Julius, Zeus, Poseidon, and Pepper are four best friends who have wonderful adventures together. Julius loves different types of trucks, tractors, and recreational vehicles. When the group meets Vactor Truck, Julius is excited to learn about the important jobs these trucks do every day. Join the group as they ride scooters at the skate park and help Mama in her vegetable garden.
C. James Sweeney is a family man that is always on the go. Married with four beautiful kids, he works full time managing a retail store, is finishing his degree in Multimedia Design and Development, and manages to find time in between to write and create. He is new to the publishing world and looking forward to a exciting journey.
April is full of festivities this year, from the beginning of the Hindu new year to the auspicious month of Ramadan, Easter to April fools’ day, and so many other holidays and festivals that bring several excuses to appreciate life’s best things.
Alex and Jessie find an old globe in the closet of Jessie’s new room. While they examine it, they are transported to a fantastic world filled with gnomes, fairies, and terrible ogres. But the way home is not easily reached. Will Alex and Jessie find their way back home? Or, will they be trapped forever in a world of fantasy and magic?
Ever been in bad mood? Felt grumpy, sad, or angry? Had a day that wasn’t going right? How do you get rid of big feelings? Do you hide them? Do you fight them? What do you do?
Explore how to handle those not so good days with How to Lose a Bad Mood. It’s the perfect children’s book to promote emotional intelligence.
This tale takes you on a mystical journey of overcoming fear while meeting new magical friends along
the way. When kindergartner, Adam, is too afraid of going to school for the first time, the magic within
him takes him to a whimsical land, Peach Tree Falls, where he meets a tiny fairy wizard, Zion the
Magnificent. The pair quickly become best friends. While gliding through the blue skies of Peach Tree
Falls, Zion reassures Adam that it’s ok to be afraid sometimes. After an eventful tour of the land, Adam is
ready to return home to his twin sister Abigail and his parents. Adam conquered his frightful first day of
school by his sister’s side and learned a valuable lesson of self-confidence with a touch of magic.
“Now here is a secret you should know; you don’t have to follow the ‘status quo.’ You may feel pressure, and that’s ok. You’re going to leave your mark someday!”
Embark on an exciting adventure with a zany cast of characters who explore, discover and inspire young minds to dream, imagine and think BIG! Readers will learn that believing in themselves, being kind to others, and remaining hopeful is the key to achieving their greatest goals.
The Sunshine Rock: A Story About Empathy tells the story of Alexis, who has just moved to Maryland with her mom and brother while her dad is away in the army. The book begins the night before Alexis’ first day at her new school, when her brother gives her a Sunshine Rock to use whenever she needs support. The rock is quickly put to the test as Alexis navigates her first day full of nerves. After an embarrassing moment leaves Alexis feeling sad, a lesson from the school counselor brings forth a positive discussion about seeing things from others’ perspectives and practicing empathy.
The Monster Hotel is a story about Halloween, monsters, and the Monster Hotel, a place where monsters stay during weekends and Howlidays. Two children want to go to the hotel to see it for themselves but they are warned that they may scare the monsters, who have never seen children. Experience the hotel for yourself and see what it’s like with your very own eyes.
Will Dogfish save the day? Dogfish sets out on an exciting Arctic adventure to see the glistening northern lights. Along the way he meets many talented friends and a baby bear who is in BIG trouble! Join Dogfish on his journey of self-esteem, confidence, and self-acceptance, as he travels the icy waters of the North!
Following the crowd isn’t always the best thing to do. Everyone has their own special gifts and talents, so just be YOU!