Winner Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
From singer, actress, and dancer Vanessa Williams comes a sweet, sparkling story about a young girl whose beloved pet fish has wonderful, magical powers.
She gives me bubble kisses, bubble kisses as she swims by in the water.
She never misses with her bubble kisses. And I’m so glad I got her.
A young girl adores her goldfish, Sal. But Sal is no ordinary pet: while she can’t fetch a ball or curl up on a lap, she can give bubble kisses that transform the girl into a mermaid and transport her to a world of underwater adventures. There, beneath the sea, they play, sing, and dance with other mermaids. The catchy, breezy, rhymed tale is perfect for bedtime, and the book includes a CD plus a link to a digital download.
Winner Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
Do you have a pet? Maybe a dog, or a cat, or a gold fish? Lots of people do, but not many people have a pet like Frankie the Ferret. A lovable, mischievous, and comical little fellow, Frankie fills his family home with love and laughter, and his family wants to share that with you!
The tale of Laia, the Butterfly Princess, is a body image parable for children that inspires them to embrace the uniqueness of their design. Follow Laia as she explores unknown lands and finds friends who have body differences like her own. Laia’s continuing story encourages all children to discover diverse friends in unlikely places.
Ding dong! A package has arrived, and it is for Patty Panda. Opening the package reveals a new toilet, for Patty’s new challenge: potty training!
Patty works hard, but it does not happen right away. She must avoid falling into her potty and making a huge mess. Determined to become a big girl, Patty persists and masters the potty with practice.
Patty Panda Gets a Potty: A rhyming story in Chinese and English about a mixed girl who experiences potty training emotions for the first time. This book is a perfect addition to the multilingual bookshelf celebrating a childhood milestone that transcends cultures. With colorful illustrations and traditional Chinese characters accompanied by zhuyin and pinyin, readers are sure to appreciate this funny coming-of-age story.
Alfie, Tubby, Ollie, and Raxl have created a band - Dog Band! Alfie is the lead singer and guitar player, Tubby plays bass, Ollie plays the drums, and Raxl is the back-up singer and can play many instruments.
But there is one problem - They don't know what kind of music Dog Band should play!
So they enlist their assortment of animal friends (from dogs to frogs!) to help them figure it out.
This instant classic crosses Finding Nemo and Are You My Mother in a fun underwater adventure!
Freddie the Flounder is a fun underwater rhyming adventure. When Freddie's parents are swished away in a powerful current, he needs to face his fears if he is ever to be reunited with them again.
A number of animal friends help him on his quest in this surprising twist of events. Toddlers will enjoy counting the animals as he meets his new friends.
Grab your copy today and bring Freddie to your favorite little ones.
A day at the beach with Grandma is fun and full of discovery. Grandma is deaf and cannot hear the different sounds the beach offers. With sign, Todd shows her how she can see and feel the sounds all around her. Todd and Grandma also discover the special way that deaf people like her can stay safe at the beach when the surf is up!
Meet Little Fish, the tiny RJ with a massive personality! Little Fish is part of The Wadi Tribe and runs the radio station, playing the music he and his friends love.
Little Fish loves the magical Wadi Tree that grows every fruit imaginable. He loves the tree so much, he’s written a song about it: The Fruity Roll!
More people are handling chickens than ever. Chickens are crazy, fun pets that give tasty eggs, but birds need to be handled safely. In fun verse and delightful illustration, Never Kiss a Chicken shows readers some of the rules of safe chicken handling, with the ultimate reminder of, "Never Kiss a Chicken!" It is perfect for backyard chicken enthusiasts, schools with chickens, or farm visitors!
From stray dog to furry sidekick: follow Pillow the Dog on special adventures!
When 8-year old Mick crosses the street, he forgets to look both ways and doesn’t see the car rushing towards him.….SCREECH…Suddenly, a stray dog jumped in front of Mick and saved him from a car accident. In a blink of an eye, their lives are changed forever.
Mick’s family is extremely thankful and adopts the dog and names him Pillow. Pillow and Mick soon become best friends, and together they solve everyday problems.
Pillow The Dog is a tale of unconditional love, kindness, and friendship between a boy and his furry friend.
Swish the Shark was very friendly. He always had a big smile on his face. He was the friendliest shark in the world, but he had no friends. None. He didn’t have a few friends. Not even some acquaintances. He had no friends at all. Zero. Whatever could be the problem?
"This book is extremely worthwhile, not only for those who are subjected to bullying but also for the bullies themselves, who might come to understand the reasons behind their behavior...."
