Gorgeous Georgia

Hunter D. Darden

Gorgeous Georgia: A Story of Inner Beauty is about a giraffe who brags on herself to the other animals, calling herself Gorgeous Georgia. She eventually learns that beauty comes from within your heart. The other animals learn that you should never judge others because you don't know what they are dealing with.

Buddy

Jacqueline Krafft

Illustrated by Abigail Schlegl

Paperback Retail Price: $15.00

Hardback Retail Price: $25.00

Buddy will serve as a teaching/learning tool. It is a book about seasons, science, color appreciation, and family. The teaching tools are demonstrated through Buddy, a beautifully illustrated leaf who seeks adventures and struggles to learn patience and acceptance of his situation. He learns the importance of responsibility to his family. This book is rich in vocabulary. Little imaginations will take flight, and their observance about the active world around them will be greatly enhanced.

Burrito the Donkey

Diane S. Barna

Burrito the donkey is a very curious critter. He lives on a large farm with several other farm animals. He enjoys his job keeping them all safe, and he is definitely the barnyard boss. Each colorful illustration demonstrates his loveable characteristics.

Three's a Crew

Charlotte S. Snead

Illustrated by Teresa Wilkerson

Paperback Retail Price: $15.00

Each family has its unique foibles and in this wonderfully illustrated book, Three's a Crew, the author shares a family story and how they work together as a family. Written in an easy to read rhyme, the family of two boys became a family with three boys, and this is the beginning of the story.

Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Birthday Drone

Wayne A. Major and Ralphine Major

What animal can hold a child's attention better than a mischievous, cunning penguin?! Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, is such a penguin. Despite her small size, she can be an example to children. Size is an obstacle only if you let it be. Penguins are some of the most entertaining animals on the planet! Come and join Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, as she celebrates with family and friends at her birthday party, as she explores new adventures with her birthday drone, and as she uses her drone to help find her lost friend.

Grandpa, Is that You?

Mary Edwards-Olson

Beautifully Illustrated children's book to help those, both young and old, understand and hold on to hope as they watch a loved one slip away due to Alzheimer’s Disease. Wonderfully written about a sad and sensitive subject.

How Shadow Found the Light

Rae Elizabeth Parsons

Written and illustrated by a high school student, Author Rae Elizabeth Parsons bring this inspirational story to life with her illustrations. It is about a sad crow who feels as though he lacks the beauty his colorful friends have. He later learns to feel comfortable in his own feathers after a short visit from the most beautiful bird in his tree.

Cocoa the Basset Hound

Victoria Fletcher

A delightful fun story of a little girl and her beloved Basset Hound brought to life by charming illustrations. Beautifully illustrated and any child will love this adventurous story of a Basset hound dog and growing up in a dog loving family.

Deano the Dino Goes to the Doctor: Deano the Dino Series

Charlotte Snead

Author Charlotte Snead creates a delightful story to help children overcome the fear of going to the doctor. The author's goal is to take the fear out of going to the doctor and shows how Deano can be brave, and ultimately, allow the reader to feel brave too!

The Everlasting Snowman

Hunter D. Darden

Author Hunter Darden enlightens children with a 'real' life story in the children's book, The Everlasting Snowman. Through beautiful illustrations, Hunter simplifies how in life there is a beginning, an ending, and a renewal of living. What a treasure for parents wishing to demonstrate to their children that living goes on after a loss in our lives. Colorful, joyful, and positive!

Coral's First Sleepover

Jocelyn M. Lacey

Off the rocky coast of Maine lived a mermaid named Coral. Coral was like most mermaids her age. She liked going to school, had many friends, and was fun to be around.The only thing that made her different was she still had her baby blanket she'd had since she was born. Her special blanket was white with little red lobsters on it, that she named Lobbie. It reminded her of the special place she lived: Maine! Only her family knew that she still slept with her blanket, Lobbie. She was so attached to it, as she'd had it her entire life. She could always count on it to make a bad day better and comfort her when she'd had a bad dream. It was also nice to have when she was sick and needed extra love and care. One day, she got invited to her first overnight party for her friend Shelly's birthday. Coral wasn't sure if she should take Lobbie to the slumber party. What would her friends think if they found out that she still had her baby blanket? Would they make fun of her? Coral wanted to take her blanket with her. She had never been without it. What would she do?

