Date Published: January 28, 2020

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Cornelius and Oliver, the Bartholomew cubs, awoke six weeks after George the groundhog saw his shadow. They awoke to a stream of light radiating through the cave while chickadees and nuthatches were singing and while the spring peepers peeped. They rejoiced. “Spring has sprung!” The brothers could not wait to play together among abundant food choices like roots, berries, meat, fish and succulent plants. They longed to use their strong claws to rip open logs for insects and grubs. They had the most wonderful thoughts until…….

Cornelius and Oliver, the Bartholomew cubs, awoke six weeks after George the groundhog saw his shadow. They awoke to a stream of light radiating through the cave while chickadees and nuthatches were singing, and while the spring peepers peeped.

They rejoiced, “Spring has sprung!“ The brothers could not wait to play together among abundant food choices like roots, berries, meat, fish, and succulent plants. They longed to use their strong claws to rip open logs for insects and grubs. They had the most wonderful thoughts until….

About The Author

Keri Margaret O’Shea, formerly O’Brien, lives in Bedford, New York, with her husband, four children and Olivier, a Havanese. She summered in the Adirondack Park and grew up playing in the woods just like the Bartholomew brothers. Her first husband, of ten years, died of a brain tumor after a two-and-a-half year illness. Reading “When Dinosaurs Die,” ad nauseum, she pledged to her three small children that she would write a book to help others cope with sudden and anticipatory grief. Bedtime reading was the only tool that helped her, as a parent, navigate the discussion of grief.

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Published: June 2020

Publisher: Infinity Plus Publishing

Have you ever wondered “just what exactly is a dream?” What do dreams sound like? What do dreams feel like? How are dreams created? Well, this adorable bedtime story explains it all!

Join Little Ari and her talking dog, Pepper, as she reveals a magical formula for creating a dream and explains what dreams are, through the use of the 5 senses. This whimsical bedtime story will certainly ensure that your little one has the sweetest of dreams.

“What Is A Dream?” is a bedtime story for toddlers and young children ages 4-8. Your child will be sleeping peacefully after reading this, while venturing into the world of dreams. “What is a Dream?” is the second book in the Let’s Go Dreaming series, written by author Shanita Allen.

Other Books in the Let’s Go Dreaming Series:

Sleep, Tiny Dreamer

Let’s Go Dreaming, Book 1

Published: September 2019

Publisher: Infinity Plus Publishing

“Sleep, Tiny Dreamer. Where will you go tonight? Will you swim across the ocean? Or will you take a flight?”

This bedtime story poses the question “where will your little one go in their dreams?” and encourages them to think of all the endless possibilities.

Sleep, Tiny Dreamer is Shanita Allen’s first book in the Let’s Go Dreaming series. This is a sweet bedtime story full of hope and innocence…inspiring young minds to dream big!

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One starry night,

When the sky was super bright,

Little Ari climbed into bed

And turned out the light.

“I wonder what I’ll dream tonight.

What places will I go?

I guess until I close my eyes

I’ll never really know.”

“What is a dream?” asked a voice

That came from down below.

Ari looked at the floor,

In shock. “Say it isn’t so!”

“Pepper, was that you?

Did you just speak, for heaven’s sake?

Nah, you’re a dog!

I’m not dreaming yet. I’m still awake!”

Pepper looked at Ari

And tilted her head to the right.

“Yep, I can talk!” said Pepper,

Giving Ari quite a fright.

First, Ari started screaming

And headed for the door.

Then she remembered, “Pepper’s my friend,”

And wasn’t afraid anymore.

About the Author

Shanita Allen is the author of the Let’s Go Dreaming children’s book series, which inspires young minds to dream big and allows readers to see the world through the eyes of Little Ari and her talking dog, Pepper. The Let’s Go Dreaming series is a collection of 9 books that teach lessons about acceptance, diversity, friendship, special needs, and bullying.

Shanita is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida State University. She has 17 years of experience serving individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

Shanita is a native Floridian and loves to travel. She has visited several countries around the world including China, Spain, and Denmark. One of her books, Let’s Go Dreaming: Journey to Paris, was inspired by her trip to France.

Get social with Shanita, Ari, and Pepper at www.letsgodreaming.com

Facebook: Lets Go Dreaming

Instagram: @LetsGoDreaming11

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Children’s Picture Book, Holiday Picture Book

Published: November 2020

Publisher: Shake the Moon Books

While Katy and her family spend a snowy Christmas away at Grandma’s house, a cold and clever little frog jumps at the chance to move into their warm, empty home. Unfortunately, so does every other four-legged forest dweller in the area. With the perfect holiday vacation house overrun with guests, chaos quickly erupts until the group finds a peaceful solution in this holiday tale of tails. What begins as a break from the wintry woolly land transforms into an annual holiday tradition of kindness and generosity. The Frog at the Window is a Christmas tale with a message for every season!

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Tonight was the very first storm of the year,

and surprising how much it had snowed.

The Randalls were packed and all ready for bed,

with plans to wake early and then hit the road.

“Now Christmas was only a few days away”,

thought Katy, relaxed by the tree.

“How will we ever reach Grandmother’s house,

when it’s snowing so hard I can’t see?”

And then as she sat staring into the night,

through the blustery, snowy white fog-

there stood, in the cold window’s lower right edge,

a tiny, green, shivering frog.