Zola the zebra is alone and has no one to play with. Zola is a beautiful Zebra who has a spot of missing stripes and is teased because of it until one day she meets a special friend who shows up at just the right time.
Join the animals in the wild to find out how a special friend teaches others about friendship, kindness, and using their voice to speak up for others.
Striver the star wanted nothing more than to play football with the moons. She dreamed about shooting across the night sky and scoring the winning goal of a game. But the moons never let her join their match.
Will Striver ever get a chance to play the game she loves so much?
The Tree Hugger contains two heart-warming tales about sacred nature and conservation. Themes of kindness toward the environment and the effect of man on nature are gently dealt with within these two stories.
"The Day It Rained Pink Lemonade" is a story about two best friends, Alto and Tok, who make an alarming discovery. Fluffy pink clouds are covering their home planet Jupiter, and it begins to rain pink lemonade. Tok is an adventurous spirit who embraces this change. Alto is more cautious and worried about what the mysterious rain means. Together they embark on a magical adventure and discover a new world.
The Master is the great inventor and Sam is his apprentice. Sam is given the task of making sure the Master can see the people on earth at night. At night there is only darkness. in sending his newest invention, the moon, into orbit Sam breaks the sky but finds the solution with the ultimate invention of the stars.
As the initial book of the Sankofa1619: Children's Book Series,"Who Can I Be?", is a story about a seven year old boy, named Ahkleem, who embarks on a journey of self- discovery. Unsure about his path, he sees himself in altered realities of who he can be. With the help of his mom, Isis, he realizes what is most important. This book allows the reader to expand their imagination, explore many careers, and engage in a reality with fun activities in an Afro- Futuristic World.
In "Sebastian's Fish" Sebastian purchased his first fish Didi. Now the family are planning on getting a cat. Much to the delight of Sebastian and Eli, but to the horror of poor old Didi. Will he survive the terrible ordeal? You will have to read on to find out.
Twin sisters Ellie and Nellie love to eat. But there's just one problem; their mom can't cook! Follow along as they try to keep her out of the kitchen.
This poetic story of a young girl's struggle to pick the perfect question to ask her beloved dog will warm the hearts of pet lovers of all ages. From "Why do you steal my fuzzy socks?" to "Do I make you happy?" her inquiries highlight quirky dog behaviors while exposing the profound love she feels for her pet.
Maddie cannot imagine a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than with her Grandpa. They meet a colorful cast of locals in her hometown: a street musician, a fruit seller, and a pizza chef are all part of this adorable adventure. When Maddie meets the mysterious Lydia, who allows her a sneak peek into the creative and fun behind-the-scenes world of window dressing, she is truly inspired! A delightful and surprising Saturday to remember by Karen Jonice Bricker and illustrator Samela St. Pierre.
When a door is left open Shadow gets his chance to chase a real live bird, which leads him on an unexpected adventure. Follow along as he wonders how he will make it back to his family. This is based on the true story of our lovable scrappy cat that went missing for two years when we moved from Fremont to Granite Bay in Northern California.
Set in the wilds of the African savanna, Think Big follows moody Baboon as he discovers another powerful secret.
In the third installment in her Live Big Series, best-selling, award-winning author Kat Kronenberg takes readers back to the wilds of the African savanna where the animals not only still struggle to find food, but now they face life-threatening situations. They must fight to survive and are terrified.
But when our beloved moody Baboon challenges Kudu on what to do, everything begins to change. One by one, Kudu, Giraffe, and Bee are faced with the dilemma of who they want to be. After watching Bee choose to do good, Baboon figures out a new secret: We can light the stars in our hearts, empowering our lives, once we smile big deep within, truly believing in who we are, our ideas, and the importance of caring for others.
The empowering story of a little monster with a big problem.
Everyone knows that a monster's favorite thing is to scare kids. Lorry is no exception. He wants to be the scariest monster of all.
Lorry wants to follow in the steps of his famous ancestors: his dreadful great-grandfather, Scabby Moldbody, who was known for making kids scream the loudest, and his gruesome great-grandmother, Henrietta Fang, who was responsible for more nightmares than any other monster.
There is only one small problem, Lorry is cute, and kids aren't afraid of cute little monsters. Being a different monster makes Lorry sad and ashamed. Unable to fit in, he learns how to stand out.
