Polly

Polly spent most days sitting alone, sadly looking at her reflection in the mirror. Countless lonely hours were spent trying to figure out why all the squirrels in the forest refused to accept her. In the mirror, she saw long curly eyelashes with huge eyes. Her fur was soft and silky with unusual highlights. It varied in color depending on how the sun beamed on it. The fur underneath her belly was as white as snow. Her tail was long, full, and bushy. As she continued to observe her reflection in the mirror, she became painfully aware of the striking differences between her and all the other squirrels. Just like all the other squirrels in the forest her mother had the same small black eyes, dull gray fur, and semi-short less bushy tail. Even her mother was baffled by her unusual features.

Polly’s plight will illustrate to you how children today will take any characteristic or any physical differences and find fault to make fun, taunt, tease, and sometimes brutally attack you. This can be the cause of low self-esteem, fearfulness, and sadness all because someone dislikes you because you are different. I remember growing up in a community where my peers taunted me about the tone of my skin. Unfortunately, rejection, snubbing, teasing, and taunting still exists in the form of bullying and it’s even more prevalent today.

As you read Polly’s story you will see how one little squirrel gained respect and friendship from her peers through her selflessness, bravery, and courage. Her peers will learn a valuable lesson in pre-judging as it pertains to someone because of their nationality, physical appearance, race, or ethnicity.

Planet Zero

Scott, a young boy, lives with his mother, father, and Cody, their Alaskan Husky, in rural Texas. Scott and Cody often went fishing nearby their house; Scott was a great fisherman, and his dog was always with him. Cody protected Scotty whenever trouble occurred; he often turned bulls or cows away from Scotty. But on this particular afternoon, Cody could not fight off the extra-terrestrial being that surrounded them when they were returning home after having caught an enormous fish!

A huge spaceship appeared right behind them, and they were quickly abducted by several beings! They went missing for several weeks and the authorities had searched everywhere for Scotty and Cody. There was no clue as to what was behind their disappearance!

After their return, his parents had a tough time believing Cody’s story; he landed at a psychiatrist’s office. This was very disturbing for Cody, but much to his mother’s surprise, months later, she found a very strange looking map which was well hidden in Scotty’s drawers. It was finally revealed that the abduction had really taken place!

Pigs at the Beach

It’s summertime, and the humans are enjoying the amenities of “their” lovely beach.

That is until a family of pigs, driving their wreck of an old car, and dressed in “stripes, and spots, and lavender lace”, invade the place!

“What SHALL we do?!”

            “It’s a DISGRACE!

                        “Pigs all over the place!”

Find out what happens, in this whimsical tale about the silliness of prejudice… and the joys of the beach.

Penny the Penguin and the Star that was Santa

It is finally Christmas Eve in Penguin Colony. Penny the Penguin has done her very best all year long with hopes of getting on Santa’s nice list.

She believes this is the year Santa will finally visit Penguin Colony. Unlike Penny, her sister Patty and brother Palo don’t always believe, but Penny never loses hope.

Will Penny’s wish come true? Will Santa and his reindeer finally visit the penguins? Will this be the year that Penny, Patty and Palo finally meet Santa Claus?

Join Penny, Patty and Palo on this fun Christmas tale about believing and siblings sticking together.

Penguineroo at My Party!

As Penny is getting ready for her birthday party, she hears a mysterious knock on the door.

She is shocked when she opens the door to find a real Penguineroo who came over just for her party.

Let your imagination take you through what happened when Penny celebrated with a Penguineroo.

What might you do if you had a Penguineroo?

Pedro and the Red Eyeglasses

Pedro is a short-sighted green turtle who lives in Mexico. His world is turned around when a little girl in a tourist boat falls into the water and loses her eyeglasses. Down, down they go to the ocean floor, where Pedro finds them and his life is changed forever.

This is not just a story book but also introduces children to green turtles – where to find them, where they breed, how long they can stay underwater. Did you know they can rest for up to five hours at a time before coming up for breath. Could you do that?

Children learn about eye health and, if they need to visit an eye doctor, the many colored fun frames they can find at the clinic. The book also teaches kids how important it is to wear a life vest when they are in a boat. Don’t just sit on one!

Finally, they learn that the ocean is in danger and how they can help by picking up the trash that washed up onshore.

Peanut, the Guinea Pig

Peanut finds herself lost and all alone in a strange place as a result of her own actions. Completely separated from her beloved owner, will she ever find her way back home? She’s quirky and her adorable little personality will entertain and capture the hearts of readers. Follow Peanut on her journey as she tries to find her way back home and see what valuable lesson she learns in the process.

Peanut Learns to Share

Peanut is having so much fun while on vacation with her new swing she was recently surprised with, that is until a second surprise threatens to ruin everything.

Peanut is forced to face her fear of sharing.

Find out what the second surprise is and if Peanut is able to learn to share before it is too late.

Papayo: The Peruvian Puppy

Papayo is a Peruvian puppy who enters each day with excitement as he conquers many adventures with which he is faced. From exploring the Andes Mountains along the Inca Trail, to daily chores on his small village farm; readers get a glimpse into the lives of the free-roaming dogs in South America! Papayo is a real puppy living outside of Cusco, and I had the pleasure of meeting him during my travels to Peru. My own heart felt compelled to share this story since Papayo reminded me so much of my own puppy, Felix, back home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Yet, they lived completely different lives. Children and families of all ages can enjoy the heartfelt tale of Papayo: The Peruvian Puppy.

Pam's Traveling Coat Collection - Book II

I’ve been loaded into suitcases and backpacks and tossed into airplane cargo holds for long rides around the world. I’ve survived windstorms and snowstorms, sandstorms and ocean waves. I know about subways and railways and all ways of travel from place to place. I have seen things from rickshaws, riverboats, canal boats, the back of a donkey and a camel. I’ve petted an elephant and a cheetah and lived to tell the tale.

Stairways into what seemed like the very clouds have been part of almost every adventure!

There are so many places to go. So many places to see. I encourage you to go explore. It’s a big, big world and it’s waiting for you.

Pam's Traveling Coat Collection

I have been crushed into suitcases and backpacks. I’ve been snowed on and sleeted on and windblown. I’ve climbed to heights no self-respecting coat should ever have to endure. I’ve ridden on subways, trains, and trolleys, flown in planes, and ridden in derelict taxis. I’ve bumped along on a donkey. I have felt like I was flying in the back of a pickup truck tearing across desert flats and dunes. I’ve waded into rivers and oceans and across streams on slippery rocks. I have even traveled on a Navy warship clear across the Pacific Ocean and helped steer it for just a little while. I’ve petted elephants in the wild and watched a cheetah hunt his weekly meal. I’ve climbed towers into what seemed to be the very clouds and crossed a bridge over a waterfall so tall and wide I couldn’t see the end or the bottom of it. And more! It’s been a lot for a coat to do! Join me in my travels!

Our Goose Story

Follow along on an epic adventure with Sierra and Benson. Together they must save four eggs from being squished by a tractor!

What kind of eggs are they and how will they save them?

A delightful story to read with your children which emphasises the importance of treating animals and nature with kindness and compassion.