Christmas Gifts- Children’s Books Part 1

Ever since Suzzane was a baby there have always been two Gifts under our Christmas Tree. They were books for me to read to her when she was little and as she grew up books she could read to herself.

As well as coloring books and crayons. Most of the time we would get the coloring books and crayons the week of Thanksgiving then we could color while watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

Sharing Christmas with my sister I always got her family coloring books and crayons as well. Then Charlie came along and I always made sure he would have the same Gifts.

Now, we have Lily and Jason and I purchase coloring books for them along with my niece Payton and my grandson Elijah. I can’t wait to share Christmas Gifts- Children’s Books Part 1 with my family. I hope they find books the children in their lives would enjoy reading. Just as Charlie and I have. Check out the coloring page.

Yum Yummy Yuck by Amanda Jane Jones

Teach your kids what’s delicious and safe to eat–and what’s not–with this stylish board book.

In their hip and often humorous Instagram accounts, Amanda and Cree Jones invite the world into their life with two young kids. Now, the Joneses are sharing another experience–the struggle to keep their kids from putting everything they see into their mouths.

Using simple, bright illustrations, irresistible colors, gentle repetition, and a lighthearted tone, this stylish board book teaches babies and toddlers what they should and shouldn’t put in their mouths.

Delectable treats like an ice cream cone, a pear, and a donut are interspersed with not-so-yummy things kids find irresistible–like coins, boogers, and sand.

Facing pages display the correct use of these items– boogers go in tissues, coins in a piggy bank, and sand in a bucket. Designed to appeal to modern parents, this durable and attractive book will have kids and their parents going back to it and sharing in the fun of all the delicious and disgusting things kids like.

A Dragon on The Roof By Antonio Gaudi

A brave young girl, a whimsical house, and a ticklish dragon help young readers see the world through Gaudí’s eyes.

Set in Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most renowned buildings, this joyful story introduces young readers to the architect’s work, inciting their curiosity and imagination along the way.

While her nanny is sleeping, young Paloma hears a noise. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof, where a dragon is perched. Unafraid, Paloma reaches out to pet the dragon–but he is ticklish, and as he laughs, he spews a myriad of sea animals that he had unwittingly swallowed.

The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof. Cécile Alix’s playful story and Fred Sochard’s boldly graphic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to Gaudí’s exuberant vision.

As readers make their way through Paloma’s home, they are introduced to its fabulous elements–columns shaped like elephant legs; marine-inspired tiles, glass, and ironwork; and of course the spectacularly undulating, iridescent roof, which resembles a sleeping dragon.

The end of the book includes a brief history of Gaudí’s career and provides helpful background to Paloma’s story. Kids will want to linger over the pictures and imagine what their own house would be like if a dragon were living on their roof.

Taxi Ride with Victor by Sara Trofa & Elsa Klever

This sci-fi inspired taxi trip will have kids roaring with laughter.

Victor is everyone’s favorite extraterrestrial taxi driver, but he has a big problem. His memory is terrible! He can never remember his way around the galaxy.

When he drops off his passengers at the wrong locations, there are some unexpected and hilarious high jinks. Elsa Klever’s wonderful drawings incorporate every day experiences–like going to the dentist, the library, or the post office–into otherworldly scenes with friendly aliens, talking clouds, grumpy ghosts, and an enormous octopus.

The book offers gentle lessons about friendship and opportunity, and children will want to join Victor again and again on his funny, mixed-up, and carefree rides.

Sky’s Amazing Dream

Sky’s Amazing Dream is the story of a fun-loving Golden Retriever and his phantasmagorical dream. Sky is a playful dog who thinks that he’s a boy. He is strong and athletic and sometimes just plain silly.

He loves to make people happy. He loves to bring joy wherever he goes. He believes in magic, and he knows that he has magical powers. Sky’s Amazing Dream shows how a happy dog with a wonderful dream, can turn a dog into a boy, make rocks into gold, meet the President of the United States and make children all over the world happy as pie!

Yes, Sky is the superhero of a just published children’s book, Sky’s Amazing Dream. But he is also a real dog, the most famous canine of Bedford, New York and truly a Dog of The World.

Best of all, Sky is available for personal appearances, book signings and happy celebrations with kids at bookstores, schools, libraries. If you like, Sky will bring his mom and dad (with whom he wrote the book) and they will all read the book to your friends and members.

Stella the Starfish

Stella the Starfish is a beautifully written and illustrated children’s picture book. “Stella” was born out of a bedtime story routine that the author enjoyed with his stepdaughter, Sarah.

Together, they created this story about Stella the Starfish. Stella lives with her parents and her two siblings in the sea. Stella loves her family and her friends, and Stella loves to learn about new things at school.

When Stella is taught about all of the things that exist up on the shore, she is determined to see them for herself, despite her mother’s warnings about the humans and how mean they are to starfish. Stella’s trip to the shore is adventurous, exciting and unforgettable. But will it be everything she hoped it would be?

“Bullied at the Dog Park”

“Bullied at the Dog Park” is a children’s book for young readers. A story about a lovable Boston Terrier with a “smushed” face and the new friends he makes on his journey to find out why they have all been bullied.

The group quickly becomes friends, while learning valuable lessons about treating all dogs (and people) with respect, and the importance of simple kindness.

Ted the Friendly Frog

Ted the Friendly Frog lives by a pond and spends his froggy days playing with his friends, hopping in the grass, and swimming very fast. One day, Ted’s grandfather tells Ted something important he’s going away for a few days, and could Ted look after his special diamond?

Ted must not play with the diamond with his friends or even show anyone, for it is an old tradition to pass the diamond down to the next frog in the family, and it’s a very valuable stone.

In this bouncing and rhyming tale, Ted learns the important lesson of listening to his family, even if it is more fun to play, and it is never too late to learn from a mistake.

