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The Tale of Tito's Tail

Wendy Butler

2017 Finalist
76 Pages
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Children - Animals

2017 Finalist
From a young pinky, Tito has been allowed to play and have no responsibility. As he matures, he gains chores and begins to develop a role throughout the village. All the while, the Boom Rockers have regular adventures that he must attend because that is where his allegiance resides. He hides the balancing act of a pack leader amongst his friends and acquiring new tasks from a more mature end within the village. His inner conflict of how to become the young buck every villager expects of him becomes increasingly taxing because he's not sure how accepting his clan will be to his new demeanor. After all, his friends have followed in his shadow without him ever realizing, but one at a time, they begin to have their own spotlight. Can Mr. Adagio help to make sense of it all? When the leader of the village, Uncle Guido, decides to throw a project at Tito, it's a great deal of stress that Tito manages to pull off, but not without the help of his friends. The clan once known as the Boom Rockers slowly molds into a sharp-dressed mafia of problem solvers for the village. Tito learns the definition of true friends when the size of the village more than doubled in size overnight. While exploring into the great unknown of Genoa, Italy, little does he know he will also expose the reasoning behind the shortage of cheese throughout his village. He never meets a stranger, but now, he's forced to.

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Christmas Cats

Inca Cat Series Book 2
R. Kristi

2017 Honorable Mention
72 Pages
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2017 Honorable Mention
Another adventure story from Inca the extraordinary Siberian kitty-cat. It is Christmas time, and Inca is ready to enjoy the holiday season with her Siamese sister Cara and brother Fromage - the cheese loving Tabby cat, not to forget their adopted hamster Charlotte. Life turns interesting when their neighborhood tough dog - Boss comes around asking for help to save the loss of his master and domicile. Another mystery to solve with the help of their neighbors Monk the Blue Russian cat and Polo the Pekinese doggy. An eventful time is around the corner for the newly formed detective team headed by Inca.

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Pepe Builds a Nest

Stories for the Early Years (Book 1)
Theodore Jerome Cohen

2017 Bronze Medal
50 Pages
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Children - Animals

2017 Bronze Medal
A wonderful story about making the right choices and dealing with bullies!

Pepe, the penguin, needs to build a nest for Miss Amber and him. But Otto, the bully, keeps stealing his stones. See how Pepe and others solve the problem, finally bringing Pepe and Otto together as friends.

NB: A Spanish edition (Pepe Construye un Nido) and a French edition (Pepe Construit un Nid) are available in paperback.

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Soaring Soren

When French Bulldogs Fly
Deborah Stevenson

2017 Silver Medal
42 Pages
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2017 Silver Medal

Winner of the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Children's / Juvenile Nonfiction.
Silver Medal Winner of the 2017 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award for Children / Animals.
Nominated for the 2016 Dog Writers Association Award for Best Series of Illustrations or Paintings.

“His legs are too short! … His head is too big! … He is simply not built to jump!”

Soren the French Bulldog is an unlikely champion in the athletic sport of dog agility, or so many people think. But Soren has something that his critics can’t readily see: belief in himself. With that, and the support of his friend Deb, Soren sets out to prove that champions come in all shapes and sizes.

Soaring Soren is an inspiring true story about pursuing a dream. Soren is irresistible and determined. His quest for an agility championship is exciting. But most endearing is the love and trust between Deb and her dog. It is sure to melt the hearts of children and adults alike.

In Soren's honor, a portion of the proceeds from this book will go to a charity that rescues French Bulldogs in need.

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Cole's Perfect Puppy

Frances Crossno

2017 Gold Medal
98 Pages
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Children - Animals

2017 Gold Medal
Congratulations on Cole's Perfect Puppy most recent awards!
A prestigious Mom's Choice Award® recipient
First Place Winner 2016 Purple Dragonfly Awards (Paperback, Middle Grade Fiction Category)
Received Readers Favorite Five-Star Seal

In this award winning children's book, author Frances Crossno weaves a delightful tale that uses Cole's mission to bring the mischievous golden retriever puppy, Scarlet, home to teach children lessons of friendship, sacrifice and the true meaning of God's perfect love. Both boys and girls with enjoy this story of faith, family and of course - puppies!

Cole's Perfect Puppy introduces young readers everywhere to Cole, his younger brother Caleb and their new friend Rachel. When Cole meets the "perfect puppy" after a mad chase through the mall, he hopes for her arrival under the tree on Christmas morning. But alas, it's not meant to be.
Instead, Cole embarks on an adventure to find a way to earn enough money, and get permission, to bring the golden retriever puppy home--learning a few life lessons along the way.
From learning how to be thankful for the gift of his first "pet", the pot-bellied pig Dandy Danny, to the merits of hard work and the true meaning of the power of prayer, Cole's journey isn't without a few hiccups.

Cole's Perfect Puppy is the first in a series of Christian novels for young readers 7-12.


