Almondine With an O
Alma and her friend Denzel have successfully rescued the Almondine children! Now it’s time for a family trip to Spain to celebrate Alma’s tenth birthday. Denzel is invited to go with them, but little does Alma know that her best friend has just stolen one of Alma’s twenty-two almond children. Set in Alma’s grandparents’ Spanish home, where Alma first found her Almondine, it seems history is repeating itself when a new little sprite appears. But Denzel’s deceit is short-lived and threatens to leave their friendship in tatters. Follow Denzel as he attempts to bond with his very own mini superhero and keep the almond child secret. Accompanied by enchanting illustrations, Almondine with an O introduces another extraordinary almond child. It’s a tale that explores the importance of sincerity and respect for nature and each other.
Blaze Union and the Puddin’ Head Schools
After book bans and seahorse protests, a disillusioned teacher visits the Puddin’ Head Island Schools to cure a severe case of absurdity neurosis. He meets fourteen-year-old Blaze Union, a phenomenal guitar and football (soccer) player, who seeks revenge against the Sweeties to fulfill her dream of becoming the education boss of the nation’s schools.
Blenkinsop Blabbermouth and the Ghost of Broderick McCaffery
Daniel and his best friend, Papa, make their way through a sinister cave, where a crow picked at the little flesh that remained on a pile of bones. The misshapen walls of the cave, embedded with diamonds, glistening and gleaming like mysterious eyes watching their every footstep. They cross a river on the back of a fierce crocodile, and then fly on the back of a giant Condor, before saving Ernest, the rarest of rare custard elephants. Papa tells Daniel about Captain McCaffery and his evil cutthroat crew, including jelly belly Johnson who consumed jelly for breakfast, jelly for lunch and jelly for dinner. The stinkiest pirate known to sail the oceans was smelly Scruffbags Samuels but, the scariest of them all was McCaffery’s wife, crazy Maisie. An incredibly large and feisty woman, her beady eyes peered out through a wild tangle of matted hair like those of a wolf about to make a kill. Eventually, the treasure of Broderick McCaffery, lay scattered at the entrance of the cave of eternal screams. But, to protect his treasure, McCaffery had the help of Sidero, a sly slithering snake, with fiery red eyes filled with torment; a forked tongue that flicked in and out, and a mouth filled with bloodthirsty razor-sharp fangs. As they stood in fear, the delicate sound of thunder faded into the distance and a voice boomed out from the cave entrance……
Books For Benjamin
Benjamin would rather read about adventures in a giant peach than eat one! Unlike his family members who are happily munching away on scraps, Benjamin is a different kind of worm. He loves to read. Yet, all he finds are old newspapers and magazines full of tomato splotches. Not one to give up on his dreams, Benjamin sets off on a quest to find “real” books. Witty illustrations by Uliana Barabash are a great accompaniment to this delightful story written by R.G. de Rouen. Join Benjamin on his book hunting adventure and watch your little ones search for Benjamin’s famous signature in their books!
Don’t Look Under the Stairs
Is there really a monster under the stairs? The dog knows! Join two brothers who do what brothers do best (argue) in this hillarious adventure where household items are mysteriously disappearing. Walk into the pages of the book online to search for clues. Find them all and unlock the Monster’s Lair!
Eddie the Elephant’s Magical Ear
Eddie the Elephant’s Magical Ear is a Best Selling Children’s book addressing the physical and emotional impact of hearing loss, the impact that helping others can have, and the magic that happen when kindness, technology and a receptive heart comes together together Eddie is different than the other elephants. He has broken and lost his ear! Without his ear he cannot hear. Join Eddie on his journey to find his broken and lost ear. Meet the itsy bitsy spider who, with the help of a hearing aid, helps Eddie recover his hearing. With vivid illustrations and Dr. Seuss like rhymes, this book “provides the perfect opportunity for young readers and read-aloud parents to absorb the basics about hearing loss remedies, and the impact of concerned friends dedicated to improving the world through their actions, and use of hearing solutions.” ~ Diane Donovan, Editor Donovan’s Literary Services.
Freeze Frame
A troubled boy. A mysterious past. An ever-changing reality. Will Horner leaves his former high school behind for a fresh start. Soon, he will find the past repeats itself. Will begins his junior year at Pinehurst Academy, a neighboring Arts School. As an introverted, avid filmmaker, it seems like the perfect fit. However, Will hasn’t made any films since the incident. Instead, he’s been living them. His world is not always what others see. When his emotions take over, Will’s reality runs in danger of suddenly shifting. When he becomes too nervous, too excited, or too scared, the world before him transforms into a new reality, a real-life film. His father forced Will to stop making movies altogether, believing them to only bring on the episodes. When a new group of friends recruits Will for a major movie project for a grand prize, Will must decide if the film is worth the risk. With the help of his new friends, he will push the boundaries of his reality and try to move on from the horrors of his past. Can he escape his past before it’s too late?