Molly and the Shadows of Time

Genadiya Kortova

Molly has just moved to a new city with her family. She knows no one and is very lonely. That changes when she meets Spirit, the friendly spirit who lives on the roof of her house. Wonderfully illustrated this story is a tale of love and compassion within the realms of two dimensions. As much as Tom and Tara fear for their daughter's well-being, Molly knows that the world of shadows and those who live there seek nothing more than to fill the world with a sense of purpose and well-being. But will Spirit ever return, and will Molly's life ever be the same again?

When the Sun Shines Through

Mary Edwards-Olsen

This book is to help those, both young and old, understand and cope with the changes a loved one may suffer due to Alzheimer’s Disease. The soft and delicate illustrations create a beautiful backdrop to this Christian themed book which brings a complicated disease to a child's level of understanding of the changes in a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. The author writes the story from her own experiences in helping her children understand and cope with their grandmother's, her mother's, Alzheimer's Disease.

The Crayon (W) Rapper

Cheryl Livingston

Green, a cheery crayon known as The Crayon Rapper, uses rhyming patterns in a "rap" music beat to describe the adventures of his multi-hued pals. Great teaching tool for children to learn colors. Can be set to a teacher's music inclination. Beautiful illustrations and easy read.

Pierre the Peacock

by Jocelyn M. Lacey

Pierre the Peacock is delightfully illustrated with a valuable message. It is about acceptance, friendship and a valuable lesson in how we should treat people. Come with us as we meet Pierre, a peacock who thinks that he will get friends just from his pretty looks. When he meets Jerry, a colorblind little boy, he teaches Pierre that what matters is how you treat people, not what you look like. A lesson for all of us!

Piddle Diddle, The Widdle Penguin, and the Texas Longhorns: Series: Adventures of Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin

Wayne and Ralphine Major

Come and join Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and her family as they vacation at a dude ranch and help cowboys on a cattle drive of Texas Longhorns! The Adventures of Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin takes the young reader into the many journeys of an adventurous delightful Penguin. On this adventure, Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin travels to a Texas ranch for a Longhorns cattle roundup! Educational and fun reading!

Wimp to Warrior: The Story of a Little Spartan

Luke Kramarski

This daily healthy living and exercise activity book engages your child by bringing each day as a new adventure with a new exercise. Beautiful illustrations help the child stay engaged and motivated. It is action driven with beautiful illustrations and the reader looks forward to seeing himself or herself become a warrior of healthy living. This book presents healthy living habits and daily exercises encourages the readers in staying active.

Born Again

Jessica Helton

Born Again is an allegory that takes the reader on a journey from the beginning of time, to the fall of mankind, the salvation of Jesus, to the reuniting of man with God. Children are delighted by the discovery that God can make them new in soul. Pain and hurt are taken away when Tread, a traveling 'tire' decides to return to his Master and he is reunited with God, the Master. The book is the essence and root of Christianity and therefore received in all denominations. It unifies the church in one agreement: we all have turned away from God, have sinned, and need a Savior. Written and illustrated in such ways that children will enjoy the message and delight in the illustrations.

Alyster The Lonely Bull

Rebeca Porter (Author),

Teresa Wilkerson (Illustrator)

Alyster the Lonely Bull is about a lonely bull who prays for more cow friends. Through a series of disastrous mishaps, he learns he cannot force an answer to his prayers. Only by surrendering to the Lord will he find happiness on greener pastures. Delightful illustrations, the story line is based on Christian Bible principles and has a wonderful end to the story.

Adventures of Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin: Piddle Diddle Goes To Hawaii -

Wayne A. Major and Ralphine Major

The Adventures of Piddle Diddle, The Widdle Penguin, tells a story of an adventurous and mischievous penguin with lots of energy. Beautifully Illustrated with a yesteryear design, children will love reading how a small penguin does not allow size to become an obstacle. Entertaining and fun to read. Delightful.

Kallie Grace is a Firefighter (The Adventures of Kallie Grace Series Book 1)

Katie Goulds, Author

Nancy Dickerson, Illustrator

A creative mother/daughter team have collaborated to create works that pass their family values on to future generations. The Adventures of Kallie Grace Series demonstrates to young girls that they have numerous, diverse alternatives for their future, and with family support and strong core values, their boundaries are limitless. Cute Illustrations! In her first adventure, Kallie Grace is a firefighter and exhibits her bravery by helping a neighbor in need.

The Adventures of Little Dooey: The Kite

Kim Rohrer

Follow the adventures of Little Dooey and his friends as they race to rescue their buddy, Snappy Turtle and a runaway kite.