Author_Bio: Ms. Crossno is originally from the "piney woods" of East Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, in Biology, with a minor in Computer Science. She has worked in information technology for over 30 years. She recently retired from Texas Instruments, and now works for the American Heart Association. Her goal in writing is to share her Christian faith - and love of God's creatures, especially dogs. She lives in the Dallas area with her husband Bill, and her two golden retrievers "Beautiful Bear" and "Lad of Lochinvar" otherwise known as "Laddie".

Keywords: Christmas fiction, Christian children, kid dog books, dog story, boys and dogs, kids Christian series, golden retriever puppy, children puppy story, Christian fiction, kid pet book

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Tales of Mr. Snuggywhiskers

The Winter Tales Volume 2
C F Crawford

2016 Finalist
160 Pages
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Children - Animals

2016 Finalist
Hallie and Cory were surprised when they discovered that their grandmother knew about Mr. Snuggywhiskers. But how could she? They had met him when they climbed over a magic branch and, astonishingly, found themselves shrunken to mouse size and standing before the small, red door, with the cheese-shaped knocker, that led to his home. In Hallie and Cory’s second set of adventures with Mr. Snuggywhiskers, the friendly, well-spoken mouse who lives in the tallest tree in their backyard, they discover that mice celebrate Christmas, that Squirrel’s mechanical genius extends further than they had imagined, and that Mr. Snuggywhiskers traveled the world with their grandmother, bringing back magical gifts that he had been saving for them since before they were born. Along the way, they unravel some of the mystery of how this extraordinary mouse, with his green vest and blue suit, came into their lives, bringing them adventure, friendship, and entrance to an enchanting world right in their own backyard.

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Goodbye Poonjab

Gabriel McMichael

2016 Finalist
36 Pages
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Children - Animals

2016 Finalist

Vazdoo is honored to announce that Goodbye Poonjab has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award®. Goodbye Poonjab has been nominated for a total of 8 awards.

In Gabriel McMichael’s debut book, Goodbye Poonjab, children follow the story of a young boy, named ELIJAH (age 7), who suffers the loss of the family dog; Poonjab. ELIJAH, with the help of his parents, struggles to overcome the difficulties of losing the beloved family pet. He learns he cannot shut the door on love, and he must find the courage to allow love back into his life through a new dog. Goodbye Poonjab is a timeless, heart-filled story about the courage to love. Gabriel's detailed, hand illustrated artwork adds a special warmth to this tale. This book was written and illustrated with four purposes in mind:

- To tell and illustrate a good, solid story that both children and parents will enjoy

- A book that parents can use to help a child deal with the loss of the family pet

- A book that can also aid children in the grieving process of losing a friend or family member

- Lastly, it highlights the importance of adopting animals from local shelters

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Spooner the Bear

Jake Willers

2016 Honorable Mention
28 Pages
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Children - Animals

2016 Honorable Mention
Spooner the Bear is a children's board book that tells the story of Spooner, a young bear who's determined to change the trash-eating habits of his fellow neighborhood furry friends, and with any luck educate a few humans along the way! Written by Jake Willers, who was inspired after spending the last few years filming black bears at Lake Tahoe and seeing first hand the issues urban bears face. Illustrated by the extremely talented artist Lainie Bazzoni, Spooner the Bear is a book that children will want to read, or have read to, over and over again while marveling at the wonderful artwork.

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Orangutan

A Day In The Rainforest Canopy
Rita Goldner

2016 Bronze Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Animals

2016 Bronze Medal
When a young orangutan wakes in his nest of leaves, his day in the rainforest begins. He swings through the canopy searching for food, visits the river below, and encounters other Borneo wildlife-some of which create great danger. At day's end, the young orangutan settles into a new nest of leaves with his mother, ready for another adventure tomorrow. Full of colorful, whimsical illustrations, the book also includes words to know, fun facts, and activities on related website.

ORANGUTAN: A DAY IN THE RAINFOREST CANOPY is a Nautilus Book Award silver winner in the picture book, non-fiction category! This national book award honors books that inspire and connect our lives as individuals, communities, and global citizens. 

This book has also won a 2016 International Book Award. This award honors worldwide excellence in traditional and independent publishing.

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Don't Say Good Bye, Just Say See You!

Patricia Ann Brill

2016 Bronze Medal
34 Pages
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Children - Animals

2016 Bronze Medal
Greif and loss are normal feelings to have when a relative, friend, or pet dies. Don't Say Good Bye Just Say See You! reassures a child that no matter how sad or angry they feel when they lose a relative, friend, or pet, in time their sadness will ease and they will be able to remember the happiness they shared. This book gives parents an opportunity to talk about death with their grieving child by addressing their feelings of sadness, anger, and guilt, and clarify any misconceptions they may have. Don't Say Good Bye Just Say See You! brings a comforting perspective for children who are grieving the loss of their pet or loved one. Parents can use a pet that has died as a good reference point in the discussion of human death.