Mission Launch

Have you ever wondered why you are alive?

Have you ever pondered what you are supposed to do here?

Are you aware that you are on a secret mission?

Do you know that you have been given secret powers to enable you to succeed?

Get ready for your mission briefing!

Omar's Artichoke

What possible good can come from a 16-inch square of dry dirt in a big grey city? It’s just concrete dust and city dirt surrounded by sidewalk.

What happened next when Grampa gave a rumpled bag with a wilted spiky plant to Omar took the five year old’s life in a new direction, sparking a new interest, a daily conversation. That 16-inch square garden became the center of his and his grampa’s life.

That summer they spent watching over the grey-green spiked artichoke plant in its impossibly improbable garden surrounded by sidewalk.

Who knew that almost magical changes could happen to that scrap of dirt and stringy plant with just a bit of help from a little boy and an elderly man.

Puppy Pals Great Adventures

Zaphod and Cody are best friends. Adventures always get them into sticky situations. They are determined to look out for each other, even in the midst of encumbering circumstances. Can their friendship withstand the test of time? There is a new obstacle they must contend with: affairs of the heart. A new love interest has just moved into their hometown: Myra! She is so beautiful and just might be a diva. Cody is head over heels in love! Cupid has definitely shot him with an arrow of love.

Will their friendship survive and continue to be unbreakable so they can face all the adventures at hand? The River Pirates and the Motley Crew hope Cupid’s arrow will keep Cody in this trance. Will lovesick gazes break down their bond that has been in place since birth? Only time will tell as our Puppy Pals deal with each adventure each day. Maybe Myra will enhance their friendship and make them stronger. A stronger friendship could spell trouble for the River Pirates and the Motley Crew. Stay tuned as the adventures continue.

Ra Finds a Kingdom

This story takes place in the year 3,500 B.C. in Africa’s Nile River valley. Princess Akilah rescues a lion cub she names Ra from the river. Ra was floating down the river tangled in a branch. He lives with Princess Akilah until he matures. Ra is courageous and noble. One day, he sets out to find a home in the wild.

God has a heavenly kingdom for you.

Raising Little Stripe

Has a butterfly ever caught your eye and made you wonder:  Where did that graceful creature come from? What does it do all day? Where does it go in the winter? Raising Little Stripe was created to entertain, delight, and educate both children and adults about the mysterious life of a monarch butterfly. It blends an enchanting story of a caterpillar named Little Stripe that grows into a butterfly with easy step-by-step directions on how to identify, nurture, and raise a monarch. Join Little Stripe and friends in this magical story based on true miracles found in nature. Your reward will be learning how to care for the amazing monarch butterfly – starting in your own backyard!

Ralph the Star Elf

Ralph the Star Elf adds a memorable new character to Christmas lore. The story begins when the delivery stork becomes disoriented in flight and drops off Ralph at the wrong Pole. Will he reach the right Pole in time to help Santa save Christmas for children everywhere?

See You On the Hill

For as long as the little girl could remember, the hill was always her happy place. A place she could be herself, the only place for her inquisitive heart to get the answers it was looking for. This is where she has always felt and will always feel closest to God, as if He handcrafted this secret paradise with solely her in mind. As the little girl grows up and life changes, she can always rely on one thing that will never change or fail her – the one thing waiting on top of the hill – God and His promise to be with us from the very beginning until the very end.

Shiver the Cold Snowman

Shiver is a snowman you’ll definitely want to know.

He’s created in your neighbourhood with every winter snow.

He may be odd and different, and you may think of him as foe,

But you’ll find why he’s special when the winter winds do blow!

Sly the Fly to the Rescue

Sly the Fly is always up for a good adventure and he has one here in Sly the Fly to the Rescue.

How cool would it be to have a chance to be a hero?

Sly has that chance as he dodges fly swatters, and an encounter with a bear, trying to rescue a pretty girl fly.

There is never a boring day in the life of Sly the Fly.

This adventure will have you on the edge of your seat cheering him on as he tries to be a hero in Sly the Fly to the Rescue!

Snow All Over the Globe

Young and old alike find snow globes irresistible. It’s so tempting to hold these glass domes in your hands, to shake them gently or turn them upside down. They call to mind winter wonderland scenes, favorite childhood toys and most of all, the places we have visited around the world.

In Snow All Over the Globe, Shelley Harwayne and her grandson Ben Harwayne pay tribute to these treasured collectibles. By sharing the history and science connected to snow globes, they have enriched the role snow globes play in our lives. Readers will discover what snow globe makers have done to prevent the water in the globe from freezing, how they experimented with different materials to make realistic fake snowflakes, and how they managed to make those snowflakes fall slowly.

Additionally, readers will learn about the very first snow globe and the changes in the production of snow globes over the years. Along the way, readers will delight in learning which presidents collected snow globes, when snow globes have popped up in movies and television shows and some of the more surprising uses of snow globes. Salt and pepper shakers, pencil sharpeners, and music boxes are among the many novelty snow globes that have been manufactured.

Whether you own dozens of snow globes, just a few or even long to purchase your very first one, this book will make you proud to be an admirer of snow globes.

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy is a fictional story filled with adventure, strong family values, and young love. The young boy Kapono is living on a Hawaiian island with his family and learns that if he works hard, all his dreams can come true. Young readers get acquainted with 10 common Hawaiian words that express thanks, love, and traditional greetings. The activity pages included in the story ask the young reader to help Kapono with his adventure by using their imagination and artistic skills.

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy: Lost at Sea

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy: Lost at Sea is a fictional story filled with adventure, strong family values, bravery, pride in one’s heritage and the powerful bonds of friendship, and young love. Young readers get acquainted with 9 Hawaiian words and cultural traditions which play a big part in Hawaiian island life.

Join Kapono now, as he shows all of us how big dreams can come true when you believe in yourself and then work hard to achieve them.

Kapono, Tutu, and Kalani show us the real meaning of the islands’ Aloha Spirit.