Places and People's Books

The inspiration behind the title character, Little Miss Crazy Hair, comes from our niece, Vivian.  When Vivian was 5 she was preparing to embark on a new life experience – a new school.  As any person at any age would be, she was nervous...

This is the perfect activity book for boys and girls! Each page has cute and simple Halloween pictures that are perfect for toddlers, featuring easy-to-identify elements for coloring. This Count Down to Halloween activity book is suitable for children...

For fans of Sara Pennypacker's Pax and Ali Benjamin's The Thing About Jellyfish, Elephant Touch is a contemporary middle grade novel about overcoming grief that will touch the hearts of its readers. Since the sudden loss of her mother, Quinn has been...

Fans of contemporary coming-of-age young adult fiction will root for Carly Klein as she fights to find her place in the world--even if she has to lie to everyone in her life to get there. Neglected by self-absorbed parents who wind up divorcing by the...

Share the Shaka is a story of friendship and tells the story of how the shaka came to be. Paul is new to Hawaii and meets his neighbor, Kai, a local boy. Together, the boys set out to find out how the shaka started while experiencing some Hawaiian...

The Revolutionary War has divided the country. Neighbor has turned against neighbor. Family members argue with family members. Angry rumblings of "no taxation without representation" surround you.You dream of a new country and crave...

Joey and Natalie’s home is bursting with excitement as their family prepares for Christmas Eve. But, what is most exciting is a surprise visit from carolers with one special gift…a beautifully wrapped gift box. What’s inside the box,...

Cleo is a young woman searching for peace after yet another bad day. When she sends that thought out to the Universe, she is greeted by a mystical black panther named Bacchus, her animal spirit guide. Bacchus entices Cleo to join him on a magical journey...

A SLAVE'S BRAVE JOURNEY TO LIVING HIS DREAM.John Ware, a well-known, highly loved, and acclaimed black cowboy, arrived in Alberta at the beginning of the extraordinary ranching story on the grasslands. He faced and conquered snowstorms, vast distances,...

This idea began after having children and realizing how society was shifting and making children want "things" for Christmas (or any occasion for that matter) instead of giving.We also have amazing families who seem to spoil our children for every...

Meet Debate Ninja and learn how to debate fairly with the S.P.E.A.K. technique!Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The Ninja Life Hacks book series is:Geared to kids 4-10+Perfect for boys &...

Follow October, a spunky girl with a knack for solving puzzles, as she uncovers the mystery of the disappearing calendar dates. With her wits and some help from her autumn friends, she sets a clever trap and brings back the missing days in time for...

One day, Kind Ninja notices a ninja sitting alone at recess and decides to build a buddy bench.A Buddy Bench, also known as a Friendship Bench, is a special place on a school playground where children can sit if they want someone to talk to or play with...

In this day and age, it's so important to let children know it's okay to be authentically yourself! Mary Nhin was inspired to write this due to her own struggles as a kid to accept her differences as a female minority growing up in a predominantly...

Come along with Loyal Ninja on an adventure to find out how to be L.O.Y.A.L.Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The Ninja Life Hacks book series is:Geared to kids 4-10+Perfect for boys &...

Go on a magical journey with Unplugged Ninja to Vietnam. Will Unplugged Ninja stop playing on his tablets and electronics to enjoy the beautiful world? What will happen?FInd out in this new adventure into Southeast Asia!Life is hard! It's even harder for...

Come along with Gritty Ninja and find out what happens in this adventure about failing forward!So if you spill or trip and fall,Remember me, Gritty Ninja, and all.Mistakes aren't scary, that's for sure,They might unlock a hidden door!Embrace the oops,...

A fun-filled, counting tale from the creator of the Ninja Life Hacks series!Next up in our numbers Are 7, 8, and 9.When a teacher or classmate helps you count, It shows they're being kind.Written in a playful rhyming...

A fun-filled, alphabet tale from the creator of the Ninja Life Hacks series!K is for Kind, Always lending a helping hand.L is for Listening, Paying attention to understand. Written in a playful rhyming verse and illustrated in colorful art, this...

Do you have a child who acts or talks impulsively? Children who exhibit impulsive behavior are often labeled unruly. Even though children can be calm, their positive qualities can be often overlooked by their poor impulse control.Children without...