Ted the Friendly Frog and the Race At Golden Lake

Ted has a big race coming up the race at Golden Lake! Last year, he only placed seventh, but this year he’s hoping to win the whole thing. When Ted gets a little lost in the woods on the way to the race, he meets all sorts of new friends as they work together to help find his way back.

Once the race begins, Ted finds himself in a tough spot, and he must decide between going for gold or learning from the lesson his new friends have taught him and helping someone in need.

Join Ted in the second book of Scott McCall’s fun froggy series, Ted the Friendly Frog and the Race at Golden Lake and learn how helping a friend can make you feel more like a winner than any trophy!

In Manners and Me Mom’s Choice Gold Award-winning guide to proper manners for kids, Nancy Dorrier provides easy rules for parents to teach and children to follow.

She includes tips such as listening when spoken to, speaking clearly, being polite and welcoming when meeting new people, and being on time. This book helps kids understand that being polite and having proper manners is important for everyone, and that there is much more to it than please and thank you!

With fun illustrations and relatable examples, Dorrier makes it easy-peasy for all children to follow along and learn on the way.

My Dog My Buddha by Kimberly Artley

#1 Amazon New Release! ─ 100 Ways to Be a Better Dog Parent

What your dog wants you to know: Our furry friends reflect the love and affection we pour into them. But any pet parent who is struggling with puppy training or ongoing behavioral issues knows that it’s easy to get frustrated.  My Dog, My Buddha offers one hundred life lessons that will help you build a better relationship with your pet and get the behavior you want.

We get what we project: Kimberly Artley, an expert in canine psychology will teach you how to truly understand dog behavior. She knows that our dogs look to us for cues, guidance, directives, and how to feel about each and every situation they enter into. Dog care is a dialogue. My Dog, My Buddha will show you how to manage that conversation with your pet from a calm and centered place.

Unlike other dog training books: My Dog, My Buddha is meant to educate, empower, and equip the human end of the leash. In this book, you’ll learn how to:

• Bridge the disconnect between human and canine
• Find personal growth through the years with your dog
• Build a relationship on trust, love, and respect

If you liked Training the Best Dog Ever, For the Love of a Dog, Dog Training for Dummies, or Rescued, you’ll love the empathetic approach to pet care and dog training in My Dog, My Buddha

Super Soldiers by Jason Inman

#1 Amazon Best Seller! ─ A Deeper Look at Superhero Soldiers

Military heroes in comic books. Comic book superheroes have been influenced by the true heroes of our armed forces for decades. They frequently recreate the actions of presidents, military leaders, and soldiers.

From Captain America punching Hitler in the jaw on his very first cover, to The Punisher surviving the battle of Firebase Valley Forge, there are countless instances when the military has crossed over to the pages of comic books.

Soldiers and superheroes. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, author Jason Inman re-discovered his childhood love of comic books during long days at the Tallil Air Base in southern Iraq.

He couldn’t help but ask why so many comic books are filled with service members. Maybe it’s their loyalty to everyday citizens and the never-ending quest for justice.

The men and women who lace up their books and sacrifice their lives know that battle can change a person. What kinds of soldiers were these fictional characters, and how were they changed by war?

Perfect military enlistment gift or gift for veterans. Super Soldiers: A Salute to the Comic Book Heroes and Villains Who Fought for Their Country looks at the intersection between war and pop culture to understand these questions and more.

Each chapter revisits military comic book characters and compares them to personal stories from Inman’s military career; describing superhero soldiers from DC comics and Marvel comics, including lesser-known characters lost to time. 

Super Soldiers is a perfect gift for soldiers and fans of military science fiction or non-fiction heroes, and everyone who wants to know the stories behind their favorite comic books.

You’ll love Super Soldiers if you enjoyed DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition, The Secret History of Wonder Woman, The League of Regrettable Superheroes, The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains or non-fiction books such as Alone at Dawn, Saving Bravo, or Across The Fence.

The Kindness Rocks Project, in Journal Form

Fans of Start with Gratitude, The Kindness Challenge and the Chicken Soup for the Soul books will love the  Kindness Rocks Journal.

A rock for each kindness: It all started with a single stone on a beach in Cape Cod and now spans the globe. The Kindness Rocks Project, founded by Megan Murphy, author of A Pebble for Your Thoughts, is based on the profound truth that one kind message at the right moment can change someone’s day, their outlook, and their whole life.

This rock painting project has become an international grassroots movement! The messages on these positivity pebbles take many forms: gratitude, affirmations, encouragement, offers of hope―all signposts along the way for someone to find at exactly the right time.

A Kindness and Gratitude Journal: Now more than ever, people are longing for kindness and connection. During these uncertain times, daily news reports focus on disturbing events of terrorism, gun violence, senseless murders, and political bickering.

We are bombarded with images that evoke fear and hostility. The Kindness Rocks Journal provides a space to create a positive counteraction to all this negativity.

Learn to be kinder to yourself and others: Sometimes, all it takes is just one simple positive message to change your perspective, and that is what this interactive writing journal aims to help you do.

In the Kindness Rocks Journal, you will have space to:

• Respond to helpful journal prompts, affirmations, and quotes
• Grow through hard times with kindness and joy
• Learn how to paint an inspirational Kindness Rock and share it with others

• For fans of Nick Bruel’s Bad Kitty, here is a hilarious mistaken identity caper–what happens when a suspiciously large, orange-striped cat moves into Gran’s house? A vividly colorful illustrated tale about friendship and acceptance.

Isobel’s grandma has lost her glasses and she can’t see a thing without them. While Isobel and Gran are in the garden searching for the glasses, they come across a cat. A very big cat. A very big and friendly cat.

The big cat moves in with them, much to the disgust of all gran’s other cats. He might be good fun, but he takes up lots of space and eats every scrap of food.

