Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays

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Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays
Genre – kids, family, self help
Page Count – 42 pages
Cover Designer – Xlibris publisher
Priscida is a simple but smart alley cat who learns about greatness. Some of her events are based on real events. You can decide which ones are real! Enjoy Priscida Finds Greatness and see greatness in yourself and in others. Her story is based on the Lao Tzu saying, “Great acts are made up of small deeds”. It is hoped that the reader will learn and apply this while seeing through the eyes of this whimsical cat. Priscida comes to realize she is great and there are great people around her. If you read it out loud, pretend you are Priscida! Mimic her expressions and posture. Make the noises she would make. Make a personal greatness list and post it where you can see it every day. Practice daily affirmation by saying “I am great. Go be great today”. Most of all, persevere and see greatness in little acts.

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Constance lives in Maryland near her son and daughter. Constance had a successful career as a pioneer in mainframe software marketing. She won several Awards for Marketing Excellence from the Information Technology Association and was recognized by Computerworld for her advertising integrity. With Prescida Finds Greatness, Constance is launching a career writing and illustrating meaningful stories for children which teach a life lesson. Each story will introduce a special word and an affirmation which reinforces that lesson. Her hope is for you and your family to enjoy this book about defining greatness in each person, how to achieve it and embracing your greatness.

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The Colors of Darkness by Feather Chelle

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The Colors of Darkness by Feather Chelle
Genre – Kids, Middle Grades, and Poetry
Page Count – 56 pages
Cover Designer – Aramis Williams
Have you ever imagined a world without sight? The author will paint a vivid picture through poetry of what that world is like for her. There will be activities to challenge you along the way and many things to learn about the amazing spectrum of abilities that people possess.

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Feather Chelle is a single mother of five, living in Texas. She has two grandpuppies, a grandbunny, and two grandpiggies (guinea pigs). She is totally blind and enjoys homeschooling with her family. She has been in love with the ocean since she was five years old and loves to learn more and more about it every day. She loves to teach and has been writing since the first grade, although this is her first published work.

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Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J Berger Illustrator: KC Snider

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Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J Berger Illustrator: KC Snider
Genre – Picture book Holiday, Picture book Santa Claus, Picture book coming of age
Page Count – 26 pages
Cover Designer – Illustrator KC Snider
Growing up isn’t easy. Some of Lucas’s friends don’t believe in Santa. Lucas wants them to be wrong. But are they?
In this coming of age Christmas story Mom offers Lucas a chance to be a part of the secret.
Is he ready to be a Dream Keeper?
A coming of age Christmas book for children at the point where what they want to believe and what they actually believe start to drift apart. The surprise illustration at the end gives them a choice.

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Susan writes children’s books as Susan J. Berger. And second chance romances with a touch of magic as Susan B. James. She writes older heroines because she is chronologically gifted and enjoys creating characters who remember that change is only on the outside. Inside our older shells is a much younger psyche. She writes picture books because she never grew up.

     Susan’s other career is acting. On IMDB She is Susan Berger.

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Stranded (Cetacea Chronicles Book 1) by Feather Chelle

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Stranded (Cetacea Chronicles Book 1) by Feather Chelle
Genre – Middle Grades, Science Fiction, Juvenile Non-fiction Animals
Page Count – 200 Pages
Cover Designer – Aramis Williams
Whales and dolphins are falling ill all throughout the Atlantic Ocean! Cherish and her family of Pilot Whales have been fleeing as far from other animals as possible, but some of them have begun to show symptoms. When danger closes in from all around them, will the Dolphin Riders make it in time to save the day?

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Feather Chelle is a single mother of five, living in Texas. She has two grandpuppies, a grandbunny, and two grandpiggies (guinea pigs). She is totally blind and enjoys homeschooling with her family. She has been in love with the ocean since she was five years old and loves to learn more and more about it every day. She loves to teach and has been writing since the first grade, although this is her first published work.

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SPOOKED BY A SUSPICION by Risa Nyman

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SPOOKED BY A SUSPICION by Risa Nyman
Genre – Middle grade contemporary mystery
Page Count – 215 pages
Cover Designer – Ashley Literski, Creative Manager at Immortal Works

One major life change should be the limit for any kid. 

~Rocky’s theory

About to transition from middle school to high school, Rocky is shocked when his mother announces her intention to marry Ted, a devious man with a devil’s beard, ominous eyebrows in constant motion, and black, beady eyes. 