The Adventures of Little Dooey: The Doctor

Kim Rohrer

Find out what happens to Little Dooey on another one of his adventures when he visits Nurse Honey and Doctor Vickie at Vet Care because he has a sore throat.

The Adventures of Little Dooey: The Surprise

Kim Rohrer

Little Dooey wants to do something special for his mother’s birthday. So he decides with the help of his father that he will surprise her by cooking her a special breakfast. But he has to get up early and sneak around quietly so he doesn’t wake her up! Go to www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com to order.

The Adventures of Little Dooey: Santa’s Helper

Kim Rohrer

Author Kim Rohrer is back to deliver the fourth book in her

children’s series featuring everybody’s favorite monkey, Little

Dooey! Young readers have followed the escapades of the adventur- ous little monkey in The Kite, The Doctor, and The Surprise. Now, he’s back again, and this time he visits Santa to tell him he wants to be his helper, and help make children happy this Christmas.

Broken Sky

Nancy Crumley

Broken Sky weaves a tale of the Native American, the Indian, passing on a story of sharing and the importance of remembering tradition with a focus on nature. Delightfully illustrated, children will become involved following each page through the illustrations and the heart felt words. Rain is falling. The story follows as the rain fills the animals' homes. Burrows were flooding and tunnels were collapsing from the wetness. Nests on the ground and in the trees were not safe. Is the sky broken? Can the Broken Sky be fixed?

Adventures of Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin:

Piddle Diddle's Lost Hat

Wayne A. Major and Ralphine Major

Teresa Wilkerson, Illustrator

Piddle Diddle is a Penguin for every child reader. Piddle Diddle will hold the attention of a child with her mischievous and adventurous actions. Despite her small size, she can be an example to children. Lessons in the story. Size is an obstacle only if you let it be. Piddle Diddle entertains and engages the child reader with beautiful illustrations.

What Do You See In Me?

Gail Bacceli Major, Author

Rebekah Major, Illustrator

This book is dedicated to all creative people who need inspiration. Written with encouragement and recognition that each person has special gifts and talents. It brings a positive peaceful perspective to moving forward and believing in yourself. Expressions through detailed illustrations of the love of God, love of friends, family and joy. For the young and the young at heart.

Grandma, Tell Me about When You Were a Little Girl

Kristin Hale, Author

Amy Goodson, Illustrator

The passing along of oral history is one of our most valuable learning tools. Grandma, Tell Me About When You Were a Little Girl is a sweet conversation between a grandparent and grandchild that reveals a wealth of information. Through talking to her grandmother, the main character discovers what it was like growing up in the Appalachian Mountains many years ago. By comparing and contrasting modern versus not-so-modern times, author, Kristin Hale, inspires children to seek information from their own grandparents.

Butterscotch and Chocolate Fudge

Claudia Ware

Children will adore these two sassy cats with their very different personalities. Butterscotch and Chocolate Fudge use their time together to learn to accept their differences and become caring friends. Here is a universal lesson for us all to ponder.

What's Right

Patty Presnell Kinkead

What's Right is a humorous take on a serious subject. Stumpy the squirrel comes to the realization that expecting handouts is wrong and working hard is right.

Mama Wrex

Rebekah Major

What can happen when your mother is a clumsy but well-meaning dinosaur? Just about anything, according to Rebekah Major's whimsical color illustrations and light-hearted verse! Cute and Delightful!

Little Teddy's Big Adventures

Teresa Wilkerson

Teddy is a busy little fellow! See what he is up to today!

Where is the Voice of God?

Jessica Helton

The stoy of Elijah climbing Mount Horeb is so deep but simple. The simplicity of the voice of God is brought to life with humor and respect through colorful pages which help children use their imagination to understand what Elijah went through just to hear from God. This story encourages Parent-Child Bible study by shedding light on the barrier Jesus broke between man and God when He died on the cross.

Moondance of the Fireflies

Tamela Marie Wheeler

In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, a young boy enjoys the wonder of a hot, summer night catching fireflies. However, these are unique fireflies. It is the synchronous firefly. These special fireflies appear for a short period in the summer and communicate in a special way by flashing their hues of greens and yellows at the same time; performing a melodic dance through the mountain air. On the other side of the world, a young boy from Southeast Asia enjoys the same thrills of the fireflies on a hot, summer night, once again showing us that no matter where children might live, they all experience the joys of nature and the excitement of discovering the natural world. Woven throughout the book is also a lesson on this very special firefly; giving an easily understood science lesson to the child and parent.

