Joy and the Menagerie - Book Two

After settling into a daily routine in their new downtown Chicago home, Joy and the Menagerie, along with their bosses and coworkers, get involved with various community events.

From rescuing the mayor's son from the cold waters of Lake Michigan to returning a lost wallet found in the pockets of a donated coat to a grateful owner, the Menagerie come together to support Joy in the end as she and her coworkers team up to perform a dramatic reading at a local school.

The Adventures of Misty Raindrop - Book 3

Rain in the desert is a wonder to Misty Raindrop. She always starts out as a water vapor but has never known how desert water vapor is different from most other places. It feels hot and dry, but what happens to the water? Pitter, a close friend to Misty, is missing, and now Misty must float through the thick desert air to find her friend. As she tumbles and bounces along the desert floor, she realizes that life in the desert is full of moisture and wetness.

As she searches for Pitter, she meets animals, plants, insects, and birds. All who desire raindrops but have no idea why she stays so big unlike water vapor. Misty is starting to understand that she’s never alone in the desert, but everything is not what it seems. Raindrops are doing things she can’t do, and just as she starts getting worried, she meets Goldie the Golden Barrel Cactus. Remember, Misty never gives up, and she always makes a big difference when she works with new friends.

Follow Misty as she looks for Pitter and ends up in a most unlikely place that creates a big surprise for Misty, Pitter, and all her raindrop friends.

Beauty Town

Shaunyece Darling has made a fun and heartfelt way to teach children starting from a young age the importance of the “Golden Rule” and respecting others.

Shaunyece is a big dreamer who strongly believes that dreams can come true as long as you put in the work to bring them to light. Always remember to stay honest and true to yourself and your higher power first and foremost, because then—and only then—will you learn how to treat others the way you want to be treated.

Within these pages, you will soon meet Sam. With the help of Sally and Susie, the 3 girls teach the people of Beauty Town the importance of the Golden Rule. They show that no matter how beautiful you look outside, being mean to others is an ugly thing that reflects from within. So always make it a point to be polite and honest.

Alphabet Fruit Around the World

What if learning your ABCs could take you around the world? From Anna’s apple orchards in America to Zuri’s Ziziphus trees in Zimbabwe, Alphabet Fruit Around the World introduces little learners to fruits and friends from every corner of the globe. With lively watercolor illustrations and simple, joyful text, this alphabet journey is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Kids will giggle, point, and imagine as they discover new fruits and cultures—and perhaps find a new favorite snack!

Spider Versus Monkey

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, Viv and Vish embark on an adventurous journey of whimsical humor. Like the flow of their river, there are a few surprise twists and turns as they immerse everyone’s attention in their quirky interactions and sparring.

Will sly Vish succeed in his endeavors against Viv, or will he find himself in a sticky situation? Who knows! Make no mistake, Jaguar and the other forest denizens are hilariously entertained as they bear witness to a swift payback. The question is, “Who is on whose side?!” Prepare to be amused and educated too!

True to the author’s style, the story is followed by an engaging activity section. It is designed with an age-appropriate educational focus, drawing on the author’s extensive experience in education. In this instance, the spotlight is on the letter “V” to help young readers explore and expand their understanding of words in a playful way.

The fast-paced plot of the story plus the engaging activities will make it difficult for you or your youngster to put this book down once you start reading.

A Bird Who Cannot Fly

A story for young hearts that need love and acceptance, just as they are.

With a critical mom and an apathetic dad, Jiho, to whom home is not a place for comfort, one day meets a bird who can speak. The bird guides Jiho to a beautiful village where they encounter a landlord with a tiny garden and a family along the seashore.

What does the bird want to tell Jiho?

The Clock and the Garden

Why are some people organized, meticulous, and rigid in their everyday lives? While other people focus on the beauty in everything, including plants, animals, gardens, and a field of wildflowers. These personalities usually collide. This story is about a conversation between two such personalities—a structured grandfather clock and a free-spirited flower garden. Through their conversation, they discover the value of both order and spontaneity—reason and emotion. Ultimately, the story conveys that “we should use our heads to guide us but never forget to follow our hearts.”

Day's Eye

Come take a walk with me! As we stroll through a field of soft green clover, we stumble upon a daisy. She stands out; her graceful white petals frame her golden center. As she sways in the wind, we see ourselves, as we too are tousled about. Life can make us anxious. Life can make us worry. Days can be sunny, and days can be stormy. But we can find calm and peace even in the whirlwind that every new day brings. The daisy teaches us everything we need to know: in the morning when we wake, in the darkest of nights, and in all the storms of life, we can have hope, peace, and trust. Wild and free like a flower in a field, we can live in faith and trust in tomorrow. We are resilient and strong just like the daisy. Let’s face the sun because a new day is dawning, storms aren’t forever, and there is always a reason to hope!

Day’s eye, day’s eye, what do you see?

I see myself—beautiful and strong.

Wild and free

Staring back at me.

School Crossing Guard Miss Claire

This story is educational to both children and parents.

Crossing guards take care of children of all ages when they come across busy streets.

They learn polite greetings like “good morning,” “how are you,” and “have a nice day.” While also being aware of oncoming traffic on the way to school and the big yellow buses entering the school yard.

The Lumberjack and the Mermaid

When a lumberjack’s cat gets sick from a swamp’s poison, he meets a magical mermaid who promises to help. But everyone says mermaids can’t be trusted!

Should he believe her and save his cat, or listen to the scary stories?

Join the Lumberjack on a magical adventure about trust, courage, and hope!