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Counting Sea Life with the Little Seahorse

Sheri Fink and Derek Taylor Kent

2017 Finalist
28 Pages
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2017 Finalist
Dive under the waves with the Little Seahorse as he takes you on a magical underwater adventure while counting the beautiful sea creatures that he encounters. Children will delight in the amazing variety of sea life they can learn about and have fun finding and counting them as more and more appear with each turn of the page. Grown-ups are sure to laugh along with their children at the hilarious illustrations and tongue-twisting wordplay. And wait until you see the special surprise at the end!

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Elphie and Dad Go On an Epic Adventure

Elphie's Books Book 1
Hagit R. Oron

2017 Finalist
50 Pages
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2017 Finalist
For Elphie, everything is an adventure. But dad is cautious. Is dad going to join Elphie on his quest or is the trip to the shop going to be dull and boring? Join Elphie and dad to find out! "Elphie and dad go on an epic adventure" is a fun book that addresses kids and parents alike. It shows how you can transform everyday chores into exciting adventures. Bonus – free gift for every buyer: an illustrated booklet with an extra-special-epic-adventure chocolate milk recipe for kids and their dads to make together.

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One to Ten

Squirrel's Bad Day
Carole P. Roman

2017 Honorable Mention
38 Pages
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2017 Honorable Mention
Squirrel is running along a tree limb when she trips, losing all her acorns into the rushing water of the river below. Angry and frustrated, she doesn't know what to do. Her good friend, Rabbit, lends both a sympathetic ear as well as a solution. Rather than get angry, Rabbit tells her, rate the problem on a scale of one-to-ten. By identifying and realizing the true importance of the issue, the issue may not seem so overwhelming. Adorable forest creatures help the sad squirrel put everything into perspective so he does not to get stuck in a rut over something that may not be a big deal after all.

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The Adventures of Zealy and Whubba

A New Life Begins! Book 1 Series 1
Roe De Pinto

2017 Bronze Medal
24 Pages
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2017 Bronze Medal
Silver Award Winner- Mom's Choice Awards-The Adventures of Zealy and Whubba"A New Life Begins"Book 1 Series 1A very special welcome to a beautiful, baby girl...bright-eyed, little seal pup, that is!When adorable, little Zealy is born, Whubba couldn't be more excited! The latest in his line of powerful orcas, he's the protector around here―and now, he's also going to keep Zealy safe in her new marine environment, and doing so with tender, loving care!With its bright and cheery illustrations, The Adventures of Zealy and Whubba, "a New Life Begins", the first in a series, is appropriate for infants through age five. As Zealy grows up under Whubba's watchful gaze, the two adventurous babies teach readers that growing with love, caring and sharing are the most important parts of family life, as they melt your heart with their precious innocence.Roe De Pinto is a graduate of a three-year program in children's literature from the Institute of Children's Literature. Though she started working on the Zealy and Whubba series as a legacy for her children and grandchildren, sharing the characters' infectious smiles with children all around the world is her ultimate goal! Experience the fun and educate your children through their little escapades!

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Off the Hook

A Christmas Ornament Adventure
John Arvai III

2017 Silver Medal
74 Pages
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2017 Silver Medal
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Grand Prize Winner, Holiday Book Festival, 2017
Winner, National Indie Excellence Awards, 2017
Winner, Independent Press Award, 2018
Winner, LuckyCinda Book Contest, 2017
Silver Medal Winner, Readers' Favorite International Book Contest, 2017
Honorable Mention, Foreword INDIES Book Of The Year, 2016
Honorable Mention, Los Angeles Book Festival, 2017
Honorable Mention, Hollywood Book Festival, 2017
NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, 2017
5 Stars, Readers' Favorite, 2016

Set in a world where a Christmas tree's star is actually a secret transmitter used by Santa Claus to identify all the active Christmas homes throughout the world, Off the Hook follows two groups of ornaments from opposite sides of their tree who must learn to work together to find their missing star before Santa passes their family's house by!

Written in the style of Disney storytelling (think "Toy Story on a tree"), Off the Hook is an exciting holiday adventure for the entire family to enjoy! Rejoice in this fresh Christmas tale as you dash through the thirty-four full page illustrations, unwrap the delightful cast of characters, and feast on the playful humor! Off the Hook will leave your stockings stuffed with a lesson on teamwork and your hearts filled with the spirit of Christmas!

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Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?

Carole P. Roman

2017 Gold Medal
36 Pages
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2017 Gold Medal
Two little girls pepper their father with questions about whether or not they can be a profession and still be a princess. Motivated by her granddaughter's fascination with all things 'princess,' Carole P. Roman penned this adorable poem celebrating all the wonderful possibilities waiting ahead for them.

