The Things Kids Learn Today: Gender Identity & Expression

A Compassionate Guide for Conversations That Matter

In today’s evolving world, conversations about gender identity and expression are more important and more possible than ever before. *The Things Kids Learn About Today* is a heart-centered, practical resource for parents, caregivers, ...

Esme's Gift.  #2 in the Esme series

Terror was within. Terror was without. Like her mother, she was at the water’s mercy. In the enchanted world of Aeolia, fifteen-year-old Esme Silver faces her hardest task yet. She must master her unruly Gift—the power to observe the past—and uncover the secrets she needs to save her mother, Ariane. ...

Road Trip Return

A faith-filled international adventure for kids ages 8-12 about facing the past to embrace the future.

Daniel likes his life the way it is.

Simple. Predictable. And most importantly, just him and his older brother, Mateo. But as Mateo's wedding approaches, life is ...

Red Pandas The Ultimate Book

"Discover the Enchanting World of Red Pandas!" Welcome to Red Pandas: The Ultimate Book, an unforgettable journey into the captivating lives of these charming creatures. This beautifully illustrated and engaging guide is perfect for curious minds aged 9 and up, as well as for adults who share a l ...

"...A must-read for children who aspire to leave their mark in the world in an unforgettable and brilliant way..." - ReadersFavorite.com, 5-Stars

The first in a new series of hilariously funny, early reader sci-fi chapter books perfect for elementary-ag ...

Sonny from Outer Space

The first book in the Sonny the Wonder Dog series is Sonny from Outer Space. A climate change forces the residents of planet Zana to find new places to live so they don't starve. Zonny decides he is going to go to Earth and takes on the identity of Sonny the Shih-Tzu. Once on Earth, he is immediatel ...

The Frights of Fiji

A world of magic and adventure awaits… Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a message appears in the rain ...

Dodos Don't Fly

Mojo was a Dodo but his real name was Colin, that’s because dodos weren't allowed to have unusual names. It was just one of the 127 dodo rules Colin had to follow. But Colin was different. He was always asking questions and one day he discovered that the most important Dodo rule wasn't right at all. ...

My First Sea Turtle Book

Dive into the Amazing World of Sea Turtles!

Explore the wonders of the ocean with Shelly, the friendly sea turtle! Perfect for children aged 3-5, this delightful sea turtle picture book is filled with fascinating facts, vibrant illustrations, ...

Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub: Journey to the Coral Reef

Every great adventure can begin in the most ordinary of places—even in a bathtub. In "Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub," Suzanna Elizabeth Murphy transforms bath time into a gateway of wonder, imagination, and awareness. Through Mirabelle's eyes, young readers discover a hidden ocean world fil ...

Skyclyffe

Rex Bright enjoys drawing in notebooks and dreaming. He’s thirteen, and his life is ordinary. Until he sees a face in a cloud which changes everything. Rex glimpses the girl from an airplane window while travelling to his aunt and uncle’s farm for the summer. Her features are so perfect, Rex can’t b ...

Through the Mirror and Into Snow

When best friends Valerie and Samantha discover a magic mirror in Val’s 100-year-old barn in southern Minnesota, they eagerly go through it. Immediately they run into the young Snow White, who has just escaped the huntsman. The girls vow to help her find her father, knowing the dangers that await ...

Nightrage Rising

A street-level fantasy-adventure with a healthy splash of Nancy Drewish mystery—mixed with a dollop of wit and snark. Essie Brightsday is blind. But that hasn’t kept her from curses, dragons, or rock basilisks in the past. Now her family lives in the bustling capital of Plen, a far cry from their sm ...

THE DRAGON OF HAPPY TAILS: CARTER’S QUEST

When nine-year-old Carter Jamyson stumbles upon a glass dragon hidden in a little thrift shop called Happy Tails, his world changes forever. A mysterious lotion and a single moonlit wish send him soaring into a series of magical adventures that test his courage and reveal his heart.

