Genre: Action & Adventure Loosely based on true events and on Native American Indian legends, "Tali Nohkati, the Great Crossing" is a powerful story of survival and resilience. Its main character, a young boy named Tali, was here, on the American continent, at the beginning of times, before all of us. "Tali Nohkati" tells the readers of his growing up in the wild in search of his people. His odyssey from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego takes him to meander into unknown territories, to … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: TALI NOHKATI, THE GREAT CROSSING by KOZA BELLELI
Slumber by Becky Bird
Cute and wholesome YA retelling of Sleeping Beauty suitable for ages 10+ On his quest to find Sleeping Beauty, a shallow prince must rely on a tomboy peasant girl for his survival. Prince Thomas cannot take the throne without a queen. Though the problem isn’t his lack of suitors but his refusal to marry a princess that is less than perfect. The cardinal presents him with an opportunity: a quest to find the most beautiful princess in the land who has been in slumber for a century with the … [Read more...] about Slumber by Becky Bird
The Lot of a Nobody by Dave Johnston
Lot Nobody is average - even his ears - and is so lonely that he's become invisible. But on his 16th birthday Lot truly starts disappearing - uprooted to a magical island, then sent back fully naked in the most embarrassing of situations. After befriending Ethan Longbow - a classmate who's about as street as a satsuma - Lot's insecurities start to peel away, an angry volcano begins to pulsate, and Lot Nobody goes toe-to-toe with the dastardly megalomaniac Hector Shady. Lot must now face his … [Read more...] about The Lot of a Nobody by Dave Johnston
Bedtime Storybook by May J. Panayi
A book of stories to read to, or with, children at bedtime. Stories with old fashioned values and morals. Stories that will be a joy to read, and a joy for them to listen to. Nine unique tales. A book of bedtime or anytime stories. Fun adventures and fantasies with moral and ethical values. Targeted Age Group:: 3-7 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I enjoyed telling stories to my own kids and grandkids, and decided to write some of their favourites down in this … [Read more...] about Bedtime Storybook by May J. Panayi
Little Lu the Dreamer by Leah Vis
A sweet and imaginative book that celebrates a child’s dreams and daydreams as meaningful and inspiring. This is the story of Little Lu and her journey through a normal day with its challenges, dreams, and creative solutions. Targeted Age Group:: 3-10 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I'm a dreamer and so are my children. I believe that dreams really are special and should be treated as such. I want children to know that they can let their dreams and daydreams inspire and … [Read more...] about Little Lu the Dreamer by Leah Vis
The Misadventures of Mallory Malo by Kenn Crawford
It’s the first day of summer vacation and twelve-year-old Mallory, armed with too much imagination and not enough common sense, sets out to prove she really does have a guardian angel, only to discover that everything she believed is not quite how she imagined it, especially when her bullying cousin Jo visits the farm and proves to be more trouble than Mallory or her guardian angel can handle. Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? When I was writing my second … [Read more...] about The Misadventures of Mallory Malo by Kenn Crawford
Diary of a special kid by Lisanna Reed
All kids are unique as they come; some are, however, more special than others in different ways and for different reasons. This story talks about a condition known as autism from a child's point of view. It covers the different ways autism could manifest to affect the child's daily activities, and how it could be managed successfully to ensure that these special children are able to go through life as easily as possible just like their friends. Targeted Age Group:: 10-16 What Inspired You … [Read more...] about Diary of a special kid by Lisanna Reed
Yummy Me Feels So Good by Lion I Am
Parents Yummy Me Feels So Good is a great way to explore and play with feelings together with your children. There are animal pictures that children can enjoy and talk about. This is a beautiful way for your children to make friends with their feelings and learn how to "play" with them. It's also a way to encourage us to keep remembering and returning to positive and nurturing feelings and memories. This creates healthy neural networks in our brains. Something as simple as remembering an … [Read more...] about Yummy Me Feels So Good by Lion I Am
Finny’s Star by Sam Bartram
Peter considered himself to be a normal thirteen-year-old boy. At least he did, until the unexpected loss of his best friend Finny turns his life upside down. Concerned about their son’s struggle to cope with this shocking turn of events, Peter’s parents decide to take him away on holiday to a remote Scottish island, hoping that a change of scenery might help. Despite his initial reluctance, Peter is surprised when he starts to enjoy the holiday, helped in no small part by making a new friend … [Read more...] about Finny’s Star by Sam Bartram
Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace by Evonne Blanchard
Amelia opens a very strange present, that turns out not to be a present. No, it’s a funny alien from Pluto, called Uglesnoo. His sister is very ill and he desperately needs help. Should Amelia go with him into outer space? A rollercoaster of an adventure follows, filled with aliens, space travel, and the unraveling of the mystery of the Sapphire Palace! Targeted Age Group:: 5-10 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? One chilly winter's day I showed my daughter a map of the solar … [Read more...] about Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace by Evonne Blanchard