A series of strange accidents convince Rocky that Ted is using evil powers against him, and he is determined to stop the marriage. When Ted arranges to work at Rocky’s summer program, Rocky plots with his girlfriend Olive to expose Ted in an epic showdown.

Rocky’s plans are thwarted when he’s accused of stealing and suspects Ted is framing him. Scared no one will believe him, Rocky flees into the woods and encounters a hermit whose horrifying tale sends Rocky back to search for proof of his innocence.

Rocky must prosecute his case against Ted to reclaim his reputation.

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Born in Boston with the accent to prove it, Risa Nyman lived within ten miles of that city for decades until a recent move to the neighboring Ocean State.

For many years, Risa worked for the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to promoting active participation in our democracy, with a special focus on voting and elections.

Risa’s creative writing journey started when she found three pennies in a neat stack in an otherwise completely empty apartment that had belonged to her mother. It’s an interesting story, and there was definitely some magic in those pennies. Her debut middle grade novel, Swallowed by a Secret, was published by Immortal Works Press in January 2020.

When not writing, Risa is reading, exercising or doing therapeutic ironing (yes, there is such a thing.)

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon
Genre – Children’s, intermediate readers, family activities
Page Count – 29 pages
Cover Designer – Lei Yang

Jake loves hiking on his trail most of all.
He’s proud to say that he made it with his own four paws
What happens when Jake fears something new on his hike?
Will he learn that despite our differences, we are so much alike?
Jake loves his favorite trail, but when both he and Neet encounter something different on the trail, their minds are full of worry. The two friends find it difficult to sleep, face new feelings that question their love for sharing, and even find it hard to enjoy some of their favorite things. When Jake’s friends Bodhi and Luna come over to play, they won’t let their friend worry all alone. Will Jake be able to overcome his fears and have fun? And what is this new strange thing that’s trying to share his trail? Kindness, open minds, and aid from loved ones fill this tale with love and compassion.
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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail is a fun-loving tale about sharing, finding friendship despite differences, and overcoming fear.
Author and licensed educational counselor, Samantha Shannon, brings Jake back for this third tale about a dog who is different from most other dogs and critters. Even the sweetest and kindest dog can get scared, and sometimes fear makes us do or feel things we wouldn’t normally. We’ve all been protective of something we love or allowed our imaginations to run wild. Jake’s tale not only shows kids that they aren’t alone in having those emotions or worries. The story gives gentle suggestions on handling fears, meeting new friends who might look or act differently, and all while having a blast with their favorite growly character and his furry friends.
Includes Conversation Starters and Fun Activities for Children, Families, Schools, and Counselors to help with sharing, disability awareness, overcoming worries, and more!
This story is packed with loads of fun while also educating our little ones on overcoming fears, sharing, making new friends, and making someone feel welcome. Along with Jake’s story, this picture book also includes talking points to help our kiddos learn how to share, steps to help children squash worries and fears, and tips on how to get to know someone and possibly make a new friend!
Jake’s third book is packed with more interactive fun as kids get to fill in a sharing list, happy list, and even draw their own kindness critter. Kiddos will also have a blast finding all of their critter friends in a full-color find-and-seek page and learning about the kindness critters they spy on each page.
These activities are perfect for families, schools, and counselors to help bring families and friends closer together by encouraging sharing, healthy socio-emotional development and by encouraging awareness and inclusion of others whether they talk, dress, or learn differently or are a person with a disability.
A Positive Story to Promote Self-Confidence and Empathy
Jake’s story encourages children to meet new people and overcome worries and be kind to others who may be different from them. Knowing we live in a world where everyone is different, but we also have a lot in common, which will help create a kinder world, appreciate differences, and find connections. These topics are presented in subtle, sweet, and impactful ways for both young readers and the supportive adults in their lives.
Ages and Grades
While many kids in grades K-5 (ages 6-11) will be able to read this story independently or with assistance. Parents and grandparents will enjoy reading the story to baby, making it the perfect gift.

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Samantha Shannon is a best-selling author and licensed educational counselor who uses her background in education, love for nature and animals, and experience aiding in the emotional social development of children to create fun and impactful books. Samantha has also published multiple books under her pen name, Parker Sinclair, in the fantasy and YA genres.