From ...

Willow the Witch from Wichita -  A Barnum Bumblespeak Exclusive Interview

Be part of the viewing audience as the incomparable Barnum Bumblespeak skillfully interviews Willow, the elusive Witch from Wichita, and get a rare glimpse into the life of a real witch, her charming home and odd but lovable friends. Find out what Willow does for a living, and meet Spydear the busin ...

Little Piggy Won't Eat Veggies - Until He Does:  Vegetables Are Good Too

Meet Little Piggy, the pickiest eater in town! He loves sweets and treats but says a big, loud "NO!" to anything green.

Through playful rhymes and adorable mischief, follow Little Piggy’s journey as he discovers that veggies aren’t so scary after all. Hidden pies, funny tricks, and a f ...

A Baseball Story

In this highly rated, briskly paced novella involving far more than America’s pastime, an older man befriends an angry young boy following one of his disastrous practices. The boy is clearly the worst player on his team, yet he is desperate to improve. So the man sets out to give him some pointers a ...

Adventure for the Joyful Spirits!

The former Archangel of the arts, Lord Xuohs, has been deceiving dwellers of many lands in order to be allowed inside them. When Xuohs enters these lands, it redesigns these places in many ways, such as changing the color of the sky, repositioning rainbows, reforming flat oceans into fortresses, mak ...

Nosey Charlie Comes To Town

Meet Nosey Charlie, a spunky little squirrel who grew up in the country. He became an orphan and moved to the city to live with his aunt, uncle, and his cousin, Pete. Charlie desperately wants to know everything about the people and strange objects in the city, and he doesn’t understand that he can’ ...

The Greatest Magician

A convention for magicians! Mages and illusionists casting spells and performing spectacular tricks! The perfect annual event for every magical family! Except for someone like Jack Roberts. His mother is The Great Linda, a woman who can’t die. His dad has the power to heal. His sister can bend peopl ...

Goodnight Swogg the Silly Frog was created from a proud grandfather's – Grump C's – dream. This is the first of Grump C's stories about Swogg and his ten friends who all live most happily in a beautiful bog called Skunk Hollow. The cleverness, creativity, and passion Swogg shows for his friends will ...

Mo Tangles

Beautiful Zentangle Colouring Book - perfect way to relax. It helps to unwind stress and anxiety disorders.

Counting With Colorful Mushrooms:  Learning To Count With Colors

Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting world of mushrooms with "Counting with Colorful Mushrooms." This delightful children's book combines the wonders of nature with the excitement of learning to count. Each page bursts with vibrant images, showcasing an array of whimsical mushrooms ...

Finding My Place

“Finding My Place" is a heartwarming children's book about a young girl named Aliana who leaves her home country and moves to America with her family. Aliana has mixed emotions about the new opportunities and adventures that await her in her new home, but she quickly realizes that it is challenging ...

Mind Your Manners Minnie Monster

Minnie Monster is a naughty little monster. She's mean, never says "please" or "thank you," and never shares. She's so rude the other monsters leave her alone. Will she learn to mind her manners to win back her friends?

Join Minnie Monster in a playful journey to learn manners in this del ...

Lady Humble Bee

Lady Humble Bee is a very shy little bee who loves her flower friends more than anything. While other bees busily work without appreciating the sweet smell and colorful beauty, Humble Bee plays and naps amongst the flowers she so loves. When she awakens she is greeted by the wee folks of the magical ...

When You Can't Sleep

There were nights when Leslie was young where she would wake up after having a bad dream and wasn't sure how to get back to sleep. One night, she let her mind wander and the outcome became this book. When You Can't Sleep is the inspiration of those times when you allow your body to relax, let yo ...

Gwen Gladstone: A Tale from the Town of Harmony

Enjoy this exciting follow-up to the award-winning book, Welcome to Harmony.

