Children's books.

Award-winning books that educate and entertain.

2019 Literary Classics International Gold Award Winner-Educational I Campaigned for Ice Cream by Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw

2019 Literary Classics International Gold Award Winner-Inspirational I Campaigned for Ice Cream by Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw

2019 Literary Classics International Gold Award Winner-Humor No Fish for Charles by Tracy Detz

2019 Literary Classics International Gold Award Winner-General Moonlight Dancer by Lisa Calhoun Owens
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2019 Royal Dragonfly Award-Honorable Mention Picture Books 6 & Older
No No Elizabeth  by Carmen Jimenez

2019 Royal Dragonfly Award-Honorable Mention Picture Books 6 & Older
No No Elizabeth  by Carmen Jimenez

2019 Royal Dragonfly Award-Honorable Mention Picture Books 6  & Older
No Fish for Charles  by Tracy Detz

2019 Royal Dragonfly Award-First Place (tie) Picture Books 5  & Younger
No Fish for Charles  by Tracy Detz

2019 Royal Dragonfly Award-Second Place (tie) Best New Author Fiction
No Fish for Charles  by Tracy Detz

2019 Moonbeam Silver Award Winner-Best Picture Book Series
What if Series by Jarrett Whitlow

2019 Moonbeam Bronze Award Winner-Picture Book
Moonlight Dancer  by Lisa Calhoun Owens

2019 Purple Dragonfly Award-Animal Category (first place tie) 
Moonlight Dancer  by Lisa Calhoun Owens

2019 Purple Dragonfly Award-Cultural Diversity (honorable mention) 
Mommy Do My Hair  by Yesenia Hernandez
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2018 Moonbeam Gold Award Winner-Preschool
Bathtime Dance by Candace Smith

2018 Moonbeam Bronze Award Winner-Preschool Series
Adventures of Lovey Series by Dixon Douglas

2018 Literary Classics International Gold Award Winner
Picture Book/ Early Reader 
What If Dinosaurs Were Pink? by Jarrett Whitlow

2018 Benjamin Franklin Gold Award Winner
​(Independent Book Publishers Association)-Preschool 
Why Not by Amanda Huneke

2017 Moonbeam Silver Award Winner-Preschool 
What Kyle Can Do by Connie Branscom and Brooke Luckadoo Hicks

2017 Moonbeam Bronze Award Winner-Preschool 
Miss Bunny's First Flight by Dixon Douglas

2017 Pinnacle Award Winner
Miss Bunny's First Flight by Dixon Douglas

2017 Book Riot "Top 100 books of the Last 5 Years"
Ninja Potty Break by Alex and Kenneth Wiltberger

2014 New England Book Festival Honorable Mention
Stinky and the Night Mare by Skip Marsden
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Chuckles and Smiles: Children's Poems by Raven Howell (Hard Cover)

$16.95

If thunder rolls and clouds fill skies, it helps to dream of butterflies.”

In this sweet collection of children’s poems, Raven Howell reveals all the little things in life that put smiles on children’s faces—from playing with sock puppets, to walking barefoot on warm grass in the summer, and dreaming of butterflies during a thunderstorm. Colorful illustrations by international illustrator, Jordan Wray, evoke the warmth and joy felt during childhood, light and carefree. Written with whimsy and fun, this book charmingly reminds child and parent alike that the power of laughter delivers happiness.

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Chuckles and Smiles: Children's Poems by Raven Howell (Soft Cover)

$9.99

If thunder rolls and clouds fill skies, it helps to dream of butterflies.”

In this sweet collection of children’s poems, Raven Howell reveals all the little things in life that put smiles on children’s faces—from playing with sock puppets, to walking barefoot on warm grass in the summer, and dreaming of butterflies during a thunderstorm. Colorful illustrations by international illustrator, Jordan Wray, evoke the warmth and joy felt during childhood, light and carefree. Written with whimsy and fun, this book charmingly reminds child and parent alike that the power of laughter delivers happiness.

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PREORDER Relish by Rich Scalea (Hard Cover)

$17.95

“My name is Relish and, by all appearances, I’m a dog.”

Meet Relish: a little Dachshund with a big personality. Always curious, he loves exploring the home he shares with his favorite person of all, Rosie. But when Relish’s explorations turn into giant messes, Rosie’s dad sends him away. What results is a howling adventure full of new friends, big discoveries, and love in the most surprising of places.

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SERIES BUNDLE-Ollie's Outie Hard Cover and Simi Means Breathe HARD COVER

$30.00

You get both hard cover books from the Embrace U series; Ollie's Outie and Simi Means Breathe at one great price.

