Joy and the Menagerie

A global adventure of bears, a bunny, a puppy and a working mom, how they all met, and how they interact.

From downtown Manhattan, to London, Paris, and Chicago, Joy met and adopted a wide range of characters who came to live with her and changed her life.

Flying Bed Boy

What if doing one act of kindness could give you the adventure of a lifetime? For Tripp and his dog Jack, that’s just the case as they find themselves on an unexpected journey through the city when Tripp’s new bed begins to fly. Was it a dream? Is it Tripp’s imagination playing tricks on him? Having to navigate through home and school with no one believing him that his bed can fly, Tripp races to find out the big question — why does his bed fly?

Beau Needs a Job

Beau the beagle is always getting into trouble! With so much energy, he cannot keep still. His mama and papa cannot keep up with his naughtiness and think he needs a job to keep him busy, but who is going to hire a dog? His sister Gracie is an angel who is always on her best behavior. Will Gracie’s manners rub off on Beau? Read along to find out what sort of mischief Beau gets himself into and if he can find employment. Or has he had a job the whole time that he and his family were not aware of?

The Key

Memories unfold like scents carried on the wind—one breath of lilac, crisp bacon, coffee, or freshly toasted bread can transport us back in time.

For me, the scent of mothballs lingers strongest, forever tied to the narrow, enclosed staircase in my grandparents’ farmhouse. That dark passage, designed to keep the main floor warm, held the scent of stored goods, protected from tiny pests by the sharp odor of mothballs. It was a place of mystery, a gateway to adventure in a home that stood firm through the Great Depression and the harsh Dakotah winters.

Winters were so fierce that children, including my parents, were sent to stay with town families where school remained open. Meanwhile, my grandparents and other farmers kept their coal-heated homes running, waiting for the plows to carve paths through the deep snowdrifts.

Even in summer, the house carried its secrets. The coal cellar and hidden storage areas held the whispers of the past, each one an invitation to adventure.

Twiblets – The First Beings of the Earth and Our Solar System

Have you even wondered how the surface of the earth became so lush and beautiful? It was not always that way and wasn’t made beautiful without a great deal of special help from the Twiblets. Twiblets come from the sun. It was a huge risk for them to venture to the Earth to provide their special magic and assistance to coax life and beauty from the many dry and brittle seeds on Earth’s surface. In fact, several areas of the Earth were especially a challenge to the Twiblets unique abilities. One in particular of these was the deserts. This story is about the Twiblet adventures and challenges in the earthly deserts.

What if God Had Been Sleepy?

Have you ever wondered how our world might be, if God had been sleepy when He made you and me?

This whimsical picture book about the seven days of Creation is a fanciful tale for God’s littlest angels at bedtime or any time. Children will love the pictures and the rhymes. They can read along with mom or dad, or just relax and let their imagination run wild with the illustrations.

Experience God’s wonder and His love on every page. And know that once this fanciful week of Creation begins, the smiles will never stop.

We Always Have a Choice – Mean or Kind

Although this book is written from the point of view of a ten-year-old, it is meant to speak to the child that still lives inside each of us.

The part of the brain responsible for decision making and understanding consequences does not fully develop until around the age of twenty-five. This is one of the many reasons childhood is so important. Some of us are forced to grow up quickly depending on the circumstances in which we are raised, and once we reach adulthood, many of us begin to focus only on ourselves.

The problem is that when we become self-centered or exclusive, we make it difficult for others to receive what they need. But imagine a world where we shifted that focus. What if we all made the choice to be kind, even to those who seem unkind?

No one comes into the world mean. Most of the time, there is something behind the behaviour. What if we paused to learn more before jumping to conclusions? In my own life, I have often encountered people who seem difficult or unkind. I have learned to listen first and only respond when they are open to hearing me.

Because most of the time, their actions are not really about us. They are about something much deeper inside of them.

The Adventures of Lanny Llama – Book 2

Lanny Llama is afraid of the pumpkin patch. It is big and filled with spooky shadows and eerie sounds he doesn’t like!

Farmer John knelt down beside Lanny Llama. “I know it’s hard going to a place that you’re afraid of, but you have to be brave, and you have to try.”

Farmer John’s gentle reassurance and encouragement doesn’t make Lanny Llama feel any better. It is Halloween and the spooky pumpkin patch needs to be decorated in time for the trick-or-treaters.

But Lanny Llama and all the other animals on the farm are afraid of the spooky pumpkin patch… and Lanny Llama knows that Halloween will have to be cancelled if he cannot face his fears –– so the only way he can save the day is by being brave!

Especially You

Nurturing self-love and a positive self-image in children, this heartwarming book invites readers into the world of Special, a young character who discovers just how remarkable his body truly is. From his head to his toes, each part helps him explore, connect, and navigate the world around him. Join Special on this journey and discover how your own unique features make you wonderfully one-of-a-kind too!

Señor Iguana’s Great Adventure

When Señor Iguana left behind his ordinary life in the jungle, he didn’t realize he and his newfound friend would encounter mystical and magical events and become the god of music and dance.

Little did Señor Iguana know that his adventures were just beginning.

Twiblets II – Their Arctic Adventures and Transformations

In this second adventure, the Twiblets embark on a daring quest to inhabit the Arctic – a far more challenging environment than the deserts they faced before. This journey tests their physical, psychological, and cultural limits, pushing even these model creatures of goodness to the brink.As they adapt to the Arctic’s extreme cold, avalanches, glaciers, and other ecological trials, they receive special gifts from nature that alter their appearance and abilities. These changes create tension with the original Twiblet communities, leading some expeditioners to rebel before ultimately rediscovering their core values.Their return enriches the Twiblet society with new diversity and sets the stage for their pivotal role in shaping Earth’s future, including the creation and support of the first humans and other species. This story weaves a tale of resilience, transformation, and the interconnected spirit of all Earthly beings. 

Do You Know, I Love You So?

Do You Know, I Love You So? is a quick book about all the little things we do as a parent that let our children know that we love them. It’s in the small seemingly unimportant tasks we accomplish that show this love: doing the laundry, brushing the teeth and just being silly that let our children know we love them every day. Enjoy this simple story and share the love you have for your child with them each and every day.