“Fantastic! Definitely worth your time,” Alex Wright, reviewer


Still grieving the loss of her mom, Gwen is shocked when her father remarries and decides to move them into her new stepmother’s home in a ...

The Amazing Adventures of Toby the Trilby

2015 Summer Book Awards Winner from Book of the Day A fable for all ages. Adventure Seekers, Young and Old, Join Toby, Small, but Bold ... He was born underground, at the edge of the world’s destruction. Twelve years old, Toby has never seen the sun. Created by six scientists who accidentally gave h ...

To Kill an Emperor

Doctor Who meets Outlander in this fast-paced time-travel adventure! Once again, Gwyn must save history. To do so, she must kill a man. Not just any man – Emperor Domitian is a feared tyrant, paranoid of plots and assassins. Can Gwyn find the plotters and help them succeed, or will she be betraye ...

Blast of the Dragon's Fury (And Smithson, Book One)

Video games don’t train you for real-world dragon fighting. 100+ five-star reviews. Experience it for yourself! Andy Smithson just found out how much the zap of a wizard's curse can sting. But after an epically bad day, he finds wizards are the least of his problems. An otherworldly force draw ...

Hey! I’m not a Book! I’m really… a ROBOT!

Hey! I’m not a Book! I’m really… a Robot! is definitely NOT an extraordinary robot that cleverly disguises itself as a funny, easy to read kid’s book! Or is it? Banana Robotics' Dew 2 Robot is stuck in book shape and needs its young readers to help it transform back to robot shape. Parents and kids ...

BAILEY BRAVES NEW BEGINNINGS (The Grow Series Book 1)

Bailey Braves New Beginnings – A Heartwarming Story to Help Kids Face Challenges with Confidence! “Bravery isn’t about being fearless—it’s about taking that first step, even when you’re scared.” Starting something new can be scary. Big emotions like worry, fear, and self-doubt can overwhelm yo ...

Hey! I’m not a Book! I’m really… a MONSTER!

Hey! I’m not a Book! I’m really… a Monster! is definitely NOT an extraordinary monster that cleverly disguises itself as a funny, easy to read kid’s book! Or is it?   Determined to prove it is a scary monster, the "monster" tries to scare young readers with the turn of each page. However, no matte ...

The Tell-Tale Heart Attack

Who knew a friendly game of baseball could be so deadly? When a member of the Raging Avocados has a heart attack in the middle of a game, the police determine foul play. They think they’re batting a thousand when they make Maggie’s son, Seth, the prime suspect. Can Maggie get to the bottom of it? A ...

Find Us In The Forest

In the 1950’s, five boys from Washington State run away and embark on a harrowing journey to Alaska. Pushed by their dreams of mental liberation and oneness with nature, they come face-to-face with the hardest of challenges–being there for one another and overcoming the unknown and unexplored.

Teddy Bear Town Children's Bundle

Immerse your child in the sweet and gentle world of teddy bears with three complete picture books. Each of these bedtime stories is fully illustrated with simple and cheerful colored pencil illustrations of teddy bear families, giving the whimsical effect of a completed coloring book. The following ...

Shadows of Tramonton: Vigilants of Tramonton Book I

Ancient guardians. Hidden threats. Epic adventure.

What are your plans for summer?

Jay Blotter’s summer was supposed to be simple: soccer with friends, part-time job.
Then the shadows came.

It starts with a strange creature only he can see and a creeping sense that ...

The Mystery of Hollow Inn

Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who o ...

Bonnie Bear and the Grand Starlight Tree

Welcome to the Magical Yarnwood Forest. A place where magic is real and everything is made from yarn. 

In Bonnie Bear and the Grand Starlight Tree, Bonnie Bear and her adventurous brother, Billie, set off to explore the enchanted forest. Guided by Bonnie’s gentle heart and Billie’s f ...

Welcome to Harmony

Ever feel like you don't belong? Try being a thirteen-year-old werewolf, especially when your human parents are less than thrilled about your "condition." 

