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Mable the Maple

by Vin Morreale, Jr

In the charming forest of Willowwood, a young maple tree feels she has little to offer, compared with the bigger, stronger or prettier trees around her. But thanks to her friendship with Simon the Squirrel, Mabel soon learns that being special is not about size, looks or how much you are noticed by others. One’s true value is in the friends you make, and the love you choose to share along the way.

Do You Like My Drawings?

by Manley Peterson

The poor artist needs your help deciding if his drawings are good or bad. Sometimes he has trouble drawing something as simple as a circle or a pair of scissors. Do you think you can get through the whole book without laughing? And maybe give the artist a word of encouragement, while you are at it?

This silly, funny, read-aloud from the creator of Bloated Goat and Four Scary Stories for Kids will make children of all ages laugh and giggle at the goofy d... more

Lottie Niffumevol

by Michaela Smart

Nine-year-old Lottie and her friends often get into trouble without meaning to! For example, in one chapter, Lottie and her best friend, Janonva, accidentally break a neighbour's window while playing baseball. When she isn't having misadventures, Lottie tries to outdo her competitive enemy, Bridget, who thinks she is better than Lottie at everything. My book has a unique advantage: I wrote it from when I was eleven until I was thirteen.

NICKI NICE'S TRICKY LETTERS

by Dr. Fran White

This book provides a description of the meaning of dyslexia and what it feels like and the challenges of children who are afflicted with this leaning difference ( NOT disability). All children will be knowledgable of this learning challenge and, hopefully, exhibit compassion for those classmates who struggle to learn. Motivation and encouragement are the goals in writing this book that parents and children will enjoy.

NICKI NICE'S BULLY

by Dr. Fran White

This book was written to educate all children on how to identify bullies and to understand why they choose to hurt others. Nicki Nice, the protagonist, learns how to deal with the painful experience that she sustains from her bully and how to solve this problem. As reported by the media, all of the violent behaviors and killings by angry students were once victims of bullies and are displacing their rage on innocent children. We must teach our children about bullies and how to help them.

The Great Bacon Escape

by William Markham

In a world of talking food, only one guy has what it takes to escape the dark confines of the refrigerator that has become his prison—Jeff the Bacon. Residents of the fridge are disappearing, and Jeff decides he won’t be another victim. But the path to freedom is a perilous journey. A monstrous slice of pizza wants Jeff as his newest topping. A devious pair of sisters would add him to their “trophy”collection, and the sub-zero temperatures of the freezer stand between him and the only exit. W... more

The Baby Ban

by Tamara Thompson

Fed up with her baby sister's behavior while flying to visit family, a little girl shares her frustrations and finds a creative idea to make future flights a little smoother. Ultimately, she develops a greater appreciation and empathy for her sister in this humorous and relatable lyrical story.

Crazy Crab

by Mark C. Evans

Steve is no ordinary Hermit Crab. He has a big dream... to be an astronaut and fly in space! His friends and family think he is crazy. They don't send crabs into space. Will Steve have "the right stuff" to be sent on a daring mission to Mars? Can he work hard to beat mischievous mice and mad monkeys to ride a rocket to the red planet? Only time and training will tell in this hilarious story of a crazy crab who wants to reach for the stars.

Junior and the F-Word

by Dennis Huffington

Junior is a high school freshman struggling to find his way in a world that seems to hate him for who he is. Misunderstood by both family and peers alike, Junior struggled to make friends and fit in throughout middle school and endured bullying on a daily basis. His social life suddenly changes when he gets to high school and finds acceptance and popularity amongst the school’s elite. Junior uses his talent as a writer and wisdom beyond his years to navigate his own way through freshman year... more

Sky's Amazing Dream

by mark stevens

The story of a real life Golden Retriever who uses his magical powers to delight the children of the world.

The Bored Lamb: And the Brightest Star

by Fran Rathmann

This is a Christmas story about a lamb named Curly, who is an adventurous little fellow looking for excitement. He wants more than an ordinary day can offer him and finds a day of just eating grass and drinking water simply boring. But the hills of Bethlehem are unusually dry this year. Curly?s mother tells him that the shepherds have gone ahead to search for better grass and water. Curly and the flock of sheep cross the valley and climb a hill to join the shepherds. Guided by a bright star, the... more

The Cozies: The Legend of Operation Moonlight

by T.L. Fischer

In a lecture hall on October 13, 1927, the speaker, Thursby, welcomes the audience. Although only five inches tall, Thursby is elegantly dressed; also, his head is that of a lop-eared rabbit. An English lop rabbit, to be specific. Thursby relates a story of long past: In a grand house in the country, six figments of the imagination (specifically nursery figments, also known as Cozies) have gathered on the nursery window seat for a theatrical presentation. The performance, though, is interrupted ... more

Opportunities Provided by an Administration Course

by Emma Marie

There are many different types of jobs that can come as a result of undertaking an administration course. With already established professionals as well as newcomers undertaking such courses and degrees, the current business market continues to expand in both competition and demand.

Whether you want to build your own business or you’re looking for something to set you apart from other job applicants, an administration course can assist you with learning a range of different skills an... more

London Blossom

by Jackie Wilson

When sixteen-year-old May leaves her sheltered Toronto suburb to visit London for the first time, her only worry is that she might miss something on her meticulously planned itinerary.

But soon after she arrives, she meets the tattooed punk-rocker Sid, a brooding environmentalist who May begins to suspect is involved with a radical group responsible for recent eco-terrorist attacks in London. When Sid tries to plunge into May’s life romantically, it lands her at MI5 headquar... more

The Optimistic Sloth

by Andrew Lewis

It's about a carefree, three-toed sloth who comes a cross a treasure chest. But he soon gets himself in trouble when a greedy bird tries to steal it from him.

Beyond the Cabin

by Jared Garrett

Born into a controlling, abusive cult and betrayed by those he trusted, Josh hungers for freedom from the Fundamental Faith in God. After his first escape attempt fails, Josh takes even more solace in a rustic cabin he and his oldest brother made, finding peace in isolation. After unspeakable tragedy strikes, Josh flounders for hope and anything that will soften the grief threatening to destroy him. Determined to escape the cult that offers only heartbreak and loneliness, he's stunned by an unex... more

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