Lizzi Light's curious and adventurous spirit brings her to questioning all of nature and her surroundings. From the clouds above to the stars that shine, nature sends her imagination soaring. One evening the shimmering night sky inspires her on a journey. Along with her friend "Mr. Hops with one ear that flops" she fishes the stars from the sky. Wishing them to be her new best friends and share with her all their secrets, she is unaware of the consequences of her actions. Very quickly she realizes that having them all to herself is not what she imagined and they are deeply missed by all the creatures of the night. She learns a lesson of compassion and sharing, knowing once and for all that nature's beauty is for everyone to enjoy.
The bond between two sisters is unbreakable and their love for family is strong. Tag along with them each day of the week as they go every-day places and spend quality time together.
Who’s That I Hear was written with children ages 2-6 in mind.
In this updated take on the Sesame Street Classic, Monster at the End of the Book, the fear of ‘bumps in the night' allows children to imagine what might be under the bed or in the closet, while following along with our young hero as he works up the courage to seek out the source of the noise on his own.
The conclusion leaves the reader comforted by the late-night visitor and empowered to conquer their own bedtime fears.
Simple, straightforward text accompanied by endearing original watercolors will delight young readers and their parents.
Dogs are people too! At least, that is what Cooper the rescue dog believes! This hilarious, delightful dog adventure helps to teach young readers about kindness to animals and pet adoption. If your children love dogs, they will love Cooper!
There is an enchanted place, deep within every forest, where magical creatures make their homes. In one such place there lived five tiny fairies, who each had the power to control a different part of nature.They were very happy together until one day...
I DESERVE MORE! This is a story about the adventures of Claire and her cat Archie. One day, they found a magic wand which gave them a chance to change their lives. Claire and Archie went on the amazing journey of self-exploration and self-reflection. Narrative Therapy: This book is based on the concept of therapeutic exercises for children and parents to practice at home. Therapy And Storytelling Children are able to comprehend and learn better, when therapeutic information is presented in a storytelling format. It allows children to learn the important concepts of taking responsibility and to become competent controlling their anger, anxiety, insecurities, and other emotions. It teaches the importance and value of emotional regulation and intelligence with coping and adapting skills for children and parents.
Can one freeze time? Can one live the same day over and over again? Can one stop the cycle? Liam will need to find the answer if he wants to move forward.
One night, four children from four different countries, Italy, Spain, Scotland, and France wished upon a star.They wanted to face and overcome their anxieties and fears. The next morning their wish came true...
Inspired by Jewish folklore, The Generous Fish is the story of a young boy named Reuven who takes a verse from scripture to “cast your bread upon the waters” (Ecclesiastes 11:1) quite literally. The result of his daily act is a giant talking fish with golden scales! Boy and fish spend idyllic days together until the villagers realize those scales are real gold. Every villager has good reason to ask for one. Devorah needs clothes for her children. Old Joseph needs money for a cane. The fish says he has plenty to share. But he grows weak from giving away too much, too fast. Can Reuven stand up to the village and save his friend?
Through a unique friendship between a boy and a magic fish, award-winning author Jacqueline Jules has created an environmental fable sure to generate discussion in the classroom and at home. What happens when we want something that depletes another's resources? Frances Tyrrell's finely detailed illustrations delightfully capture a child's innocent love for the natural world. An author's note provides biblical sources on human interaction with the environment.
Based on an original tale by award-winning Mongolian author, Dashdondog Jamba, and retold by distinguished international author, Anne Pellowski, find out how the traditional Mongolian tent house (called a ger in Mongolian and a yurt in Turkish), was created in the ancient past by drawing on the example of nature, and how it later became a beloved symbol of friendship and harmony. With stunning illustrations of Mongolian culture by renowned artist, Beatriz Vidal, young readers can experience first-hand the wide-open steppes of this vast and wild land bordering on Russia to the north and China to the south.
As parents, one of our many roles is to be teachers. We must encourage our children when possible to overcome obstacles, find courage and push forward in their lives. Sometimes those obstacles seem gigantic, but confidence and assurance can make all the difference. A heart-warming bonus is when you watch your child share their story of courage with another to help them with their struggle.
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
Set in the heart of the African Savanna, Love Big follows moody Baboon as he discovers another powerful secret.
The once lush, thriving, African savanna has turned dry and desolate. Hungry, miserable, and mean animals seek only their own interests. Baboon watches as, one by one, Rhinoceros destroys Termite's castle in his race to find food, Hare chooses not to share food with her family, and Lion steals food from his pride.
