Genre: Children activity books aged 9-12 years old Nine Ways to Empower Tweens #LifeSkills is a self-help book for tweens. Fraternal twins Emma and Elliot teach tweens practical life strategies that they've learned from their parents and teachers. These life skills include how to have more confidence when presenting in class, the importance of work ethic, a simple writing technique to help deal with anger, and more. There are exercises at the end of each chapter that tweens can use to … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Nine Ways to Empower Tweens #LifeSkills by Kathleen Boucher
The Pit by Debra Breault
Inspired by the stories of The Money Pit on Oak Island, Nova Scotia. For one hundred years, generation after generation of the Martin family has kept a secret. There is treasure hidden deep underground in the woods behind their home. When the secret is revealed to Jack Martin, he is immediately resolved to be the one to solve the mystery. It won't be easy. The treasure is protected by booby-traps and natural barriers and is seemingly unreachable. Thanks to Jack's cleverness and tenacity, along … [Read more...] about The Pit by Debra Breault
Can a Tree Be Blue? by Audrey Sauble
Discover all the colors that a tree can be with this entertaining nature story! From oaks and willows to larches and Douglas firs, this book introduces children to trees, their colors, and the ways they change through the year. These ideas can be used to introduce children to ideas that can be explored anywhere in the world. Plus, a bonus activity at the end of the book encourages children to take their new knowledge outside for a scavenger hunt. So take a few minutes to snuggle up and read … [Read more...] about Can a Tree Be Blue? by Audrey Sauble
Minder by Sandra Cox
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
The Syndicate’s Journey by Nicholas Bogucki
Thousands of years in the future, light-years away from the Solar System and humanity are Earth's descendants which are called transhumans. They are living on a planet called Nuwurth in the Tarkington System. The transhumans are apart of a worldwide government program called the Syndicate where six generals are in charge of the entire world. When four of the Major Generals are sent on a classified mission, things go awry. With lives at stake it is up to the Lieutenant Generals to intercede … [Read more...] about The Syndicate’s Journey by Nicholas Bogucki
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
Roxy Finds Her Forever Home by Rick Stamper
This book is based on a true story about a puppy named Roxy, that wanders off from her mother and finds her self in trouble. Roxy is a very intelligent puppy and learns very quickly about the other dogs and the duck on the farm. She meets her new family and is introduced to eating supper at night, taking baths, blow dryers, and sleeping with her new kids. Targeted Age Group:: 2-12 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Roxy was so smart and never ceased to amaze us on the things she did … [Read more...] about Roxy Finds Her Forever Home by Rick Stamper
