Award Winner: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
You have more power than you think!
In this captivating story, six-year-old Alyssa finds it hard to cope with her emotions. In her head, they appear like scary monsters, their strength overwhelming her. In these moments, Alyssa sets off on a journey to find the power to conquer those emotions and unwind. Through mindfulness, Alyssa embraces the power she has to control her thoughts and emotions, supporting her social emotional well-being to "Unwind. Up, Up, and Away" into a great day.
Award Winner: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Light in the Enchanted Forest is about a community of bugs who agree to upgrade their forest. They agree to live in love, trust, forgiveness, and gratitude. They go about their day, and as they do, first the bee, then the ants, and finally the spider have something negative come up that they must work through. They use the tools of love, trust, forgiveness, and gratitude to shift their energy and create harmony. This book is designed with everyday thoughts and feelings that we all have. It provides the opportunity for dialogue with our children about how to take everyday challenges and turn them into something great! How to transform those bad days, to talk about those things that happened that could have gone differently, and how to, in the moment, use the power of thought and choice to raise our vibration and choose love!
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Blueberry Bear is back with her first adventure tale! Feeling lonely and blue at Bubba's farm, Blueberry Bear flees in search of a friend. When Blueberry Bear collides with Tripper von Hare IV, she's determined to win Hare's friendship. She follows him into the deep dark forest where danger lurks.Oh nooo! Join Blueberry Bear on an adventure in friendship, trust, courage, and a whole lot of Blueberry Bear fun.
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
A story of generational and cultural differences between mother and daughter. Endearing illustrations show Mahlee learning how differently Mommy did things as a child in Laos than she does in America. Mahlee loves doing everything with Mommy, but will she eat fried grasshoppers? A great way to inspire a conversation about childhood, culture and family history.
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Buy the greatest kid's book in the world! Join Mori and his loving family on an adventure to South Africa. 9x9 hard cover book. 24 pages. In this series, we follow the Godoy family as they travel the world, exploring amazing countries outside of the United States. You will experience the love and unity that is typical in the black family unit while exploring new worlds through the eyes of Mori Godoy, the young boy in the family.
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
Princess Sophie, the spirited young heroine of this adapted tale from the Brothers Grimm, finds herself faced with an incredible challenge and some lessons to learn. She had forgotten her departed mother's warning to temper loyalty and strength with a compassionate heart. Antagonized by Sophie's resentful words, her powerful new stepmother turns Sophie's six brothers into swans and sets her the task of saving them. Will Sophie succeed in helping her brothers? Can she spin six shirts made from the thorny thistle, while never speaking a word, even in her defense? And what will happen when King Yoren captures Sophie and takes her prisoner? Featuring stunning artwork by renowned illustrator Kim Jacobs, her retelling of this classic Brothers Grimm fairytale also contains an author's note with fascinating details on family heraldry and mute swans.
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
A delightful, whimsical, and humorous Christmas tale with stunning illustrations. "This is absolutely one of the most delightful children's books I've ever seen." - Online Book Club
Meet Fiona, a lifeguard. She keeps everyone safe on her beach. Discover her resilience and strength and how she came to be brave and strong all day long. This is the fourth title in this series.
Mikey and Simon are missing their mum who is in hospital. Friends and neighbours want to help and so they take turns to bring a dinner to the family. Each day Mikey and Simon look forward to coming home and finding out what is on the doorstep. This heart-warming story celebrates community spirit whilst touching on a deeper conversation of coping with illness and the emotions that go with it.
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
“I’ll find her!” said the doctor. “Please don’t you worry. She can’t have gone far, I’m bigger, I’ll hurry.”
After a visit to the doctor Eva learns that she must spend some time in hospital. Not feeling one bit happy about being away from her best friend and big brother Paddy, Eva flees from the doctor’s sight leaving everyone on a search spree. While Eva is on her hospital adventure, Eva’s hair decides to take an adventure of her own. There are twists and turns before they all return home!
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
A touching tribute to the special bond between grandparent and grandchild. "You can come along with me when I practice with my team. When I go up to bat, you can yell and shout and scream!" "You can help me in the kitchen. I can wash and you can dry. Then we'll find my recipe to make a pumpkin pie." "This book is a gem." Amazon Reviewer
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
A choice-based, science fiction story that reads like a movie script and includes real NASA photos and facts! What happens when a kid is recruited for a daring outer space mission? Find out in this amusing and interactive tale.
Kid Astronaut is perfect for a home or school library. Read-a-loud as a group or adventure on your own!
Connecting themes for educators: Reader's Theater Script, Real and Make-believe, Using creativity in life interests, Scientific inventions, innovations, Transportation, Communication, Social Development: Individual and Group Responsibility, Problem Solving, Space exploration
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
All of the dumplings are gone in Hong Kong! Did someone steal them? What are the people going to eat?
Detective Dylan and his best friend Tazzie live in London, but they love traveling the world to search for clues and solve mysteries. They've decided to help the people of Hong Kong, but will they be able to get to the bottom of this?
