Author David Brandt expertly weaves an early reader in a vintage fashion reminiscent of Frog and Toad and illustrated in a charming retro style by Olga Lavrova with soft painterly images evocative of the timeless art of Emil Weiss. Perfect for the youngest readers, Brandt’s stories use a nostalgic language style, pointedly incorporating sight words which are reiterated in a glossary at the book’s end, to bring a whimsical and fun tale featuring his gallant and venturous character, Mr. … [Read more...] about Mr. Fluff and the Tall Tower by David Brandt
Bats, Bandits, and Buggies by Nancy Oswald
In Colorado Springs, the summer of 1898, thirteen-year-old, Ruby is bored, bored, bored. What starts out as a plan to train her donkey to pull a buggy, ends in a prickly business deal with her friend Roy, who has escaped from his miserable life in Cripple Creek. Roy lives with his peculiar Aunt Agnes, the caretaker of a mansion where things go bump in the night. Ruby suspects Aunt Agnes is involved with two bandits who dress in black and appear and disappear without a trace. The business is … [Read more...] about Bats, Bandits, and Buggies by Nancy Oswald
Parrot Pokey’s Mind Machine (The Adventures of Rex and Sasha) by Maximiliano Silva
What if your pet had a secret? Rex and Sasha are your average neighbor dog and cat, burying bones and climbing trees. But when the evil parrot Pokey makes a terrible plan to take over human minds, they put on their secret agent gear to stop him. They must race against the clock along with their fellow fox agent, Belles, to stop Pokey's plot, save their humans, and make it home before those humans realize they've been gone! Will they succeed? Targeted Age Group:: 6-12 What Inspired You … [Read more...] about Parrot Pokey’s Mind Machine (The Adventures of Rex and Sasha) by Maximiliano Silva
Shardai by Sandra Cox
Shardai is a large sleek cat with attitude. He has the courage of a tiger and the disdain of a king. He has only one weakness--his guardian. He'll do anything, even come back from the afterlife for her. Targeted Age Group:: ten years up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I lost my cat to cancer and mourned. I wanted him back. So I wrote a fantasy about a cat that used one of his lives to come back. … [Read more...] about Shardai by Sandra Cox
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
FEATURED BOOK: Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart
Genre: Children's science nature and how it works; Children's Animals Nobody knows the stories of the animals like Pippin — a girl on a mission to protect the baby animals on her favorite river and wherever she goes. Snappy and endearing characters and well-informed wildlife will leave you cheering for nature throughout Pippin’s adventures to protect the cove. Enjoy this refreshing tale for 9-12 year olds and nature lovers of all ages. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart
Diary of a Snoopy Cat by R.F. Kristi
Targeted Age Group:: 8 to 12 Read the hilarious and breathtaking antics of Inca and her family of furry friends as recorded through the eyes of Inca a Siberian Kitty. Inca decides to start a Diary! A heart-pounding saga unfolds as she keeps the reader thrilled recording her detective exploits. When Inca and family move to London from Paris, they make a whole new set of friends, including Monk, a Blue Russian cat and Terrence, a Golden Retriever who ably and bravely assists his world-famous … [Read more...] about Diary of a Snoopy Cat by R.F. Kristi