Samantha’s love for creatures great and small has led her to incorporate animals in all of the books, from eagles to cheetahs! Throughout her life, Samantha’s family has always included a dog, and they’ve always been more than pets. They were fur-brothers, sisters, and babies.

When Samantha had her first child in 2009, she wanted to write a picture book based on her sister’s dog, Jake. While visiting her sister in the Pacific Northwest, Samantha realized that Jake growled all the time. He growled while playing frisbee, getting an ear rub, running, and even when he was sleeping! Despite his unusual choice of noisemaking, Jake is a sweet dog, which makes him the perfect character for a children’s picture book.

With Samantha’s background in educational counseling, Jake’s first story includes a character education & loving-kindness activity for families, schools, & counselors. Jake’s story speaks to all of us about accepting, and appreciating, the differences in others–both caring attitudes we need in our diverse and beautiful world.

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY
Genre – Children Books/ Action and Adventure /Fiction
Page Count – 50 pages
Mornin, a beautiful and smart bird, loves his family, his friends and his habitat. He enjoys flying, taking nature pictures and filming videos. During one of his daily flights he realized some birds have disappeared forever! They had gone extinct!
Mornin doesn’t want his friends and family to go extinct. So, he starts a quest to protect them and protect the planet, but he needs help! Could he get the support he needs on time?

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 Born in Colombia, author with the pen name Jules Heartly, is a blogger and author of children books literature and adults Historic fiction. Her novel Save Your Prayers True Stories From a Nation Held Hostage has been already translated to Spanish (Rehenes En Misa La Historia Jamas Contada).  

Julia is connected to the emotional, economic, and environmental struggles that others face daily, and she believes in raising awareness about the importance of preserving nature and returning to the basics. To that end, one of her current projects is promoting environmental conservation among younger generations via children’s books, more specifically with her book series Mornin The Super bird, already translated to Spanish as Mornin El Super Pajaro.

She enjoys long walks on the beach, tree hugging, cycling, and birding. During her walks by the beach, you can find Julia picking up the trash left by careless beachgoers and, hopefully, encouraging others to do the same.

She now lives near a forest park in New York where she can practice forest bathing.

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Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent by Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon

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Lighting the Path: Leaning into a Hopeful Future as a Special Needs Parent by Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon

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Genre – Self help, Parenting, Special Needs

Page Count – 200 pages

Cover Designer – Miblart

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Whether your child was born with special needs or developed them following illness or injury, you walk a hard road as a special needs parent.

 

With a child born with heart challenges and then severely brain injured at eight months old, Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon weaves her powerful story and experiences with observations and strategies that support a hopeful future in Lighting the Path.

 

Leaving no stone unturned, Marcia reduces the anxiety felt by many special needs parents by helping them through the most commonly faced circumstances—processing their new reality, skill development, career balance, financial planning, medical practitioners, appointments, therapies, caregivers, health, maintaining care for all family members, self-care, the rapid firing of emotions from isolation to judgement, and more—all with the goal to provide hope and support so you don’t have to walk this path alone.

If you’re facing many unknowns in your special needs journey, Lighting the Path combines compassion with a wealth of ideas and actions to help you build a better future for yourself and your entire family.

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Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon is a storyteller and educator who believes that we each have a powerful purpose that should guide our lives. As one of her children is brain-injured and bedridden, Marcia and her family have traversed significant challenges. She is passionate about helping special needs families to feel more connected, gain visibility, access and support, and tap into their resilience.

Beyond the special needs context, Marcia helps people connect deeply with their purpose so they can experience more joy and fulfilment. Through intuitive and logical interventions, her work seeks to shift mindsets, build habits, foster creativity and curiosity, and enable people to live their best lives each day, trusting they are enough.

Currently a tenured lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Marcia is most drawn to the fields of health, safety and wellness, business and personal strategy, and teaching and learning. She is a certified Parent Skills Master Trainer and enjoys working with her husband to adapt interventions for their daughter and helping other parents to do the same for their children.

