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All Summer's Fun
Written and illustrated by Daniel Skalak
Remember that grade-school feeling of elation, waking up on the
first day of summer vacation? This book celebrates that feeling, and
recounts the entertaining adventures of a few friends who manage
to make the most out of every day off!
ISBN#: 1-60108-000-X
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114254
Written and illustrated by Daniel Skalak
Remember that grade-school feeling of elation, waking up on the
first day of summer vacation? This book celebrates that feeling, and
recounts the entertaining adventures of a few friends who manage
to make the most out of every day off!
ISBN#: 1-60108-000-X
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114254
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Elephant on My Roof
Written and Illustrated by Erin Harris
A young boy wakes one morning to find an elephant perched on his
roof. He goes to the townspeople, but no one will help. Everyone
believes that an elephant in town will only cause trouble. After the
townspeople finally agree, the entire village realizes that a single act of
kindness can often come back around in unexpected ways.
ISBN#: 1-60108-002-6
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114255
Written and Illustrated by Erin Harris
A young boy wakes one morning to find an elephant perched on his
roof. He goes to the townspeople, but no one will help. Everyone
believes that an elephant in town will only cause trouble. After the
townspeople finally agree, the entire village realizes that a single act of
kindness can often come back around in unexpected ways.
ISBN#: 1-60108-002-6
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114255
"....The story has the look and feel of a folktale, and the
softly colored watercolors suggest an Asian setting. Harris
offers a positive message concerning helping one
another...." --School Library Journal, Feb. 2007
softly colored watercolors suggest an Asian setting. Harris
offers a positive message concerning helping one
another...." --School Library Journal, Feb. 2007
"....watercolor illustrations are the heart of this picture
book. You can tell the story, as I’ve just briefly done, but
you haven’t really read the story until you’ve “read” the
illustrations. Harris has created a folk tale quality to this
larger twist on Aesop’s The Lion and the Mouse."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info
book. You can tell the story, as I’ve just briefly done, but
you haven’t really read the story until you’ve “read” the
illustrations. Harris has created a folk tale quality to this
larger twist on Aesop’s The Lion and the Mouse."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info
Good Morning Sunshine - A Grandpa Story
Written and Illustrated by Sharon McKenna
This lovely, touching story tells of a special bond between a young girl
and her grandpa. No matter how bad or sad she feels, her grandpa
seems to know just how to make everything right.
ISBN#: 1-60108-003-4
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 3-6
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114256
Written and Illustrated by Sharon McKenna
This lovely, touching story tells of a special bond between a young girl
and her grandpa. No matter how bad or sad she feels, her grandpa
seems to know just how to make everything right.
ISBN#: 1-60108-003-4
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 3-6
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114256
"....Katie’s grandpa wisely shows that a child’s feelings are
real and accepting them as real is half way to helping them
deal appropriately with those feelings. That makes Good
Morning Sunshine a twofer. It’s a great warm and fuzzy
read for children and a gentle lesson on good parenting for
parents."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info
real and accepting them as real is half way to helping them
deal appropriately with those feelings. That makes Good
Morning Sunshine a twofer. It’s a great warm and fuzzy
read for children and a gentle lesson on good parenting for
parents."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info
"....Cleanly computer-illustrated and well-designed...."
--Children's Literature
--Children's Literature
"....The simple story does a nice job of showing how much
a supportive adult in a child’s life can mean. The artwork,
which resembles the linocuts of Margaret Chados-Irvine,
combines simple shapes and bright colors into warm
moments. The final spread, showing the duo against a night
sky twinkling with stars makes for cozy ending."
--Booklist, May 2007
a supportive adult in a child’s life can mean. The artwork,
which resembles the linocuts of Margaret Chados-Irvine,
combines simple shapes and bright colors into warm
moments. The final spread, showing the duo against a night
sky twinkling with stars makes for cozy ending."