Eventually the new cat’s mom and dad turn up, looking for their missing son. And they just happen to have found gran’s glasses too. The tiger family are delighted to be reunited–and gran now sees that she’s been sharing her house with… a tiger!

A heartwarming and surreal romp, packed with jokes and funny details and with an underlying message of acceptance.

Yes! You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

A fun and unique dog training book by Sassafras Lowrey – 2019 Do More With Your Dog! All Star Trainer of the Year.

Your dog can become a star. Go beyond basic dog training and discover your puppy’s hidden talents.  Tricks in the City provides step-by-step training instructions to help you teach your dog tricks, from basic to advanced.

Learn from a Certified Trick Dog Instructor. Sassafras Lowrey is a celebrated author and Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI). She has trained and competed in sports from dog agility and rally obedience to canine parkour and tricks. Her writings include viral content on Dogster.com and articles in The Bark magazine, Dogster Magazine, and Whole Dog Journal.

Ever wish your dog could be like the dogs you see on TV? Now your dog can! From skateboarding and playing basketball or piano to finding hidden objects, you can have fun with your dog and transform your relationship.  Tricks in the City specifically focuses on tricks that can be done safely in small spaces, city streets, and parks.

Dog tricks are a great way to bond with your dog, build your dog’s physical and mental strength, and impress your friends and family.

You will learn:

• How to build better relationships with your dog through trick training
• How to teach puppies and old dogs’ new tricks
• The positive physical, mental, and emotional health impacts of trick training for dogs

Tricks in the City includes an interview with America’s Got Talent star Sara Carson and a foreword by Kyra Sundance, founder of Do More with Your Dog! If you have read Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution, Lucky Dog Lessons, or 101 Dog Tricks, you will love Tricks in the City

• Sometimes you need inspiration, support, and advice to help you find your voice and believe in yourself. Girlish is a fun, feisty, information-packed handbook—part discovery course, part interactive journal—filled with quotes, tips, truth bombs, and profiles of amazing women from all walks of life, from Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Amy Poehler to Malala Yousafzai and Simone Biles.

Embracing all the beauty, chaos, hope, and frustration of being a girl in the twenty‑first century, Girlish explores life topics that include gender equality, body positivity, self-esteem, relationships, friendship, and even dealing with the mixed bag of the internet and social media.

Thought-provoking questions dare you to define your values, set goals, dream BIG, and celebrate everything that makes you you.

Ready to create, inspire, invent, strive, lead, love—and have some laughs along the way?
Read on . . .

From the creators of the bestseller Storytellers Dictionary comes the My Epic Life Dictionary for children ages 4-8 years. All the hilariously illustrated words every child needs to learn to express themselves in today’s world.

This is not your average dictionary. It is a dictionary, but it’s also a handbook for any child who wants to live a truly epic life. Designed by literacy experts to be hilariously fun and endlessly surprising, each page bursts with Hollywood illustration. The words are curated from relevant, global curriculum lists for kids aged four to eight, with extra challenging vocabulary added to the mix. This dictionary gives children the words they need to express themselves in every part of life from emotions to math’s, food to philosophy, making a big mucky mess to cleaning up, as well as a whole section on the future of technology

#1 Amazon Best Seller! ─ Great Movie Quotes for All Occasions

Whether blockbuster megahits or forgotten indies, we’ve got the right quote for the right occasion.

Movie quotes. We all do it. Every day, with or without noticing, we quote movies. Hit a search engine and you can find thousands of lists of the best movie quotes of all time. From Rhett Butler to Obi-Wan Kenobi, movie quotes have become an integral part of expression. But the movie quotes on these “best of” lists rarely lend themselves to important moments in life or provide personal motivation. Open any typical movie quote list and you’re likely to see “May the Force be with you,” or “I’ll have what she’s having.” Does that really provide inspiration, motivation, or a beautiful phrase?

Best movie quotes for all occasions. That’s where I come in. I’ve scoured the movie world for the most appropriate, best movie quotes for every occasion. From weddings to pre-game pep talks, I’ve found quotes that are moving, inspirational, or just plain hilarious.

• Looking to rally your team? Try this quote of Capt. Malcom Reynolds from the science-fiction film Serenity (2005): “You all got on this boat for different reasons, but you all come to the same place. So now I’m asking more of you than I have before. Maybe all… So no more running. I aim to misbehave.” 
• Need a quote for your humorous wedding speech? Try some wisdom from Juno… from Juno (2007): “Look, in my opinion, the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you. The right person is still going to think the sun shines out of your ass. That’s the kind of person that’s worth sticking with.”

If you enjoyed 1001 Smartest Things Ever Said, Uncle John’s New & Improved Funniest Ever, or The Big Book of Quotes you’ll love Movie Quotes for All Occasions which provides hidden gems from a variety of film genre

James’ and Mandy’s neighborhood has taken first place in the holiday lights Best Block contest. But will Rosco’s attempts to help just make things worse on Opening Night? And will Mandy’s insistence on working independently be her downfall at the school train parade? Find out in this heartwarming Christmas adventure, the fifth installment in the action-packed and wholesome Rosco the Rascal series.

*Recommended for kids 6-10. Grades K-5

*Renaissance Accelerated Reader Book Level 4.2

*Books do not need to be read in series order

*Contains a back-of-book dictionary with underlined words to encourage the use of new vocabulary

How the Moon Regained Her Shape is a fiction picture book for children.  Janet Ruth Heller has written a legend influenced by Native American folktales that explains why the moon changes shape and helps children deal with bullies. The sun insults the moon, and the moon feels so badly hurt that she shrinks and leaves the sky. The moon turns to her comet friend and her many friends on earth to comfort her. Her friends include rabbits and Native Americans. Then she regains her full shape, happiness, and self-esteem, and she returns to her orbit. An educational appendix gives advice about bullying, scientific information about the moon, and ideas for related activities for children. 

