Chapter and transitional storybooks Books

Introducing the Flitlits to Young ReadersAt your place, or any space where flowers grow or rivers flow, spring up!Spot folk at plots that time forgot within a shaded shelter.A map at hand lays out the land.It is a hidden corner.Funny fables come your way...

The City That Never Sleeps is in for a Rude Awakening!The lovable master of mischief and mayhem takes on the Big Apple in this latest chapter of his adventure series.  Our rambunctious hero doesn't fail to entertain us and teach us valuable life...

In his first adventure, Sir Pigglesworth followed his parents to Heathrow Airport.  He was supposed to stay home with his grandmother while they were away, but the rambunctious royal rascal is not always very good about following the rules!He wanted...

Thirteen-year-old Jennifer Nicole McGillicuddy, nicknamed Sweet Pickles, lives in the small riverside town of Anglers Cove, North Carolina-a place where most folks would assume not much ever happens.Or does it? With a natural curiosity and a talent for...

Have you ever dreamed of going on a dinosaur dig and then finding some real Tyrannosaurus rex bones? Doesn't everyone have that dream?Asher's dad is a paleontologist, and he and his family join his dad on a dig on the middle of nowhere that leads to some...

A collection of 3 short adventure stories featuring real life loveable rescue dogs Rocco and Flo and their pawsome pals who will engage and entertain young readers with their antics in the medieval town of Chipping Dogbury. Packed with original,...

A dwarf and a forest elf team up for a fantastic adventure, but soon come face to face with a horde of undead skeletons! Why do all of the skeletons have glowing green eyes? Why do the skeletons attack only a single house in the whole town? What other...

Secrets of The Toad is a series written for the early middle grades. These contemporary tales narrated in magical realism show young readers just how valuable acceptance is in our day to day lives.In Book 1, Reflection, Emma, looks into the mirror and...

When the Hanlan brothers fly down over the fields of Pine Valley, Mindy and the Rescue Crew are afraid that their lives are now in danger.Mindy, Rolo, Lily, and Kiwi become even more worried when they find three feathers belonging to a songbird. Can the...

Charlie is a house, a beautiful old house that nobody wants to visit because some people think it's haunted. But Charlie isn't haunted. It's just that he can talk! Follow Charlie's journey as he waits desperately for the right owner to buy him, someone...

What if I told you Santa Claus has an identical twin brother; would you believe me? Santa and his identical twin brother, Elvel, were born only a few minutes apart and sadly were separated a few months after their birth.We all know Santa grew up in the...

Sweet. Empowering. Fantastical.A remarkable sensitive girl struggles to make friends in an impossible fifth-grade world filled with magical creatures only she can see.In a small Indiana town, Meredith experiences whimsical within the mundane. Fireflies...

Resolviendo el crimen, un miedo a la vezEllie es una vampira de 12 años a la que le encanta resolver misterios, pero tiene miedo de... todo. Le dan miedo las arañas, los lagos y los ruidos fuertes, por nombrar algunos. Pero con un poco de coraje y la...

Resolviendo el crimen, un miedo a la vezEllie es una vampira de 12 años a la que le encanta resolver misterios, pero tiene miedo de... todo. Teme a la oscuridad, a las alturas y a lo que hay debajo de la cama, por nombrar algunos. Pero con un poco de...

A missing trident could spell the end...Kai and Delphi finally meet Poseidon, and he needs their help. The two friends must reunite the King of the Sea with his trident, but they're not the only ones after it.With a gold coin as their only lead, Kai and...

She's a smart little vampire. But she's terrified of everything. Can she summon some courage, or will her class trip be ruined?Twelve-year-old Ellie "Scaredy Bat" Spark would give her fangs to prove herself and become a real detective. So when she learns...

Massive change is looming in Tzu Kingdom.In the shadow of retirement, it is time for the Shih Tzus to elect a new leader. Will the new King or Queen continue the familiar ethos of the chosen ones or will they vote for a different and unrecognisable...

Rudi Travels the World is a delightful, educational read for animal lovers and adventurers.Following Rudi's real life adventures in Book 1, Adventures with Rudi.....This time Rudi is going to travel the world!The summer holidays have begun, and Mommy and...

The Way of the Loon tells of a spring and summer in a loon family's life on a lake in the boreal forest. When LaLa and Dapper return to the northern lake to raise a family, challenges lie ahead: hungry eagles, rowdy humans, and a large fish threaten...

Silly Sally Sue was created for my son Brandon when he was only three and over time when my daughter was born Sally become an every day story. I had fun creating her and her friends. Sally's silly ways and her and her friends adventures. In the story's...

Tom Barnhill and Jake Dixon are in the seventh grade and best friends. It doesn't matter to them that they are of different races, but it does matter to some football-playing bullies in their local village. This tale of two boys and their large families...

