Genre: Childrens Adventure NICK is a modern Christmas story. The story of a boy named Martin, who always loses at sled races. Until one night, when he meets a mysterious magical friend, named Nick. His sled is given magical powers and his life is forever changed. He and friends embark on an incredible adventure with Nick that takes them to opposite ends of the world. They meet fantastical new friends, battle dangerous creatures and overcome treacherous traps. Along the way, he and Nick learn … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Nick by Sherman Lau
That Mama is a Grouch by Sherry Ellis
Targeted Age Group:: Ages 3-7 Will anything get a mother yelling about time outs and withholding favors faster than a toy-strewn house? In That Mama is a Grouch, an intelligent and very wise narrator reminds us in charming rhyme that mothers are human, most often loving, and that certain situations will guarantee driving them to their breaking point. What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My children were not very good at cleaning up after themselves. One day, when I walked through the … [Read more...] about That Mama is a Grouch by Sherry Ellis
Animals – Sounds and Movements by Jamie Forrester
Targeted Age Group:: 1 - 5 Bark like a Dog! Roar like a Lion! and Jump like a Kangaroo! Make the sounds and movements of some of Earth's weird and wonderful creatures. Imagine the magic of your little one learning their first words. This beautifully illustrated picture book is designed to encourage toddlers to learn the basic sounds that we use in every day language. The perfect book to get children talking and moving. What Inspired You to Write Your Book? This book was inspired by my … [Read more...] about Animals – Sounds and Movements by Jamie Forrester
The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare Amanda Craig The Sunday Times ~ "One of the most captivating new books to be published for 8+ for some time . . . It made me laugh, cry and remember exactly what's so special about the time when you or your child live in hope of finding a dragon of your own" Shortlisted 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books Silver Medal Winner 2013 ~ Moonbeam Children's Book Awards The Bookbag ~ I thought this was an absolutely gorgeous little book. It's … [Read more...] about The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare
Don’t Feed the Elephant by Sherry Ellis
Targeted Age Group:: Ages 3-7 People say that you're not supposed to play with your food. But the adventurous little elephant in Don't Feed the Elephant never got the message! Join him as he dances around with a cotton-candy wig, spins donuts on his tusks, and makes himself an ice-cream-cone hat! The tale of this elephant and his love of food won't just delight you with its silly antics and hilarious situations. It will also teach your children about the letters of the alphabet. From animal … [Read more...] about Don’t Feed the Elephant by Sherry Ellis
Bubba and Squirt’s Big Dig to China by Sherry Ellis
Targeted Age Group:: Grades 2-5 Squirt doesn't believe Bubba can dig a hole to China. But when the hole swallows them, the kids find themselves in Xi'an, China, surrounded by Terracotta Warriors. It gets worse when the ghost of the first emperor of China appears. He tells them they can't go home until they find his missing pi. The kids don't know where to begin until they meet a girl and her grandmother who promise to help find the pendant. Soon the realize they are being followed. And they … [Read more...] about Bubba and Squirt’s Big Dig to China by Sherry Ellis
The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey Part 2 by Wallace Briggs
Targeted Age Group:: 7 - 11 Jimmy Crikey, was an unusual boy who was mercilessly bullied because of his strange appearance. Endowed with a bright red shock of unruly hair, big blue eyes, overgrown pointed ears and enormous feet, Jimmy just did not fit in and decided to run away in a search for a place where he could find happiness. In the magical world of Roombelow Jimmy faced many challenges and in a new environment his true character shone through as he overcame the obstacles. Once Jimmy … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Jimmy Crikey Part 2 by Wallace Briggs
FEATURED BOOK: Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare
Genre: family cosy cat mystery 8 - 108 years Charming protagonists, reprehensible relatives, with an edge-of-your-seat conclusion, as seen through the eyes of the irrepressible feline hero! Looking forward to more adventures with Mary, George, and Catastrophe! Amazon.com *****review An absolutely wonderful book for children ...and adults! Very well written, and the description of the Highlands where Catastrophe lives is enchanting. As is Catastrophe himself, and his exciting tale. This … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare
FEATURED BOOK: The Six and the Crystals of Ialana by Katlynn Brooke
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Middle-Grade Fantasy Six teens must uncover the secrets of their past while on the run from deadly predators and a reptilian king. At odds with each other, their goals uncertain, the Six set out on a life-altering quest across a harsh and unforgiving continent. Pursued by lethal foes, guided only by baffling and terrifying shared dreams, the Six must find and reclaim a powerful crystal lost 500 years in the past. What is their connection to this … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Six and the Crystals of Ialana by Katlynn Brooke
Featured Book: The Adventures of Larry the Stick Insect: Larry the Dancing King by James Goldsworthy
About The Adventures of Larry the Stick Insect: Larry the Dancing King by James Goldsworthy Larry the Dancing King is about a twelve year old stick insect called Larry . The book follows Larry and his group of friends on their adventures as they attend their school end of year dance. It starts by introducing Larry to the reader before joining him as he gets home from school and gets ready for the big event, all the time trying to pluck up the courage to ask a girl to dance. Miranda is a … [Read more...] about Featured Book: The Adventures of Larry the Stick Insect: Larry the Dancing King by James Goldsworthy
