Children will relate to first-day-of-school jitters as animal students prepare and set off for Mr. Mole’s colorful classroom. Anxiety builds as everyone settles into school to meet one another and tackle their first lesson-learning colors!

Young students come to recognize that just as colors are distinct and beautiful in their own way, they are safe to embrace their own uniqueness, too. The day is spent sharing and blending paints while forging happy friendships.

Gently tapping into themes of fitting in, self-esteem and anxiety while teaching color concepts, the story helps conquer the insecurities felt when children begin something new and unknown.

Spencer and Cayden have always known that they were different from each of their parents, but when Spencer saves Cayden from a stab wound using only her tears and sheer willpower, they find out exactly what they are: the only two of their kind, born under a prophecy. Not Caster, not Familiar, but an impossible combination of both known as The Two, or The Lovers.Stumbling through the new world of Casters, Familiars and Demigods together proves dangerous for the pair, and unwanted enemies arise as emotions between them become more and more complicated.

hanks so much for having us! I’m a children’s author and poet, and Carina and I are happy to share our new book, A Colorful Beginning. It’s been a long time coming – meaning, we spent a few years trying to have it placed with a publishing house and we’re thrilled to have it finally be available to the reading and children’s community.

Cayden’s Mom had never been normal, but he was used to it – she was, after all, a Shade, a being that feeds off of negativity. Cayden’s life changed the minute his mother abandoned him on his father’s front step and erased his memory of Caster, Familiar, and Demigod kind on his seventh birthday. His father, Dale, contacted Cayden’s aunt, who had him bring the over boy immediately, as he’d been missing along with his mother for years. After meeting with his aunt Elise, it was decided that he would live there, and for the first time in his life, Cayden felt like he might have a home –

Louella, a curious eight-year-old girl, had never been to the library. She had heard about this “magical place” from her mother who had told her stories about Margie the Librarian. Join Louella on her adventure as she gets her first library card, meets new friends and discovers the world through books.

Lola is the smartest eight-year-old she herself has ever met. With her sharp mind, she approaches every situation logically and analyses the facts before making any decisions. Sometimes, she gets upset because some of the other kids make fun of her for being smart. Obviously, they’re just jealous. But it still hurts. Because Lola is so smart, she often finds it difficult to bond with children her own age as she struggles to engage in creative play.

It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is buzzing, everyone except Bertie, who’s too nervous to join in the fun.
But when Santa shows up with a surprising request, Bertie will have to discover his courage – or risk keeping Santa from his delivery route.
This is the second book in the Toy Library collection, a series that models self-confidence, friendship and the beauty of kindness.

Super Big Brother: Finding Your Hero is told primarily through the toddler eyes of Lulu the Little, who sees her big brother, Super Sam, as her hero with his red cape always flowing behind as he helps her through daily family tasks and lessons about growing up. Super Sam can swim fast, climb high, and swing through the sky. He always saves the day whether he is helping, sharing, or showing kindness. He is the best Super Big Brother ever! Lulu the Little wishes she could be just like him.

Dilan can’t think of a better way to spend his Saturday mornings. Dilan and his best friend Mayena go to a special place in their community on Saturdays. They engage in many FUN, CREATIVE and EDUCATIONAL activities. In this book, Dilan confidently shares his unforgettable experiences.

That’s the situation Joni, a mischievous elf from Christmas Town, is about to face. She has a secret dream. If she is successful, not only will she make one little girl’s Christmas the most magical ever, but she will also achieve her lifelong quest for adventure. She’s in a race against time. Will she be able to put all the clues together and figure out how to make her dream and Elizabeth’s come true? Or will she wind up on the Naughty list forever and be the reason Elizabeth stops believing in Santa? Joni wants nothing more than to be on the Nice list. She struggles with the whole naughty-and-nice thing. Sometime it seems like things start out as nice but, depending on the outcome, could be perceived as naughty. How can something be both naughty and nice at the same time?