This book has won four national awards for its lyrical writing and its wonderful artwork. Illustrator Ben Hodson won a Benjamin Franklin Award for this book’s artwork in 2007. How the Moon Regained Her Shape also won a Book Sense Pick (2006), a Children’s Choices award (2007), and a Gold Medal in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards (2007). The book was also a finalist for the Oregon Reading Association’s 2009 Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award.

Children will learn from this book 1) that they need to tell friends and adults when bullying occurs, 2) that a bully’s insults are seldom true, 3) that children will recover from abuse, and 4) that we can be friends with people who are different from us. Bullying thrives in secrecy, and most kids feel intimidated by abuse. Adults will learn that many children need the help and advice of friends and adults to stop bullying and to recover from the loss of trust and self-esteem that such harassment causes.

Geese are not pets, or are they?

Laugh aloud with your child instantly while you find out.

It’s not only incubators that can hatch geese. A story of responsibility and adventure.

Alternating pages of simpler text for children learning to read because learning to read can be joyful!

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Lisa and her little brother Jon enjoy collecting stamps. But when their father holds a contest to decide which child will get a new large stamp album, Lisa has to solve a difficult problem.

This chapter book for ages 8 to 12 (grades 3 to 6) takes place around 1960 and portrays a Jewish-American family celebrating Sabbath and Passover. The book also includes details about the experiences of American soldiers during World War II and the early stages of the Civil Rights Movement. A Glossary explains the Hebrew words and other difficult words used in the text. A Discussion Guide will inspire readers to explore the issues raised by this book.

The “Essence of Japan” contains 30 beautiful illustrations that give you a taste of Japan’s beauty and elegance. Travel through different prefectures such as Tokyo, Matsumoto, and Takayama’s countryside. This book covers a wide range of images of Japan. Experience culture, traditions, and beauty through nature, ancient cities, wonderful people, and great destinations. Discover the stunning scenery of Japan, elaborate ceilings, decorated folding fans, Asian architecture, beautiful of Mt Fuji, delicious sushi, and much more. Visit the land of the rising sun by exploring lush landscapes, meeting Samurai warriors, and marveling at incredible “Unesco World Heritage sites.” All art is rendered as enchanting, stylized images that capture this rich cultural background and tradition loved around the world. Experience real destinations, seen through the artist’s eye.

Coloring Tips: 
Use your favorite art supplies and get ready for a coloring journey. Add your own touch of color and artistic expression. This unique book provides endless hours of peaceful personal serenity, so there is no need to rush or finish the book in a set time.
1) Illustrations of fabric, foliage, and patterns can be colored with either one color or a variety of colors. Remember, many Japanese patterns are embossed or etched into the fabric with one color, while other fabrics have many colored details. Don’t let the details scare you. It is not necessary to color every section that is drawn. Many designs are intricate with fine details. This detail brings variety, which is traditional in Japanese culture items.
2)  In the bottom right corner, a Japanese “Hanko” signature is stamped and is usually one color, such as red or gold. Color it any way you want. you don’t have to be concerned about the fine detail of this stamp. 

Book features: 
* A Japanese themed, 30 full-page black-and-white coloring book that captures the charm and traditions of the Asian culture
* Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″, * Single Sided, * Perfect bound, * Glue Binding
* Digitally drawn vector illustrations, created from personal photos, stock images are never used
* Belongs to page, * Color Test page (for testing coloring mediums)
* Travel page descriptions that match with the art (located at the back of the book)
* Black border outline framing each design, giving each page a finished look
* Makes the perfect gift, * Happy Coloring!  * More volumes to come

Want to know how likely it is that robots will take over the world? Or what Viking heroes were really like? Find out in this guide to all things smart and geeky–from ancient history to sci-fi technology, Marvel superheroes to edible insects, and beyond!

Move over dictionary. There’s a new reference book in town!

This superstuffed alphabetical compendium of must-known facts from science, pop culture, history, and more is perfect for kids who already know the names of every single dinosaur or want to understand exactly how the Millennium Falcon works. It’s a book for grammar gurus, science snobs, music geeks, and history buffs. In short, it’s a book for nerds. 

Inside, you’ll find browsable, info-packed blurbs that’ll give you the lowdown on everything from augmented reality to zydeco, with larger features that dive deep into fascinating topics like UFOs, pirates, artificial intelligence, and daring circus acts. You’ll find out what kind of nerd you are with superfun flowchart quizzes. And you’ll hear from the world’s most notable (and quotable) Nerds of Note from history and today.

Feast your eyes on the most brilliant bling from around the world in this opulent opus, celebrating iridescent animals, things that glitter and glow, a wealth of shiny wonders, and more lavish luxuries from our planet.

Did you know that with its 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies the British imperial state crown weighs more than a guinea pig? Or if you have $3.5 million to spare you can buy a solid gold toilet? Or that there’s a cave in Mexico containing giant crystals that are as long as a school bus?

From upscale splurges to flashy fun in nature, this treasure trove is filled with wonders that will dazzle and delight. Read about how nature struts its stuff with tantalizing tidbits about animals, including a few that literally glitter with iridesence to confuse predators. Or maybe you’ll strike it rich after reading about Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, U.S.A., where anyone can go hunt for sparkling gems. Dig into info about the world’s mysterious minerals, gorgeous geodes, and ritzy rocks. Discover extravagant expenditures like Canada’s million-dollar solid gold coin. Learn all about the splendid science of diamonds that rain from the sky in space. Get the secret behind glowing bioluminescence. And go back in time to uncover palatial palaces, the riches of royalty, and other ancient treasures. 

To show off the lush content in proper fashion, readers will be dazzled by hundreds of fun flashy photos throughout.

The timeless tales from the early books of the Bible have captivated generations. In this lush storybook, the fresh voice of lyrical storyteller Donna Jo Napoli and the lavish artwork of Christina Balit bring classic stories to life for a young, modern audience.