--Booklist, May 2007
Gwango's Lonesome Trail
Written and Illustrated by Justin Parpan
A lonely dinosaur wanders the barren desert of the Southwest,
looking for a companion. Each time he thinks he has found a friend,
his hopes are dashed. He winds up in an unlikely place, makes an
unlikely friend, and finally feels that his life has a sense of purpose.
ISBN#: 1-60108-004-2
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 6-10
$15.95
AR Quiz # 113626
Written and Illustrated by Justin Parpan
A lonely dinosaur wanders the barren desert of the Southwest,
looking for a companion. Each time he thinks he has found a friend,
his hopes are dashed. He winds up in an unlikely place, makes an
unlikely friend, and finally feels that his life has a sense of purpose.
ISBN#: 1-60108-004-2
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 6-10
$15.95
AR Quiz # 113626
"A first-time author/illustrator gets it right with this kitschy
tale....A great choice for science teachers supplementing
North American archaeology lessons, parents seeking
snazzy works for parent read-aloud day, and most
picture-book collections."
--School Library Journal, December 2006
tale....A great choice for science teachers supplementing
North American archaeology lessons, parents seeking
snazzy works for parent read-aloud day, and most
picture-book collections."
--School Library Journal, December 2006
"....The vivid and fun illustrations capture the scenery and
colors of the Southwest. Children will be amused by the
quirky surprises throughout the story."
--Children's Literature
colors of the Southwest. Children will be amused by the
quirky surprises throughout the story."
--Children's Literature
"....Children love dinosaurs, and lovable Gwango will surely
tug at their heartstrings..."
--Children's Literature
tug at their heartstrings..."
--Children's Literature
"Author Justin Parpan takes readers on a wonderful
journey....This is a delightful book for children to enjoy and
would make a wonderful read-aloud. Recommended."
--Library Media Connection, 8/07
journey....This is a delightful book for children to enjoy and
would make a wonderful read-aloud. Recommended."
--Library Media Connection, 8/07
Quest for the Dragon Stone - A Duncan Family Adventure
Written and Illustrated by Ami Blackford
Ever since their father mysteriously disappeared on a secret expedition, Ruth and
David Duncan have been obsessed with finding him. Their dangerous journey takes
them into a magical realm, where they must nurse sick dragons, chase gryphons,
track an elusive phoenix, and find many other mystical creatures. Along the way,
they must use all the strength, courage, and cleverness they can muster in order to
survive.
ISBN#: 1-60108-008-5
48 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 8-12
$16.95
AR Quiz # 113627
Written and Illustrated by Ami Blackford
Ever since their father mysteriously disappeared on a secret expedition, Ruth and
David Duncan have been obsessed with finding him. Their dangerous journey takes
them into a magical realm, where they must nurse sick dragons, chase gryphons,
track an elusive phoenix, and find many other mystical creatures. Along the way,
they must use all the strength, courage, and cleverness they can muster in order to
survive.
ISBN#: 1-60108-008-5
48 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 8-12
$16.95
AR Quiz # 113627
"Especially recommended for young dragon lovers."
--Midwest Book Review, December 2007
--Midwest Book Review, December 2007
"Ami has written a cute magical fantasy and has peopled it
with wonderfully drawn characters and settings...We rated
this excellent mid-grade work five hearts."
--Heartland Reviews
with wonderfully drawn characters and settings...We rated
this excellent mid-grade work five hearts."
--Heartland Reviews
"....the seeds of an intriguing story are planted...."
--School Library Journal, January 2007
--School Library Journal, January 2007
"....a creative work that will enchant young readers,
particularly those interested in action, adventure, and
mythical creatures."
--Children's Literature, February 2007
particularly those interested in action, adventure, and
mythical creatures."
--Children's Literature, February 2007
Scared Silly
Written and Illustrated by Sara DeSmet
A possum, an anteater, and a pig decide to join forces and explore
the deepest, darkest depths of the forest each night. But something
spoils their fun. The possum, who cannot stop scaring the others,
drives his friends away. He soon sees that friendship is as much
about compromise as it is about fun.