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Simi Means Breathe (Hard Cover) by Shimah Easter

$16.95

“Hi, my name is Simi, 

and sometimes it’s hard to breathe …” 

Simi loves to play soccer. But sometimes, keeping up with his team can be difficult due to his asthma. Running and playing, heat or cold, and allergens like pollen and pets can all make it difficult for Simi to breathe. Fortunately, with the help of his trusty inhaler, and the support of his awesome coach and teammates, he’s able to enjoy his favorite sport and keep growing and learning with his friends. 

With beautiful illustrations and spunky rhyme, this second book in the Embrace U series educates both children and adults about asthma, and reminds those who live with this condition that they are not alone.

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Simi Means Breathe (Soft Cover) by Shimah Easter

$9.95

“Hi, my name is Simi, 

and sometimes it’s hard to breathe …” 

Simi loves to play soccer. But sometimes, keeping up with his team can be difficult due to his asthma. Running and playing, heat or cold, and allergens like pollen and pets can all make it difficult for Simi to breathe. Fortunately, with the help of his trusty inhaler, and the support of his awesome coach and teammates, he’s able to enjoy his favorite sport and keep growing and learning with his friends. 

With beautiful illustrations and spunky rhyme, this second book in the Embrace U series educates both children and adults about asthma, and reminds those who live with this condition that they are not alone.

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Ollie's Outie by Shimah Easter

$16.95

Ollie's Outie is the first in the Embrace U series. Meet Ollie and her friend and learn about the Umbilical Hernia. 
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'Embrace U' is a collection of short poetic stories depicting childhood medical conditions, illnesses and/or benign afflictions.  Children, along with their support systems are allowed the opportunity to explore illnesses* experienced by themselves or their peers. Each story is designed to educate the young reader about the mechanisms and effects of a particular illness*. Additionally, the reader gains insight into the importance of tactfully approaching the subject of childhood conditions in a way that does not alienate or embarrass their peers. Parents, medical professionals and educational figures are featured in each story to simulate the vitality of the adult community surrounding each unique young character.  Ultimately, the literary series aims to highlight each child's individuality, quirks, uniqueness in a positive and informative manner and without consequence.

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The Unusual Quinns (Hard Cover) by Dahye Raine

$16.95

Have you ever heard of a thing called a Quinn? It's the smallest of things, and incredibly slim.

So tiny are Quinn mouths, they must eat with their skin as they taste all your food and--really!--dive in. Whether trekking across a burger or a big pizza pie, their adventures are too minuscule for anyone to spy. So if you've ever dreamed about bathing in spaghetti, just open this book, hold your breath, and get ready!

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Anxious Ellie by Danielle Price (Hard Cover)

$15.95

Ellie the elephant loves to draw pictures, host tea parties, and nibble on delicious, buttery biscuits.

What she does not love, however, is mud. In fact, the mere thought of mud gives her nightmares! Poor Ellie feels left out when all the other elephants go outside to play in the mud puddle. Sometimes, she feels so mad and so sad, it makes her cry. Thankfully, with the help of a good friend--and some yummy, buttery biscuits--Ellie learns that everybody gets scared sometimes, but nobody ever has to be alone.

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Anxious Ellie by Danielle Price (Soft Cover)

$9.95

Ellie the elephant loves to draw pictures, host tea parties, and nibble on delicious, buttery biscuits.

What she does not love, however, is mud. In fact, the mere thought of mud gives her nightmares! Poor Ellie feels left out when all the other elephants go outside to play in the mud puddle. Sometimes, she feels so mad and so sad, it makes her cry. Thankfully, with the help of a good friend--and some yummy, buttery biscuits--Ellie learns that everybody gets scared sometimes, but nobody ever has to be alone.

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Surgery on Sunday (Hard Cover) By Kat Harrison Illustrated by Shane Crampton

$17.95

Sunday – a kid with an ocean-sized imagination — is nervous about her upcoming ear surgery. Mom and Dad tell her to put on a brave face, but how can she when she has so many questions? Will it be scary? Will it hurt? (And what does it mean to put on a brave face anyway?) When surgery day rolls around, Sunday’s stomach is in knots like a triple-tied shoelace. But thankfully, she has her BFF, Octavia the Octopus by her side. With the additional help of a few “rules,” her parents, kind doctors and nurses, she soon learns surgery isn’t so scary after all. It actually makes her feel a whole lot better!

Written with spunk, humor, and a lot of love, Surgery on Sunday teaches kids they can be brave, even when it’s hard.

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Surgery on Sunday (Soft Cover) By Kat Harrison Illustrated by Shane Crampton

$9.95

Sunday — a kid with an ocean-sized imagination — is nervous about her upcoming ear surgery. Mom and Dad tell her to put on a brave face, but how can she when she has so many questions? Will it be scary? Will it hurt? (And what does it mean to put on a brave face anyway?) When surgery day rolls around, Sunday’s stomach is in knots like a triple-tied shoelace. But thankfully, she has her BFF, Octavia the Octopus by her side. With the additional help of a few “rules,” her parents, kind doctors and nurses, she soon learns surgery isn’t so scary after all. It actually makes her feel a whole lot better!

