Our books help children work through those life experiences we adults call ‘growing up.’ They can be as universal as getting a pet or being afraid of bees. Or they can be as complicating as learning about disability or being an adopted sibling. In each we try to tell a story that kids and their parents will see as honest, informative and leave them smiling at the end.

– Vanita Oelschlager

Coming Spring 2010

	Bonyo Bonyo Bonyo's vision and determination lead him on a real-life adventure bearing the fruits of core values -- growth despite loss and pain. Ages 6-10 42 pages Paperback: $8.95 (978-0-9819714-4-5) Hardcover: $15.95 (978-0-9819714-3-8)

A Tale of Two Daddies Introduces a type of family increasingly visible in our society and reflects a child's practical and innocent look at the adults who love her. Ages 4-8 42 pages Paperback: $8.95 (978-0-9819714-6-9) Hardcover: $15.95 (978-0-9819714-5-2)

NEW Releases

	Ivan's Great Fall Ivan is reluctant to say goodbye to summer. As the leaves turn, he discovers through poetry that autumn has a charm of its own. > READ MORE Ages 4-8 44 pages Paperback: $8.95 (978-0-9819714-2-1) Hardcover: $15.95 (978-0-9819714-1-4)

Postcards from a War A mother's deployment leaves her son looking for answers. > READ MORE Ages 4-8 40 pages Paperback: $8.95 (978-0-9819714-0-7) Hardcover: $15.95 (978-0-9800162-9-1)

Previous Releases
	Ivy in Bloom Ivy in Bloom introduces the poetry of Dickinson, Longfellow, Browning, Wordsworth, Frost and others. > READ MORE Ages 4-8 40 pages 978-0-9800162-7-7 Hardcover $17.95
	Birds of a Feather Birds of a Feather introduces children to the magic of idioms - words that separately have one meaning, but together take on something entirely different. > READ MORE Ages 4-8 32 pages 978-0-9800162-8-4 Hardcover $17.95
	My Grampy Can’t Walk How do children see and react to a disabled grandparent? The answer is a surprise in this acclaimed book!  > READ MORE Ages 4-8 32 Pages Paperback: $9.95 (978-0-9800162-0-8) Hardcover: $17.95 (1-59624-015-6)
	Made In China: A Story of Adoption An adopted Chinese girl learns to cope with two emotionally charged subjects; understanding her adoption and coping with sibling rivalry. > READ MORE Ages 4-8 32 Pages 978-0-9800162-3-9 Hardcover: $17.95
	Let Me Bee Fear of bees is something many children have to learn to overcome. This story shows how a honeybee helps a young boy overcome his.  > READ MORE Ages 4-8 40 Pages 978-0-9800162-1-5 Hardcover: $17.95
	What Pet Will I Get? What parent hasn't heard their child say "I want a puppy, or a kitten?" In this touching story, the pet Mom brings home is, at first, unexpected and a disappointment. But soon the child learns that his “special pet” can be just as interesting and has a lesson or two to teach him. > READ MORE Ages 4-8 40 pages 978-0-9800162-2-2 Hardcover $17.95
	Big Blue Big Blue is a very happy bird until he realizes he’s gotten too big to fly south with his flock for the winter. However, with a lot of work he slims down and is ready to greet them the next spring, a lesson having been learned.  > READ MORE Ages 4-8 32 pages 978-0-9800162-5-3 Hardcover $17.95
	Francesca Francesca is a daydreamer – she wants to leave her childhood behind, right now. An elderly neighbor listens, then helps Francesca understand that her childhood is precious too.  > READ MORE Ages 4-8 32 pages 978-0-9800162-4-6 Hardcover $17.95
	Mother Goose, Other Goose Everyone knows Mother Goose rhymes. They’re often the first rhymes a child learns. But what about Other Goose? > READ MORE Ages 4-8 32 pages 978-0-9800162-6-6 Hardcover $17.95
Other Books
	Air Mask A chronic disease, like multiple sclerosis, is a physical and emotional challenge to those who have the disease, and for those who provide their care. As a wife and caregiver, Vanita knows exactly how hard it can be and shares those experiences and emotions in this extraordinary book of poetry.  > READ MORE 60 pages 0-9786505-0-6 Softcover $19.95