ISBN#: 1-60108-009-3
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 6-10
$15.95
AR Quiz # 113628
Written and Illustrated by Sara DeSmet
A possum, an anteater, and a pig decide to join forces and explore
the deepest, darkest depths of the forest each night. But something
spoils their fun. The possum, who cannot stop scaring the others,
drives his friends away. He soon sees that friendship is as much
about compromise as it is about fun.
ISBN#: 1-60108-009-3
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 6-10
$15.95
AR Quiz # 113628
"Written and wonderfully illustrated....good for parents to
read aloud, or for young readers who are almost ready to
start reading chapter books. The wild and ever-so-slightly
chaotic illustrative style is perfect for setting the spooky
mood of this tale....Highly Recommended."
--Children's Bookwatch, February 2007
read aloud, or for young readers who are almost ready to
start reading chapter books. The wild and ever-so-slightly
chaotic illustrative style is perfect for setting the spooky
mood of this tale....Highly Recommended."
--Children's Bookwatch, February 2007
"...her detailed watercolors capture those dark, spooky
woods in somber shades. She can render each whisker on
a furry snout, or the shredded fabric on Harvey's sofa, and
yet the whole thing has a delightful absurdity to it."
Rating: *\*\ (very good)
--BookBuds, December 6, 2006
woods in somber shades. She can render each whisker on
a furry snout, or the shredded fabric on Harvey's sofa, and
yet the whole thing has a delightful absurdity to it."
Rating: *\*\ (very good)
--BookBuds, December 6, 2006
Vagabonding
Written and Illustrated by Audra George
A young girl fantasizes about traveling the world on her own,
independent and free-spirited. She imagines the many wonderful things
she would do at the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, at a Buddhist
monastery--and many other places--before she realizes that the
comfort of home and family can be just as appealing.
ISBN#: 1-60108-010-7
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114288
Written and Illustrated by Audra George
A young girl fantasizes about traveling the world on her own,
independent and free-spirited. She imagines the many wonderful things
she would do at the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, at a Buddhist
monastery--and many other places--before she realizes that the
comfort of home and family can be just as appealing.
ISBN#: 1-60108-010-7
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114288
"....This story promotes the power of imagination and of
dreams. It speaks also of the comfort of home...Through
example, this story gives the opportunity for the reader to
understand exactly what it means to be a vagabond."
--Children's Literature
dreams. It speaks also of the comfort of home...Through
example, this story gives the opportunity for the reader to
understand exactly what it means to be a vagabond."
--Children's Literature
"....sprightly and appealing....the simplicity of doodles filled
out with dabs of watercolor. Bonus points for portraying a
full rainbow of ethnicities too." Rating: *\*\*\ (excellent)
--BookBuds, November 2006
out with dabs of watercolor. Bonus points for portraying a
full rainbow of ethnicities too." Rating: *\*\*\ (excellent)
--BookBuds, November 2006
"....The cartoon illustrations are well done and full of
action....The overall effect is good....The illustrations are full
of life..."
--School Library Journal, January 2007
action....The overall effect is good....The illustrations are full
of life..."
--School Library Journal, January 2007
"....the illustrations have an appealing whimsy that should
kindle a child’s own imaginary travels to exotic locales."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info
kindle a child’s own imaginary travels to exotic locales."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info
"A Joyful singsong picturebook ideal for reading aloud to young people." --The Midwest Book Review, January 2008
Zoolidays
Illustrated by Rolandas Kiaulevicius
Written by Bruce Glassman
Attendance at the local zoo is down, and the animals are in danger
of losing their home. Desperate, the animals come up with a highly
unorthodox, but wonderfully creative, plan to save themselves and
the zoo.
ISBN#: 1-60108-011-5
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 6-10
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114261
Illustrated by Rolandas Kiaulevicius
Written by Bruce Glassman
Attendance at the local zoo is down, and the animals are in danger
of losing their home. Desperate, the animals come up with a highly
unorthodox, but wonderfully creative, plan to save themselves and
the zoo.
