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A Fish Name Fred

Tamara Neal

2018 Finalist
32 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2018 Finalist
A Fish Name Fred, is a magical tale about a fish who was found living in brown, yucky, murky-looking water, in an empty house, which a family had sadly moved out of, and left all alone, because he was different. This very touching book, written for Little People will be an ideal tool to teach elementary aged children 5-8 years of age, about abandonment issues, the importance of acceptance, how to show kindness and tolerance toward people and animals,who are different.
 
A Fish Name Fred will be a perfect addition to any child's bookcase and is especially recommended for schools and libraries.

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The Beedog

A Strange Insect Discovery
Addie Broussard

2018 Honorable Mention
44 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2018 Honorable Mention

Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner (2018)
Readers' Favorite Book Award Winner (2018)

With a dash of humor, this award-winning picture book blends a story kids can relate to, with information about a unique insect.

While building a sandcastle in Portugal, Cora and Many make a surprising discovery. Practicing their investigative skills, Cora and Manny try to solve the mystery of this strange insect that they call the Beedog.

This is the first in a series of bug books ideal for classroom book study, STEM education and homeschool projects. The Beedog encourages learning through curiosity and excitement about nature.

BOOK EXTRAS include fun printable worksheets for extended learning.

Recommended for ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and up.

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Doodle and the Magic Christmas Float

Cindy Shirley

2018 Bronze Medal
34 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2018 Bronze Medal
In a tiny town called Tinsel, there lived a young girl named Doodle. One day while Doodle and her friends were walking through the woods in search of the perfect Christmas tree, they stumble upon an old rusty trailer. With a little love and the help of her grandparents “Mimi and Paw-Paw”, Doodle and her friends will bring some Christmas Magic back to their town along with a new friend.

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Angels, Angels Everywhere

Susan M Branz

2018 Silver Medal
21 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2018 Silver Medal
"Angels, Angels Everywhere" is a loving tale of childlike curiosity, faith and comfort in the understanding of God and His Word. "Angels, Angels Everywhere" is the creation of published author Susan Branz, a mother and grandmother devoted to inspiring big dreams in young minds and a lifelong knowledge of God. Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Susan Branz' new book is a sweet tale of childlike wonder about God's angels and His creation.View a synopsis of "Angels, Angels Everywhere" on YouTube.

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Nonni's Moon

Julia Inserro

2018 Gold Medal
Kindle Edition
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2018 Gold Medal
No one knows more than Beanie how hard it is to live far away from loved ones. She lives across the world from her Nonni and misses her every day. But then she figures out a way she and Nonni can send messages back and forth--through the moon!

Nonni's Moon is a touching reminder of how important it is to keep family and friends close to our hearts, even if there are great distances or circumstances separating us. It can help explain bereavement or absence of a loved to children learning how to make sense of an adult world. 

It is a sweet bedtime story that's relatable to grandparents, friends and family who are moving or live far away. It's reminiscent of I Love You to the Moon and Back and Guess How Much I Love You? Readers who like Sam McBratney, Kevin Henkes, and Deborah Diesen will enjoy this. Perfect for ages 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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Rice & Rocks

Sandra L. Richards

2017 Finalist
32 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2017 Finalist
Tradition takes flight in Rice & Rocks, a picture book celebrating culture and diversity.

Giovanni's friends are coming over for Sunday dinner, and his grandmother is serving rice and beans. Giovanni is embarrassed he does not like 'rice and rocks' and worries his friends will think the traditional Jamaican dish is weird. But his favorite Auntie comes to the rescue. She and Giovanni's pet parrot, Jasper, take him on a magical journey across the globe, visiting places where people eat rice and rocks. This exciting story celebrates the varied traditions of every culture while also highlighting the delicious similarities that bring us all together.

AWARDS
  • Gold and Silver Medal Winner in the 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards
  • First Place Winner in the 2017 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards
  • Winner in the 2017 National Indie Excellence Awards
  • Winner in the 2017 Indie Reader Discovery Awards
  • Finalist in the 2017 National Indie Excellence Awards
  • Finalist in the 2016 USA Best Book Awards

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Tabitha Fink

Ninja at Night
Rick Felty

2017 Honorable Mention
68 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2017 Honorable Mention
* First Place 2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards Children's Illustrated category "As always with the Tabitha Fink adventures, this story is fun and absolutely high quality when it comes to both plot/storyline and pictures. In children's books, Tabitha Fink always shines! A great series!"

