Animal ABC for Children of All Ages

When COVID-19 lockdowns swept the globe, creativity unlocked for one woman in Belleville, Ontario. Alone with her cat, C. Boulanger turned to a fantasy world she had long imagined, bringing to life a charming children’s tale. With whimsical animals as guides straight from her isolation, she penned Animal ABC for Children of All Ages not just to delight young readers, but to remind all of us that even in the darkest of days, joy and wonder still exist if only we know where to look. Brighten your family’s time at home with this playful journey of imagination.

Cover designed by Janet Eastwood.

Ask Annie About Microbiology

Algae and fungi and bacteria—Oh my! So, you’re telling me there is a whole other ecosystem existing all around us and we can’t even see it?

Annie, a very tiny middle-school-aged girl who has been bullied for her size, is about to find out how creatures even smaller than herself can be essential to the functions of the world we live in. This book contains scientific explanations, definitions, and links to lesson plans and coloring pages for your little scientist to learn all about microbiology—the study of microbes.

Come along with Annie to discover more about the animals living on our hands, in our fish tanks, and under our pillows that are much too small for us to see! These amazing microscopic creatures are vital to the health, function, and well-being of every other animal on the planet. Every creature, no matter how big or small, has an important purpose on Earth!

Just Like Us

After Jenny’s best friend and next-door neighbor, Ashley, moves out of the neighborhood, she is sad and lonely for a pretty long time. Then one day, she is excited to see a new family move in with a girl about her age. But the members of this new family are really weird: the mom wears a flowing robe and a turban, the dad dons a thick black beard, and they speak an alien tongue. Maybe they are Martians from outer space.

Jenny’s fears get worse as she watches more strange, mysterious and alien characters dropping in at their house from time to time. What happens next comes as a surprise!

Nancy and the Christmas Story

Nancy experienced culture shock when she moved to a new city. The belief that Santa Claus existed confused her. And the reason people thought they celebrated Christmas was entirely different from what she knew.

However, her discovery of the difference between Santa Claus and Jesus Christ saved the world. 

Some Bodies Need a Little Help

Every body is a good body, no matter what kind of help they may need! Sometimes, the differences that make us unique cause us to need a little extra help to do things others don’t need help with, and that’s okay. It’s important to love our bodies and all the quirks that come with them! In Some Bodies Need a Little Help, get to know people just like you who love their bodies, even if their bodies may not look or work like you may expect. Every body is special and worthy of celebrating, even if one needs a little extra help sometimes!

The Adventures of Treyce and Pop-Pop!

Join the adventure of a lifetime in this heartwarming children’s book that will take young readers on an exciting journey filled with important lessons about morals and values. Follow Treyce and his Pop-Pop (Grandfather) as they encounter challenges and obstacles that will teach them important life lessons about kindness, honesty, and friendship. With colorful illustrations and a fun storyline, this book will capture the imaginations of young readers and leave a lasting impression on their hearts. A must-read for parents who want to instill positive values in their children, this book will teach young ones the importance of making good choices and being a kind and compassionate person. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey that will inspire and teach young minds.

The Speck of Sand

Join The Speck of Sand on an unexpected journey, as it tumbles, flies, and clings to travelers from all over the world.

Along the way, The Speck of Sand visits different countries and villages, learning about their unique histories.

Use the included maps to follow the travelers and The Speck of Sand as they explore together.

When the People Stayed Home

2020 proved to be a year no one saw coming. Between the public health emergency, closing of businesses and schools and stay-at-home orders, families were thrust into unfamiliar routines and lives were turned upside down. Grown-ups and children alike were faced with navigating brand-new ways of life. But even in the midst of all the uncertainty, what 2020 also provided was an opportunity; to reconnect, to slow down and to appreciate the things and the people that matter the most in our lives. This is a story of creating a new normal. A story of finding gratitude, of being thankful, and of reconnecting in a time it was needed the most.

There’s a Bee in my Tea!

How do you like to drink your tea? With sugar? With milk? With ice? There are many ways to drink your tea, but I’ll bet none of them include having a bee with your tea! This is the story of an enterprising but very annoying bee who seems to think it’s totally okay to do the backstroke in someone’s cup of tea!

So, what would you do if you found a bee swimming in your tea? Would you get grumpy and climb up a tree? Would you call the bee catcher angrily, or would you exercise creativity… and look and think and wait and see?

Find out how one very forgiving tea drinker deals with this problem in the mad-cap, rhyming adventure, There’s a Bee in my Tea!

What is That Glowing Screen?

Hershey the Sweetest Dog Ever

Meet Hershey, the sweetest dog ever!

This heartwarming story follows a lovable, kind, and playful pup who teaches us valuable life lessons about patience, acceptance, and kindness. His unconditional love for both his furry friends and his human family is truly priceless.

Hershey may be a dog, but the lessons he shares are cherished by all who know him. Everyone who meets him falls in love!

Snuggle up and enjoy this delightful tale of love, friendship, and the joy a special pet can bring.

Creature Comforts at Your Fingertips

To Children: Can making playful shapes with your hands – shapes that look like your favorite furry animal friends – really help you relax? Yes, they can! Creature Comforts at Your Fingertips invites you to use your own hands to mimic animals in the wild, turning simple movements into a fun and calming adventure.

By imitating animal shapes and gestures, you’ll learn how to focus, feel better when you’re upset, and discover just how powerful your imagination can be. When you care for yourself in this way, you unlock your very own superpowers! These feel-good emotions are like little gifts from nature, waiting to be unwrapped. Come play, learn, and fall in love with your own good nature.

To Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers: Creature Comforts at Your Fingertips introduces children to self-soothing techniques through imaginative play. By mimicking animal shapes using simple hand poses (mudras), children activate acupressure points that help release tension and difficult emotions.

These playful hand movements are paired with descriptive, child-friendly visualizations that encourage emotional awareness, focus, and resilience. Through this process, children build emotional intelligence, develop empowered self-care skills, and nurture a healthy relationship with themselves and others.

This book offers a unique and accessible approach to well-being, encouraging children to explore the natural world and their inner world through the joyful language of movement, imagination, and self-kindness.