Valiente is a young black cat street cat in Benidorm. His name means brave but he doesn't feel brave at all unlike his friends, but if he want to save the woman who has been kind to them, he must face his fear.

"From Giovanna to Joan" is a collection of true, entertaining, short stories told to me by my Italian grandmother, whom I lovingly call Nonna. I learned all about her life growing up in Italy, and how much her life changed when she moved to America. I...

A present-day 10-year-old girl discovers that there's a ghost in her neighbor's basement, so she, her brother and her friends set out to help that ghost find his way to the spirit world. This adventure has many twists and turns that will capture your...

After losing their father to a firefighting accident, siblings Luca, Magia, and Mateo move with their Mami from their beloved Puerto Rico to Buffalo, NY. They miss both their Papi and their homeland. When their Mami has to go on a trip, their struggle is...

When Carly and Bobby decided to explore ancient Egypt, they were only thinking of cool gods and amazing temples. They didn't expect to be recruited by the royal family to find a lost cat. They really didn't expect to discover the cat wasn't lost at all,...

MaryElla has just been given the role of The Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker Ballet. After she is injured on the playground, she loses her special part and must summon all her courage and strength to find her way back to health. On her journey she...

Ricky, a talking cactus, has a dad who is in trouble and he is determined to save the day, but how does a prickly pear cactus do that? Thankfully the desert is full of new friends everywhere he goes. Ricky shares his adventure on his journey.

I'm a Superstar!Katy loves to sing and practices every day. Gerry says she can't sing, and Lilian says New York is too dangerous for such a small kitty. But now she's ready to try! She escapes her yard and makes it to the city. But it IS a big scary...

<b><i>"...This inspiring story invites us in and lets us be a part of this year's mystery andexcitement as Reese and his father plan and build a great Halloween costume surprise..."<b><i>.- Mamta Madhavan, Reader's...

Prepare for laughs and calamitous adventures with this heartwarming story of a ten-year-old boy and his Gran.What would happen if a potion with magical qualities ever got into the wrong hands? Tommy and his Gran are tasked with making sure that this...

This book speaks to the importance of family in the lives of children. Especially grandparents and in particular, grandmothers. It is based on my Mothers' belief that every child, no matter their chronological age, yearns for a grandmotherly hug that...

Christopher and Madison are two unlikely friends getting ready to graduate from Hooverdale Middle School. Chris is rambunctious and  carefree. Maddie on the other hand, is incredibly smart and timid. They have an undeniable bond that will be...

Who ever had Thanksgiving in the month of September? The answer is the American pilgrims. It is said they got the idea for the harvest celebration from the Bible story that described an ancient Jewish harvest festival called Sukkot.This story is woven...

Fantasy, mystery, and adventure come together in this exciting story that will leave you believing in the magic of Christmas! The perfect holiday read for kids 8 to 12.Leo is just like all the other elves in Santa's castle. He loves to spend his time...

"It just keeps getting worse and worse!"Elliot's day didn't start off the best. And as the day goes on, it seems to get worse. Everything Is Not Fine follows Elliot's bad day, with the message that eventually everything will be just fine.

Join Robbie and his adapted fairy tale friends for another fast-paced adventure in this second book of the LOL trilogy, complete with chapter illustrations from the main character's own sketchbook.The adventures continue in LOL Life of Legends as Robbie,...

The Mysterious Cache is the third book in a trilogy. It follows The Mysterious Firefly which followed The Mysterious Icicle. Pandora High School is back from summer vacation. The gang of seven are looking forward to homecoming activities. They are hoping...

A birthday party for two, sneaky parents, and smashed flowers?Spring is Afton King's favorite time of year. Not only because it's her birthday season, but because it's when all the flowers are in bloom. As an aspiring botanist, she gives love and...

A Science Expo, Robo Ren, and a missing pen.It's Science Expo time and 9-year-old John King is thrilled. He's been waiting for this event his whole life. His project? Robo Ren - a robot that helps out around the house. To finish his presentation board he...

Santa and the Christmas Fairy: A Journey to the True Spirit of ChristmasEvery year on Christmas Eve, Santa receives a magical gift from a mysterious Christmas fairy. This year, however, the gift is different-a shimmering letter that asks for Santa's help...

Join Max the Mouse and Lily the Rabbit, the clever detectives of Classroom Detectives, in their very first adventure, The Case of the Missing Lunchbox! When Bella's lunchbox mysteriously disappears from the lunchroom, Max and Lily spring into action to...

A funny series about an endearing marmot that reads with English on the left page, Spanish on the right.For older kids: 8 years and up.A good resource for bilingual families (grandparents/parents/guardians can read side by side with their children)...

A funny series about an endearing marmot that reads with English on the left page, Spanish on the right.For older kids: 8 years and up.A good resource for bilingual families (grandparents/parents/guardians can read side by side with their children)...