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Tally and the Angel: Book One India by Eleanor Dixon

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Tally and the Angel: Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
Genre – Children’s, Middle Grade, Adventure
Page Count – 258 pages
Cover Designer: Rob Bennet
On the saddest day of her life, Tally discovers that the pendant which belonged to her mother is home to the Angel Jophiel. Tally knows that having her very own angel will change her life forever. Solving mysteries and having adventures with an angel in tow is awesome, right? What could go wrong? But being best friends with an angel doesn’t stop Tally from plunging into great danger when she discovers a deadly plot to destroy India with a gigantic flood. In a race against time beneath the beautiful city of Agra, Tally will need all her own courage and strength as well as Jophiel’s mythical sword to save herself and hundreds of kidnapped children.

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My school life was spent in a girls’ boarding-school specialising in classical ballet and on leaving I danced professionally, touring Europe, for 4 years. After that I ran my own ballet school in Athens, Greece and simultaneously volunteered as a veterinary nurse, as my love of animals is the driving force in my life. I returned to England with my horse and my cat, and now live on a smallholding in Shropshire with various farm animals and a constant stream of pets.

 I started writing while in Greece and completed a Creative Writing Course with the Writers’ Bureau. The same year, I won an annual competition in the Writing Magazine for an adult Fairy Story.

On my return to England I wrote two children’s books, but my new life, caring for Highland Cattle, sheep, hens and pets, coupled with extensive global travel, meant that writing for publication took a back seat. I continued my love of writing with a daily journal and amusing travel blogs of each trip.

I am now writing full time and TALLY AND THE ANGEL is the first of a planned series. Their next adventure takes place in Canada, in North Yukon and the third in Japan. I intend them to have adventures in Greece, Egypt, Peru, Africa – anywhere I have been, really. 

My first published novel, THE GRACEFUL GHOST, draws on my own experiences in ballet-boarding-school and my early teenage life and is a story that has lived with me for many years. It was shortlisted for the UK Selfies Award 2021.

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne
Genre – Middle Grade Fantasy
Page Count – 149 pages
Cover Designer – Candi Marshall
Lou has always known her family is different. They are not from earth but from a magical, mysterious place called Storey. Growing up under her grandfather’s care and guidance, she has yearned to know more about this enigmatic place. Unfortunately, her frantic internet searches, instead of bringing up satisfactory answers, warn her enemies. When a group of people seeking entry to Storey abducts her grandfather and pursues her, Lou has to leave her home. To reach the magical land, she needs to follow the birds. But how will she succeed in her quest when all the birds seemed to have disappeared overnight?

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L. B. Anne is best known for her Sheena Meyer book series about a girl with a special gift and a destiny that can save the world. L. B. Anne lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida with her husband and is a full-time author, speaker, and mental health advocate. When she’s not inventing new obstacles for her diverse characters to overcome, you can find her reading, playing bass guitar, running on the beach, or downing a mocha iced coffee at a local cafe while dreaming of being your favorite author.

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon
Genre – Children, family, fantasy
Cover Designer – Lei Yang
Jake loves his comfy bed, close friends, and favorite trail, but now he’s off to Doggy Daycare. He’s worried others won’t like him and run away, and he doesn’t want to leave the place he knows best. Will Jake overcome his worries and have fun? Will he be the only one nervous about being in a new place? Kindness, comfort, and aid from loved ones fill this tale with compassion.

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Samantha Shannon is a best-selling author and licensed educational counselor who uses her background in education, love for nature and animals, and experience aiding in the emotional social development of children to create fun and impactful books. Samantha has also published multiple books under her pen name, Parker Sinclair, in the fantasy and YA genres.
Visit: parkersinclair.net & jakethegrowlingdog.com for more information or find all books on Amazon and IngramSpark.

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Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth by Sandra Tentler and Brooke Tentler

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Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth by Sandra Tentler and Brooke Tentler
Genre – Middle Grade 9-12, Paranormal, Humor
Page Count – 164 pages
When random items turn up missing from the rooms of the students of Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth, six friends try to solve the mystery and find the valuable items.
Meet Vlad, the son of the world’s most famous vampire, who is accident prone and has a serious aversion to blood. Devlin, the werewolf shifter who can’t figure out how to fully shift. Lily, the daughter of the most well-respected warlock, whose nervous stutter causes spells to backfire on her. Amber, the ferret shifter who has a new pet that isn’t all it seems. Fiona, the quick-witted snow owl shifter and Sakana, the black-tip shark shifter, also pitch in along the way.
Adding to the mystery, Lily’s new familiar, Sheba, a hairless cat with a sassy attitude, always seems to disappear at the wrong times.

