The Flamingo with Two Left Feet

What happens to a flamingo who can’t dance?

Fernando feels self-conscious and embarrassed about joining the other flamingos in their ‘Dance on the Water’ to find a mate. He thinks he is clumsy and there’s no chance a flamingo will ever choose him. However, his mother lovingly encourages him to practice and be patient.

Practicing each day does give Fernando some success and confidence. However, a sudden setback, and some taunting and name calling from the other flamingos, causes him to lose his confidence again.

What will happen? Will Fernando dance on the water and find his perfect mate?

The Fish Stick Detective

When the mysterious and valuable Neil diamond disappears, Dame Jane Great-Dane rushes to the one detective who can solve the mystery before it hits the papers – Hake Pollock, the famous Fish Stick Detective. The mystery trail will take the Fish Stick Detective from his shabby corner office to the glitzy world of the gem trade and into the halls of academia.

In his trademark trenchcoat and fedora, Hake Pollock sets about investigating the suspects: Sir Humboldt Penn-Gwynn, Lady Javan Magpie, and Sir Struthio Camelus. The background check leads him to the colorful eccentric ornithologist, Dr. Bill Oddly, who helps the fish stick detective to some surprising discoveries.

The Fish Stick Detective offers young readers an entertaining and colorful world of characters in a unique graphic novel approach. Young readers will learn from, laugh at, and want to revisit the world of Hake Pollock, the Fish Stick Detective.

“Billions and billions of stars!” --- Carl Sagan

The Enchanted Island

On a secluded Island, shielded from the outside world, a close-knit community thrives in joyous seclusion. The islanders abide by a strict rule: never lose sight of the land while sailing, for those who venture too far vanish without a trace. Madame De Voe, the island’s governor, mourns the loss of her husband, son, and his cherished pet seagull, all claimed by the treacherous sea.

But fate takes an unexpected turn when the son miraculously returns, washed up on the shore with a mysterious medallion and accompanied by a loyal seagull. Strangely, his memories are fragmented, with no recollection of his father’s demise, his own perilous rescue, or his time spent among the island’s peculiar inhabitants. As the community celebrates this extraordinary homecoming and plants the sacred spring, a disabled resident named Emma makes a remarkable discovery—a revelation that intertwines their fates and sets them on a path to uncover the island’s secrets.

In this captivating tale of love, loss, and resilience, join the islanders as they navigate forgotten memories, ancient myths, and unforeseen revelations. Can they unravel the enigmatic origins of their island and shape their own destiny, or will the relentless sea keep them captive forever?

The Cow That Meowed

Meet Cow, a kind but confused friend on the farm, who neighs, meows, and cock-a-doodle-dos but hasn’t learned how to moo. Is there anyone who can teach him what cows say? This truly delightful and charming story will teach the youngest readers animal sounds in a fun and silly way. Will Cow learn too?

The Christmas Elves Who Do Not Like the Shelf

The Christmas Elves Who Do Not Like the Shelf is a fun book about two elves, Randy and Candy, who do not like the shelf. They’d rather be skydiving, telling jokes, playing with swords, and doing many other fun activities – not sitting on a shelf watching temper tantrums and getting butt rashes! They’d rather be out having fun but will definitely report back to Santa before the day is done!

All proceeds from the sale of this book will be sent to Toys for Tots.

The Beauties and The Beasts

When do you know someone best? When you read their biography or when you have a conversation with them? Of course, it’s when you have a one-on-one visit. Go down in a submersible, the HOV (Human Occupied Vehicle) Alvin, to make the journey to their home. You’ll meet the weird, the cute, the flashy, and the fierce creatures of the deep.

In this book, you won’t just read a bunch of facts about these remarkable animals—you can learn to know them personally. They’ll talk to you about themselves, their relatives, and their enemies. As a surprise bonus, you will find out about the many ways your new friends are helping us solve some of our medical problems.

Suppose you are interested in learning more about what happens in the ocean. In that case, two people (real people) will tell you what they were like at your age and what motivated them to make the ocean, which covers about 70 percent of the earth’s surface, their life’s work.

