"A Child’s Garden of Fables and Tales" is a collection of stories that appeal to young minds. These stories are for children who either wish to be read to or would like to begin their own adventures in reading.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Seanny & Connor's Forest Adventure
A Heartwarming Tale That Teaches Kids the Power of Friendship, Imagination, and Being Themselves
✅ Are you searching for a children's book that celebrates empathy, creativity, and emotional intelligence?
✅ Do you want your child to see the beauty in being different—and the magic that comes from connection?
Then Seanny and Connor Forest Adventure is the story your family needs.
Join Connor, a quiet boy who sees the world through a unique lens, and Seanny, a lively and imaginative friend who helps bring that world to life.
Together, they explore a friendship that blossoms not in spite of their differences, but because of them. Through thoughtful conversations, simple moments, and endless adventures, your child will learn what it truly means to understand, support, and care for others.
This beautifully illustrated story goes beyond entertainment—it’s a gentle guide for young readers learning how to relate, empathize, and accept both themselves and those around them.
Inside Seanny and Connor Forest Adventure, your child will discover:
🌟 A touching narrative that encourages compassion and curiosity in children of all backgrounds
📘 Relatable characters that reflect the diversity and emotional depth of real friendships
🧠An empowering story that nurtures emotional intelligence, especially for kids who may feel misunderstood
🎨 Gorgeous illustrations that visually reinforce the joy of connection and the magic of imagination
👦 A celebration of neurodiversity, helping children recognize and appreciate different ways of thinking and feeling
Perfect for bedtime reading or classroom discussions, this book is a must-have for families who value kindness, inclusivity, and heart-led stories.
It's never too early to teach the values of empathy, understanding, and being proud of who you are.
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Jahsiah and Shelmo's first Journey
Come along with Jahsiah and his favorite travel buddy Shelmo as they set out on their very first journey!
From bustling city streets to bright, breezy beaches, each page invites young readers to see the world with open hearts and curious eyes.
A joyful celebration of travel, friendship, and discovery, this vibrant picture book:
Celebrates diverse cultures and new friendships
Encourages kindness, courage, and curiosity
Whether shared at bedtime or in the classroom, Jahsiah and Shelmo’s First Journey is a heartwarming tale that reminds us all: the world is wide, and adventure awaits!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Mabel Green and the Growling Wastelands (The Adventures of Mabel Green Book 2)
Mabel and her friends Andrea, Adam, and Jason have all acquired unique powers. They must use these powers as warriors to keep Salem safe during each new moon phase, as a curse dating back to the Salem Witch Trials continues to threaten them all.
Warrior life isn't always easy. The Wickeds continue to try and prevent them for closing the portal that will lead to other monsters enting their world. Mabel keeps having visions of monsters with green skin, black eyes, and crooked walks. What could this mean? Will they need to battle these monsters as well? And then there's Mrs. Appletree with her fangs...
The friends carry a great weight on their shoulders, being chosen by Mother Earth herself. Will their powers continue to grow? Will Mabel ever get control of her visions? The lives of Mabel and her friends have changed so much over the past few months!
Emma The Sheep Who Would Not Follow: Full colour pages, story and illustrations
Hello, I am very excited to let you know about my first book, Emma’s story starts with her life on the farm, She gets along just fine by herself. But she feels everything she says, is wrong, and mixed up when she is among other sheep. Only her good friends understand. In this story looking at things differently can save you from what others cannot see themselves. And looking at something from a different angle can have a very refreshing view about a situation, coming from an animation background, I have worked for such studios as Richard Purdum Productions on Mr Bean - The Animated Series, and the Munich Animation film ‘Jester Till’, at last turning my skills to my own story telling, and characters, I'm very excited to start this journey with my very first book: Emma The Sheep Who Would Not Follow.
The Inklings
In a world once shrouded in doubt, four tiny lights guide the way. Inklings: A Love-Quest weaves together shimmering journeys, golden sparks, and radiant transformation, inviting young hearts to believe that peace is possible. From seeds of kindness to vast panoramas of hope, this book glows with promise, for every hug, every helping hand, every moment we choose love over fear.
Click here to get The Inklings on Amazon
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
JACY AND THE MAPLE LEAF
✨ A Magical New Christmas Classic for Kids ✨ This holiday season, discover Jacy and the Maple Leaf — a beautifully illustrated children’s book that captures the true wonder of Christmas through the eyes of a young boy named Jacy. Written by Q. Ahsan and brought to life with enchanting artwork by Sofia Garyayev and Wendy Lemeric, this heartwarming story celebrates imagination, kindness, and a uniquely Canadian twist on the magic of Christmas. ❄️ The Story: On a snowy December day, Jacy finds something extraordinary — a glowing maple leaf that shimmers with warmth, sparkle, and magic. What begins as a simple discovery soon unfolds into an unforgettable adventure, one that connects him to the North Pole in ways he never dreamed possible. Whisked away aboard the Northern Gingerbread Express, Jacy finds himself in the heart of the North Pole - where Santa, elves, and even talking animals are preparing for the big night. But something has gone terribly wrong: the Good List has vanished, and a mischievous elf named Chicco is behind it. Can Jacy help save Christmas in time? 🎄 Why Families Love It: A Holiday Bedtime Story for Children A Holiday Keepsake – A heartwarming Christmas story to cherish year after year Beautifully Illustrated – Stunning artwork on every page brings the magic to life Uniquely Canadian Twist – A maple leaf becomes the key to Christmas wonder Perfect for Families – Ideal for cozy bedtime reading and holiday traditions Makes a Wonderful Gift – A meaningful Christmas present for children and grandchildren For Young Readers – Perfect for ages 4–8, though magical for the whole family Jacy and the Maple Leaf isn’t just a story — it’s an invitation to believe in the magic of Christmas.
