Cricket and the Singing Frog Sisters by Dana Andrews The singing frog sisters love to sing about their favorite numbers, but they are not like most frogs. Cricket is very hungry and about to learn their secret. Will they all become friends? Will Cricket be too afraid? This story has a big surprise! … [Read more...] about Cricket and the Singing Frog Sisters by Dana Andrews
Interview with Author – Brigitte Brulz
About Brigitte Brulz: Brigitte Brulz is a homeschooling mom, author, journal creator, and freelance writer. Her book Pickles, Pickles, I Like Pickles was chosen for the 2019 Read Across Connecticut program and other writings of hers have been published both in print and online. She offers free coloring pages, activity ideas, and more information about her and her writings on her website. What inspires you to write? My daughters and every day activities inspire me to write. It seems like … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Brigitte Brulz
Interview with Author – Sherry Ellis
About Sherry Ellis: Sherry Ellis is an award-winning author and professional musician who plays and teaches the violin, viola, and piano. When she is not writing or engaged in musical activities, she can be found doing household chores, hiking, or exploring the world. Ellis, her husband, and their two children live in Atlanta, Georgia. What inspires you to write? I enjoy the creative process of writing. If something triggers an idea for a story, I write it down and then see where it … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sherry Ellis
Interview with Author – Wil Turner
About Wil Turner: Wil Turner is a graduate student who lives in Clinton, Tennessee. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2016 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. At the time of his first book’s publication, he was less than a year away from earning his Masters in Elementary Education and state teaching licensure. Wil is passionate about education and deeply enjoys reading with children. He works extensively with at-risk youth, including many … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Wil Turner
Tata’s Earrings by Desiree Calderon de Fawaz
When Maya discovers that her grandma Tata (the most unusual granny around town) is concealing a pair of magical earrings under her veil, she immediately wants to find out how she got them and what makes them so special. Embark with Tata on a colorful trip around the world as she retells the story of how these magical earrings were created due to grandpa’s acts of compassion and his constant quest for social justice. As Maya uncovers the powerful energy of Love contained in Tata’s earrings, not … [Read more...] about Tata’s Earrings by Desiree Calderon de Fawaz
How To Tame Dragons and Hush Hyenas by Kerry Orchard
Canadian Children's Book Centre "Best Book" selection kids and teens 2018 From: The Adventures in Behaviour Series "Jeremy is a kid that seems to wear trouble as a t-shirt and carries an uncontrollable rage inside, that is until he discovers how to tame his dragons and hush hyenas. On this particular day everything goes wrong and Jeremy's anger escapes erupting into wild hyenas and fire burping dragons causing mayhem in the classroom! Follow the adventure as Jeremy goes on a wild journey of … [Read more...] about How To Tame Dragons and Hush Hyenas by Kerry Orchard
Interview with Author – Kerry Orchard
About Kerry Orchard: I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has long been my dream to start a small press focusing simultaneously on books for children struggling with behavioural/complex needs issues and adult and YA fantasy. I have been writing for as long as I can remember and working with children dealing with behavioural issues for over a decade. It seemed appropriate to combine my two passions, children and writing so I began the Adventures in Behaviour Series and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kerry Orchard
Interview with Author – Jason Prowell
About Jason Prowell: Jason Prowell is a famous author, beloved by children. Jason Prowell wrote a lot of delightful fairy tales and stories. Lots of educative lessons for children are demonstrated in his books. The main purposes of Jason Prowell writing were to bring up kindness in children and encourage them to value what they have. What inspires you to write? The thought that I can teach something to children. Tell us about your writing process. It's no secret that the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jason Prowell
Interview with Author – Debra Daugherty
About Debra Daugherty: Debra Daugherty is from Central Illinois, Land of Lincoln. Her country home is built on ground that has been in her family for six generations, since 1892. Although she doesn’t have any children, she has several nieces and nephews, and is “Mama” to two dogs, Honey, an American Stratford Terrier, whom she rescued from the animal shelter, and a Chihuahua named CeCe. When she writes in her home office, Honey is at her feet, snoring. Both dogs are great listeners when she … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Debra Daugherty
Interview with Author – Olivia M. Lake
About Olivia M. Lake: Olivia M. Lake lives with her partner, their son and Marble, (their lively cat nick named 'Pretty Bird'), in British Columbia--where she was born in 1975. She has also lived in Alberta and Olympia, WA. Olivia has accumulated many babysitting hours over her lifetime; and has volunteered as a teacher and a chaperon in Queretaro, Mexico and Victoria, B.C. She has attended several schools to study architecture and design, TESL, natural nutrition, photography and a little … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Olivia M. Lake
Arthur Zarr’s Amazing Art Car by Cathey Graham Nickell
Arthur Zarr is a quiet man with few friends. His life is rather plain, and his car is plain, too. But not for long! Mr. Zarr finds happiness and makes friends by building an amazing art car. What happens when Arthur enters his bedazzled car in the town's annual Art Car Parade? In this whimsical story, children learn about recycling, community, friendship building, and the power of imagination. The book includes a "History of Art Cars" page for readers who've never heard of this creative form of … [Read more...] about Arthur Zarr’s Amazing Art Car by Cathey Graham Nickell
Interview with Author – Werner Stejskal
About Werner Stejskal: Born in Vienna, Austria, Werner is now living in the paradise of Perth, Australia with his wife, two married children and three grandchildren. He worked many years in the printing industry and later for the United Nations in Vienna. His wife had been a pen-friend, whom Werner visited in Hong Kong and finally got married to. After an eventful life, now retired, he began to write children's stories, had them illustrated through Odesk, narrated them himself for YouTube and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Werner Stejskal
