In the spirit of Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, and Shel Silverstein, "Tales For Your Monkey Mind" is filled with fables and fairy tales for the older child and inner child. Each imaginative and charming story reflects timeless themes that are highly entertaining and filled with rhyming, witches, toy factories, and more.

Here are a few of the interesting characters you'll love meeting as you journey through this short story collection for kids:

- Little Fey, who searches for something to make her happy one day, but she realizes that her search is pushing her happiness further away.

- Angela, who spends her days worrying about what will happen to her when she dies, until she discovers there are others things to think about instead.

- Alex, who daydreams of working in the Wallerwood Toy Factory, and he sets off to see the secrets kept hidden behind the factory's front doors only to learn that even all the toys in the world can't make you happy and what might.

- Jessica, who wants to become the best clown that Clown Town has ever seen. Then she learns that being a clown is not as much fun as she thought.

Author Steve Reedy helps kids face universal life challenges by engaging them with imagination, rhyme, and illustrations, all designed to help them find the answers within.

Praise for "Tales For Your Monkey Mind"

TalkNerdyWithUs.com says, "The charm in this book is that these life lessons are fleshed out in a manner that children will understand and adults will applaud."

"Tales For Your Monkey's Mind" has received several national awards, including a 2015 Book Of The Year award for Children's Fables from BooksandAuthor.com, a 2016 Purple Dragonfly award for first place in children's short stories, and a 2016 International Book Award For Children's Fables" from Readers' Favorite.

"Tales For Your Monkey Mind" is a fun and inspirational book for kids of all ages! Order a copy for your little monkey today.

Floating into the air with an enormous gum bubble, Alvin lands in a strange world where everything is gray. The trees, the flowers, the dirt, the sky, the animals, and even the people are all missing their color.

Confronted with the mystery of the missing color, Alvin teams up with some unexpected friends to battle man-eating plants, outsmart the bumbling Crimson Guards, cross the Sugar Desert, overcome the two-headed dragon, and find the color-stealing goblins to restore color to the kingdom.

A young seed germinates in the forest before unfurling and finding her way through the rich dark soil of the earth. As she becomes a young seedling she stretches toward the sunlight, wondering what she will someday become. Nourished by the dewdrops, she grows in anticipation of the possibilities hidden within her. While still slight, some of her leaves and branches are eaten by animals. Despite the setback, she grows and matures until one day she discovers her purpose . . . she is an apple tree. She delights in being an apple tree; but over time she continues to encounter hardships, some of which are seemingly insurmountable.
A Story of Becoming is an enlightening tale of self-discovery and realization, brilliantly depicted through the life and lens of an apple seed as it journeys through the wondrous yet sometimes painful experience of existence. Coupled with soulful, hand drawn illustrations of great beauty and depth, it will captivate the heart and touch the soul of both children and adults alike.
A Story of Becoming was named winner of 18 Literary Awards including golds with Nautilus, Reader's Favorite, Literary Classics, Mom's Choice, Paris Book Festival and, London Book Festival. It has been an Amazon Best Selling Book.

Not all fairytales take place in rolling hills or along sparkling beaches. Some happen right below our very feet like the corpses they are.... ~~~ Evolved Publishing presents J.W. Zulauf's debut novel, the first in "The Balderdash Saga," a series of lower grade fairytales with a slightly dark edge. [For Readers 6-10 Years Old] ~~~ Princess Scarlet is on a journey to find true love, but a malevolent force, Maleer, is in the process of dethroning her father, King Hurlock. Maleer intends to rule the underground kingdom of Balderdash, build an army, and break through the ground to invade the land of the living. ~ As Scarlet runs out of options to save those that matter most, she is forced to make decisions that will determine the fate of her entire kingdom. ~~~ Meet many friends, and a couple foes, on your visit to Balderdash. Whether you're searching for true love with Princess Scarlet, or fighting for honor with Roland, the pirate knight, there is something for every reader within this coffin tale.