Set in a small town with a supernatural twist, this coming-of-age story follows a young werewolf as he navigates ...

Super Agnes

Super Agnes is a children's superhero story, which introduces a child superhero named Agnes! Readers get to join Super Agnes as she goes through some hard times, only to discover that she has been granted some exceptionally powers. Agnes wears a costume with the letter "A" inscribed on it, and comes ...

Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth

Someone, or something, is causing trouble at Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth, aka SASY. Random items turn up missing from the rooms of the academy's students, and no one knows who is doing it or why it's happening. When Vlad's valuable family ring goes missing and Devlin overhears the cu ...

The Dragon Way Home

Jamison is a Gold Coast boy who desperately wants to visit his dad in Paris. When a friendly dragon he meets on the beach offers to help with his quest, Jamison has no idea what is in store.
He must deal with four eccentric dragons. Also, he must survive a hot air balloon c ...

They thought they would have a fab time, but it wasn't all peace and love! 'Stuck 1966. No Time to Groove' is a novella set in England during the swinging sixties. This time travel adventure story begins with the Baxter children and their Uncle Archie attending a concert by the most famous pop gr ...

Guardian Series-Books 1-4

Welcome to the thrilling Magical Beasts YA fantasy series. If you love fantasy thrillers with nonstop action, powerful heroines, quirky tough heroes, and a ton of magical beasts, you will love The Guardians.

Megan's Birthday

Join the party!! Megan Thompson is turning fourteen! Around caring for her growing kittens and helping her mom plan her birthday slumber party, Megan is pet sitting. This time she is caring for Bentley Stevenson, a German Shepard mix that doesn't trust many people. He made up to Megan at the Furry F ...

Cluck-Cluck Goes to Court from the Aventures of Cluck-Cluck

It all began when a little Yellow Nape parrot arrived at the family pet shop in one of the weekly deliveries. Nothing was ever the same again for the owners and their five children as the parrot worked his way into their hearts with his crazy personality.
"Cluck-Cluck Goes to Court" is an e ...

Cute for kids, a bit twisted and funny for adults! A Guppy??

But I wanted a Puppy! Guppy Butter is the darkly humorous tale of a young girl's wish for a puppy, but who ends up getting a Guppy instead.

She tries her best to meet her father's demands that if she can keep a fish aliv ...

Gonzales The Dog Cat

One Small Leap for a Cat. One Giant Lesson in Cat-titude. A Backyard War About to Explode. Gonzales was once a king of the streets, but his new life is a minefield of domestic terrors, including vacuum cleaners, cars, and a trip to the mountains. Every day is a battle for dignity. Tethered by a ha ...

Ivan the Giant

Ivan Morrow has spent his short life waiting for things to happen. Now something has happened. An unknown ancestor has entrusted him with something of great value and it has gone missing. But who stole it and how to get it back? He's grown extraordinarily over the last year since turning eleven, but ...

Sam's Top Secret Journal: Memorial Day

Sam is a ninth grade girl trying to enjoy her first year of high school. Sam knows she has Down syndrome but she doesn't feel different; even though other kids sometimes treat her that way. Sam's new adventure involves a mini family reunion, exploring the interesting spaces of a retired military bas ...

Brain Trains

Brain Trains help children discover the power of their thoughts.. It helps children to learn that not all thoughts are real and that they have the power to control their thoughts. Brain trains can be used as a meditation and is a successful tool to help children calm their bodies and mind.

Ranger's Calling: The Fires of Wynchell

A far greater calling than He imagined. One that will test all his skills and wisdom.

Young Galieb trained among the elite Qoholet, a hidden society of highly skilled and learned rangers sages. But even among this tight knit community, he feels lik ...

One Heart: A book for mothers and daughters of all ages

he minute our children are born they steal our hearts forever. A book about the unique bond between mothers and daughters.

The idea for this book came from a letter I wrote to my daughter when she was only two years old. As the relationship between a mother and a daughter often goes throu ...