Noah’s Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, the ten plagues, Daniel and the lions’ den, Jonah and the giant fish, and many more of the Bible’s most powerful stories–27 in all–are compellingly retold in this beautifully illustrated treasury. Readers will be fascinated by the ancient people and events they encounter, surprised by some of the lesser-known accounts revealed, and inspired by the lessons these tales impart. Stories cover important ground beyond religion, such as culture, history, and geography, and they touch on issues that remain relevant today–faith, loyalty, kindness, violence, generosity, greed, jealousy, and more. These accessible, readible stories give kids a rich picture of biblical times, which encourages them to think about our role in the world and to learn more. 

Napoli’s magical storytelling is sure to ignite children’s imaginations. Along with Balit’s stunning art, this is a book kids will want to explore again and again–a classic that families can read aloud together.

Unwrap 500 fascinating knowledge nuggets about all kinds of topics to boost your brainpower in this yummy little fact book.

Let’s start with a million. A million days ago, the first Olympics took place in ancient Greece. If you live a million hours, you’ll be 114 years old. And how many ants equal the weight of one average human? That’s right, a million. Open the candy cover and take a deep and delicious dive into numbers, fun facts, and cool trivia on all kinds of topics. It’s a novel approach to feeding kids tantalizing tidbits about the world and is sure to be an addictive addition to the bookshelves of Weird but True! and Just Joking fans.

Decode your dreams and discover the fascinating science, history, and culture behind dreaming in this awesome write-in journal.

Have you ever wondered where your dreams come from? Or why they’re so hard to remember? Or how to make that monster in your nightmares a little bit more … friendly? We’ve got answers to these musings and more! 

In this journal, you’ll explore the mysteries of the unconscious mind. You’ll learn how dreams inspired some of the most popular art in recent history, how the ancient Greeks used dreams to answer their questions, and how your brain works as it conjures up these amazing, imaginative, and often weird reveries. Plus, you’ll find tips on how to get a good night’s sleep, remember more about what you dream, and conjure lucid dreams. It’s the perfect tool to help kids remember, record, and reflect on their nighttime adventures. Catching Zs has never been so much fun. 

With lively text, and vibrant imagery, and plenty of space for writing, this journal is your go-to place to document, learn, and celebrate the powers of your fantastic, creative brain.

In this acclaimed novel by the author of the award-winning, bestselling The Thing About Jellyfish, being the new kid at school isn’t easy, especially when you have to follow in the footsteps of a legendary classroom prankster.

When Caitlyn Breen begins her disorienting new life at Mitchell School–where the students take care of real live goats and study long-dead philosophers, and where there are only ten other students in the entire seventh grade–it seems like nobody can stop talking about some kid named Paulie Fink.

Depending on whom you ask, Paulie was either a hilarious class clown, a relentless troublemaker, a hapless klutz, or an evil genius. One thing’s for sure, though: The kid was totally legendary. Now he’s disappeared, and Caitlyn finds herself leading a reality-show-style competition to find the school’s next great Paulie Fink. With each challenge, Caitlyn struggles to understand a person she never met…but it’s what she discovers about herself that most surprises her.

Told in multiple voices, interviews, and documents,this funny, thought-provoking novel from the bestselling author of The Thing About Jellyfish is a memorable exploration of what makes a hero–and if anyone, or anything, is truly what it seems.

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.

Wall-E meets Hatchet in this New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel from Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown Can a robot survive in the wilderness.

When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is–but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island’s unwelcoming animal inhabitants.

As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home–until, one day, the robot’s mysterious past comes back to haunt her.
From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide.

Quincy the Quail and the Mysterious Egg

What would you do if you found a huge egg in your yard? 

This is what happened to Quincy the Quail just after he and his mate settled down in their new home. PLOP! A strange egg landed next to their nest.

Quincy tries to move it. Then thought of a better solution.

Meet Quincy, his new covey, and his neighbors in this adorable book about making friends.

Fun for ages 3-7 and anyone who wants to listen to quail calls.

Do you know anyone who is a little clumsy? Trips on a log? Bumps into a cactus?

Quincy the Quail is the leader of his covey, but sometimes he gets into a little trouble. Follow Quincy and his family around the desert and chuckle at his antics.

Read about Quincy’s adventures teaching his family how to hunt for food. Be surprised by who saves his life.

Listen to quail calls using a QR Code Reader App.

Fun for ages 3-7, and anyone who wants to learn more about quail.

Did you know it takes Trumpeter Swans up to 2 weeks to build a nest? That’s after they are shooed away from a beaver lodge and a muskrat den.

Pen is the name for a female swan; Cob is the name for a male swan.

Pen knows she will be laying her eggs soon, so she urges Cob to find the perfect place for their home. Even though they work together, will they have time to build a nest for their new cygnets before it’s too late?

Fun for ages 3-7 and anyone who loves swans. It’s a coloring book too.

Agent H2O is on a mission, chased by his evil nemesis, Scummy Pollution. Will Agent H2O reach thirsty plants and animals in time?  

The science is accurate, and STEM based. The message is important: an eco-friendly lifestyle, reduction of pollution, and water conservation. 

Follow along on his zany romp through the water cycle, as he changes disguises from a liquid drop to vapor, then to an ice crystal. 

These concepts are offered in a character-driven adventure, a funny plot, and award-winning illustrations. 

This story will bring a smile to grown-ups and kids.

Buy this book now to share with your favorite future Scientist.

An Award Winning Timeless and Inspirational Love Story about Life.

Rediscovered private letters from a dying father to his children–and his wife–uncover a passionate and powerful guidebook to life.

The letters reveal to us the stories, memories, and music of the father, which ultimately becomes the practical, moral, and spiritual gift and guidebook for his children he’d never live to see, and for his wife, his redemptive story of love.