Frog of Arcadia
Thomas is an aquarium toad of unknown parentage. He doesn’t know his past and the prospects for his future are dim. While he’s read extensively about faraway lands, Thomas has never ventured beyond the glass walls of home. But when happenstance leaves a door open into a brave new world, Thomas hopes he’ll finally discover where he belongs. As the story unfolds, this humble but educated toad finds himself in the middle of a civil feud between rival frog clans and a lost kingdom yet to be restored. Thomas wrestles with the tension of being a toad of two worlds, and learns that pride can overtake anyone, and that even victory can defeat the victor. Frog of Arcadia is an enchanting moral epic filled with cowardice and chivalry, pride and majesty, boorishness and heroism. But a divine order holds it all together and, at last, we all reap what we sow.
Good Night My Blessing: A Mom’s love letter
We as mothers have a hard job to do. We must teach, nurture, and guide our children. Sometimes that means we must be harder than we mean or want to. This book is the love letter to let our children know what they mean to us. In this book are the words and thoughts that will hug them and comfort them always. This book is a love letter to my babies. No matter how hard life and life’s lessons are; I wanted them to know my love is always with them. They are the greatest blessings in my life, and I want them to always know that.
I’m Not Scared No Way
Teaching children to conquer fears. Carson is afraid of getting his haircut. There is an certificate of achievement and place for before and after pic and lock of hair which makes the book a wonderful keepsake.
Inside the Pencil Box: A Colorful Children’s Book About the Powers of Teamwork & Friendship as a Story for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Elementary Kids Ages 5 6 7 8 9
Teaches powers of teamwork and friendship as a creative children’s chapter book! Welcome to the magical world within Emma’s pencil box, where two kingdoms lie: The Pencil Kingdom and the Eraser Kingdom. Here, school supplies turn into lively characters and do so much more than just write and erase! A wonderful story about the importance of overcoming differences to serve a bigger goal!
Maggie and the Mountain of Light
12-year-old Maggie Thatcher longs to be a courageous Wayfinder Girl. But that’s not very likely; she is barely coping with life as it is, relying on her asthma inhaler, epi-pen, and the support of her best friend, Anahira Waititi. Maggie and Anahira attend a Wayfinder ‘apocalypse training’ camp in London. Despite it being just for fun, the sight of a green-skinned person with other-worldly eyes sends Maggie into a panic, especially as it’s a person that only Maggie can see. And then Maggie learns of a dangerous secret that the Wayfinder Girls have kept hidden from the world. Anahira wants in on the secret. Maggie must decide whether to join her friend, even if she has no idea what that decision will ultimately cost. Will Maggie face her fears and journey into the unknown? A Wayfinder Girls adventure filled with mystery, magic, and mayhem.
Nacho the Lionheart
Nacho is a tiny Yorkshire terrier who unexpectedly lands in a family’s lap one day and becomes a much-adored addition. His looks are not very traditional—but neither is his character! He is smart, sensitive, affectionate, and compassionate – and across sixteen short stories, Nacho shows his extraordinary qualities in ordinary situations. The tales of Nacho’s adventures seek to destroy stereotypes. Nacho is braver than his physical size would suggest, and as he grows from a funny little puppy to a grown-up dog—still tiny but with a big and loyal heart—he shows that one does not have to be big and strong in order to be special.
Old Mother West Wind Tales
The Bedtime Book that Begs to be Read Aloud Old Mother West Wind Tales is an utterly delightful updated version of the century-old classic by Thornton W. Burgess, completely rewritten in a lyrical and easier-to-read-aloud poetical version for today’s parents. Children delight in the mischievous antics of the animals and birds of the Grassy Green Meadow, the Pollywig Pool, and the Windily Wood. All the old favourites–Johnny Chuck, fly-gobbling Grandfather Frog, Jimmy Skunk, and sly Reddy Fox—are joined in their adventures by new characters such as Billy Brock, little Zoëy Otter and her brother Otty, Sneezle the Weasel, and Toby Cockles the Terrapin. And fun facts about the real-life habits of the animals portrayed in the stories are found after each chapter, offering educational insights into wildlife.
Reece and the Silent Slumber Party
Reece and the Silent Slumber Party features Reece, an imaginative young girl, who at bedtime feels both alone and crestfallen. Reece’s father uses love and imagination to transform Reece’s bedtime ritual into a positive experience by surprising Reece with a “silent slumber party.” This story explores the power of creativity and the importance of the father-daughter bond.
Ruby’s List
When Ruby’s mother is called to serve in Afghanistan the family moves to live with her grandmother in a house filled with secrets. As Ruby tries to fit in at her new school she reveals her heart in the secret lists she keeps. When her mother is wounded, Ruby discovers her true friends and the unexpected answer to an old family mystery, one that leads to more than one longed-for reunion.
