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children’s picture books
THE LUCKIEST MOTHER
Delicate prose and a tender lullaby deliver a world of motherly love. Take a journey around the globe, as mothers from diverse cultural and socioeconomic circumstances all believe they are the luckiest mother. (357 Words, Age: 0-3)
ONE LITTLE SQUIRE
Sam is a quick-witted squire, ridiculed by the macho knights, until Sam slays a dragon, rescues a prince, and saves the kingdom. This comical quest is packed with full-tilt action and a surprise ending when Samantha is knighted. (403 Words, Age: 3-8)
WE ALL FIT IN
A Texas Longhorn cow is excited about her first day of school, but her huge horns get in the way. Pandemonium ensues as texas-themed classmates are catapulted into chaos. Bessie is nearly driven to stampede home until she realizes everyone is different, and all she needs is more clearance. Working together to remodel the classroom, so everyone fits in. (286 Words, Age: 3-8)
CLOSED
Neo is a neon light who doesn’t feel on the inside the way he looks on the outside. He wishes people were happy to see him, but no one is ever happy to see him. He burns himself out, trying to please everyone. Without Neo, the store never closes, and the shopkeeper is exhausted, but Neo knows how to help. (115 Words, Age: 3-8)
YEAR OF THE BABY: CHINESE ZODIACS
A collection of twelve board books offers a gentle glimpse at the characteristics of babies born under the Chinese Zodiac Signs. Each manuscript is tender and empowering, giving parents a peek into the promise of their new baby. (35 Words, Age: 0-3)
FROGS & MONSTERS
In this retelling of The Frog Prince, frogs are trained to evade monsters (princesses) that roam the woods. When Oliver is captured by a gruesome monster aiming to kiss him, it takes all of his skills to escape. After a madcap chase through the forest, they discover true love can be found exactly as you are. (418 Words, Age: 3-8)
BRIDGING TIME WITH RUBY BRIDGES
This highly conceptualized imaginary meeting of six-year-old Ruby Bridges and Malia and Sasha Obama introduces Ruby to younger readers. Flowing through time, depicting historical and modern events, the story contrasts the lives of these three girls and honors their place in our Nation’s history. (95 Words, Age: 5-8)
DO YOU EVER WONDER
Imagine waking up to discover you are something else! Toddlers joyfully imitate the activities of each creature, through high-energy repetition. (192 Words, Age: 0-3)
THE DAY IT HAPPENED
A seemingly normal day of school spirals out of control when a boy’s hand-me-down pants fall down at recess. This hilarious crisis highlights the importance of siblings—and a belt. (305 Words, Age: 3-8)
Humorist essays
Witty and satirical autobiographical essays written and performed by the author.
Mind, Body, spirit
A COURSE IN SELF-MADE MIRACLES
This is a course in mindfulness, perception, and love. It conveys philosophies from A Course in Miracles, by Dr. Helen Schucman, while omitting religious dogma.
poetry
Springtime
Lost
Mourning Dove