Join Dylan's adventure as he learns about Chinese culture and visits all the main tourist attractions in Hong Kong.
As our cartoon detectives travel around and explore the beautiful world of watercolors, we hope that this will be an unique visual experience for readers of all ages!
W C Jefferson entertains our little readers with his charming rhymes in The Adventures of Detective Dylan, a series that aims to bring our audience, both child and adult, to Must-Visit Places around the globe. So whether you want to remember a place you’ve been, or it’s a destination you want to visit, we hope these books inspire you to go there. Happy travels!
Award Finalist: 2018 Best Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
Poky, a baby sea turtle awakes to find he missed the annual sea turtle race. He meets several beach friends along the way who offer conflicting advice on how to find his way home. Confused and alone, Poky has decisions to make, but soon realizes he was not the last one when more sea turtles pop up from the hatch. The great turtle race is on…or is it? Whimsical rhyme and beautiful watercolor illustrations make Poky, the Turtle Patrol a must read, not only for young readers, but for any lover of our endangered sea turtle.
Meet Mrs T, a teacher who makes every child in her class feel special and want to do their best. Through the years, her classroom and her methods were always guaranteed to help children discover their potential and to enjoy learning. Join one of her former students on a nostalgic journey recalling the fun, the lessons and the memories with Mrs T. But what will be discovered when we go back to that school? Will Mrs T still be there? Will anyone know about or remember those special times? Discover how the motivation and encouragement Mrs T gave her students with a little help from her magic pencil had a lasting and empowering effect on those she taught. A must-read for anyone who ever had an inspiring teacher and a heartfelt tribute to Mrs T and teachers like her who nurture their students and lead by example. Based on the wonderful and real-life Mrs T who made a difference to so many and to this day continues to grow children’s minds and self-esteem in her own magical way.
Mama Mouse is running as fast as her little legs can carry her, while holding onto her two frightened babies, an armful of cherished heirlooms, and a basketful of food! The old abandoned farmhouse is being demolished, forcing the little mice family to leave their cozy home and to run for their lives! What is Mama to do? Where will she find shelter for her family? Nighttime arrives as Mama, tired and scared, calls out to the vast heavens above for help and guidance... and WOW... does she get answers!
Her cries for help bring about a couple of strange occurrences that Mama quickly recognizes as "opportunities" to help her family in the midst of their crisis. With her babies in hiding and sleeping the night away, she instantly rolls up her sleeves and gets to work!
The combination of beautiful illustrations and eloquent poetry creates an inspirational bedtime story of how even the tiniest of animals on earth are connected to the stars, the moon, and the universe. An ideal book for teaching little ones of how hopes and dreams can be realized, not by just wishing, but by taking action and doing good things toward achieving your desires, along with a little gratitude for what you already have.
Kids of all ages will be inspired to explore and create by "Dr. Brainchild & Radar: A Popcorn Discovery"Join the fun as Dr. Brainchild and Radar discover how a little bit of creativity, some wacky inventions, and a whole lotta science can transform the ordinary into something EXTRA tasty! Boy, girl, wolf, or anything in-between--it doesn't matter so long as YOU are there! Science is for everyone, so come along and enjoy the ride!
There was a deep, low grumbling, groaning noise coming from deep within the forest where no grumbling, groaning noise should be heard. Sagebrush, the tailless puppy, felt the vibration of the earth before she heard the noise as the sun began to rise over the Rocky Mountains and the cattle ranch she called home. Sagebrush journeys into the deepest recesses of the forest, discovering the tiny unknown creatures called Shuns, who are now homeless due to the giant tree-cutting machines that the humans have sent to clear the forest of the trees that the Shuns once made their homes in. Sagebrush befriends the Shuns and vows to save them in this tale you won't soon forget. Through kindness and love, Sagebrush and the young ranch woman work together to offer the homeless Shuns a chance to live out their dreams.
“Better Than ME!” is an aspirational story, of a young man who learns, through heartfelt conversations, to be better than those that came before him. Inspired by the Author’s son, “Better Than ME!,” is a book all little boys can love and grow from.
Do I have any talent? One Friday afternoon Grandma finds Charlie, normally a happy little boy, upset and hating school. Charlie is hurt and believes he is useless and without talent. To help her grandson find his own unique skills, Grandma gives Charlie a simple task to complete. Join Charlie in this fun story of self-discovery, and use the tips to find your own unique abilities.
"Doc" the Little Tractor loves his work on Farmer John's farm. But what happens when the farm gets TOO big for "Doc" to handle on his own? Will "Doc" lose the job he loves or find a way to keep doing what he loves? What do you think will happen to "Doc"?
The story shows how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to thrive. This book has a simple message, individuals should be valued by their work and effort ,not by their physical disabilities. Lets not under estimate people with disabilities but appreciate their abilities.