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Sandra and Brooke are a mother-daughter team who love to come up with fantastical characters and add humor to everything they do. They live in the Midwest with their close-nit family and furbaby.

 

Brooke is a middle school student who loves to draw animals and anime characters. She has an extensive knowledge of all critters big and small and hopes to one day work in a rescue setting. She’s the youngest twin by six minutes.

 

Sandra is married to the love of her life, enjoys writing, crafting, and spending time with her family. She has three children, one grandchild, and a dog named Dragon.

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon

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Genre – Children, family, fantasy
Cover Designer – Lei Yang
Jake loves his comfy bed, close friends, and favorite trail, but now he’s off to Doggy Daycare. He’s worried others won’t like him and run away, and he doesn’t want to leave the place he knows best. Will Jake overcome his worries and have fun? Will he be the only one nervous about being in a new place? Kindness, comfort, and aid from loved ones fill this tale with compassion.

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THE BUCCANEERS OF St. FREDERICK ISLAND by LINDA MARIA FRANK

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Genre – YOUNG READER, KID’S MYSTERY, ADVENTURE
Page Count – 169 pages
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This adventure for young readers is set on an island where a group of Catholic school kids set out to solve the mystery of who stole their fund raiser money, who burned down their clubhouse, and is threatening the local Native American healer and the editor of St. Frederick Island’s newspaper. The Buccaneers are an engaging group of kids who find adventure in pirate caves and the coastal waters of the fog-bound island. Humor and mystery keep the pages turning.

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Linda Maria Frank, retired from a career teaching science, including forensic science, resides on Long Island and is currently writing the Annie Tillery Mysteries, The Madonna Ghost, Girl with Pencil, Drawing, Secrets in the Fairy Chimneys and The Mystery of the Lost Avenger. She also produces The Writer’s Dream, her local access TV show, seen on YouTube. Frank is active in LI Authors Group, LI Sisters in Crime, LI Children’s Writers and Illustrators, and Mystery Writers of America.

Linda does lectures on Topics on Forensic Science at libraries, universities, clubs and other venues.

She has a by-line in LifeStyles 50+ Magazine, The Authors Corner.

Her latest stand-alone book is The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island.

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The Graceful Ghost by Eleanor Dixon

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The Graceful Ghost by Eleanor Dixon
Genre – Children (middle grade), Fantasy
Page Count – 266 pages
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Grace has haunted her ancestral home, Amberwood Hall, for 200 years. However, it wasn’t until it became a girls’ ballet school that she discovered her passion for the art. Now she has a burning desire to visit live ballet performances and experience the thrill of thunderous applause. But she can’t leave Amberwood!
Her fellow ghost, former stable boy Rodney (who can go anywhere he wants) has discovered that if Grace can help someone achieve their dream, she will be free of the spell that binds her.
So when twelve-year-old Lauren Mason auditions for a place at the school, Grace decides she’s the one. It seems though that Lauren is so wrapped up in problems she can’t dance, and she won’t let Grace help. Is another year to go by without Grace achieving her own dreams? Or can she break down Lauren’s defences?
A timeless, fast paced story combines humour and emotional conflict with the world of ballet boarding school.

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My school life was spent in a girls’ boarding-school specialising in classical ballet and on leaving I danced professionally, touring Europe, for 4 years. After that I ran my own ballet school in Athens, Greece for a number of years and simultaneously volunteered as a veterinary nurse, as my love of animals is the driving force in my life. I returned to England with my horse and my cat, and now live on a smallholding in Shropshire with various farm animals and a constant stream of pets.

 I started writing while in Greece and completed a Creative Writing Course with the Writers’ Bureau. The same year, I won an annual competition in the Writing Magazine for an adult Fairy Story.

On my return to England I wrote two children’s books, but my new life, caring for Highland Cattle, sheep, hens and pets, coupled with extensive global travel, meant that writing for publication took a back seat. I continued my love of writing with a daily journal and amusing travel blogs of each trip.

I am now writing full time and THE GRACEFUL GHOST draws on my own experiences in ballet-boarding-school and my early teenage life, including divorced parents and a father who ‘took the dog’.

I am currently working on a 6 book series called TALLY AND THE ANGEL. Tally and her angel’s first adventure takes them to India. In the second book they go to Canada, in North Yukon and the third in Japan. I intend them to have adventures in Greece, Egypt, Peru – anywhere I have been, really.