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Corinne's Fin

Dayle Dabney

2016 Honorable Mention
32 Pages
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2016 Honorable Mention
Gold Mom's Choice Award
Literary Classics Book Award Finalist
London Book Festival Honorable Mention
Reader's Favorite International Book Award Honorable Mention

Corinne's Fin is a story for young children about courage and adaptability of a champion swimmer, Corinne, who thought life would always be the same at Lavender Lake. When things change unexpectedly, she must use her inner determination to begin the struggle to find and accept her new life, maintain her positive outlook on her circumstance, and keep smiling from Fin to Fin!

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The City Kittens and the Old House Cat

Mrs D.

2016 Gold Medal
34 Pages
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2016 Gold Medal
Mom's Choice Award Winner 
Readers' Favorite International Award Winner
Age 6-8
This story revolves around Christmastime and a family who once adopted a lost kitten, naming it Nyda. Nyda has now grown old and has settled into a calm, uneventful life with her new family-until the day before Christmas, when the family's older daughter brings two playful kittens, Mickey and Jack, home for the holidays. The two kittens from the big city are a change for the family, and for Nyda. The old cat likes her settled life and is not happy about the new arrivals. She's also very protective of her belongings. The city kittens annoy her, and the old cat grumbles about the new additions to the family- until she hears a story one night that makes her feel bad. The kittens aren't the soft or spoiled brats she had thought they were . . .

Mrs. D. (Olga D'Agostino), an award-winning author, grew up on a farm in a village nestled in the beautiful Carpathian Mountains in western Ukraine. Surrounded by nature and the real world, without TV and toys, she learned to read at a very early age, and books then became a huge part of her life. As a child, she used to create her own imaginary world populated with characters from books she read. She finished business college in Lviv, Ukraine. To escape the harsh reality of life in the Soviet Union, she immigrated to the United States in 1992 with her two small daughters. For many years she worked in her own business. She is a member of SCBWI, speaks several languages fluently, and loves reading, writing, gardening, and traveling.

Books by Mrs. D: "Carlo the Mouse on Vacation," "The Trees Have Hearts," "Runaway Clothes," "Good Morning, World," "The Little Girl Praying on the Hill," and "Carlo the Mouse, Book 1: Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse." "The Trees Have Hearts" was awarded a 2013 Mom's Choice Award. She is already working on several other books for children, including more adventures starring Carlo the Mouse, and "The Mysterious Life Inside a Closet," "The Royal Palm," "Who Is Most Important in the Fridge" and "That Is How Things Are." Her books are available in print on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and as e-books on most e-devices. For updates on Mrs. D.'s books, please visit her website: mrsdbooks.net

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Suzie Snowflake

One beautiful flake (a self-esteem story)
Crystaline Rose

2016 Silver Medal
36 Pages
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2016 Silver Medal
Follow Suzie on a magical journey of discovering her true self worth within.

A celestial tale of self-discovery and acceptance featuring a very special snowflake you can't help but love.

Journey across an incredibly illustrated world; so surreal you might never want to return to earth.

Discover with Suzie how "each of us is made with perfection in mind" and "each of us is filled with treasures to find."

A beautifully illustrated self-esteem story for all ages!



Suzie Snowflake struggles with what she sees as "flaws" and "imperfections"in her beautiful design. "How can I notice my outer is bright, when there are parts of myself I don't really like?"

Through the love and wisdom of her parents, Suzie discovers her true inner beauty and light. "It's who you are inside that counts, your inner light that shines through, and who you are outside is wondrous too."

"Look at your art, look at your design, six magical sides, created one of a kind!

A wonderful affirmation of the importance of self-love and uniqueness; nurturing to every child.


Suzie Snowflake is a B.R.A.G. medallion award winner and Reader's Favorite silver medal winner. Illustrator Max Stasuyk has worked on world-renowned Lori Lite's Stress Free Kids series.

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The Pancake Menu

Menu & Cookbook Hands-on Math Fun (Kids Menu Books 1)
Lucy Ravitch

2016 Bronze Medal
32 Pages
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2016 Bronze Medal
Want your kids to have a fun educational experience while they play? This award winning fun and interactive book does just that as kids play restaurant! There's the option of bringing it to life using the tasty pancake recipes. Kids and their teachers or parents print play money and order sheets from kidsmenubooks.com to play with! Kids ages 4-10 are sure to have hours of fun! Children as young as 2 enjoy pretending with the book too! With sturdy laminated pages a dry erase marker or smudges can be wiped away! It's a great educational resource and activity for play dates, math centers, or free time with family and friends. Order today for loads of hands-on math play!