Safe and secure in the palace gardens of Winston Island, Princess Persayus of the Persian breed happily played with her grandfather, the great King Cypress, and her doting mother and father. The Persians were known across the land for their beauty, elegance and gentle nature. They were admired, but not by all. Queen Samera of the Siamese breed, driven by envy and greed, hatches a plan to dismantle the royal family and steal the kingdom. Samera's attack leaves Winston Island without their courageous leader and Persayus far removed from her family and the protective surroundings of her cherished land. Lost and alone, Persayus finds herself on a frightening journey of self-preservation and discovery, forced to find courage and strength against all odds. With the support of her new fearless pals, only Persayus can lead the charge to rescue her family, save her land and return her breed to their rightful power. But to do so, she must conquer her greatest fears.
Davy's imagination takes him on an unusual ride down a snowy, steep hill. With vibrant, full-color paintings and a simple text, the joy of sledding is demonstrated through the mind of a young child, eager to go outside. This story also teaches that while every child needs to play, have fun and enjoy life, there is discipline that helps a person learn things that are life-enriching. For Davy, it is the violin.
An inspiring and fun children's book to build young readers' bravery, resilience, perseverance! Emma is a little girl who loves butterflies, and so she's thrilled when her new class pet is Belle the Butterfly! But when Emma makes a mistake and has to face her fears, can she learn to be brave and bounce back? All she has to do is take...ONE STEP AT A TIME!
Meet Kip. A mischievous mouse who wears sunglasses, runs around with a knot in his tail, and carries with him the mystery of why he has part of his ear missing. Kip will wiggle his way into your funny bone, and have you pulling your hair out because of his pranks.
When Heartmaker tells She-Bear that she and her beloved Cub share a special destiny, she can't imagine what it could be. She is just a simple bear, after all. And when that destiny unfolds, it isn't at all what she would have chosen. But still, she trusts Heartmaker because he made her. He loves her.
Join She-Bear and her friends as they experience the joys of the Beautiful Garden, as well as the sorrows.
Tabitha Fink is a cat with one eye who loves to explore. In her first swashbuckling adventure, Tabitha and her first mate Bartholomew Blink take a high-seas journey in search of buried treasure, but end up discovering something even more valuable along the way. A book for children with the important lesson of inclusion, Tabitha Fink and the Patchwork Pirates is a fun adventure made possible only when a diverse team of people comes together as one.
This story is one of many cherished memories of growing up on a farm. The main characters, Michael and Maudie, learn through simple childhood experiences how the world really works. They are tempted through perfectly natural circumstances to disobey their mother. Their disobedience leads to an unpleasant surprise, but they are also rewarded with new understanding.
In his debut children's picture book, Mark Loewen tells an important story that celebrates girl power and moves us to value the courage, determination, kindness, assertiveness, and "smarts" over beauty. Perfect for fans of The Paper Bag Princess and Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?, What Does a Princess Really Look Like? challenges gender stereotypes showing girls it's not how they look but what they do for others that matters.
This is an inspirational and contemporary story of a young, African-American girl who goes to visit her grandma for a family reunion. While there, she tries to become the family hoops star. She wonders if she has the skill and the will. The story presents subtle, everyday events that teach life lessons.
White Wild Indigo is both a children’s book and an illustrated collection of poems for adult readers. Author Jet Widick writes in a casual and playful tone that centers around our everyday experiences and taking delight in the present moment. This book is a celebration of these moments in catchy rhymes and wordplay, brought to life by Annie Moor’s bright and cheerful illustrations. Jet Widick's poetry is a colorful mosaic of life experiences: the places we’ve been, the people we meet, and the things we love. Featuring a treasure trove of humorous poems about our favorite foods to glittering gems about science and art, every child who opens this book will find a whimsical world of surprises to inspire a lifelong love of poetry.
The winner of the 2018 Beverly Hills Children’s Fiction Award, this Seuss-inspired picture book by Melissa Rooney, who is an Arts Council educating artist and Associate Supervisor for her county’s Soil and Water Conservation District, tells an engaging story about a boy whose neighborhood is experiencing a drought and a frog who is trying desperately to leave his birth puddle before it dries up. The creators use perfectly metered anapestic tetrameter and playful watercolor illustrations to address the importance of water resources as well as other K-3 curricula topics.
"As a kindergarten teacher, it was magnificent to find a developmentally appropriate book about life cycles that integrates other common-core-aligned science units into a fun and relatable read aloud. After reading the book to my class, here are some excerpts of the conversation: "It was fun because the frog kept on trying!" "It was fun and amusing." "It was a nice story, can we read it again?!" Post read aloud, the students were observed recreating various scenes from the book during free, unstructured play time in collaboration with water cycle knowledge. The Fate of the Frog quickly became a must read in my classroom!"—Emily Hayes, Durham Kindergarten teacher, The Lerner School
In this incredible story, Wex the Pug and his friends are on one great big adventure, but Wex, the silly pug he is, cracks a joke at the wrong time and finds himself alone at sea. The best part of Wex's unfortunate circumstance is getting to meet O'ddo, a dragon who becomes his best friend.
"This book is about my daughter Amita, and her encounter with two unique individuals who dealt with cancer in their own way. All proceeds from the sales from the book will go to a cancer charity."