ISBN#: 1-60108-011-5
32 Pages, Available
Hardcover, Ages 6-10
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114261
"....The rhymes are fun, and some are quirky, too....As the
story progresses the colors become vibrant and alive with
patterns. Most of the rhyming words are held within its
own box with plenty of white space surrounding them,
nicely off-set from the drawings. Teamwork, laughter, and
creativity abound within this zoo. Could these zoo animals
be good role models for teamwork within the classroom,
too? Recommended."
--Library Media Connection, April 2007
story progresses the colors become vibrant and alive with
patterns. Most of the rhyming words are held within its
own box with plenty of white space surrounding them,
nicely off-set from the drawings. Teamwork, laughter, and
creativity abound within this zoo. Could these zoo animals
be good role models for teamwork within the classroom,
too? Recommended."
--Library Media Connection, April 2007
"....The bouncy verse is usually fast paced....The clean,
delicate paintings expand the textual descriptions. Readers
will appreciate the transformed creatures, finding new
details with each reading....Certain parts sparkle with
creativity...."
--School Library Journal, January 2007
delicate paintings expand the textual descriptions. Readers
will appreciate the transformed creatures, finding new
details with each reading....Certain parts sparkle with
creativity...."
--School Library Journal, January 2007
The Earth Machine
Written and Illustrated by Kevin Tong
Lying in bed at night, a young boy anticipates the morning, when his father will
show him what he does for work. The boy’s imagination runs wild, weaving an
intricate and intriguing scenario that takes the reader on a journey to the very
center of the earth.
ISBN#: 978-1-60108-001-1
32 Pages, Available January 2007
Hardcover, Ages 6-10
$15.95
AR Quiz # 113627
Written and Illustrated by Kevin Tong
Lying in bed at night, a young boy anticipates the morning, when his father will
show him what he does for work. The boy’s imagination runs wild, weaving an
intricate and intriguing scenario that takes the reader on a journey to the very
center of the earth.
ISBN#: 978-1-60108-001-1
32 Pages, Available January 2007
Hardcover, Ages 6-10
$15.95
AR Quiz # 113627
"....The story’s strength is the mixed-media artwork, which
combine boldly outlined, comics-style figures with textured
backgrounds and ornate borders. Too few picture books
present a science fiction premise, and the wild notion of a
world run by computers will attract kids who love
machines."
--Booklist, May 2007
combine boldly outlined, comics-style figures with textured
backgrounds and ornate borders. Too few picture books
present a science fiction premise, and the wild notion of a
world run by computers will attract kids who love
machines."
--Booklist, May 2007
"....The book has great visual appeal...the descriptive
narrative is enjoyable and will whet the interest of the
young readers. The text is placed upon the illustrations in
an attractive layout. This would be a nice addition to an
elementary school library."
--Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee
narrative is enjoyable and will whet the interest of the
young readers. The text is placed upon the illustrations in
an attractive layout. This would be a nice addition to an
elementary school library."
--Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee
Lucius and the Storm
Written and Illustrated by Kent Knowles
When a huge storm threatens to ruin a young boy’s summer, he decides to
stand up and fight the weather. Courageous, strong-willed, and inventive, the
boy finds a way to outsmart this powerful force of nature and regain his place
playing in the sun.
ISBN#: 978-1-60108-005-9
32 Pages, Available January 2007
Hardcover, Ages 7-12
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114257
Written and Illustrated by Kent Knowles
When a huge storm threatens to ruin a young boy’s summer, he decides to
stand up and fight the weather. Courageous, strong-willed, and inventive, the
boy finds a way to outsmart this powerful force of nature and regain his place
playing in the sun.
