It is Hong's favorite time of the year. His whole family celebrates. It is the Chinese New Year. In this beautifully illustrated book, children aged 2 to 6 will follow Hong as he and his family prepare for and celebrate the Chinese New Year Festival. They will also enjoy reading the story behind the most important celebration in Chinese culture. More interesting facts and questions for discussion are included at the back of the book. Written in English and Chinese, Chinese New Year Wishes … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Wishes by Jillian Lin
The Incredible Time Travelling Marble Contraption by Fiona Mackinnon
Targeted Age Group:: 8-13 Have you ever dreamt of travelling through time? Andy and Hayden Abercrombie hadn't, but it happened to them anyway. From racing in a chariot to being chased by a T-Rex, from singing with mediaeval knights to fighting hungry snake dragons, the brothers squabble their way through one extraordinary adventure after another. If the brothers can stop fighting each other they may be able to find, damsel in distress, Blythe Fairweather’s missing brother and work out a way … [Read more...] about The Incredible Time Travelling Marble Contraption by Fiona Mackinnon
Secret Friends by Lynn Landes
My name is Bella. I am a Pegasus and this is the story of how I met my secret friend, Maximillion. You know what a Pegasus is, right? NO? We are mythical creatures that look like horses with wings. We can fly, well, most of us can. Every day after school it starts. The other Pegasus don’t like me. You see I can’t fly, it scares me. Lots of things scare me. I am different and they just don’t like different. So I run, but it is hard to run faster than a Pegasus can fly. One day … [Read more...] about Secret Friends by Lynn Landes
Interview with L. R. W. Lee – Book Author
Author Bio: Since the age of eight, L. R. W. Lee knew she wanted to write a book. Fortunately or unfortunately, she required of herself that she have something significant to say; she sought to contribute to others in a way that could change their lives. Because a degree in Accounting at Cedarville University, as well as work in public and corporate accounting, did not provide riveting fodder for a best seller, she waited. She founded and, over a decade, grew a company. During part of this … [Read more...] about Interview with L. R. W. Lee – Book Author
Andy Smithson: Blast of the Dragon’s Fury (Book 1) by L. R. W. Lee
From the After Life, ten-year-old Andy Smithson’s relatives initiated a curse 500 years ago. Now they no longer agree it should continue and one is willing to sacrifice Andy’s life to end it. Unaware of the disagreement and with no say in the matter, Andy is unexpectedly and magically transported from his home. He finds himself in the Land of Oomaldee, facing mortal danger at every turn as he seeks to find a scale from a rare red dragon, the most ferocious of dragon species, to break the … [Read more...] about Andy Smithson: Blast of the Dragon’s Fury (Book 1) by L. R. W. Lee
Dreamtime Series by Susan Swain @BSusans
The first of two rhyming historical stories, Bella Fire Dog, is about how Bella's dream of being a fire dog is realized. Coach Dog Dick tells how Dick connects with his coach dog forbears. Nightmare Winnie is a rhyming fantasy about what happens when Winnie's dream takes flight. Targeted Age Group: 4+ Author Bio: I live, read, write stories in rhyme, and walk my liver spotted dalmatian, Bea, in Small Town, New Zealand. What Inspired You to Write Your Book? An interest in … [Read more...] about Dreamtime Series by Susan Swain @BSusans
The Adventures of Phippen Abercrombie, Book I: The Dragon Egg Curse by Craig Milton @enterthepantry
Phippen Abercrombie is a collector of adventures and he keeps his collection in sealed jars in his pantry. The timeless and mysterious Professor Abercrombie stores countless jars in his enchanted pantry each containing the unique past, present or future adventure of thousands of children. Fourteen year old Cameron Tate is preparing to make the best of the last couple days of summer holidays before returning to school. A bookish, imaginative, loner, Cameron is dreading returning to school … [Read more...] about The Adventures of Phippen Abercrombie, Book I: The Dragon Egg Curse by Craig Milton @enterthepantry
