blast. These poems will make any bird -- or child -- smile. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical...

  • Elvira's Happy Feet

    Elvira the Ibis has no idea why she is always tired and out of energy -- until her friend Andy the Anhinga convinces her that she would feel more alive if she exercised. This is no birdbrained scheme. Jolly Time Books are filled with whimsical and co...

  • One Ring-A-Dingy

    We live in a wired-in and plugged-in world. It is difficult, if not impossible, to escape from cell phones. They keep us in touch with family, friends, music, movies, and sports teams. It seems like it is a right of passage to issue a cell phone to c...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Karen S. McGowan; Dennis E. McGowan has published 72 books.

Karen S. McGowan; Dennis E. McGowan does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Elvira's Happy Feet, was published in January 2018.

The first book by Karen S. McGowan; Dennis E. McGowan, Captured by Aliens!, was published in October 2013.

Yes. Karen S. McGowan; Dennis E. McGowan has 5 series.
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