"An enjoyable and exciting read about a thoroughly enchanting little dog." —The Children's Book Review. Nobody told Jake that dogs don’t talk. Or that he’d have to take on a sorcerer and his horrid raven...and stop a war between three kingdoms. Perfect for fans of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia and S.D. Smith's The Green Ember. "I loved reading A Leap Into Darkness; it is one of the best preteen children's books I've read." —Readers' Favorite (5-star review) Targeted Age Group:: Ages … [Read more...] about A Leap into Darkness by Ray Petrolino
FEATURED BOOK: A Leap into Darkness by Ray Petrolino
Genre: children's, middle-grade, fantasy "An enjoyable and exciting read about a thoroughly enchanting little dog." —The Children's Book Review. Nobody told Jake that dogs don’t talk. Or that he’d have to take on a sorcerer and his horrid raven...and stop a war between three kingdoms. Perfect for fans of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia and S.D. Smith's The Green Ember. "I loved reading A Leap Into Darkness; it is one of the best preteen children's books I've read." —Readers' … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: A Leap into Darkness by Ray Petrolino
The incredible adventures of Emi the Giant: the one where Emi is alone by Otto Keller
Emi is a giant schnauzer who loves adventures. She falls asleep and dreams about getting stranded on a deserted island and has many exciting experiences, including meeting bears. She befriends a group of bear cubs and teaches them about the world. One night, when they're all sitting around the campfire telling stories, they're suddenly creeped out by a set of eyes watching them from the jungle…. Targeted Age Group:: 3-8 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My dog Emi inspired me to … [Read more...] about The incredible adventures of Emi the Giant: the one where Emi is alone by Otto Keller
What’s That, Meerkat? by Barbara Cotter Smith
Do elephants eat eclairs? Do baboons bang on bongos? What's That, Meerkat? teaches children about Africa and native African animals through delightful illustrations, silly scenes, rhymes, and alliteration. This is a great book for babies and preschoolers to learn about animals, words, and sounds in a fun and entertaining way. It is the third book in the "Animals of the World" series. Other books include, 'What's That, Wombat?' (Australia) and 'What's That, Muskrat?' (North America) Targeted … [Read more...] about What’s That, Meerkat? by Barbara Cotter Smith
FEATURED BOOK: Manny the Fuzzball! by John Cassidy
Genre: Midgrade fantasy, science fiction Liv’s an animal rescuer, beloved by animals near and far. be that as it may, there is an owl that despises all things belonging to humanity, and Liv's right at the top of that list. He plans to rain down on her the full might of the animal kingdom. No force on the entire planet can stop that. However, there was a critical flaw in his plans—he should never have made that baby bird angry. A baby bird overhears a horrendous plot to make a beloved human … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Manny the Fuzzball! by John Cassidy
A Little Sleepy by Kathryn Short
Join Dorothy Dormouse as she discovers that sleeping through winter might not be as easy as she first thought. Learn all about which woodland creatures hibernate – and which of them most certainly do not! A heartwarming tale, which is perfect for families to share. Filled with beautiful illustrations, grown-ups will adore reading this book to children of any age. With a lasting message about kindness and understanding the needs of others, this story is timeless, and it can be shared over and … [Read more...] about A Little Sleepy by Kathryn Short
FEATURED BOOK: Cricket and the Singing Frog Sisters by Dana Andrews
Cricket and the Singing Frog Sisters by Dana Andrews The singing frog sisters love to sing about their favorite numbers, but they are not like most frogs. Cricket is very hungry and about to learn their secret. Will they all become friends? Will Cricket be too afraid? This story has a big surprise! … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Cricket and the Singing Frog Sisters by Dana Andrews
The Magpie King by M. J. Fahy
The Magpie King by M. J. Fahy A beautiful middle grade magical adventure: In the large and frightening world of the Bigguns, Tatty Moon, a faerie child, must rid her village of thieving magpies and rampaging Gnomes, all under the spell of the Queen's merciless nephew. With the help of a group of friends who include a gypsy, an elf, a wood sprite, an elderly rat, and a hawk-sized dragonfly, Tatty journeys far to try and defeat him. … [Read more...] about The Magpie King by M. J. Fahy
FEATURED BOOK: Happy, the Horse by Linda Blanchard
Genre: children's books Happy, the Horse is a colorful book and a delightful story with a moral message. The message is to be thankful and appreciate what you have - your family, friends and home. There are pages at the end of the book for the children to color two of the characters of the story, Happy and Dash. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Happy, the Horse by Linda Blanchard
My Name Is Danny: Tales From Danny the Dog by Andrew Joyce
My Name Is Danny: Tales From Danny the Dog by Andrew Joyce Danny the Dog is a prolific writer. He’s written articles for bloggers around the world and has his own very popular blog where he dispenses his wisdom on a monthly basis. He's humorous, clever, charming, delightful, and sometimes irascible. Or, as he would phrase it, "I'm a purveyor of wit, wisdom, and words." In My Name Is Danny, Danny writes about his real-life adventures living on a boat in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with his … [Read more...] about My Name Is Danny: Tales From Danny the Dog by Andrew Joyce