Granny Gathers

Sharon Griffith

Willy the Silly-Haired Snowman

Connie Clyburn

Join Willy, Molly, and Mayor Sigmund to see what happens when the silly-haired snowman comes to Snowflake, "The Snowman Capital of the World." Molly soon finds out that Willy has the warmest, happiest heart in Snowflake even though he is made from snow. Just like Molly, you will find a best friend in Willy the Silly-Haired Snowman. Join the fun today!

Burton the Sneezing Cow

Lisa Hall

The Fantastic Herbs

Caroline Major Diaz San Francisco

The Fantastic Herbs is based on herbal medicine and community gardens in the city of Providence, Rhode Island (USA). The author is currently preparing her research project on traditional medicine in Equatorial Guinea, West Africa. She has also published the novel Mi Madre Es Una Estrella. Mary, a very wise herbalist, invites all the children in the city to visit her fabulous garden and to learn the names of the fantastic herbs.

Women Working A to Z

Dr. Maria A. Kunstadter

Encouraging young girls to consider a diversity of career choices is the best step any parent, teacher or librarian can take to instill self-esteem and stimulate broader subject interests. Women Working A to Z was written to introduce girls to the great range of opportunities that are open to them. Using real examples of young girls who have grown up to assume fulfilling careers as adults in both nontraditional and traditional women's occupations, readers will gain a clear vision of their potential. This book is intended to celebrate opportunity and foster discovery in every reader.

The Blessings of the Butterfly

Noelle Gibbons

In a new twist on the Cinderella story, this wonderful tale is told through beautiful prose and magical drawings of a whimsical land and its inhabitants. Cinders, the male version of Cinderella, is raised in a jungle by chimps, after the death of his beloved parents. His only friend, the Butterfly, comes in his time of need and grants him his wish of attending the competition to be King of the Beasts. The pair of grass slippers, given to him by the Butterfly, gives him a winning chance when the beautiful Ella becomes part of the contest. Readers of all ages will love The Blessings of the Butterfly.

The World's Smallest Dragon

Genadiya Kortova

Once upon a time, in a land faraway,there was a dragon so small that everyone called him the "World's Smallest Dragon." Through an unusual friendship, the "World's Smallest Dragon" begins to see things differently. The "World's Smallest Dragon" learns to dream big, dream high, dream far, and not to be afraid to dream, but most importantly - believe. Believe is a lesson that one day you shall see your dreams come true, just as the world's smallest dragon saw his dreams come true.

Little Frog

Stacey Lynn Schlegl

The rainforest adventure of a poison arrow frog and his forest buddies who unite to save their home, and discover what it means to be true friends.

Tiny Learns To Listen

Stacey Lynn Schlegl

Against his mother's wishes, Tiny, an adventourous kangaroo rat, ventures out into the heated desert, encountering the dangers of predators and wishes he'd listened to his mother's warnings after all.

The Autobiography of Mercutio Polinski

Genadiya Kortova, Author

Ioana Kortova, Illustrator

Delightful illustrations! Engaging story about Mercutio Polinski, a mouse, who has moved into a new home. He has found a library and enjoys the stories he hears. His mother worries about him disappearing. Children will love reading about Mercutio's adventures as he tells his own story.

Chucky the Chocolate Mouse

Katie Meade, Author

Adam Mays, Illustrator

Chucky Mouse and his family move into the attic of candy maker Mrs. Shelton, but Chucky’s love for chocolate gets him into real trouble. Disobeying his mother, Chucky visits the kitchen alone at night. Giant pools of chocolate and a hungry cat confront Chucky as he makes his escape. Run, Chucky, Run!

Walter The Whale

Olivia Carmichael, Author

Brett Guldin, Illustrator

• Retail Price- $9.95

Walter is the only orange fish in the whole ocean. He is searching for a place to belong. Join Walter on his journey across the sea as he looks for a place to belong. Delight illustrations and appropriate theme of acceptance.

The Unlucky Donkey

 Dr Amanda Ellis-O'Quinn, Author

Teresa Wilkerson, Illustrator

Have you ever felt unlucky? When a baby donkey is born with a strange marking on his back, this is the label placed on him. Through an extraordinary turn of events, the donkey ends up serving a greater purpose than ever imagined. Delightfully illustrated with a wonderful biblically based message.

Color and Learn with Buddy the Worm!

Red Bud Farm

• Retail Price- $12.00

An educational Coloring Book for children.