By combining the best elements of such inspirational books as Tuesdays with Morrie, The Last Lecture, and Chicken Soup for the Soul, author Carew Papritz, has created an intense and thought-provoking book, filled with life instructions that The Huffington Post calls: “A Must-Read Book of Wisdom for Life… exquisite, intimate, passionate, humorous and genuine…”

Lady Lucy’s Ghost Quest is a children’s book I can’t wait to give Charlie. Charlie dogs name is Lucy. I know Charlie will enjoy a book featuring Lady Lucy and a Ghost Quest. We can even use Lady Lucy’s Ghost Quest in October when we’re studying Halloween in our classroom.

In her newest quest, Lady Lucy crosses the ocean to visit Everett Mansion in the far-away Kingdom of Vermont. Along the way, she has managed to pick up some magical friends to share her adventures. Those include a blue dragon named Dillon and Tapestry, a multicolor unicorn.

Learn to use courage; solve problems and believe in the power of the possible.

Set in Southern Vermont College at the stunning Everett Mansion during the middle ages,  Lady Lucy’s Ghost Quest follows Lady Lucy, a multi-racial Knight as she travels all the way from England to Vermont to save a beautiful but very haunted mansion. Lady Lucy brings along her friends Dillon (the dragon) and Tapestry (the Unicorn) as they start on an adventure of a lifetime. In a story filled with charm, humor and excitement, Lady Lucy demonstrates yet again the power of the possible, the capacity to find creative solutions to difficult situations and the recognition that what we fear might not be so dangerous after all. Join Lady Lucy and her friends on this amazing new Quest!

Children’s author and former president of Southern Vermont College Karen Gross is at it again with a book that not only teaches children about the things they are capable of doing but is also a tribute to the recently closed Southern Vermont College. In addition to Lady Lucy’s Ghost Quest (October 30^th, 2019) being an enjoyable story for all ages, Karen hopes this book will be a lasting reminder for students and staff of this amazing college and perhaps bring people from around the globe to see the mansion.

Here’s a terrific article from The Bennington Banner on this special book with insights from the author.

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker: America’s first female self-made millionaire.

Sarah is the first person in her family who wasn’t born into slavery in Delta, Louisiana. But being free doesn’t mean that Sarah doesn’t have to work. She cooks, she cleans, she picks cotton, she does laundry, and she babysits. And when she works, she wraps up her hair.

One day, Sarah’s hair starts to fall out! It’s itchy, crunchy, patchy, and won’t grow. Instead of giving up, Sarah searches for the right products. And then she invents something better than any shampoo or hair oil she’s used before. Her hair grows and grows! That’s when she decides to rebrand herself as “Madam C.J. Walker,” and begins her business empire.

Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business is the story of a leader in the hair care industry, but it’s also an inspiring tale about the importance of empowering women to become economically independent.

Includes additional text on Madam C.J. Walker’s lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to teach entrepreneurship.

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the exciting adventures of Ada Lovelace: one of the world’s first computer programmers.

Growing up in nineteenth century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely everything. She is obsessed with machines and with creatures that fly. She even designs her own flying laboratory!

According to her mother, Ada is a bit too wild, so she encourages Ada to study math. At first Ada thinks: Bleh! Who can get excited about a subject without pictures? But she soon falls in love with it. One day she encounters a mysterious machine, and from that moment forward Ada imagines a future full of possibility—one that will eventually inspire the digital age nearly two hundred years later.

Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code is the story of a pioneer in the computer sciences, and a testament to women’s invaluable contributions to STEM throughout history.

Includes additional text on Ada Lovelace’s lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to teach simple coding and mathematical concepts.

REBEL GIRLS, the award-winning cultural media engine behind the bestselling book series and podcast, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls,is taking the next step forward by introducing the Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series which will allow readers (ages 6-9) to be inspired by the lives and journeys of strong women who have made their mark on history.

The first two books in the series explore the lives of programming pioneer Ada Lovelace and America’s first female self-made millionaire, Sarah Breedlove Walker. Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code and Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business will be available Tuesday, November 12, 2019. .

About Rebel Girls:

The Rebel Girls mission stemmed from a very simple idea—that girls with access to female role models will explore more, do more, be more! That core goal led to the creation of the bestselling children’s book series, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Each volume introduces the stories of 100 amazing women, allowing readers to dream bigger, aim higher, and fight harder. Since initial publication, the series has been translated into nearly 50 languages and is available in over 70 countries worldwide.

Rebel Girls has since evolved into an award-winning cultural media engine, dedicated to highlighting and exploring the lives of trailblazing women who are pioneers, leaders, creators, champions and warriors. Their stories are brought to a global community of Rebel Girls through book publishing, a podcast, digital media, and more. Find Rebel Girls online (rebelgirlsboundless.com), on Facebook (Facebook.com/rebelgirls), Instagram (@RebelGirls), and Twitter (@RebelGirlsBooks).

About Elena Favilli (El-eh-nah Fah-veel-ee):

Elena Favilli is the co-founder and CEO of Rebel Girls, the cultural media engine working to empower girls and women all over the world. She has worked for Colors Magazine, McSweeney’s, RAI, Il Post, and La Repubblica, and managed digital newsrooms on both sides of the Atlantic. She holds a masters degree in semiotics from the University of Bologna and she studied digital journalism at UC Berkeley. Growing up in a small village in Tuscany, Elena was the only kid in town and drew inspiration from the strong women in her family. Fueled by her interest in stories, she continued on as a journalist in Milan, where she co-created Timbuktu Magazine, the first ever iPad magazine for children. After Timbuktu Magazine was picked up by 500 Startups in 2012, Elena chased its success to build a company in California. In 2015, testing out a new idea to provide even greater access to female role models, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls was born. Elena and her co-founder’s Kickstarter campaign was an instant triumph, and the book went on to become the most crowdfunded book initiative in history. Elena continues to spearhead Rebel Girls, as it dives into new mission-driven initiatives and projects. She lives in Los Angeles with her dog Lafayette, a Bracco Italiano.  

