I Can be Kind by Rainbow Gal Will befriending a despicable Piranha put a cheerful goldfish’s life in peril? Will she become the nasty Piranha’s next dinner??? Meet Oscar, the Piranha, who has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. But when one bold little goldfish named Marla decides to confront Oscar and even goes to the extent of befriending him, the outrageously bitter Piranha starts to feel happy for the first time in his life. Thanks to Marla's exemplary behaviour, Oscar … [Read more...] about I Can be Kind by Rainbow Gal
Interview with Author – Dori Durbin
About Dori Durbin: Dori Durbin grew up most of her life in a small town in Michigan. After earning a BA in English and a secondary teaching certification, Dori taught high and middle school English and Science classes for ten years. She obtained her Master of Arts degree in Social work with an emphasis on Community Services. After an illness, she switched gears and began her career as an certified personal trainer and fitness instructor. She also began to pursue her passion of being and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dori Durbin
The Ladybug and the Ant by Carole St-Laurent
The Ladybug and the Ant by Carole St-Laurent Two impossible dreams. An uplifting friendship forged in stone. Delightful and exciting, your child will be charmed by this blooming friendship tale. Step into an enchanted garden of flowers where friendship blooms and dreams come true. As one dreams of flying freely like a butterfly, the other, a lonely orphan, wishes to be part of a family. Will the Ladybug have to spend the rest of her life alone? Will the Ant be condemned to a life of all … [Read more...] about The Ladybug and the Ant by Carole St-Laurent
The Not So Bad Piranha by Carole St-Laurent
The Not So Bad Piranha by Carole St-Laurent Will a rambunctious goldfish become a nasty piranha’s dinner? Find out right now! Read this story that goes on in a very unique pet-shop where all the animals are cheerful and happy, except for that gloomy piranha who’s only pleasure in life is to terrorize his neighbouring goldfish. Is all truly lost for the goldfish? Or will someone finally stand up to the tyrant? Lots of interactive play on screen! An important lesson of kindness, … [Read more...] about The Not So Bad Piranha by Carole St-Laurent
Interview with Author – Ilham Alam
About Ilham Alam: Ilham (the “H” is the same “H” as in hat) lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family that includes a very lazy cat. Toronto is called a “city within a park” for good reason, due to all its public parks and greenery in every neighbourhood, from which Ilham drew inspiration for this book while out for her own wonder walks with her kids. Ilham is a Student Advisor by day and a writer by night. She is also a trained Indian Classical Dancer and is an avid traveller, you can check … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ilham Alam
Interview with Author – Elaine Kaye
About Elaine Kaye: Elaine Kaye is the author of A Gregory Green Adventure Series. She first created Gregory Green after her son, who loved her homemade pea soup, thus inspiring the story Pea Soup Disaster. He had a Cabbage Patch doll named Sammy, and that’s how Sammy the teddy bear came to be. Kaye also writes in the romance genre, including stories set in the pioneer times. Her story All Aboard was published in Pieces of the Heart by Authors for Autism, an anthology featuring fifteen … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elaine Kaye
Interview with Author – Anna Luciano
About Anna Luciano: I am 36 years old, married and have a little girl by the name of Jessica. Ever since Jess was born I have enjoyed watching her grow into the beautiful (if not cheeky) 4 year old she has become. Jess was and is my inspiration and the reason I decided to write a children's book, 'Jess and the Pirate Hat' I have always believed that there is nothing more wonderful than a child's imagination and Jess never ceases to amaze me with hers. Writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anna Luciano
Interview with Author – Desiree Calderon de Fawaz
About Desiree Calderon de Fawaz: Growing up in Mexico City was a delight. I was rather lucky to have an illustrious father who, above all, fostered the love for reading, classical music, chess and all things cultural. His family had been the cradle of many historical and artistic personalities from writers like Jose Vasconcelos to painters like Frida Kahlo. I was only 6 when he came home with an easel, canvases and my new set of oil paints. From then on, we dedicated many afternoons to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Desiree Calderon de Fawaz
The No Trolls Allowed Guidebook by Kerry Orchard
Have you ever wondered what happened to your lost mitten, or all those pencils that vanish from your desk, your missing snack, and sometimes even your whole lunch kit that just seem to disappear in the classroom? Jackson has the answer, and it may surprise you – trolls! Trolls hide in your classroom because they love school! Not because they want to learn, oh no, they just love to snack on everything a classroom has to offer and make a noisy, ruckus! Join Jackson as she guides you through … [Read more...] about The No Trolls Allowed Guidebook by Kerry Orchard
How Danny Found his Brave by Kerry Orchard
"The world can be a scary place and to Danny everything was scary, and I do mean everything! From bikes and bugs to burgers – and those are just the B words – Danny has a whole alphabet of fears. Danny was afraid because the mean and nasty yellow dragon had stolen his brave, and of course he was too afraid to ask for it back. But then the unthinkable happens and the biggest, most horrible dragon of them all steals not only Danny's dad's brave but his dad too! So Danny has no choice but head into … [Read more...] about How Danny Found his Brave by Kerry Orchard
Interview with Author – Eileen Malora
About Eileen Malora: Eileen is married with three children. She lives is the suburbs of New York City. Eileen is the proud owner of two rescue dogs, Cooper and Ottis. Inspired by the work of the shelter that took care of Cooper while he waited for his forever home, Eileen will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Hi-Tor Animal Care Center. This is her first book. What inspires you to write? From the time my children were very young I was always coming up with rhymes or songs. For … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Eileen Malora
Interview with Author – Karl Beckstrand
About Karl Beckstrand: Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author of 19 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 50 ebook titles (reviews by Kirkus, School Library Journal, The Horn Book’s blog, ForeWord Reviews). Raised in San Jose, CA (he knows the secret to peeling avocados), he has a B.A. in journalism from BYU, an M.A. in international relations from APU, and a broadcast & film certificate from Film A. Academy. Since 2004 he has run Premio Publishing. His … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Karl Beckstrand