Hippo For Christmas

'Ellie listened to the song's lyrics as she watched me squirm. She smiled, a real smile, for the first time since I'd sat down. It was a deep, satisfying smile, like from a cat who had just revenge-vomited into your favorite slippers. (It's a thing, I work in a pet shop.) "All right, I know wha ...

A Problem With Donuts

Elizabeth loves donuts—maybe too much. When her Dad says, “No donuts today,” she pouts, smells the donuts next door, and sneaks in the donut shop. There she sees hundreds of donuts…whizzing by. Every kind she could imagine. And Elizabeth had to have one. But when she has MORE than one, strange and h ...

What to do about your Monsters

Meet Kinzie. She has a bunch of fun loving, slightly smelly, Monsters that live in her room. They never let her sleep at night. But that’s ok, her parents always help her out. Until one day they decide it’s time she learns to sleep on her own. What will Kinzie do about her Monsters? What To Do About ...

The Three Royal Children and the Batty Aunt

Princess Celeste is bored to tears, and her brothers, Prince Jude and Prince Torrin, aren't doing much better. In a palace where all they have to look forward to are endless games of croquet and barley-water soup for supper, they don't have much by way of excitement. Until the one night Torrin sees ...

Top Secret: Diary 1 (Confessions of a Nerdy Girl)

My first zit … my first bra … my first kiss. My birth mom missed them all. She should have been there to tell me it was fine, to reassure me and hold my hand when I got scared. Instead, now I’ll never get the chance to meet her because my dad’s moving us two thousand miles away—to California. But sh ...

Bloodline: A Tale from the Town of Harmony

Enjoy another exciting follow-up to the award-winning book, Welcome to Harmony.

“This book was creative and incredibly engaging. It has a relatively unique story line, which I appreciated. There's a bit of everything in this book. There's suspense, sadness, and humor. This could be an ...

Dead Calm, Bone Dry

Dead Calm, Bone Dry is a Directors' Choice Finalist

What if you were forced to sail with pirates?
Captured and tried for piracy.
Then sentenced to hang.
Would you trade your body to the crew of the Flying Dutchman to save your soul?
Ricky did....

Petals

Some memories refuse to stay buried... On Christmas Eve, a car accident leaves Carly Perez without a mom. A year later, Carly's life is nearly back to normal -- except for the fractured images that plague her dreams. When her father insists on spending the holidays in Guatemala with relatives Carly' ...

The Fast Little Fox

Have you ever wanted to go on an adventure through the forest? Follow the fast little fox as he discovers more than he can imagine along the way! What will he learn? Can he make it home in time for supper? Read on to find out! This picture book is perfect if you are looking for a sweet, fast-pace ...

The Secrets of Worthington Oprphanage

When shadows linger and whisper their secrets, danger is never far behind…

Young orphan Darla Sue Jeffries never imagined the horrors lurking behind the pristine façade of Worthington Orphanage. No one could have.

Desperate to escape the clutches of Ruby Wor ...

Being Proud, Not Loud

Review from a teacher: 

Highly engaging!

I read Being Silly, Not a Bully to my 1st graders. It is the first one in the Discovering The Difference series and a short chapter book that is highly engaging. The children were buzzing about the topics and had a lot in common with t ...

Esme's Wish: A wondrous world awaits

When Esme Silver objects at her father’s wedding, her protest is dismissed as the action of a stubborn, selfish teenager. Everyone else has accepted the loss of Esme’s mother, Ariane – so why can’t she? But Esme is suspicious. She is sure that others are covering up the real reason for her mother’s ...

Frogs, Snails and Sasquatch Tales

"...Deep in the mud in front of her there, lay a huge print-not one from a bear!..." Three adventurous siblings, and their faithful dog, playing in the forest one rainy summer day, see more than the frogs and snails they had set out to find. Join Lily, Ole and Eva in the forest as they see the unexp ...