Pigalina teaches Claire the loving-kindness meditation to help Claire embrace the world with compassion and caring

May All People and Pigs Be Happy follows seven-year-old Claire and her stuffed animal Pigalina. From Pigalina, Claire learns a simple meditation that helps her to feel kinder toward herself and spread caring and love to others. The loving-kindness meditation can be practiced by anyone regardless of religion to cultivate loving presence, friendship, tenderness, and love. This book is perfect for those with or without a background in the loving-kindness meditation.

Baby, can you find the shapes? There are triangles in the bedroom and circles in the garden! Find the squares and rectangles, too!
 
See all the shapes around the home in a book that’s indestructible.

Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are:

• Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material
• Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!
• Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading
• Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel
• Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards

Find the numbers and say the rhyme—all the way up way up to ten! Count the animals—one, two, three! See how many ponies neigh and how many puppies play!

Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are:

• Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material
• Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!
• Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading
• Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel
• Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards

The sky is blue—and so are blueberries! Tomatoes are red, just like ladybugs and stop signs! Flowers and giraffes are yellow—school buses, too!

See all the colors in a book that’s indestructible!

Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are:

• Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material
• Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!
• Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading
• Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel
• Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards

Embark on an eye-opening adventure in the land Down Under and see eight creatures in astounding motion. From the New York Times bestselling series.

Using Photicular® technology that’s like a 3-D movie on the page, OUTBACK whisks you to the vast, remote world of wild Australia, where heat waves dance forever and animals, isolated by the vagaries of continental drift, are unlike those found anywhere else on Earth.

Each moving image delivers a rich, immersive visual experience—and the result is breathtaking. The kangaroo hops. A wombat waddles. The frilled lizard races on two legs across the desert floor. A peacock spider dances and shows off its vibrant colors. Experience it for yourself!

• What is Frog to do when the letters he is using to write a story rebel and begin marching off the page? What choices will Gander make when his plans for the day are disrupted by an invitation from the king?

Learn about these and other amusing adventures in a delightfully entertaining and attractively illustrated book of eight fables that whimsically contrasts the wisdom of today’s world with the wisdom of God’s Word.

Created by husband and wife team Michael James Dowling (author) and Sarah Buell Dowling (illustrator), this full color, 72-page, hardcover book will warm hearts and tickle minds.

The entire family will want to read this delightful volume together again and again. Children will love the entertaining and instructive stories, embellished by more than forty colorful illustrations.

Adults will chuckle as they see many of their own behaviors mirrored in the insightful tales. Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables makes a great gift and coffee table book.

It is sure to stimulate lively discussions about how some of the predominate themes of our current culture contrast with a Christian worldview. A complementary “Burrowing Deeper” study guide with thought-provoking questions about each fable is available as a free download from www.FrogsRainyDayStory.com

This is an ideal learning resource for personal reflection, family devotions, home school studies, Christian school and church Sunday school classes, and small group discussions.

• What is it like to live in 4519 AD in a suspended town in the Earth’s Stratosphere and commute to school in your Inter Galactic Vehicle? How far do the adventures take you? In this story, you will find yourself traveling with Hazel, Richie and their alien best friend, Dmitri, on an exciting roller coaster ride of electrifying but perilous adventures from Mars to Enceladus, from Gly to Drethna. You will have to deal with the annoying doorbell, alien creatures and beings, while on a journey to understanding what Gurecoa is.

“An interesting take on the future in a well-crafted tale that integrates what education, technology, business, and everyday living might be like a few centuries from now. Throw in space travel and interactions with beings from other planets and it is a science fiction page-turner. Some might scoff at some of the ideas for the future but some scoffed at Jules Verne and Arthur Clarke, yet some of their ‘crazy ideas’ have become reality.”– Ed Massey, Retired Project Manager for Voyager & NASA Manager for Ulysses.

• Penguin has a problem–he doesn’t know how to fly. He and his friend, Moose, try everything they can think of to get him airborne: balloons, treetop starts, cocooning like a caterpillar. But no matter how hard they try; Penguin remains firmly on the ground.
• At the end of the day, a tired and disappointed Penguin realizes that he has something better than the ability to fly–a friend that supports and loves him no matter what.
• Written by best-selling author Hannah C. Hall, this series debut celebrates the power of friendship. Children are sure to fall in love with the adorable Penguin and Moose.

Bo just wants to fall asleep before Santa comes, but when the sheep he’s counting rebel and wreak havoc around the house, Christmas Eve starts to go baa-dly wrong.

It’s Christmas Eve and Bo can’t sleep, so he starts counting sheep. But when the sheep get bored, they scatter, wreaking holiday mayhem all over the house. “Sheep 4 gnaws the stockings–leaves holes in the toes; 5 swallows some garland, and tinsel, and bows!” Children can count along with Bo as he finds the 10 mischievous sheep misbehaving throughout the house. With a house full of sheep and a mess to clean, will Bo get to sleep before Santa comes? Find out in this hilarious story of a night before Christmas gone wrong. With exuberant verse and comical illustrations, this book will have children begging for repeat readings

• A delightful holiday bedtime story. Showcasing a shy boy’s unexpected friendship with the North Wind and a magical gift he bestows on him. Enchanting illustrations by Emma J Wright capture the beauty of the holiday season. This story is similar in style to The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) and The Snow Queen (Hans Christian Andersen) Highlighting childhood innocents, staying true to your beliefs, being brave in the face of danger and the timeless nature of friendship.

• The Little Traveler of the Magic Land starts with a vague memory. Batis is a kind little boy who travels to a magical land on his seventh birthday by a pre-defined plan with Bobby, his magic little fairy. There he goes to look for his forgotten memories, wages war with badness, and with a heart full of love, he reaches to his parents.