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Yule Lads Legend: Iceland’s Jólasveinar by Heidi Herman

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Yule Lads Legend: Iceland’s Jólasveinar by Heidi Herman
Genre – Childrens; Holiday/Christmas; Folklore/Mythology
Page Count – 36 Pages
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A modern retelling of the oldest Icelandic Christmas Story. In a land where Santa doesn’t visit, these 13 trolls wreak havoc during the Christmas Season but one year something changes and they each learn about the Christmas spirit and joy of giving.

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My passion and a common theme in my writing is my Icelandic heritage. I started with children’s books and folklore, and enjoy adding a little taste of Iceland in my contemporary novels. I spent thirty years in the telecommunications industry, which was rewarding and challenging, and had a thread of writing. When my father passed away in 2015, I reassessed my priorities, opted for early retirement, and indulged my passion for writing. In the past five years, I have written several children’s folklore books, a cookbook, a novel, and a new non-fiction motivational book, all honoring my Icelandic heritage. I am a snowbird, living in South Dakota during the summer and Arizona during the winter, migrating with my husband, our four horses and three dogs. His passion for team roping and my love of rodeo has carried over into my novels, in what I hope is an interesting and unique experience for readers.

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The First Noel: A Tale of Friendship by Clare Johnson

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The First Noel: A Tale of Friendship by Clare Johnson
Genre – Children’s Religious/Christian/Holidays & Celebrations, Stories in verse, Picture Books,
Page Count – 38 Pages
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What happens when a friendship develops between the daughter of a rich Wiseman and a common shepherd girl?
This Christmas poem weaves the heartwarming fictional journey of an unlikely friendship into the traditional Biblical account of Jesus’ birth and tells how the arrival of the Savior challenges the heart of one girl to choose love over the acceptable social norm of her day, in a culture marked by rigid distinctions between social classes. Through this story, children will learn to value diversity, acceptance, and love of others regardless of their social status. Based on a ballet production, whimsical drawings will captivate readers and bring a charming twist to a classic Christmas story. Parents and children alike will love the lessons on friendship received through this delightful tale.

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Clare Johnson is a writer, dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Her writings include original dance productions, and songs as well as her blog Hope in the Making. Her dance productions have been performed at woman’s conferences, out reaches, church events, and prisons. Whether creating through writing or dance productions, her desire is to bring a message of hope to others through all her work. She lives in California with her wonderful husband and children and confesses an affinity for cats of all kinds.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman

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Genre – Middle Grade contemporary mystery

Page Count – 198 pages

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One dead father.

One lying mother.

After twelve-year-old Rocky overhears Mom admit her story about how his dad died is bogus, his trust in his one remaining parent unravels. The For-Sale sign appears on the front lawn right after the funeral, forcing Rocky to leave the house linked to so many memories of his dad.

Consumed by the secret and struggling to adjust to changing schools mid-year, Rocky is startled by a familiar voice. Dashing into a restroom stall to hide, the voice of his father tells him that the only way to learn the truth is to return to his old town.

Can you take advice from a dead person?

Rocky finds a real partner in a new friend, Olive, who offers to be his assistant sleuth and help him crack the secret and get his life on track. The pair’s schemes go bust, but they embolden Rocky to embark on a journey of risks, eavesdropping and snooping to discover the truth about the father he thought he knew.

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Born in Boston with the accent to prove it, Risa lived within ten miles of the city for decades until a recent move to the neighboring Ocean State.

 

For many years, Risa worked in a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting active participation in our democracy, with a special focus on voting and elections.

 

Risa’s deep dive into creative writing started with finding three pennies in a neat stack in a completely empty apartment that belonged to her mother. It’s a long story. 

 

When not writing, Risa is reading, exercising or doing therapeutic ironing – unless the grandchildren are around.

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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson

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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson

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Genre – Fantasy (middle-grade)

Page Count – 176 pages

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Twelve-year-old Grace and her feline best friend, Midnight, have a secret: Midnight is a ghost. But then again, so are the rest of Graces’ friends.

Since she’s the only person in hundreds of years with the ability to see them, the many ghosts of Tansy have flocked to Grace since birth. She doesn’t mind. She prefers the company of the dead to that of the cliquey kids at school.

Grace is happy with her strange life, until one day, the ghosts tell her about the secret her town has hidden for centuries. There’s a reason there are more ghosts than living people in Tansy. Three-hundred years ago, a lonely witch cast a spell that mistakenly trapped the soul of every person to ever set foot in the tiny town. So when the spirits beg her to find a way to break the curse, Grace is eager to help.

As she searches for answers, Grace makes discoveries about the secret her family hid for generations and a world of magic hidden in her own backyard.

Grace soon realizes that if she succeeds in breaking the curse, she’ll lose Midnight and all of her ghost friends, but if she fails, everyone living in Tansy will face the same fate. Can Grace break the curse before it’s too late?

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Stephenie is the author of Grace’s Ghosts and the Nellie Nova series. Stephenie and her family live near Raleigh, North Carolina. She writes, teaches creative writing, and homeschools her three

amazing kids. Stephenie is represented by Jessica Reino of Metamorphosis Literary Agency.

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon

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Genre – Children’s Books

Page Count – 50 pages

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Jake is off to daycare, but he’s worried about what’s in store.

Going somewhere new can be scary–trying something different, even more.

How will he get ready, and what will help him through?

What will bring him comfort and help prepare him for something new?

Jake loves his comfy bed, close friends, and favorite trail, but now he’s off to Doggy Daycare for the first time. He’s worried others won’t like him and run away, and he doesn’t want to leave the place he knows best. His best friend Neet is there to help him, along with a surprise from his family, but will Jake overcome his worries and have fun? And is he the only one nervous about being in a new place? Kindness, comfort, and aid from loved ones fill this tale with love and compassion.

Jake the Growling Dog is a fun-loving tale about new adventures, friendship, handling stress, and overcoming fear.

Author and licensed educational counselor, Samantha Shannon, brings Jake back for this second tale about a dog who is different from other dogs and critters. After making some new friends at home in his first book when others began to see him as the sweet and kind dog he is despite his growly voice, now Jake’s family takes him somewhere new.We’ve all been nervous at one time or another about a new experience, and Jake’s tale not only shows kids that they aren’t alone in having those butterflies in their tummy it also gives them gentle ideas on how to handle those worries and fears while having a blast with their favorite growly character and his furry friend.

Includes Conversation Starters and Activities for Children, Families, Schools, and Counselors to help with confidence, stress, and preparing for new experiences.

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Samantha Shannon is a best-selling author and licensed educational counselor who has published multiple books under her pen name, Parker Sinclair, in the fantasy and YA genres. Sites: parkersinclair.net & jakethegrowlingdog.com

Samantha’s love for creatures great and small has led her to incorporate animals in all of the books, from eagles to cheetahs! Throughout her life, Samantha’s family has always included a dog, and they’ve always been more than pets. They were fur-brothers, sisters, and babies. 

When Samantha had her first child in 2009, she wanted to write a picture book based on her sister’s dog, Jake. While visiting her sister in the Pacific Northwest, Samantha realized that Jake growled all the time. He growled while playing frisbee, getting an ear rub, running, and even when he was sleeping! Despite his unusual choice of noisemaking, Jake is a sweet dog, which makes him the perfect character for a children’s picture book. 

With Samantha’s background in educational counseling, Jake’s first story includes a character education & loving-kindness activity for families, schools, & counselors. Jake’s story speaks to all of us about accepting, and appreciating, the differences in others–both caring attitudes we need in our diverse and beautiful world.

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Matt’s Swirly World: Children’s Book by Madeleine Matthews

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Matt’s Swirly World: Children’s Book by Madeleine Matthews

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Genre – Children’s book

Page Count – 24 pages

Cover Designer – Emanuela Ntamack

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When children are young their emotions come in peaks and valleys. Sometimes they’re super excited, sometimes they’re sad, and sometimes they lose control and express themselves by throwing a temper tantrum.

These outbursts of emotions are common for parents and kids of all walks of life and can be leveraged by parents who want to teach impulse control, improved behavior, and better mindfulness.

That’s why Matt’s swirly world was written to help parents understand the “why” behind a tantrum as well as what’s going on inside their child’s brain when they’re acting out, feeling scared, or reacting to stressful situations.

An adorable journey featuring a mother and her young son, this book is a great reminder about how all emotions are accepted and that proper behaviors can be learned by kids and taught by moms and dads. In fact, your love is the perfect space where emotions can be processed, expressed, and shared together.

