Close Friends' Cathedral Adventure

Peat, a toad, and Paul-Paulette, an earthworm, live in the woods beneath the roots of their friend, Christy, a Christmas fern. One day they are dug up and carried away. Christy is replanted in a pot large enough to hold Paul-Paulette, but Peat is too big to get in and cannot completely hide. He stays under Christy’s fronds, but can’t disappear.

Together with their wild flower friends, they are taken to the Washington National Cathedral to participate in the annual Festival of Flowers. While the plants are being carried into the cathedral, Peat is discovered, picked up and left in the Garth – the small, enclosed garden near the base of the stairs.

This is the story of the little toad’s adventure as he tries to find his plant and animal friends in the huge building. It is a tour of the cathedral and an introduction to cathedral architecture inside and out. A short glossary of architecture terms is included.

Christmas Eve at Grandmother's House

Join three excited girls as they visit their grandmother’s house on Christmas Eve. The air is filled with laughter and chatter as they decorate, discussing who’s been naughty or nice. The warm, inviting scent of holiday smells from the kitchen, where Grandmother is busy preparing holiday dinner and treats.

The girls look so beautiful in the PJs Grandma has bought them for Christmas, a heartwarming tradition they cherish. Earlier that day, Grandma visited the MDPLS Library and has chosen a special story to read to her granddaughters tonight.

To find out how this enchanting Christmas Eve unfolds, you’ll have to read the book!

Christina and Marianna's Wild Hair Adventure

This book is about two sisters who did not see how beautiful their hair truly was.

In the end, Christina learns to embrace the beauty of her curls and the versatility that goes along with her unique hair.

Join the girls on their adventure to discover the beauty of their hair.

Children of the Amazon

Larissa was born with a gift. The Brazilians call it poderes. With the help from her brother Sergio, the children convince their father to take them on a trek to Brazil. Their mission is to find their mother, whose plane has disappeared somewhere over the Amazon rainforest. Larissa helps her family by uncovering clues from her vivid dreams that foretell the future. They travel a long, treacherous journey through unexplored regions of the Amazon and meet mysterious children in a hidden village. The children help Larissa and Sergio face their fears, find out who they truly are, and discover the secrets of the white flower.

Charlie, The Border Collie Without a Job

Did you know that Border Collies are often considered to be the most intelligent breed of all dogs? Due to their high level of intelligence and athleticism, Border Collies are in need of a job. If left to their own devices, they often get bored and get into trouble. As a member of the “herding breeds”, their job traditionally has been that of herding sheep. But not all Border Collies live on farms. Read to see how Charlie, the Border Collie, finds his own mission in life.

¿Sabías que el Border Collie se considera, con frecuencia, la raza canina más inteligente de todas? Debido a su alto nivel de inteligencia y atletismo, el Border Collie necesita tener un trabajo u oficio. Si no tiene con que ocuparse, se aburre y se mete en lios.  Como miembro del grupo de perros pastores, su trabajo ha consistido tradicionalmente en cuidar de las ovejas. Pero no todos los Border Collies viven en granjas o ranchos.  Lee para ver cómo Charlie, el Border Collie, encuentra su propio oficio.

Charley's Adventures

Have you ever stopped to imagine what the animals in the woods do? How they communicate, how they live, what they do, and how they do it?

Through the eyes of a young great horned owl named Charley, follow along and you can be a part of some of the adventures that Charley encounters while growing up in the woods. You, as a reader, can meet the friends Charley makes and see for yourself how growing up in the woods, alone and unfamiliar with the environment, can be quite the experience.

Carmella

Carmella was a typical Easter bunny, discarded at about three months of age. It took her a long time to recover, although never fully. Patricia put up with her antics because she also had a hard-knock life. She loved her spunk. This is Carmella’s true story.

Cambridge and Clyde

Cambridge loves cupcakes. Her dog, Clyde, also loves cupcakes, especially banana cupcakes. Clyde came from the pound and did not behave when he first came home. He ate everything in sight and jumped everywhere, even on the counters. His nickname is Countertop Clyde. Clyde doesn’t jump on the counters anymore. Cambridge’s mom wears a robe at work and is called “Your Honor.” Cambridge sometimes goes to work with her mom. Cambridge has a good friend, Sasha.

Buto Meets His Famous Grandmother

Most parents start reading books to their children around two years old. At first, the characters tend to be imaginary or fanciful, encouraging virtues like sharing and tolerance. As reading skills advance, many kids gravitate toward more complicated, mystical stories over grounded tales. In my paediatric practice, I became convinced that reading content significantly impacts child development.

As I’ve seen with my grandchildren, reading shifts from fantasy to supernatural the older kids get, with less attention on relatable characters and environments. In writing Buto Meets His Famous Grandmother, I hope to bridge imaginative early reading to sophisticated young adult habits. The story features realistic figures for children to connect with as they transition into more complex fiction. All through the years of my paediatric practice, I was, and as I am now convinced the proper content of reading material plays an important role in children’s education and development.

Bernie and Babs vs the Virus

Journey with Bernie and Babs on a self-healing visualization. Bang those baddies on the head and send them to waste disposal.

Bernie and Babs take on the virus with magic hammers and some serious hi-tech know-how. Adventure awaits in this charming and useful book that gives you a visual that can be used to imagine your own healing. See you in the cranial control center for bug and bot deployment. 

Bellamy the Bumblebee

Bumbling through his way to “bee,” Bellamy’s diversity leads him on a doubtful journey of ultimate courage and self-acceptance, opening a world of opportunity in all that he can “bee.”

Believing is Magic

He stands tall with all the confidence in the world. Right now, his potential is limitless.

Bernard is a unicorn who shows himself to only those children who believe…in themselves.

At bedtime, a mother and son have story time. The mother relates the – apparently familiar – story of how Bernard Uni-Magical thrives on the inner strength, resilience, and self-belief inherent in all people. Through his desire to see and sustain, Bernard, the boy, nurtures these same qualities within himself.