But after Baboon sees Rhinoceros give Hare his snack-on-a-stick, everything changes! Baboon realizes that a transformative power exists between the animals and the star-dust that surrounds them once they share smiles and truly believe in themselves and each other. When Baboon tries out this secret by helping Lion, they share a smile, and CATCH-M, The Magical, Mystical, Miraculous Star-dust that surrounds them, whooshes into their lives to wham! ignite the courage in their chests too. Read on to see if Baboon can save the savanna with this new secret and a very stinky, unlikely hero . . .
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
When Danny, an aspiring young writer and artist, writes his first book, the characters he created come magically to life and want to explore the world! How can Danny encourage them to return to the pages of his book so that YOU will read about them?
This extraordinary tale, within a tale, is written by Larry Issa and features stunning illustrations by Emma Chadwick. More than transporting young readers to faraway places, "Get Back in the Book!" shows them the powerful and positive impact of books and storytelling.
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
"Baby bird wasn’t happy. He longed to be like other animals. He wanted to swim and run and jump. But he had to learn to be happy as he was… He had to learn just to be himself!"
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
The new children's book, Emu Blues, is a fantastic tale based on a true story. When Hurricane Rita made landfall in Beaumont, Texas a pair of flightless birds, Leroy and Emily, learned firsthand what it meant to weather the storms of life. Together, they withstood high winds, torrential rains, and flying debris. Together, they found the courage they needed to face their fears, and in the process discovered just how brave they really were.
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
Join Ramses and Tut, two magic cats, on their first adventure. Watch Mom try to keep them in line, as she trims her roses and tries on hats. Wave to Mr.Fu, while they go shopping with Pops. These cats might even borrow the car to go to get pizza! A fun read for little readers.
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
A Very Lappy Christmas is a story that combines the magic of Christmas with self-acceptance, teamwork, and love. A Finnish Lapphund lives with her seven brothers, their parents, their rescue dog sister Brandi, and their human family.
They learn that Santa may not be able to deliver gifts to children around the world because many of Santa’s reindeer have disappeared. The Lappies are asked to help save Christmas. They set off on an adventure to learn about teamwork to save Christmas for the children.
The young Lappies get support of dogs and cats around the world. The story, examines the fear of failure and self-doubt. It focuses on the ability to move forward towards achieving a goal. The strong bonds of friendship that are formed and the deep and heartwarming messages of love, giving, and serving are powerful reminders for children and adults during the holiday season.
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
Based on the true child heroes of the Westman Islands in Iceland!
Life was good for little Lundi the puffin. He lived in Iceland, and his mom and dad fed him fish from the ocean. But one day, his parents left him on his own, and Lundi had to find the ocean.
Lundi tried to find the ocean, but he ended up in a town instead!
Find out how the children of Iceland rescued Lundi, and thousands of other puffins every year!
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
In this charming bedtime rhyme, a group of merrymaking tree frogs fall out of a tree and must band together to find their way back home before nightfall. Little ones and grownups alike will enjoy reading this rhyming tree frog adventure that has a lesson in leadership and some ordinal counting tucked inside!
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
Maggie gets to name the newborn calf. This calf is not just any calf—she is a descendent of Matilda, the first cow on the family farm. Maggie’s family has cared for Matilda’s family for 100 years. By looking back through her family history, Maggie finds the perfect name. A name that links her past with the present.
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
Tunde loves art, but his demanding father has higher expectations of him. As the family deals with a loss, they reassess their priorities and reinforce their bond. Draw Me Close to you is a heartwarming story about loss, love and acceptance between parents and their children.The audio book is narrated by MaameYaa Boafo (Ramy, Buff City Law, The Mysterious Benedict Society), with Music by musical genius Elijah Aaron (Mentioned in The Huffington Post, People Magazine, Aol.com and may more).
Finalist Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction The 2020 Best Book Awards
Meet Jayden's friend, Zora! Jayden, Chad, and Zora are the best of friends. Zora is the perfect balance for this dynamic trio!
But when Zora proudly proclaims to her friends that her hair is her crown, Jayden and Chad are confused. They are even more confused by Zora's response to their confusion. Jayden's Dad tries to explain it all to him, but it is the dream he had that night that made it all clear for him! And Jayden happily agrees with his friend Zora...her hair is her crown!
Jayden & Zora's Crown is the second book in the I Am Me Series. It is a story of self love, empathy, and friendship. This book is the perfect companion to "I Am Me", which introduced Jayden and his best friend Chad.
