Leon ends up enjoying his first day of school, despite being nervous at the start. The very reason that makes him enjoy school tempts him into making some bad decisions. Leon doesn't think it's all that bad until the same thing happens to him. What bad decisions did he make? How will he eventually choose to handle this situation? Targeted Age Group:: 2-5 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Moral values are very important for a child's development. Being a teacher to young kids, … [Read more...] about Leon’s Lesson: A moral lesson on empathy and honesty by Marie Zhang
Who Iz You? by Rachel Griffin
An autobiography of my life thus far. I talk about all of the traumas and struggles I’ve faced. This time, I will go into detail. No characters. No stories. Just me. I’ll mention how I’ve begun to heal. I mention how my husband never gave up on me despite my continuous backtracking, inconsistencies and not caring. My story, and wishing for other women to heal and change, are the reasons behind my other books. I chose to fully show myself instead of using characters. Targeted Age Group:: 16 … [Read more...] about Who Iz You? by Rachel Griffin
Deja Soul by Rachel Griffin
Deja Soul is a purple Phoenix who's role is to be the leader of her planet Magma Wilds. Unfortunately, she began losing her memories after her first reincarnation. Not knowing what to do or where to begin, she meets with all of her sisters. City by city, she would travel to each one in the hopes of getting her questions answered. She doesn't have to travel alone, because they refuse to leave her when they're needed the most. Most importantly, she needs herself at the best she can be. Will her … [Read more...] about Deja Soul by Rachel Griffin
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
The Great Between by Doug Parker
When the discovery of a lifetime… Becomes a rescue mission. Will the crew of the Goliath have the courage to do the right thing? Repairing a spaceship to fly to the Moon wasn’t the easiest job Sam ever took on, but if it helped get his merit badges… Then, like any would-be Lunar Scout, he’d always do his best. His best friend, Max the Robot, had been a great help with the repairs, but as the time to launch approached, Sam’s worries grew. Would the Goliath even fly? You will love this … [Read more...] about The Great Between by Doug Parker
Shine On, My Bright Little Star by Pamela Tomlin
"Each tiny baby is born with a gift. Whether their gift is great or small, it matters not at all. Each tiny baby is a star." The exquisite illustrations breathe life into this gem of a story. Little ones will love the "baby" stars and the captivating art on each and every page. Older children may gain purpose and self-esteem from encouraging and inspirational words. Has your child lost a close family member or friend recently? Perhaps they will find comfort in the pages of this mesmerizing … [Read more...] about Shine On, My Bright Little Star by Pamela Tomlin
The Frights of Fiji by Sunayna Prasad
The Frights of Fiji by Sunayna Prasad A world of magic and adventure awaits… Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a message appears in the raindrops on the window that will change everything. "Your life will never be the same again, as magic will interfere." Before long, Alyssa is kidnapped by … [Read more...] about The Frights of Fiji by Sunayna Prasad
Our Military Family by Suzan Johnson
Our Military Family by Suzan Johnson Many families miss loved ones when they are away serving in the military. Sometimes the service men and women are away from moms, dads, brothers, and sisters. In this story Dad and the kids, Harmony and Dominic, are home missing mom. Mom is in the United States Army, and during her deployment, she is sometimes gone for up to 12 months. Throughout the book, you experience what the family has to do to cope without mom, all the while missing her. I hope this … [Read more...] about Our Military Family by Suzan Johnson
The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day by Walter Huffman
“Accidents happen!” That often just means that someone must clean up spilled milk. Or accidents may have enormous consequences like they do in “The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day.” In this book a simple unsigned valentine card put in the wrong mailbox changed an old man’s life and the life of all those in his village. The story reminds us that expressions of love have great power even if the “I Love You” comes to the wrong address. Targeted Age Group:: 5 and up What Inspired You … [Read more...] about The Man Who Stretched Valentine’s Day by Walter Huffman
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