Use the Links below to get your copy and Learn more about Jacy and the Maple Leaf
MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS Winner of the Moonbeam award in 2025 https://moonbeamawards.com/blog/2025-medalists-categories-26-42-ebook#30 PAPER BACK: https://www.amazon.ca/Jacy-Maple-Leaf-adventure-Christmas/dp/1068806729/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 KINDLE: https://www.amazon.ca/Jacy-Maple-Leaf-adventure-Christmas-ebook/dp/B0FSW6LWQF/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0 HARD COVER: https://www.santaandme.ca/jacy-and-the-maple-leaf-jacy.html MERCH: https://www.santaandme.ca/jacy-and-the-maple-leaf-book BLOGS: 1-ABOUT THE BOOK: https://www.santaandme.ca/blog/jacy-and-the-maple-leaf-blog.html
3-MEET THE CHARACTERS https://www.santaandme.ca/blog/character-profile.html
Monday, October 27, 2025
Assiniboine (Nakóda): Counting Book 11-20
“Learning numbers becomes a celebration of culture, language, and identity.”
In Assiniboine (Nakóda): Counting Book 11–20, author Vicki Bisbee, known by her Nakóda name Shunk Togaja Wiya (Gray Wolf Woman), continues her inspiring mission to preserve and revitalize the Assiniboine language. A proud member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine Tribe in Northeastern Montana, Bisbee brings her heritage to life through a beautifully structured counting book that teaches not only numbers, but cultural pride and connection to language.
This continuation of her earlier counting series helps readers—young and old—learn to count from eleven to twenty in Nakóda. Each page pairs numerals and English translations with phonetic spellings and authentic pronunciations, creating an engaging experience for both native speakers and learners alike.
Beyond the numbers, Bisbee’s work embodies the ongoing efforts on the Fort Peck Reservation to reclaim and strengthen the Assiniboine tongue, supported by Fort Peck Community College and linguists dedicated to preserving the language’s beauty and rhythm. Her introduction reminds readers that the Nakóda language is living proof of resilience—a language that has endured, evolved, and continues to be spoken with pride.
“A beautifully crafted cultural counting journey, Assiniboine (Nakóda): Counting Book 11–20 celebrates language, heritage, and the timeless spirit of the Fort Peck Assiniboine people.” – MainSpring Book
Written with care and authenticity, this book stands as a bridge between generations—a resource, a teaching tool, and a cultural treasure.
Because every word spoken in Nakóda keeps the heartbeat of a people alive—and every number counted brings them closer together.
Dodgy: The Frog-Bear
Dodgy is just a cheerful, freckle-faced boy with a wild imagination and a love for animals—especially bears and frogs. So when Halloween rolls around, he
doesn’t want to choose just one costume… He creates something totally new: a Frog-Bear! Dodgy’s costume is fuzzy, floppy, silly—and totally him. But not everyone gets it. Some laugh. Some tease. And Dodgy starts to wonder… is being different too weird?
Join Dodgy on a magical journey through crunchy leaves, moonlit woods, and a hidden world full of wonderfully weird kids—just like him. In the end, Dodgy learns that being yourself, even when it’s strange or surprising, is the most magical thing of all.
Click here to get Dodgy: The Frog-Bear on Amazon
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Pick Your FATE: Mission: Ares Outpost - Mars
Something’s off at Ares Outpost.
Sol says it’s fine.
It’s definitely not fine.
The storm warning just echoed through the colony. Metal hums under your boots. Pressure gauges rattle. Power flickers. And the crew’s favorite coder insists the alarms are “mostly optional.”
Now it’s up to you to keep the base alive.
Every console hums with problems waiting to be solved - coolant leaks, signal loss, pressure drifts, feedback loops - and every decision you make shifts what happens next.
Work alone, or team up with Mira, the unshakable systems analyst; Vega, the calm-under-fire mechanic; or Sol, the chaotic genius who thinks duct tape is a lifestyle. Together, you’ll chase faults through a labyrinth of wires, valves, and sensors as the Martian storm closes in.
Choose well, and you might stabilize the outpost.
Choose poorly, and you’ll trigger the kind of explosion Sol swears was “on purpose.”.
