Melvin is a sailor in the Canadian navy. He likes everything at home and at work to be done 'just so'. From his shoes shined just right, to his dungarees ironed with a beautiful crease, Melvin likes everything to be perfect. Targeted Age Group:: 3 to 9 years What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The main character of this book, Melvin, was inspired by my father. My father is 80 years old and a veteran of the Canadian navy. When I was a child, I helped my father iron his clothes for work … [Read more...] about Melvin Fastidious the Sailor by Dawn Young
Kydee by Dawn Doig
Kydee is just a mere three months old, lost and alone in the freezing Mongolian winter. Then she is rescued and given her 'furever' home! Written almost entirely in rhyme, follow along as Kydee bounces and pounces across the pages along with the words as she chases the laser light or jumps out from beneath a chair to bite Yafa on the butt! Targeted Age Group:: 3 to 9 years What Inspired You to Write Your Book? We adopted Kydee while we were living and working in Mongolia. She was … [Read more...] about Kydee by Dawn Doig
Interview with Author – Holly Schindler
About Holly Schindler: I'm an author of books for readers of all ages--the young in years and young at heart! My previous works for children have received starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, appeared on Booklist’s Best First Novels for Youth, PW Picks, School Library Journal’s What’s Hot in YA, and B&N’s 2016 YA Books with Irresistible Concepts and Most Anticipated May 2016 YA Books. My YA work has also won a Silver Medal in ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year and a Gold … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Holly Schindler
Interview with Author – Matthew Butler
About Matthew Butler: Matthew grew up in Zimbabwe. After a short time at Oxford (England), he left to Australia where he currently lives. He is CMO of a large public company, a Certified Chartered Accountant, a Graphic Designer and a User Experience expert. What inspires you to write? The creative process itself is what inspires me. To create a work that others might enjoy, talk about and be inspired from in turn is what drives me more than anything else. Tell us about your writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Matthew Butler
Timbo and a Fair Cop by Louise Bond-Fraser
"Timbo and a Fair Cop" is an adventure story about a small mouse who lives with his friends and family in a little village called Buttoned-Bootsville. In reality, this is just a small patch the end of a human family's garden. Timbo wants to be a great detective when he grows up, but an opportunity presents itself early when his family's heirloom grandfather clock is stolen. The book is fully illustrated with watercolours by the author. Can you guess whodunnit? Targeted Age Group: 4-9 … [Read more...] about Timbo and a Fair Cop by Louise Bond-Fraser
You Are Perfect Just the Way You Are by Sannel Larson @Sannellarson
Through colorful illustrations and catchy rhymes, Sannel Larson lets every child know that they are perfect just the way they are. Just like a pebble, a cloud or a leaf, we all come in different shapes, sizes and colors. We are all unique and beautiful in our own way, and we should be very proud of who we are, each and everyone of us. The story teaches us also that the real beauty is within our heart. And that is what is most important. How to Build Self Confidence & Self-Esteem in children. … [Read more...] about You Are Perfect Just the Way You Are by Sannel Larson @Sannellarson
Stunt Crow by David Freedman @StuntCrow
Beautifully illustrated on every page in dramatic detail, Stunt Crow will excite young children and adults alike.It is film-like. A glimpse above the clouds. A new manga for the oldest of subjects. Stunt Crow is the story of one crow on one day. A literal bird's eye view of avian acrobatics. Nature in its clearest magical beauty, wild and fast moving. Scenes that would be familiar to the first humans, unchanged and ever present. This is a story for children and adults. For anyone who looks up at … [Read more...] about Stunt Crow by David Freedman @StuntCrow