The Bearmoose

In a blizzard’s blinding fury, the Bearmoose finds herself alone, separated from her pride during their migration south. Her white fur, once a source of warmth and protection, now serves as a camouflage that isolates her in an unforgiving wilderness. As she embarks on a quest to reunite with her family, the Bearmoose faces a series of daunting challenges and encounters unfriendly foes at every turn. Will she succumb to despair and give up, or will her unwavering strength, courage, and indomitable spirit earn her the loyalty of some unlikely new companions? If she can forge these unexpected alliances, will they be enough to help her navigate the treacherous path back to her pride? Follow the Bearmoose on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the power of never giving up.

The Barn Rats of Montana - Book 1

On a grassy prairie surrounded by mountains lies a barn in northern Montana, home to the Montana Barn Rats. What begins as a beautiful day for Alfonso, Sammy, and Chubbs soon turns into a journey of adventure and challenges. The Montana Barn Rats must face the loss of their home, but that might not be the only trial they encounter today. They may also face the heart-wrenching possibility of losing one of their best friends. Will they find the courage to fight? The Barn Rats of Montana is an exciting adventure filled with friendship, love, hope, and bravery.

The Ballet Dress

A barefoot Mary has danced to soaring ballet music from an old gramophone, in her back garden ever since she learned to walk. Her head is filled with dreams of someday becoming a ballerina. Even when she is old enough to go to school, she rushes home everyday and with brown paper wings pinned to her shoulders, she dances and dances until darkness falls. When, at last, a dance teacher comes to her small town, she learns to arabesque and plié and leap gracefully through the air. After a while she is chosen to perform a solo in a town hall concert. She is filled with both pride and anxiety. She needs a ballet dress. But there is a problem: it is wartime. When she visits a draper’s shop, she learns that there is no fabric suitable for making her dress. She is devastated. Can her dream of becoming a ballet dancer ever come true? And will her mother somehow find a way to make her a ballet dress?

The Adventures of Ticklemouse

When the author’s two children (a boy and a girl) were young, they often crawled into bed with his wife and him in the morning, he would make up stories about two little mice, Ticklemouse and his friend Lively, who lived in the same house as the little boy or girl, depending on who was listening. Ticklemouse was the author’s right hand and Lively his left, and they loved to tickle the kids whenever the mice got excited during the story. He never knew where the stories would go as he made them up, but over time, several were repeated often enough that they became memorable. When his kids grew up and had kids of their own, the author wrote down four of the stories and discovered that they were just as popular with his grandkids. These stories of shared laughter and fun became The Adventures of Ticklemouse. The author hopes you and your children or grandchildren enjoy them as much as his did and still do.

The Adventures of Misty Raindrop - Book 2

If there are raindrops in fog, how come you can’t see them? If they are there, how come they don’t fall? Fog is such a mystery and strange in many ways, but always involves droplets similar to Misty and her friends. Some fogs hang around cities, some form around beaches, but there’s a familiar fog that stays between water and land. What keeps this fog around headlands? The Louisiana coast is one of those headlands where raindrops breeze in from the Gulf of Mexico.

Misty heads toward an annual festival that began over 100 years ago in New Orleans called Mardi Gras. Paper-mache floats are made, and they ride in parades with costumed participants dancing. What fun! But wait! There’s more happening than just the fun, food, and dance.

Mystery surrounds and become a part of the adventure waiting for Misty and her friends. But remember, Misty can make a big difference in any form she finds herself because she never gives up, never runs away, and knows how to work with other weather friends to be a strong, challenging force for good against the clash of scariness in strange weather.

The Adventures of Milo and Gato

Milo, a furry golden retriever, and Gato, a mischievous black, brown, and white calico cat, live on a large country farm. Gato loves causing trouble, chasing chickens, knocking over buckets of milk, and playing hide and seek with Milo. Their favorite game involves Gato hiding behind a bale of hay, ready to surprise Milo with a playful paw.

One day, Gato embarks on a journey, and Milo can’t find her. As night falls, Milo becomes sad, missing his friend dearly. Meanwhile, Gato grows frightened by the unfamiliar sounds of nocturnal animals. Will Milo and Gato find their way back to each other?