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The Election
Sep.05.2011
Cody has been class president for two years in a row. This year should be no different with Cody's best friends all voting for him. Newcomer Nina Harkins would like to be class president to start her own student council. These fourth grade friends will battle it out for this year's class president...
Book Cover
Jul.28.2011
This book is the third installment in my Too Clever series. The book begins with Curious Mary's visit to her aunt and uncle’s farm in the countryside, where she spent her Easter holidays. The story covers Mary’s trip from the bus to the farm and her efforts to save her favorite pet, Esme the...
The Boy Who Tricked the Ghosts, written by Ellie Crowe, Illustrated by Tammy Yee
Jul.05.2011
Written by Ellie Crowe, Illustrated by Tammy Yee   Award-winning writer Ellie Crowe recounts the harrowing tale of Kaulula'au, a real-life mischiefmaker who is banished to Lana'i, the "island of ghosts," more than five centuries ago. Through bravery and determination, he tricks...
Iki the Littlest 'Opihi, by Tammy Yee
Jul.05.2011
Little Iki lives in the rough surge zone of Hawai'i's rocky shore. Like the other 'opihi, Iki must learn to cling tightly to the rocks, or risk being swept away by the waves. But Iki wants to see the world. Will this tiny limpet settle down and learn to "stick to it?" Inspired by the...
Whales' Tails and Turtle Trails, written and illustrated by Tammy Yee
Jul.05.2011
Children follow turtle to bed, and on the way they learn shapes, colors and more! Vibrant digital illustrations and sturdy, wipe clean pages perfect for little hands.
My Bonus Mom: Taking the Step out of Step Mom
Jun.28.2011
           'MY BONUS MOM!'CHANGES THE WAY KIDS SEE STEPPARENTS             Children's fairytales and movies often give stepparents a bad rap, shuttering their minds to the wonderful things an additional parent can bring into their lives before they even have a chance to consider the positive...
My Bonus Mom: Taking the Step out of Step Mom
Jun.28.2011
                                               'MY BONUS MOM!' CHANGES THE WAY KIDS SEE STEPPARENTS             Children's fairytales and movies often give stepparents a bad rap, shuttering their minds to the wonderful things an additional parent can bring into their lives before they even have a...
The Rabbit King: Kingdom Leporidae
Jun.17.2011
The story of The Orphan Hare . . . who became king! About The Book: The Rabbit King: Kingdom Leporidae begins with Hare, an orphan rabbit, alone and on his own.  Hare sees “hope in a kingdom, high upon a hill,” and hops the distance to begin a new life . . . where he gains the admiration, respect...
Creative Expressions
May.28.2011
This is a short story about a only child having to come to terms with the fact that there is now a new family member in the house. All the attention gets focused on the baby, and, so the other child might feel a little neglected. This a a story that everyone can relate to in some way or another.
Creative Expressions
May.28.2011
Just Leave Me Alone is for all of you smothering parents out there that worry about every little thing when it comes to your children. Many parents don’t realize that being too strict has its disadvantages. We all want to protect our children, but there is such a thing as overprotection. The best...