Little Zuri Lynn, Where Have You Been?

Little Zuri Lynn is one child whose imagination is truly limitless. When this young lady goes wandering, there’s no telling where she may turn up.

She heads for places that she knows and loves, but she also ventures to destinations that she can only see in her mind’s eye.

Join little Zuri Lynn on a wonderful journey to fabulous places near and far, proving that a child’s imagination can take her anywhere. You’ll be amazed by what you find inside this youngster’s mind!

Like Cats and Dogs

Get ready to join Hugo the cat and Jeremy the dog on a fun and musical adventure in Like Cats and Dogs. In this heartwarming children’s picture book, not only do Hugo and Jeremy get along, but they become the most dynamic singing duo in Tuckwilla, winning over the hearts of their fans. With captivating illustrations that bring their story to life, Like Cats and Dogs is sure to delight children of all ages and inspire them to celebrate friendship and teamwork.

Like a Champion

Champion did not possess the confidence to do what he loved – gymnastics! He thought he was too slow to master the flips and springs it takes to be a good gymnast. He was frightened to even try when others watched him practice. In this tale about patience, building confidence, and focusing on his own improvement, Champion learns to overcome his doubts by listening to every instruction delivered by his coach.

A story inspired by challenges so many young athletes face, the authors designed this book to help parents, teachers, and youth coaches talk to young children about fear and anxiety over competitive athletics. The book includes common core aligned questions that teachers can utilize with student.

Lia Paris Sleeps in a Zoo

Five-year-old Lia Paris just moved into her own bedroom. Mama thought this was a good time since she was a big sister now. Although she was a bit lonely at first, Lia Paris still had her pink piggy to sleep with. One day, her mama found a sad-looking piggy at a toy store and brought it home, a little companion for pink piggy. Soon, other family members began to bring more stuffed animals for Lia Paris. She couldn't bear to stuff them in the closet, so every night she'd tuck them under her covers and onto her pillow. It wasn't long before her bed began to look like a zoo. And no matter how hard Mama tried to convince her to put some toys away, her little girl just cried and cried at the thought of it…until one night when everything changed.

Let's Have a Parade

The countdown begins, and the band strikes to play! Those famous words are announced: "Let's have a parade!" From the lead stars, the highly popular high-kicking Rockettes, and of course, the big guy in red, Santa Claus, we kick off the holiday season down 6th Avenue as people gather in the streets of New York City to give thanks at the infamous Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Let's Be Kind Again

We are living through difficult times where children are being bombarded by bullying, name calling, and lack of respect and consideration for others. Let’s Be Kind Again is a fun and meaningful experience for children three to eight years old and their caregivers to explore creative ways to be kind.

Twins, Mario and Maria, thinking about what their mother told them about JFK saying to Americans, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country,” have an interactive conversation, almost a one-upmanship of who can think of ways to be kind to each other, their parents, and other people they interact with. They explore the many ways they can do that in the different aspects of life, from walking the dog of a sick neighbor to defending a classmate who is being bullied. The last pages are meant to be interactive. The reader is asked to recall the different ways suggested by Mario and Maria to be kind and to also think of other ways they and others can practice kindness. In this way, the reader is given an opportunity to assimilate the concept of what it means to be kind and how it can be practiced. Additionally, besides the acts of kindness being reinforced, communication is encouraged.  

Leah Marie and Santa

In the times we are living in, we all need to be more aware that we shouldn’t be focusing on differences, but rather on how we are alike. Most children dream of the magical man in the red suit who visits them with gifts during the holidays in December. However, some children may worry that Santa may not know what they’d like because they have difficulty communicating.

In this story, Leah Marie, a little girl with Down syndrome who can’t speak clearly, wonders whether Santa will know what she wants for Christmas. She solves her dilemma by using her own way of communicating and learns that Santa understands all children.

The moments shared in this book come directly from the experiences of Leah Marie, the great-granddaughter of one of the authors. This book is relatable to all families, caretakers and teachers who struggle to help children realize the many ways they can express their thoughts and feelings.

There is a positive message at the end about creative and unique ways to communicate with others. This is a must-read for a wide audience of those who live with and interact with children of all ages and abilities every day.

Kristy, Mikey, and Harley D the Cat - Book 2

Kristy, Mikey, and Harley D the Cat love Halloween! It is the only night of the year when anything and everything is possible and when you can sometimes see the impossible.

Halloween is a truly magical night filled with carved pumpkins, colorful costumes, and lots and lots of candy.

Who would not love a special night like this?

Finally, Halloween arrived, and the house was decorated and ready for all the neighborhood kids.

Kristy & Mikey could not have been more excited... even Harley D was ready with his costume.

What could possibly go wrong?

Kristy, Mikey, and Harley D the Cat

Kristy and Mikey are siblings and best friends. They play together every day but not today. Today, all Kristy wants to do is be alone and read her new storybook, but her little brother has some other ideas. If that is not enough, Mikey thinks he is a superhero that can fly through the air. Honestly, how much can a girl take? Kristy has to find a way to escape, but how?

Kindness

River is a bright, happy girl who loses her colors. What could have happened to turn her gray? Will she get her colors back?

Just My Imagination

What do you see? What will your imagination come up with when you take a second look? This world is yours to discover, and your imagination is the key to unlock the magic.

Jesse and the Climate Monster

Jesse and the Climate Monster

An Introduction for parents and teachers

As the news of climate change and climate related disasters expands, our school age children are not immune to the feelings of fear and helplessness. Jesse and the Climate Monster, published as a bilingual (English/Spanish) book, allows young readers, their classmates and their families, an opportunity to begin to understand climate change as presented in an engaging tale. Within the story, early readers are exposed to many of the effects of climate change as Jesse relates the experiences of Jesse’s classmates. In addition to the story, the accompanying links, activities, and illustrated glossary allow younger students, their classmates and their families, further access to climate information in an age-appropriate format. This story provides a ray of optimism, and a feeling of empowerment to our young readers.

Jesse y el Monstruo Climático

Una introducción para padres y maestros

Mientras que se difunden noticias de desastres relacionados con el clima, nuestros estudiantes jóvenes no son inmunes a sentimientos de miedo y desamparo. Jesse y el monstruo climático les brinda a los lectores jóvenes una oportunidad para empezar a entender el cambio climático a través de un cuento cautivador. Dentro del cuento, los lectores son expuestos a muchos de los efectos del cambio climático mientras Jesse relata las experiencias de sus compañeros de clase. Su uso de poderes recién descubiertos revela las múltiples posibles maneras de abordar el cambio climático. Además del cuento, los enlaces, actividades y glosario ilustrado les permiten a los estudiantes jóvenes profundizar su acceso a información climática en un formato apropiado para su edad. El cuento brinda un rayo de optimismo, citando evidencias de actividades respetuosas con el clima que todos pueden realizar.