* Beverly Hills Book Children's Picture Book Award Winner 2017

* Readers' Favorite Book Award Winner 2017

Quill says: "The Tabitha Fink series just keeps getting better and better - if you haven't discovered this adorable cat yet, you need to check her out! Your children will definitely love her and her exploits!"
– Ellen Feld for Feathered Quill

5-Star Review - “Tabitha Fink, the cat, and Bartholomew Blink, the mouse, are adorable and they also show how friends can support each other during difficult times. The illustrations are bright and charming, and they breathe life into the story and bring the scenes and characters alive. It is a good bedtime storybook and the concept makes it an excellent choice for read aloud sessions in classrooms and school libraries. The story has good messages of friendship and overcoming the fear of darkness, which makes it an ideal storybook for children.”
– Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

Tabitha Fink is a cat with one eye who loves to explore. In this, her latest adventure, Tabitha helps her friend Bartholomew Blink discover powers he never knew he had as they both learn ways to deal with things that go bump in the night. This is a fun book written to help children who are afraid of the dark overcome their fears.

The award-winning Tabitha Fink book series features fully illustrated stories that help young children navigate and understand the challenges the world often presents. Tabitha Fink On a Mission to Mars is an adventure about trying new things and the original Tabitha Fink The Cat With One Eye is an early reader that speaks to young children's self-confidence.

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Buzzy and Thomas Move Into the President's House

Vicki Tashman

2017 Bronze Medal
44 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2017 Bronze Medal
It’s 1801 and life is good for Buzzy the dog. She lives with Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, but her life turns upside down when Thomas tells her that they’re moving to the President’s House. Buzzy doesn’t want to move. She's afraid to leave the comfort of Monticello. What will she do?

This enjoyable childrens leveled reader for ages 4 – 8 teaches kids about President Jefferson, the new breed of dog he brought home from France and confronting issues about moving. If your child loves books by Robert Dawson like "Ben and Me," then he'll love Buzzy! Historical fiction at it’s best: learning from the pets of famous people in history.

Amazon Reviews:

"Adults will enjoy reading this book to their children, or children who can read will enjoy this book. Buzzy reveals all the feelings that all of us might feel when we are moving from one place to another. The illustrations by Fatima Stomato, are beautiful, bright, vivid and colorful. They depict all the adventures of Buzzy and Thomas."

"My daughter and I enjoyed this wonderful book about Thomas Jefferson's move to the President's House from Monticello, told from the point of view of Jefferson's dog Buzzy. My daughter especially enjoyed the happy ending when Buzzy realized he did indeed have a friend in his new home. Looking forward to more Historical Tails!"

"I bought this book to read to my grandson who will start first grade in September. He loves books about real people and I think he will enjoy this book very much. The pictures were just beautiful and the story was interesting. I would recommend this for students who might be researching one of the Presidents or for any child who enjoys books about pets and their owners. Well done."

"This is a great way to get children interested in history. Linking animals into historical figures lives makes it easy for children to see that famous people are just like them."

Bronze Reader's Favorite Book Award, Mom's Choice Award, 30 5 star reviews

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The Day My Fart Followed Me To Hockey

Sam Lawrence,Ben Jackson

2017 Silver Medal
42 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2017 Silver Medal

Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again!

If you and your child love to read together, then you are going to love reading along with Timmy and his Fart as they play hockey together!

The Day My Fart Followed Me To Hockey is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy’s first hockey tryouts. Chaos and laughter ensue as the Fart attempts to help out his best friend the only way he knows how.

If you enjoy reading funny books with beautiful illustrations and love having your child read along with you, then make sure you grab The Day My Fart Followed Me To Hockey.

Discover and giggle along with Timmy and his best friend on their exciting day at the hockey arena!

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Kobee Manatee

Shipwreck Sea Friends
Robert Scott Thayer

2017 Gold Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Grade K-3rd

2017 Gold Medal
Winner, Silver Medal in the Interior Design: Children's Category, 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award
2018 International Literary Association – Children’s Book Council Children’s Choices Reading List
Winner, Gold Medal in the Children's K-3 Category, 2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards
Winner, Gold Award in the Children's Picture Books Category, 2017 Mom's Choice Awards

“Kobee and his ocean pals are full of fun, adventure, and inspiration. They give the reader a better sense of the magic and mystery within our ocean world." —Fabien Cousteau, oceanographic explorer and conservationist

Kobee Manatee and his pals, Tess the seahorse and Pablo the hermit crab are en route to Puerto Rico to explore the SS Antonio López, a historic shipwreck from the 1898 Spanish-American War. The ship sits underwater about seven miles west of San Juan. On their Caribbean adventure, they meet several new sea friends, including a whale shark, an octopus, and a moray eel. But as Kobee and his buddies begin their thrilling exploration of the wreck, Kobee gets trapped inside the sunken ship! Can Tess, Pablo, and the new sea friends rescue Kobee? Children are sure to enjoy this spectacular tale loaded with surprises, fun, and exciting facts all about Caribbean reef fish.