Honorable Mention in the 2015 Readers' Favorite Book Award Contest!
"Comical and neat, with unusual twists and turns, this retold tale will immediately grab children’s attention and will make them wonder who can fix Cinderella’s problem. Children and parents will enjoy the silliness of the story and will chuckle at the whimsy of the amusing characters. Simple but fun illustrations pull the whole story together. The artwork is full of expression and wit and could tell the story on its own."
Mrs. D., award-winning children’s author
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"Cinderella’s Secret Slipper is quite impressive and it’s highly recommended. […] Checinski’s illustrations are marvelous! They’re bold and brightly colored and fit the dialogue to a tee."
Rating: 5 stars from Jack Magnus from Readers’ Favorite
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"For children of all ages who wonder what happens when characters are said to live happily ever after, Ms Rutkowska gives us a glimpse, and does so with her usual cleverness and creative thinking.  The story is strikingly illustrated, beautifully written, and highly recommended by this writer."
Dan Cohen, award-winning children’s author
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"Brilliant, bright-colored illustrations are a delightful addition to this enchanted story.  And, there’s a “quiz” at the end to ensure young readers comprehend the story. I give Cinderella’s Secret Slipper a “five star” rating!"
Debra Latiolais, award-winning children’s author
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"Cinderella's Secret Slipper" is a story of our favorite princess who more than anything else wants to wear her famous glass slippers to her son's birthday party. But she can't because her four-year-old smashed one of them in an attempt at killing a mosquito on the wall. Where is she going to get a glass slipper now?

The bashful Little Seahorse discovers a mysterious object during his adventures and has to learn to speak up for himself and ask for help in order to bring his mother this amazing gift. In the process, he increases his self-confidence and makes wonderful new friends.

Themes include: Shyness, Giving, Friendship, Tolerance, Generosity

The Little Seahorse won a Bronze Medal for Best K-3rd Fable in the Readers Favorite International Book Awards.

Let yourself become immersed into an aquatic fantasy world where you will meet a variety of sea creatures as you follow Hope in her adventures through life. Hope is a story that lets you look into the life of a banana-fish. It is filled with intense drama, emotion and some humor. The story has a fast pace and is an excellent read for all.

Gold Medal in the fable category, for the Readers Favorite 2015 International Book Awards and Finalist of the 2015 International Book Awards. Award winning (Junior Library Guild) author/illustrator, Gary Bernard's third picture book. An inspiring, educational, lushly illustrated, multilingual, story. "The Moth and The Sun is the definition of pure delight..." "This book is not only interesting, but well-written and is for children and adults of all ages." "This comes at a very important time for young children and parents to help guide, inspire and dream for tomorrow. Incredible and moving...." " ...a wonderful story. Appeals to children, as well as adults with a positive and uplifting story to follow your dreams and never stop adding to your own story or using your imagination." "Amazing illustrations combined with a mystical tale. Our kids enjoy "reading" the translations and creating their own stories. Great book!" A high quality, hard cover book has been said to have magical power. With an intriguing preface it seamlessly transitions into a moth's flight around Paris on its way to the Sun. "I gave this book the top rating of five stars because it's interesting, educational and appealing to all ages." "My favorite part is the opportunity for the reader to participate with the images and interpret them in their own way... to finish the story in their own imaginations! The sun is the limit!" "The idea and past of this story is priceless. Having the story in several languages is wonderful for many settings. The drawings are amazing; each one looks like it took a month to complete!" If you enjoy classic storytelling, magic and books that are meant to last, then The Moth and the Sun is for you!

The gallows loom large over Timothy son of Garth and his friends when twelve trumpet blasts awaken sleepy Beechtown. Forced into exile, King Rolin and Queen Marlis set out with their companions to find a fabled golden forest and learn its secrets before the griffins perish of a deadly disease. To save the sorcs, they must enlist the help of the mysterious Wood Folk, an ancient and noble race. In laying down his life for a stranger, Timothy discovers that the true measure of trees and men lies in the hidden treasures of the heart. This is the third title in the ""King of the Trees"" fantasy series. Seven titles have been published to date. All the titles feature a glossary and pronunciation guide at the back for easier reading and/or reading aloud. This series is ideal for both pre-teens and teens (ages 8 and up, male or female), including young adults and adults. These books do not contain objectionable scenes or language, and appeal to those who enjoy other classics.

Winner of the 2014 International Readers' Favorite Book Award Contest.

Alinka Rutkowska and Konrad Checinski did it again in “Maya & Filippo Separate in Skagway.”

Rating: 5.0 stars from Readers’ Favorite Reviews.

Embark on an exciting adventure with Maya and Filippo as they travel around the globe on board the Fun Princess, a cruise ship full of surprises. Discover their fascinating ports of call, join them in activities at sea and explore the remarkable world they create for themselves through their thoughts and feelings.

The children explore Skagway. Maya takes a ride on a train. Filippo goes to the playground but the day does not go his way. Finally the kids’ paths cross and the family goes together for a hike in the forest but they are not the only ones on the trail. Maya and Filippo observe how things change depending on what they focus on.