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Hailing from the tiny town of Seymour, Wisconsin, Scott Langteau grew up to become the single Producer involved in the creation of two of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful franchises in videogame history: Medal of Honor and Call of Duty. He has over 20 years of production experience, having worked with companies like DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Activision, Disney/Pixar, and the Jim Henson Company. Scott is the award-winning author of Sofa Boy, a grim yet fanciful cautionary tale for children about the perils of videogame addiction, The Question, a home-alone snowstorm adventure taken from the imaginative experiences of his youth in wintry Wisconsin, and his 2019 anti-bullying tale: BULLIED, a contemporary look at modern-day bullying and the impact it has on the futures of all involved. BULLIED was recently awarded the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award in the category of Best Mind/Body Self-Esteem book.

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A Rabbit And Fox Story 

Children’s Picture Book

Date Published: September 2020

Publisher: Sybrina Publishing

Cleo loves bows. She wears her hair in a bow and decorates her room with bows. Cleo is bow crazy.

Learning to tie a bow is very difficult for some people but Cleo remembers how to do it from a cute story she once heard. It is about a little rabbit with very long ears and a very helpful fox who shows her what to do to keep them clean.

This is the story of how Cleo learns to tie a “bunny ear” bow. You can follow along with the rabbit and the fox to learn to tie a sash or even shoe laces.

Exercises in manual dexterity build self-esteem in children. Knowing how to tie shoe-strings, scarves and more into a bow is a useful and rewarding skill.

“Teach a child a useful skill. Build confidence and self-esteem that lasts a lifetime.”

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Sybrina Durant writes both factual and fanciful books. She is the author of the “Learn To Tie With The Rabbit and The Fox” series of books.

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Date Published: August 18, 2020

Publisher: MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing

Come on a tour of Canada with our inquisitive explorer as he travels to
each province and territory to see animals in their natural habitat.

About the Illustrator

(Illustrator Bio: Anita C. Young is the winner of the 2018 Pollack Purchase
Award from Washburn University, and winner of Best in Show for the Human
Experience versus Abstract Exhibition at the Tomahawk Art Center. Her
current body of art work focuses on mental health and is intended to make
open dialogue easier.

Anita C. Young was born and raised in Canada before marrying a US Army
soldier. The couple moved around the world before finally settling in
Topeka, where she obtained her B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science from
Washburn in 2010.  After almost a decade of serving the community at a
local hospital, Anita Young decided to pursue her lifetime love of art at
Washburn.  After receiving her B.F.A., Anita Young looks forward to
displaying her work in many future shows while continuing to write.)

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Sam: The Cat Without a Tail
By Glorida Lintermans
Publisher: Blooming Twig Books
ISBN: 978-1613431207
ASIN: B0727S29LP
Genre: Children’s Picture Book

SAM: The Cat Without a Tail” is a children’s picture book. Sam, the central character, is a Manx cat, and so, sports a soft puff of white fur instead of a tail. This is Sam’s story, his discovery that he is, indeed, different than most cats, his heartbreak over this discovery, and finally, how he resolves these feelings.

More than ever, we need if not an understanding, then certainly a tolerance for diversity. Parents and teachers reading this story with their children can use this it as a springboard to talk about how people come in all shapes, sizes and colors, yet each is wonderful and “right” in their own way.

It is a colorful picture book that is a great conversation starter between kids and parents and teachers about diversity and being accepting of everyone’s differences. There’s no better time to start this conversation than now.

Sam’s story will change children’s lives and teach them to be more accepting and kind to others.

“I highly recommend this book, SAM: The Cat Without a Tail, for the young child in your life. I gave it to my young niece as a gift, and she loved it. She asked to have it read to her multiple times. And having read it myself, I understand why. It’s truly a heart-warming story with a meaningful lesson woven in.” Judy Graybill, International Relationship Coach

“Sam: The Cat Without A Tail follows the trials of Sam, a young Manx cat with a handsome, soft, white puff of a tail. As he discovers that he is indeed different from everyone around him, he learns and helps to teach the importance and beauty of diversity and self-worth.

“An original, entertaining, and thoroughly ‘kid friendly’ picture book specifically written for children ages 3 to 7 by Gloria Lintermans, and charmingly illustrated by Kristina Tosic, “Sam: The Cat Without A Tail” is particularly and especially recommended for family, (child) daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections.” Children’s Bookwatch

Recipient of the Children’s Literary Classic Seal of Approval!

About the Author:
Gloria Lintermans is an award winning author and freelance writer. A former syndicated fashion columnist, her popular column, “Looking Great,” appeared in English and Spanish language newspapers across the U.S. from Hawaii to New York, and worldwide from Saudi Arabia to South America.

Lintermans is the author of SAM: The Cat Without a Tail, THE SECRETS TO STEPFAMILY SUCCESS: Revolutionary Tools to Create a Blended Family of Support and Respect, THE HEALING POWER OF GRIEF: The Journey Through Loss to Love and Laughter, THE HEALING POWER OF LOVE: Transcending the Loss of a Spouse to New Love, THE CHEAP CHIC: A Guide to LA’s Resale Boutiques, the “ultimate guide to recycled fashion”, forerunner of RETRO CHIC: A Guide to Fabulous Vintage and Designer Resale Shopping in North America & Online and The Newly Divorced Book of Protocol . A fashion editor and freelance writer, she has authored numerous articles on fashion and beauty, along with a wide range of timely topics for national and local magazines.

Lintermans has appeared on national and local radio and television talk shows across the county and enjoys a reputation as an articulate, warm, and knowledgeable guest. She has hosted her own “Looking Great with Gloria Lintermans” cable television and radio shows and is a popular lecturer and commentator.

Lintermans is a member of The Authors Guild, Inc., and S.A.G.- A.F.T.R.A. (Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television & Radio Artists).

Website: http://glorialintermans.com
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