The fun continuation of the 6 Magic Cans of Happiness arc. We left off in the last book with Danielle learning of the Midas Touch and the 7-1-1-1 Rule. But we don’t know what the 6 magic cans are, what they mean, or how the they are used. These questions and a bit more of Danielle’s background is revealed.
Join Jelani, Kenya and their little brother, Khari, as they learn, laugh and play! Little Brother actively engages young readers by combining pictures, rhymes, humor and self-esteem building with household tasks. Little Brother encourages siblings and parents to work together.Creating important bonds that will last a lifetime. Perfect for young learners and young readers
| Q: First tell us something about yourself? I’m a JUNO nominated children’s musician from Edmonton, Alberta. I’m a mom of three and I’ve been teaching music for over 21 years. Q: How and when did your journey start as a writer? I released my very first book ‘Dino-mite!’ In September of 2021. The book is based off of a song that was released on my 4th full length album which is also called ‘Dino-mite!’. Q: When did you write your first story? Is it published or not? I have written stories before that also have music to go along with them. My first one was called ‘Cooking with Dad’ and that one was written along with my first album back in 2015. I used pictures of my son Elliot in the story and I used it in my preschool music classes and with my kids at home. Dino-mite! was my first ever published book. Q: Tell us something more about your books? Every story I write has music to go along with it. I just love using stories that you can sing. I feel like when I sing a story to children, I can engage with them on a deeper level and really grab their full attention. I will often make up melodies to books that didn’t originally have melodies. Q: Why do you choose kids as your reader ? is there any specific reason? Writing a children’s book just came naturally. It was like my music evolved into it and it just sort of happened. I absolutely love that the characters I created for a song are now alive on the pages of a book. It’s like my art can now be experienced in multiple ways. Because my music is geared towards children and families, it just made sense that my book would do the same. The book itself was intended to take my music and make it more accessible to my audiences. Q: How did these stories and characters come to your mind? The two main characters of my book are dinosaurs named Larry and Joe. They came to life a few years ago when I released a song called ‘Larry & Joe’. Dino-mite! Is the sequel to that song and it follows the two friends on a hilarious journey through dance and music. Q: Do you want to leave any message for your readers? Being afraid shouldn’t be the thing that stops you from following your dreams. I was so scared to release my book but I did it anyways. Now my book has won an award and I’ve been able to share it with people all over the world! Look fear straight in the face and ROAR! |
Larry is a Tyrannosaurus. Joe is a Pterodactyl. Joe made up a brand new dance that he can’t wait to share with his best friend Larry. Not to be outdone, Larry decides to make up his own dance – and that’s when things get crazy! Join this adorable duo on their hilarious prehistoric adventure as they share their brand new moves and grooves with the world. It’s Dino-Mite!
A speedboat racer needs to overcome last-minute adversity before a competitive speedboat race. Will his hard work, skill, and dedication allow him to overcome those setbacks and get the championship win?
I am the son of immigrant parents, a Pakistani father and Mexican mother, Spanish was my first spoken language.
Henry is a happy student until he encounters a problem. He can’t get rid of his hiccups. He tries a number of ways to get rid of them, but no matter what he does his hiccups keep getting in the way of correctly answering the teacher’s questions. That is until he discovers a new way of answering questions without speaking – sign language.
his children’s Christmas story is an old-fashioned, sweet tale about two engaging Christmas ornaments. Nicholas Nutcracker is a retired toy-soldier from a small village in Germany and Brittany Ballerina is a renowned prima ballerina with “The Christmas Ornament Ballet.” They are both in search of their true love. “I will find my true love with ‘word-of-mouth marketing!'” exclaims Nicholas determined to find his true love this Christmas. Or, maybe they will meet at the annual “Meet and Mingle of the Christmas Ornaments?”
Minisc Premier has never wanted to be like his father. Most kids would kill to have the Hero of Light, the most famous Elementalist in history, as their dad. Minisc hates the pressure, though, and wants only to bring his mother’s dying wish to life: unity and peace between humans and Elementalists, the recently evolved species capable of controlling and wielding elements such as light, fire, and water.
As Minisc attends Elemental Academy, training to hone his ability, he begins to uncover a new threat to that peaceful coexistence. Together with his friends Lily and Jules, he must grow into his power and become the hero he has long shunned – or both humans and Elementalists may be doomed.
Hello! I’m a 15 year old girl from Bedfordshire, UK and I love writing, reading and music.