Jack and the Royal Mountaineering Expedition to Shambhala

Jack, a precocious nine-year old adventurer, awakens to discover that her grandfather has already departed on a mountaineering expedition to the lost city of Shambhala deep in the Himalayas.

Sadly, he neglected to bring three key items – his mountaineering goggles, map, and compass. With courage and resolve, Jack follows in the footsteps of her grandfather and the Royal Geographic Expedition.

By train, ship, bi-plane, elephant, and pony, she crosses distant seas and lands to come to the expedition’s aid.

Along the way, Jack encounters historic female explorers of the past who encourage our brave young adventurer on her journey.

Jack Jack the Jungle Cat

Follow Jack Jack and his friends on an adventure through an Asian jungle..

"We're happy to recommend your book." –  Big Cat Rescue

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. 

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?

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?

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?

Leah Marie and Her Friends

In the times we are living in, we all need to be more aware that we should not be focusing on differences, but rather on how we are alike. All children want to have friends, especially in school. However, some children may worry that they will not be understood in their attempt towards friendship, as they have difficulty communicating.

In this story, Leah Marie, a little girl with Down syndrome who cannot speak clearly, wonders how she will make friends in school. The dilemma is solved when her school celebrates World Down Syndrome Day to help the children better understand how Leah communicates and how they can help her learn.

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.

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.

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!

Luffle McScruffle

Luffle McScruffle follows a boy named Rylan who is scared of the dark and always hears a bump in the night. Little does he know that it is a friend, not a foe. A little monster named Luffle McScruffle is here to save the day! With his one eye and crazy hair, he may seem scary at first, but Luffle McScruffle is found to be the biggest little helper a child could have. Funny looks and amazing humor aren’t all he brings to children who are scared. Learning to conquer our fears is part of growing up.

With the help of Luffle McScruffle, children ages, 2–5 can face their fears through this rhyming book of fun. With each turn of the page, children will fall in love with this interesting character and share in Rylan's relatable issues. Follow Rylan into his world at night and discover the fun that's waiting in the shadows.

Macie Meets Her New Teacher

It is Macie’s first day of school and she is so excited! On her journey to find her new teacher, Macie meets and learns about the roles and responsibilities of several other important people who work in her school. Macie Meets Her New Teacher is a perfect read-aloud story to make even those children who are a little overwhelmed and nervous about their first day aware of how many people there are to make school a safe and fun learning environment.

Mack the Mouse

Mack the Mouse is a sad field mouse. Each night before he goes to sleep, he sings a song that tells how he wishes he had a home where he could be safe and warm, especially in the winter. But alas, each morning there still was no place for him. One day, with nothing better to do, he follows Ryne and Carene as the children go to Farmer Chapman’s orchard. Farmer Chapman has a special box, and the children hear him singing about all the interesting things that are in his box. Naturally, they want to know what is in the box and, disobeying Farmer Chapman not to open the box, they lose the key when it falls through a crack in Farmer Chapman’s cabin.

Mack was chased by a cat and found safety under Farmer Chapman’s cabin. He wants to help the children, but the key is too heavy. Could he talk the cat into helping him? Could he ever have a cat for a friend or find a home where he would be safe?