About the Pick Your FATE Series
The Pick Your FATE books turn reading into exploration. Each mission fuses real science, teamwork, and humor to make problem-solving feel like an adventure - not homework. Readers aged 8–14 don’t just read the story; they guide it, discovering how logic, timing, and courage keep explorers alive in impossible places.
Perfect for:
✅ Kids who love space, science, and stories that let them think for themselves.
✅ Classrooms and STEM clubs looking for replayable challenges.
✅ Anyone who knows that mistakes aren’t failure - they’re feedback.
Grab your toolkit.
The storm’s building.
Sol’s already making “improvements.”
Your mission starts here.
Behind the Mission
What started as a short interactive story I was making for my kids grew into a full-scale mission - 521 pages of choices, puzzles, and science in disguise. Every page hides a decision that can reroute the story, reveal a secret path, or teach a real engineering principle (without ever feeling like homework).
The Mars base might be fictional, but the systems, pressure balances, and power grids are modeled on real logic. Building it took months of mapping, testing, and re-testing every branch to make sure there were no dead ends - just discoveries.
As the first book in the Pick Your FATE series, it set the tone for what’s to come: curiosity, teamwork, and a little humor can keep any outpost alive.
This is only the beginning. More missions are already on the launch pad - from deep oceans to ancient ruins - each a new world of science, mystery, and discovery waiting to be explored.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Kyle and His Pal Jake: What a Duo These Two Make!
As a boy, Kyle was excited when he received Jake, a puppet, as a Christmas gift. He worked hard to learn to speak without moving his lips. The shows he put on made Jake and him a hit, but that ended in middle school when his friends teased him for carrying around a doll.
Now a third-grade teacher, Kyle is always looking for ways to reach his students, especially Wendy, a shy, silent girl. An answer arrives in a package from his mom. In it are items from his youth, his baseball glove, his favorite chapter books, a model airplane, and Jake.
As he removes Jake from the box, Kyle comes up with a plan on how he can use Jake in his classroom and help Wendy come out of her shell.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Magical World Of Dragor:
The Magical World of Dragor is a Fantasy story, captivating young readers. Ryan and his magical friend Joseph the blue dragon start an adventure through the wonderful world of Dragor. Ryan encounters different creatures while learning about true friends. The story is about being brave, friendships made and overcoming bullying. With many bright beautiful illustrations, you will be taken away to this magical land and join Ryan and all his friends along the way. Facing the beauty and the dangers of Dragor. The book is for children and parents alike. The Magical World of Dragor will open you up, giving you the power of imagination and letting you know you are stronger than you think. The book is dual language it has an English and a German version.
Also Available at Walmart, Barnes and Nobles, Target, and with Imgramspark
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A Tractor, of Course
Hilarious read-aloud animal book! A balloon’s-eye tour of a farm going delightfully off the rails: a band on a bright yellow stage, chickens in hot pursuit, a rooster tearing past on a scooter, and a super-computer mishap for the ages. The sheep keep snoozing - without even a peep. Page by page, the scenes stack and the laughs build, inviting children to point out what they spot and predict what’s coming next. Light, musical rhyme and detail-rich art carry the chaos to a warm finish where everyone ends up together for one big ride.
Every now and then, a children’s book comes along that feels like pure joy on the page - and A Tractor, Of Course is one of those. The story follows a balloon’s-eye tour of a farm, where animals get into all kinds of hilarious trouble. There’s rhythm, rhyme, and a musical bounce that makes it a delight to read aloud.
What I love most is that it’s not just silly - it’s smartly written. The rhymes flow naturally, the humor lands, and the illustrations burst with color and energy. My kids laughed out loud at the chickens chasing the musicians, and the rooster zooming past on a scooter. It’s the kind of book that turns bedtime reading into a performance.
Click here to get A Tractor, of Course on IngramSpark
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
SCARYELLA
Sometimes the bravest thing is being yourself Scaryella is the Princess Monster of Monsterania, but she doesn't want to be scary! She’d rather wear polka dots than rags, smile instead of scowl, and be nice instead of nasty. But when her parents send her to Scary Monster School, Scaryella must find the courage to stay true to her kind heart. When Scaryella’s Fairy Godmonster appears with a sparkly robe and a secret about monsters, Scaryella learns that real beauty shines from the inside. Perfect for Halloween or any time of year. This enchanting fairy tale mixes spooky giggles with a timeless message of kindness. Buy one for your favorite little monster(s)!
Monday, October 20, 2025
Zhuri's Heart
Ahbey, a wildlife caretaker, discovered a young gorilla named Zhuri with a thorn in her thumb and a distinctive heart-shaped mark under her eye. Unable to locate her family, he brought her to a protected sanctuary. Zhuri thrived among the other gorillas, and once she was ready, Ahbey released her back into the wild. Years later, longing to see her, Ahbey ventured back into the jungle. He found Zhuri, and their friendship was renewed. Ahbey bid her a final farewell, treasuring their bond forever. This story is inspired by true events.
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