Does your child struggle with his or her feelings and emotions?Feelings can change like a roller coaster. An important step in helping children cope with their emotions is to help them recognize and identify them-all of them. Emotions and feelings aren't...

How do you develop a hard work ethic?Hard-working Ninja finds out you have to value a hard work ethic first! Find out what happens in this new Ninja Life Hacks story about working hard.Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to...

Is your child a sore loser? Does he or she scream or get angry when losing?Disappointment is a natural emotion we all experience. While it never feels good, it's not an emotion to avoid. Children with no experience solving life's smaller setbacks have a...

Teaches kindness to all people and things. A hilarious, rhyming, read loud book that's perfect for the first or any day of school.The classroom chairs have had enough!You know, sitting's not the only thingThat happens in our seats.Sometimes, a kid sits...

Frustrated Ninja gets hot and bothered by BIG emotions like frustration. Find out how to cool the flames before it's too late!Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The new...

Presidents and First Ladies An intimate glimpse into the lives of the first families of the United States, Presidents and First Ladies is an exciting and insightful new series that highlights the personal histories of select presidents and first ladies...

Presidents and First Ladies An intimate glimpse into the lives of the first families of the United States, Presidents and First Ladies is an exciting and insightful new series that highlights the personal histories of select presidents and first ladies...

Presidents and First Ladies An intimate glimpse into the lives of the first families of the United States, Presidents and First Ladies is an exciting and insightful new series that highlights the personal histories of select presidents and first ladies...

Meet PARIS         Paris Mackenzie is a sixteen-year-old from Chicago with an irrepressible personality and a passion for Sherlock Holmes.  When she visits her namesake city at the turn of the century,  Paris finds all...

Summertime feels the same everywhere, and its simple joys—hot sun, long days, bare feet, cool pools, creamy ice cream, steamy beaches, and the blessed relief of grassy shade—have a special affinity for children. Feel the Summer mirrors the...

<p>Come and join us on the West Coast to find a hidden treasure. <i>Shhh! It’s a Surprise!</i></p><p>Play this game with Michael, Rebecca, and their West Coast friends. Can you guess what their favorite animal will be...

Everybody wants to be a princess! After all, princesses have twirly dresses, sparkly shoes, and fancy jewels. But what if princesses aren't allowed to do what they love?Follow along and bring the pages to life as one aspiring princess has a change of...

"Curls can be quite fun, you know. Each one is BIG, BOLD, and BRAVE."A Crown of Curls is a warm and simple tale about one little girl who learns to love her unruly hair.

It is a little known fact that the North Pole elves all have at least one pet mouse. The mice originally were used to test the toys but now they seem to break more toys than help. The toy factory was barely able to produce enough toys for last Christmas...

Spring is in the air in Michael's first grade classroom. His class is in for a special treat. The incubator is filled with eggs. One by one chicks break free while eager children watch with glee.One little chick, Mister, steals the show and out...

Patches is a Shetland Pony who works giving kids rides at fairs and carnivals. He loves his job. Then one day, the old man doesn't come back, and the other ponies start leaving one by one for new homes. But Patches is the smallest pony, and no one...

Tony spends every day in the showroom, watching cars and trucks go by. He’s never been outside the showroom. He dreams of driving over bumpy roads and through tall grass, like the purple truck with huge tires, a winch, and flashing lights.One day,...

How does a witch find a cat? Do the cats have to pass a very hard test so she can see which one of them is best? There are so many choices and so little time will she find her purr-fect feline? Follow a witch on her rhyming adventure...

Everyone yearns for love and purpose.  Zetta is no different.Help your kids understand we all have a reason to be in life: the joy we give to others! Kids also learn many amazing facts about the poinsettia plant.During the holidays Zetta...

This year experience Christmas the way a child with a feeding tube would! Allow Nico "Tubie" your guide on Santa's midnight ride,As he tells you all the ways a traditional Christmas would change if Santa had 2 belly buttons. Would Santa fit...

It is time for us to renew Christmas.  We all know the story, but do we, really?18 years ago, the director of St. Thomas More’s Gospel Choir, Henry Herrera, came to me with an idea for a Christmas program to be done just before Midnight Mass...