ISBN#: 978-1-60108-005-9
32 Pages, Available January 2007
Hardcover, Ages 7-12
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114257
"Following in the footsteps of Beowulf and Gilgamesh, our
hero Lucius stands against the monstrous black cloud that
threatens to ruin the rest of summer vacation. This epic
struggle sees our hero fall beaten into a puddle only to rise
and, with the aid of the flame in the tall Smoking Stack,
conquer the cloud. Children will revel in this epic tale that
turns the ordinary into the fantastic. As in the lays of old,
the tale is told in rhyme offering children the satisfaction of
heroic victory."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info(May 2007)
The Messy Monkey Tea Party
Illustrated by Christina Genth
Written by Cheri Bivin Deich
All kinds of animals show up at a young girl’s house, each enjoying the special
tea party to which they have been invited. Certain animals, however, simply
lack the decorum for a proper tea. While cleaning up afterward, the young girl
realizes that certain activities are best left to humans.
ISBN#: 978-1-60108-006-6
32 Pages, Available January 2007
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114259
Illustrated by Christina Genth
Written by Cheri Bivin Deich
All kinds of animals show up at a young girl’s house, each enjoying the special
tea party to which they have been invited. Certain animals, however, simply
lack the decorum for a proper tea. While cleaning up afterward, the young girl
realizes that certain activities are best left to humans.
ISBN#: 978-1-60108-006-6
32 Pages, Available January 2007
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114259
"....The Messy Monkey Tea Party is a humorous
picturebook about a young girl who has the exciting idea of
inviting all sorts of animals to tea...The colorful and
exaggerated illustrations add the perfect visual touch to this
playful children's book."
--Children's Bookwatch (Midwest Book Review)
picturebook about a young girl who has the exciting idea of
inviting all sorts of animals to tea...The colorful and
exaggerated illustrations add the perfect visual touch to this
playful children's book."
--Children's Bookwatch (Midwest Book Review)
"....This delightful, full colored illustrated book will have kids
laughing at the funny antics of the zoo animals and the little
girl's predicament. Parents will be reading this book again
and again."
--Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee
laughing at the funny antics of the zoo animals and the little
girl's predicament. Parents will be reading this book again
and again."
--Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee
The Monster in My Closet
Written and Illustrated by Eric Klug
Every kid knows that monsters lurk everywhere in your house. But what if
your monsters turned out to be friendly? With the proper attitude, they might
even help you get dressed or fix things that break!
ISBN#: 978-1-60108-007-3
32 Pages, Available January 2007
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114260
Written and Illustrated by Eric Klug
Every kid knows that monsters lurk everywhere in your house. But what if
your monsters turned out to be friendly? With the proper attitude, they might
even help you get dressed or fix things that break!
ISBN#: 978-1-60108-007-3
32 Pages, Available January 2007
Hardcover, Ages 4-7
$15.95
AR Quiz # 114260
"...The Monster in My Closet may give your child a new
perspective on the monster under his bed or in the closet.
Certainly, Eric Klug knows a thing or two about monsters.
His illustrations provide an array of disgusting, silly, and
sometimes slightly pathetic monsters. The Monster in My
Closet has definite read-it-again potential."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info(May 2007)
perspective on the monster under his bed or in the closet.
Certainly, Eric Klug knows a thing or two about monsters.
His illustrations provide an array of disgusting, silly, and
sometimes slightly pathetic monsters. The Monster in My
Closet has definite read-it-again potential."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info(May 2007)
"Recommended for elementary and public library picture
book collections."
--Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee
book collections."
--Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee
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"....Sure to tickle young readers' funny bones.
Recommended."
--Library Media Connection, 8/07
"....a perfect read for dispirited kids....their
imaginations will be sparked."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info
Recommended."
--Library Media Connection, 8/07
"....a perfect read for dispirited kids....their
imaginations will be sparked."
--ChildrensPictureBook.info
"....The illustrations have a gentle
tone of colors with softly drawn
lines that reflect the heartfelt
kindness revealed in the story...."
--Children's Literature
tone of colors with softly drawn
lines that reflect the heartfelt
kindness revealed in the story...."
--Children's Literature
| 2007 Winner! Georgia Author of the Year Award |
| 2007 Tassy Walden Award Finalist! |
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