• Chocolate Robin

• A young boy, Fred Smith, is sent to live in a town he’s never heard of with an aunt and uncle he never knew existed. His uncle, a rotund man so large that he is trapped inside the living room, dislikes children and all members of the Smith family. Fred strikes up a friendship with an Old English Sheepdog that happens to be passing the house and they become inseparable. Starting school mid-term, Fred is picked on and bullied. He deals with it by winning over the bullies with the incredible sweets he makes. The sweets are so good, the leader of the bullies sells some of them in the school but when caught, puts the blame on Fred. An encounter with the local butcher and a number of strange happenings changes Fred’s life. He is sure the dog is at the center of everything. But how can that be?

• Kristy, Mikey, and Harley D the Cat

• Kristy and Mikey are brother and sister, and best friends. They play together every day but not today. Today all Kristy wants to do is be alone and read her new storybook, but her little brother has other ideas. If that is not enough, Mikey thinks he is a superhero that can fly through the air. Honestly, how much can a girl take?! Kristy has to find a way to escape, but how?

• Little Norah is an endearing portrait timeline of a baby, young child, teenager, and then as an adult coming to terms with a unique trait she has inherited. Her hair grows very swiftly and is impossible to manage. As a child, she feels troubled that her head of hair keeps her from enjoying things as other children do. But even in a mangled head of hair, Little Norah learns to accept her unique, big, hard-to-manage locks as a part of who she is.

• This book is a story about an orphan. It is a magical tale of connection and trust, but most importantly, LOVE. Monkey is an orphan. He is an orphan with a dream, a wish, and a belief in magic. Monkey has a burning desire, to love and be loved. Amelia is a little girl with a dream, a wish and who also believes in magic. She has a twin brother, Samuel, a loving mummy, and a wonderful gift. She has so much love to give, it shines out of her eyes like sparkly moonbeams; it is a gift that is destined for someone very special. Their worlds collide at a funfair in a leafy suburb of London, and the magic begins. Will Amelia and Monkey make each other’s wishes come true?

• Murphy the cat is at it again. He has gone into a deep sleep on something that is not his–a backpack! Murphy’s dream takes him to a day at school. He finds himself in class and is asked to draw a picture. Angel, a friend he meets, wants to pitch in. What will Murphy do?

• I have a new children’s book I was thinking of giving to Lily or Payton. But after reading the “Princesses and Peas: A Christmas Love Story” I think I will keep this for Charlie and me.

Description of book: “Princesses and Peas: A Christmas Love Story” by Terry Boucher is a new children’s tale that follows Prince Kevin, a young man who is looking to find his one true love. Boucher takes readers on a festive journey that comes with hurdles and happiness. Prince Kevin’s mother, Queen Victoria is on a mission to find another royal for her son to wed. The morning of Christmas Eve, a mysterious young woman appears at the royal mansion seeking refuge from a surprise snowstorm. Prince Kevin not only helps this young woman in her time of need, but he also experiences love at first sight. This is a coming of age story that illustrates the true meaning of love. Throughout the book, readers will experience Prince Kevin struggling to listen to his heart or to his mother, Queen Victoria. While Kevin meets a young woman who he shares common interests with, she does not meet his mother’s standards. By the end of the tale, readers will get to see if Prince Kevin follows his heart or his mother’s wishes.

About the author: Terry Boucher is a freelance writer who has degrees in mathematics and moral theology. He works in insurance during the day and teaches financial math at night. He is also very involved with his parish’s adult faith formation program. Raising two daughters instilled a love of fairy tales and Broadway musicals in Terry. He lives in Connecticut with his family.

• You Can is a picture book that uses rhyming verses to build self-esteem in children. It empowers them to believe in themselves through encouraging poetic devices and vibrant illustrations. You Can lets children know they can color outside the lines and love the way it shines. They can think outside the box and love to wear mixed matched socks. They can try with all of their might and love to think it is alright. You Can provides uplifting content that fosters a healthy sense of self-worth in children ages four to six.

• An out of this world whimsical, colorful and rhyming tale that encourages a big imagination, friendship, silliness, being just who you are and all things FUN! Join Zuwena as she faces her greatest enemy with the help of her friends.

Kids will cozy up for hours of fun as they peruse this joyfully illustrated book that shows the endless ways winter takes hold in a busy, charming town.

Winter has arrived and everywhere you look people are embracing the season. At home there’s baking, reading, and sleeping in, while on the farm the fields are fallow and quiet. Outside people are bundled up against the cold as they are skating, sledding, and running to catch a crowded bus. The town’s buildings are alive with activity–piano lessons, a dentist appointment, shopping for presents, and visiting the museum. And if you look closer, you’ll recognize the same characters on page after page, each with their own story. Wilfred the jogger has lost his keys, and Erica is shopping for a Christmas tree. Each minutely detailed scene is bursting with different people, such as a cheerful lady with an umbrella and a young violinist, as well as animals and birds. In the tradition of Richard Scarry and Where’s Waldo, this book encourages kids to return again and again to these charming spreads, following along with the characters and inventing their own stories. They’ll recognize parts of their own world, while also learning about the endless ways we live, work, and play in the winter.

If you are the parent or grandparent of a young child who loves adventure stories, or if you ever had the granny blues… this engaging little book will warm your heart and make you laugh out loud. Granny Blue is delightfully entertaining, and her sweet tale reminds us of what is important about love and family.

‘Rozanne Travels to Africa to Kiss a Giraffe 🦒‘
Unique NEW children’s book, ages 2-9, you can find this book on Amazon beginning Oct. 20.

Uniqueness: ‘Rozanne Travels to Africa to Kiss a Giraffe🦒 ‘breaks new ground in children’s books—taking children on three REAL wildlife journeys from the rain forests of Borneo to many countries in Africa.

Rather than wonderful illustrations and imaginary situations in most children’s books, the book features the author’s closeup, full-color iPhone REAL animal wildlife photos and her REAL personal experiences—starting with Rozanne as a child.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates