Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley's classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn't want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of one.
As a young girl gently questions her depressed father, he offers direct answers that help her understand what he is going through. This gentle, hopeful book will help kids cope with a parent's mental illness. It is developmentally appropriate, addressing common questions that kids have.
Oh no! Pooka knocked down her big sister Bunni's pillow castle! Pooka needs to fix it before Bunni returns. Even though she's small, Pooka uses her imagination, creativity, and perseverance to figure out how to build an even better castle. This clever story highlights sibling bonding and how big sisters can learn a lot from their little sisters!
Follow along as adopted siblings Harper and Wyatt confront what it means to be "real" family in this supportive and heartwarming story. "So he's not your real brother." When adopted siblings Harper and Wyatt hear this, they start to question what it means to be a real sibling. They share experiences and emotions, and they help each other out ......
A young girl named Sarah misses her big brother who died. But with a little help from her cat Buttons and a lot of support from her parents, Sarah finds a way to always remember him and keep him close to her heart.
What happens when four students try to make their own Volcanic Candy? A full-on CATASTROPHE happens, that’s what happens! Join Mischief, Benny, Flick and Horace on their second disastrous adventure at the School of Scallywags.
It’s a rollercoaster ride from start to finish (and yes, there is an actual rollercoaster in the story). ......
Mischief McScruff is running late for class – again! With the scruffy Sea Dog on his last warning, Mischief must arrive on time for the circus excursion or face expulsion from the School of Scallywags. But being marooned on the not-so-deserted Dessert Island was not part of the plan. Can Mischief eat his way out of trouble and reach the circus ......
Welcome to the Shark Tooth Island Talent Quest. With knife-throwing crocs, sleep-dancing sloths and singing seagulls, anything is possible. And that’s not to mention the headline act: Nora the Magnificent. But when Mischief McScruff teams up with his friends for a rap about the Hungry Hairy Sea Monster, talent quickly turns to TERROR! Prepare to ......
No one likes being stuck indoors during stormy weather – especially not students at the School of Scallywags. But when “Flick” Foulweather reveals a stormy secret to her classmates, boredom quickly turns to curiosity. In the Scallywags’ fourth fantastic adventure, Super sleuth, Mischief McScruff must put on his detective’s hat and get to the ......
Winner of the 2018 American Fiction Awards (Juvenile Fiction).
Ahoy there, and welcome to the School of Scallywags. Appropriately nicknamed, SOS, the School of Scallywags is a bizarre boarding school for pirates who need a little HELP to reach their full potential. With the motto of “Mischief, Mayhem and Mucking About,” who knows ......
Siblings play a unique role in one another's lives. Whether your child is the first born, a middle child or the baby, this Sibling Set fosters a child's sense of self and helps them feel secure in their role in the family.
A comforting snuggle up book, perfect to read to young kids to develop calm daily routines. Bathing, putting on pajamas, using the potty, brushing teeth, reading a story, and being afraid. With a parent as instructor, protector, and safe-keeper, this book is for every kid.
Investigates social parents - people who function as parents but who may not be recognized as such in the eyes of the law What makes a person a parent? Around the world, same-sex couples are raising children; parents are separating and re-partnering, creating blended families; and children are living with grandparents, family friends, and ......
She'd always imagined her song for Emilia would quietly develop, and one day she would sit at her piano or the desk, take a blank music sheet, and begin the first sweet bars. It did not begin like that...
When the SOS Lifesaving Day is held on a pirate ship, Flick Foulweather wants to run down the gangplank and hide. The ocean terrifies her. Especially the sharks! Can the black cat face her fears and perform the rescue of her life? Welcome to the School of Scallywags (SOS), a boarding school for young pirates where each new day is an adventure ......
When Nora Nibblesworth sees the poster for the model ship competition, she knows she can win first prize. But when it becomes a group project, everything starts going wrong! Can Nora get along with her teammates or will their entry end up as one big mess?
When Mischief McScruff’s schoolbag disappears on a farm excursion, the detective dog goes searching for clues. Can Mischief solve the mystery of the muddy footprints? And what priceless treasure is hidden in his bag?
When Owen Undersea hears about the surprise birthday party, he wonders why he wasn’t invited. All the other Scallywags have invitations. Can the shy little octopus find a way into the party or will he miss the big surprise?
When a family of hamsters are shipwrecked, the Scallywags help by raising money with a costume parade. But every costume The Big Chipper tries to make is a disaster! How will the salty seagull feel when he discovers Deluchio’s cool costume?
When Benny Banana Peel is invited to a superstar singing weekend with Madam Melody, he thinks he is dreaming. But when the other students choose to learn opera singing, Benny is faced with a big decision. Will he follow his heart or follow the crowd?
When Hook Hand Horace is asked to help Old Fetch for a week, he wonders what chores he will be doing. But after failing his very first task, the tiny rat decides to do things the sneaky way. Will Horace’s little lies lead to a whole lot of trouble?
When Scorch turns up to the team tryouts for the Cannonball Cup, he never imagines he can make the team. But after he stops a runaway ball, he is the talk of the town. Will the fireball fox be the next top shot, and who will be left off the SOS team?
A boy relates the preparations for, and enjoyment of, his family's annual Thanksgiving in the Woods celebration on his grandparents' farm. Includes words to the Shaker hymn Tis a Gift to be Simple and notes about the real gathering on which the story is based.
Mia's life feels split in two after her parents get divorced - even her cat and dog now live in two separate places. When she's at her dad's house, Mia misses her mom's jokes and singing. And when she's at her mom's house, she misses her dad's laugh and cooking. Mia just can't quite shake that missing feeling.
Winner of the 2014 IndieReader Discovery Award for Childrens Fiction.
"The Forgotten Map: Pie Rats Book 1 is a delight from start to finish. A children’s book with an artist’s touch; it is a treasure worth seeking." IndiReader
Whisker is a cyclone-surviving circus rat with a troublesome tail and a boat load of luck. When a ......
Around Whiskers neck hangs a tiny golden pendant - a symbol of hope and a reminder of his family. Passed down from generation to generation, the golden anchor is much more than just a lucky charm.
It may be Whiskers final hope of saving his parents.
Follow a young girl as she works with her abuela and her grandma to create a wonderful birthday present for her brother that celebrates her multicultural family and honors both sides and generations of her family. This follow up to the award winning Marvelous Maravilliso: Me and My Beautiful Family is a must-read for all families.
Winner of the 2015 IndieReader Discovery Award for Childrens Fiction and the 2016 Book Excellence Awards, Canada.
"The Pie Rat series is a hidden gem that deserves to emerge into the light of day. Readers and their children will be glad they hopped aboard the Apple Pie with Whisker and the Pie Rat crew." ......
Arthur hasn't been doing his homework and is worried about his parents finding out. He tells a lie, but then something strange happens... Find out how Arthur's life is turned upside down, as his lies start to become true! This is a simple, fun story which also helps children aged 4-8 to explore why usually, it's best to face even tricky truths.