In Wishes and Walnuts, author Deby Van Wemmer adds inspiration and warmth to this enchanting tale of a young girl who impresses her parents by using whatever is within her reach to realize her distant dream. Wishes and Walnuts is a charming story that demonstrates the power—and rewards—of embracing a little imagination and creativity. After Dolly Dimple's parents tell her she is too young to own and care for a pet turtle, Dolly, who has always been an expert problem solver, finds a way to fashion her desire into something real that she can hold on to, play with, and …

Long ago in a land far away, in an age when people believed in magic, there lived A Dragon Called Wilbur. Now Wilbur was a very lonely dragon, because everyone was afraid of him. What could Wilbur possibly do to make friends? This lonely dragon believes that if he can alter his behaviour and convince his neighbours that he is not dangerous, he can become a valued part of the village. By doing this, Wilbur can make a big difference in his community. Hopefully, he will also make friends and will no longer be lonely. Can Wilbur convince everyone that …

Milly and Tom are bird watching on the sunny beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, when they noticed a commotion in the big tree on the edge of the forest. Magpie Jay is planning to have a big birthday celebration with many of her feathered friends, but her unsociable neighbor, Miss Green Iguana, doesn’t like the idea of a bunch of squawking, noisy-beaked birds disturbing her peaceful afternoon! She, Congo the howler monkey, and the black grackle plan to put an end to the festivities. But little does she realize the surprise is on her! A fun and educational book that …

Is exploring Space a choice we make, or something we are driven to do? Is it human nature to stretch our minds, hearts, and for some of us ? bodies ? over the trees, mountains, rainbows, and clouds into the distant world of constellations? Almost every child has spent time lying on his or her back in the hours of darkness, contemplating the appeal of the jewels glittering above in our nighttime sky. In those precious moments, every sparkle feels like a miracle. Lion and Kitsune, integrates those experiences into a creative and educational literary tool that will elicit wonder …

Abra is a wrinkled old elephant who recaptures his youth with the aid of a wise and powerful magic carpet named Khalid. With Khalid, Abra is able to journey all over the world, and even back in time. As he travels, Abra meets many of his relatives and ancestors in various roles: the parades of the Maharajas, the circus, and even the war elephants used by General Hannibal. Eventually Abra journeys to Africa where he is confronted firsthand with the cruelty of ruthless poachers and the sad plight of his fellow elephants, who are hunted for their tusks. However Abra …

Little Stories for Little People is a preschool children’s book consisting of 12 short stories. This delightful book encourages young children to use their minds to solve a problem or mystery. The aim is to introduce children to reading, but in a fun and entertaining way. Each story is wonderfully illustrated with colourful drawings to help them understand the story’s narrative. The stories are not only designed for young children to read on their own, but also for parents, teachers, guardians, and babysitters to read to the children and encourage them to use their own ideas to work out solutions …

The bullying that our young people face every day – in their schools, on their playgrounds and even in their homes – leads to a host of social and personal maladies. Author Kevin Bailey wrote Anthony Meets The Playground Bully to aid in the elimination of bullying in all of its forms. Anthony is a young boy who is faced with one of children’s biggest fears: the playground bully. Today, Anthony must rescue his best pal Ryan from the clutches of said tyrant. One major problem: The bully is much larger than both he and Ryan, so Anthony realizes that …