On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Aurora Valente goes through disturbing changes. She purrs and craves raw meat. Most alarming of all, she’s taken to chasing wildlife. Her aunt gives her a beautiful, antique choker and tells her a story about a shapeshifting Minder princess and the beast that hunts the Minder’s descendants. To Aurora it’s only a story...till later that night when her world takes a turn into terror. A horrific beast chases her through the woods, where a puma with the eyes … [Read more...] about Minder by Sandra Cox
Big Noses Are Beautiful! by Dawn Doig
Melanie hates her Big Nose! Big noses run in her family, but her nose makes her feel less than beautiful until she meets a little kitten who thinks her nose is Puurrrrfect! Targeted Age Group:: 4 to 9 years What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was always very self-conscious of my nose when I was young. Even now, I have said if I ever had plastic surgery it would be for my nose. I laugh now, but there is still an element of truth to it. I started drawing my 'big nose' … [Read more...] about Big Noses Are Beautiful! by Dawn Doig
What’s My Instrument? by Johnny Oddsocks
Marilyn the Mongoose is keen to start a band - but she can't play an instrument! "What's My Instrument?" introduces children to a variety of musical instruments as Marilyn tries to find the one which is perfect for her. It is a humorous and delightfully illustrated children's book ideal for toddlers and early readers. Pick up a copy to find out what Marilyn stars at in the big concert! Targeted Age Group:: 0-5 years What Inspired You to Write Your Book? This book was jointly inspired … [Read more...] about What’s My Instrument? by Johnny Oddsocks
Omega Alpha by Kristen Landon
This fast-paced thriller begins when thirteen-year-old Ethan Turner innocently steps into the middle of a toxic-gas terrorist attack. He survives the environmental terrorist attack, but the toxic gas he breathes triggers memories from when he was very young. The problem is, those memories don't match up with anything he knows and remembers about his childhood and his family. Ethan's search for the truth lands him right in the middle of an environmental terrorist group that is about to release a … [Read more...] about Omega Alpha by Kristen Landon
Grey Skies by John Vallis
When the world is full of magic, he who controls the magic controls the world. But what happens when the world wants it back? Abandoned, sorted, and assigned to the Grey Tower; Pitt knows next to nothing when it comes to spellweaving and whilst The Company is around; he never will. Downtrodden and destined to waste his life on the work floor, he discovers something which will shake the very foundations of his post-war society - a rebellion. 'Grey Skies' is the first part of 'The Height of … [Read more...] about Grey Skies by John Vallis
A B Sea Creatures: An Astonishing Aquatic Alphabet! by Craig Macnaughton
From Anglerfish to Zebra Lionfish, say hello to the most diverse delights in the deep blue sea! Toddlers will love learning their ABC’s with these weird and colorful undersea animals! Explore this silly underwater alphabet with kids of all ages! Targeted Age Group:: 2-6 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I'm a stay-at-home Dad and read a lot of picture books with my three and five year old. I'm also an artist, writer and graphic designer, so when both my kids were in school … [Read more...] about A B Sea Creatures: An Astonishing Aquatic Alphabet! by Craig Macnaughton
And So, Ahmed Hears by Dawn Doig
Little Ahmed lives in a world of silence, unaware that the world around him can be experienced in a whole other way. A heartwarming story of discovery and the need for early diagnosis of a common childhood sensory impairment. Targeted Age Group:: 3 to 8 years (but all ages will enjoy it!) What Inspired You to Write Your Book? In my career as an audiologist, it was always an amazing experience to watch children discover sound for the first time or to help an adult reconnect with the world … [Read more...] about And So, Ahmed Hears by Dawn Doig
E El Gi Piddr by Dawn Doig
A new country, a new school, a new language. This is the reality for many children in our very global and transient world. Follow little Anand as he faces challenges daily and celebrate each step he takes toward success. A story to celebrate with ELL students around the globe Targeted Age Group:: 3 to 9 years (but all ages will enjoy it!) What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The children I have had the opportunity to work with as an ELL teacher first in Mongolia and now in Cameroon all … [Read more...] about E El Gi Piddr by Dawn Doig
The Ladybug and the Ant by Carole St-Laurent
Two impossible dreams. An uplifting friendship forged in stone. Delightful and exciting, your child will be charmed by this blooming friendship tale. Step into an enchanted garden of flowers where friendship blooms and dreams come true. As one dreams of flying freely like a butterfly, the other, a lonely orphan, wishes to be part of a family. Will the Ladybug have to spend the rest of her life alone? Will the Ant be condemned to a life of all work and no play? Find out as they’re unique … [Read more...] about The Ladybug and the Ant by Carole St-Laurent
Melvin Fastidious the Sailor by Dawn Young
Melvin is very particular. Melvin is fastidious. Everything has to be just so. A sailor at heart who expects perfection. The repetitive text is perfect for young readers. Targeted Age Group:: 3 to 9 years (but all ages will enjoy it!) What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Melvin was inspired by my father who at 80 years young is a veteran of the Canadian navy. We are sure he has OCD and this was reflected in how perfect he wanted everything to be from the crease on his dungarees to … [Read more...] about Melvin Fastidious the Sailor by Dawn Young