In this book parents will learn how mindfulness helps kid’s create better coping skills, but also a variety of other useful tools, including:

How love can be used to process emotions and support positive behaviors

Why feelings of anger and frustration come and go and are non-threatening

How a calm voice and demeanor can soothe a child and minimize meltdowns

Providing children relief from stress, anxiety, or big feelings and emotions

How children often mimic the behaviors of their mothers and fathers

Moving forward and adapting to behavioral changes in the future

This is an opportunity to learn and grow as a parent while teaching your child valuable mindfulness and self-control skills they can use long into adulthood. And it should be the first book you read on tantrums, emotions, and how to inspire positive behaviors each and every day.

When you need help better understanding why your child feels or acts they way they do in times of crisis, or you just want to connect with them on a deeper level, learn more about temper tantrums and emotional control with Matt’s swirly world – Helping Parents Understand Tantrums to Create Mindful Kids.

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Aspiring contemporary ballerina, commercial poet, grateful wife and mother. Certified Life Coach, BA Finance, MA Statistics ( don’t judge, I was young ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ), now IT Product Manager. When I was pregnant with my now 3 y/o boy, I was worried of how I can raise my child to cope in a world of bullying, peer pressure, substance abuse, screen time etc. My husband told me that if we want our son to thrive in this world, all we need to do is build his self confidence & firm limits. So that’s how I started reading parenting books, and reached a lot; I read tons of books on the latest research discoveries in interpersonal biology and brain development. I worked with a psychologist that specialize in child development and attachment parenting. I am above all, convinced of the immense potential every child has and their absolute innocence; I know from experience that raising kids can often feel quite differently, and challenging. I am convinced that the way to turn that potential into peaceful family lives and well balanced kids – is both intuition and science (and patience). Being emotionally available as a parent, being present for them and for your self, to keep your own emotional highs & lows in check. Because they are good at triggering us, aren’t they? I write lyrics since aged 8, when I had no money to buy my mother gifts; I really wanted to create joy in her heart, so I started dedicating poems to her. Pack this all together and you get : Matt’s swirly world

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Jake the Growling Dog (Jake the Growling Dog Book 1) by Samantha Shannon

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Genre – Children’s picture book Pre-k to 3rd, Social skills, friendship

Page Count – 30 pages

Publishing Company – Rawlings Books LLC.

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Jake’s voice has a different sound.
Other critters won’t come around.
But he is sweet and only wants to play.
Will others start to see him that way?

Follow Jake, a sweet, kind, and misunderstood dog as he tries to make friends despite his differences.

Meet forest critters of all kinds while getting to know Jake. Jake loves to swim, hike, and play, but when he realizes he’s lonely a true friend comes to his aid. Soon others find friendship and understanding filling this tale with heart and hope.

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Samantha Shannon is a licensed educational counselor and published author under the name, Parker Sinclair. After having her first child, her love for writing and reading books to her daughter led to writing her first children’s book, Jake the Growling Dog. She and her husband have two daughters, two dogs, and two cats. Her favorite activities usually include the entire family spending time outdoors, whether they are at the beach, riding bikes, playing in the yard with their dogs, or swimming. She attributes her love for reading and writing to her family, teachers, and children. Jake has many more adventures ahead, so stay tuned!

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Terror in Boring Town (A Sam and Rex Adventure Book 1) by Hoot N. Holler

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Genre – Children’s mystery, adventure
Page Count – 232 pages
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Twelve-year-old best friends, Sam and Rex live in a boring town and dream of an exciting adventure for their summer break.

But when two mysterious strangers visit their town for the summer, the boys suspect something isn’t right. Sam and Rex are convinced the men are up to no good. Why would anyone ever want to stay in their boring town on purpose? What are these men really up to?

When the boys uncover the strangers’ evil plot and accuse them of being criminals, no one believes them. Sam and Rex draft a plan to prove their suspicions and uncover their dangerous plot. It involves risking lives. But will it work? Will the boys be able to stop the wicked men in time? And whose lives will they be risking to expose the criminals?

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Hoot N. Holler is a daughters/mother writers/illustrator team. Hoot, the funny one spends her free time scribbling green and purple ink all over Holler’s words. N., the illustrator, is completely immersed in Tamriel. Holler is aptly named; especially during a UMD game. Alter-alter ego: Alex Bailey.

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