Science from A to Z
In the charming book “Science from A to Z,” young readers embark on an exciting journey of discovery and imagination. From AI Researchers to Zoologists, this delightful exploration introduces them to a colorful world of science careers using the alphabet. Whether dreaming of decoding mysteries as a Forensic Scientist or nurturing the Earth’s flora as a Horticulturist, this book inspires children to dream big and pursue their passions. “Science from A to Z” is a celebration of curiosity, knowledge, and the infinite opportunities of the scientific world. Get ready to explore the alphabet of science careers and unleash your inner scientist!
Sheamus and the Horizontal Hospital
“Sheamus and the Horizontal Hospital” features Sheamus, a young—but precocious—boy who is afraid to undergo a medical procedure at the hospital. Luckily, Sheamus’ father knows exactly how to assuage his son’s fears: by presenting him with a visual guide that describes his upcoming experience at the magical “horizontal hospital.” This book vividly highlights children’s fear of hospitals and how, through the power of story, children can learn to bravely begin their hospital journey.
The Adventures of Mexi the Boat Dog
The Adventures of Mexi the Boat Dog: Mexi and Vinnies’ Adventure.
The Adventures of Todd Tuttle
When two teenage arch enemies are transported across the galaxy, they must team up to get home. More than rivalry and bad blood stand between teen Todd Tuttle and his enemy, Max. These two members of the Charles Dickens school for boys—a school for the rich and powerful—must put aside their differences and find a way to banish an evil being, all the while trying to get back to school.
THE CHARMS TOGETHER
Full Trilogy features three young witches battling mythological creatures to save their family and the world.
The Inspiring World of Ella Rose La Fleur
Explore the intrigue and wonder of everyday life with this charming story in verse about a precocious dark-eyed. dark-haired little girl. Six-year-old Ella Rose La Fleur loves singing, dancing, and riding her award-winning pony, Chestnut. She also adores her pets, Jessie and Molly, and her best friends, Mike and Kate, with whom she enjoys many exciting adventures. Hiking, biking, ice skating, and trick-or-treating are just a few fun activities that these best friends forever share. To add to the excitement, Ella Rose learns French to prepare to visit her grandma in Paris. Ella’s family vacations include romps on the beach, sightseeing, lots of yummy food, and her first time on a plane. Life is all about Ella Rose La Fleur and her loved ones in this sweet and lighthearted story highlighting the importance of family, fun, and making memorable connections wherever you go. A holiday surprise will forever change Ella and her family’s lives. What magic can you discover viewing the world through Ella Rose’s eyes?
The Land Of Now And Then
Step into the wonderful world of the ‘Magic Islands’ for the third time, as the magical, mystical, educational series continues…
Still too much of a handful, even when captive, the naughty Purple Wizards are once again exiled for their environmental crimes – this time to a mythical land which shouldn’t exist, a land of extinct animals and ancient fictional beasts. A land where time has suddenly stood still, caused by the same lunar eclipse which brought them there…
Wizard Ambrosious needs help to start time up again – or half the Land of Now and Then will be in perpetual darkness, the other half perpetual light, and nothing will grow or thrive. He again needs the help of a particular group of schoolchildren, from a particular school in White Stone Town, Wales…
So, Stefan and Megan, this time with their friend Trevor, are called on once more to save the Magic Islands from climate catastrophe, by helping to find a missing magical Box of Secrets and its Golden Key. Their investigation will introduce them to a host of long-extinct animals of Planet Earth: a Gigantopithecus, a Dodo, a Parasaulophus, and the inhabitants – both terrifying and friendly – of fearsome Dinosaur Country.
THE SCAR
Life in a small village in Africa is great, but is it for everyone? No one can protect Abassi, a six -year-old boy, against his father’s anger. Where can he go? Whom could he talk to? What would he do? The theme of this book is as timely as it is potent. It is about parents mistreating their children. “The Scar” is the first book out of four, presenting the problematic lives of children living in remote villages on the fringe of society worldwide. These stories will spark children’s interest in other places, cultures, customs, and different lifestyles. Hopefully, the stories will make them reflect on their own beautiful and comfortable lives and teach them gratefulness towards their families’ love and support.
The Spirit of Christmas is Peace
Play Script/illustrated children’s book: the true story of Christas as told to an alien who landed on earth.
To The Tent: A Hide-and-Seek Story
Playing a game of hide-and-seek can be both fun and exciting. But how do you become a hide-and-seek champion? To find out, join Reece on her adventure in To the Tent: A Hide-and-Seek Story. In this story, you will watch as Reece uses her imagination and creativity to find the perfect hiding spot and, finally, become the hide-and-seek champion of her house.