Written with spunk, humor, and a lot of love, Surgery on Sunday teaches kids they can be brave, even when it’s hard.

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Roo's Stew by Ashley Cason (hard cover)

$16.95

PRE-ORDERS are scheduled to ship out mid-July

Roo from Tanzu loves to play with her pet cockatoo, Sue. But when Sue comes down with a nasty bird flu, Roo’sbest solution is a hearty pot of stew.

Children and parents alike will delight in this fun and silly story about cooking and the lengths friends go to help each other.

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Roo's Stew (soft cover) by Ashley Cason

$9.95

PRE-ORDERS are scheduled to ship out mid-July

Roo from Tanzu loves to play with her pet cockatoo, Sue. But when Sue comes down with a nasty bird flu, Roo’s best solution is a hearty pot of stew.

Children and parents alike will delight in this fun and silly story about cooking and the lengths friends go to help each other.

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The Moonlight Dancer (Hard Cover) by Lisa Calhoun Owen and Matthew Scott Reilly

$17.95

When the daylight ends and the moonlight sun rises, one tiny creature is ready to boogie! Join a mouse and his animal friends as they dance and play in this cuddly story written with love by a mother and son duo.

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The Moonlight Dancer (Soft Cover) by Lisa Calhoun Owen and Matthew Scott Reilly

$8.99

When the daylight ends and the moonlight sun rises, one tiny creature is ready to boogie! Join a mouse and his animal friends as they dance and play in this cuddly story written with love by a mother and son duo.

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What If Dinosaurs Were Pink? (Hard Cover) by Jarrett Whitlow

$16.95

Maybe dinosaurs went to school,

or rode in cars and played sports too!

Maybe you can imagine what could have been,

considering we don’t know it all from way back then.

Perhaps one day we’ll know and not just think,

how cool it was that dinosaurs were pink!

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What if Dinosaurs were Pink? (Soft Cover) by Jarrett Whitlow

$8.99

Maybe dinosaurs went to school,

Or rode in cars and played sports too!

Maybe you can imagine dino fun that could have been,

Considering we don’t know it all from way back then.

Perhaps one day we may know, and not just think,

How cool it was that dinosaurs were pink!

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What if Mercury had Marshmallows? (Hard Cover) by Jarrett Whitlow

$16.95

Maybe they do cannonballs on Mars, or race on Venus.

Who knows what’s happening with all this distance between us?

It’s fun to imagine what’s really going on,

there on the surface of planets that orbit our sun.

Together we’ll solve galactic riddles wide and narrow,

like standing on Mercury to try to roast marshmallows!

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What if Mercury had Marshmallows? (Soft Cover) by Jarrett Whitlow

$8.99

Maybe they do cannonballs on Mars, or race on Venus.

Who knows what's happening with all this distance between us?

It's fun to imagine what's really going on,

there on the surface of planets that orbit our sun.

Together we'll solve galactic riddles wide and narrow,

like standing on Mercury to try to roast marshmallows! 

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What if Fish Had Freckles-Hard Cover (part of the What If Series) by Jarrett Whitlow

$16.95

Maybe lobsters love biscuits and jellyfish prefer toast,

and shrimp love taking shellfies to share and to post.

Maybe you can imagine what’s happening down deep,

in the vast dark oceans, what mysteries they keep.

Now strap on your gear and lock all your buckles, 

then dive down deep to discover if fish really have freckles!

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What If Fish Had Freckles (Soft cover) by Jarrett Whitlow (part of the What If Series)

$8.99

Maybe lobsters love biscuits and jellyfish prefer toast,

and shrimp love taking shellfies to share and to post.

Maybe you can imagine what’s happening down deep,

in the vast dark oceans, what mysteries they keep.

Now strap on your gear and lock all your buckles, 

then dive down deep to discover if fish really have freckles!

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Ninja Potty Break by Alexandria and Kenneth Wiltberger

$16.95

A perfect "secret weapon" for parents, Ninja Potty Break brings some fun and whimsy to potty training and empowers little ones to master any toilet, no matter where they are.

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Peek a Boo at the Zoo by Kimberly Dixon-Hard Cover

$16.95

Peek-a-boo is Baby’s favorite game, and what better place to play than at the zoo? From silly monkeys to trumpeting elephants, Daddy and Baby meet all kinds of animals. With beautiful, full-color illustrations by Claudia Tenorio-Pearl, this book by second-time author Kimberly Dixon is a fun way for children to learn about different types of animals and the sounds they make.

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