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Ten-year-old Sophie Glidden lives in a rural Maine community in 1933. She and her best friend, Evelyn Murphy, enjoy hanging out in Evelyn's tree house and exploring. There is also a difference between the girls. Sophie is a Protestant, and her roots in town go back many generations. Evelyn is an Irish Catholic immigrant. Their difference in religion is something neither of them considers until Evelyn gives a rosary to Sophie to comfort her following the death of Sophie's grandmother. When Sophie's parents discover that she has prayer beads, trouble quickly settles in the Glidden home.

The Story of the Little Ant and the Big Bucket is a unique inspirational story that is stamped with knowledge and poetry. This story is about two ambitious poets who, through "Words of Art," inspired many to help bring peace that hasn't been seen in decades. Within the city of Dreamersville, individuals get together to host an annual Snap Show. RJ, the little ant, teamed up with his best friend, Hermit, in hopes of winning the Golden Notepad. Crosstown, where Hermit lived, was the most negative place in all of Dreamersville, a place that's filled with negative energy.

She stared at his face, wishing for a sign but expecting nothing less than that blank stare. A terrible feeling welled up inside her. He had said her name; somehow he knew her, and he asked her for help. His words echoed in her mind-- broken. What was broken? Genesis had spent her whole life exploring, but she had never come across anyone like Blare. Through some mysterious circumstance, he was stricken with an illness that left him eerily robotic. And somehow, despite never meeting before, he knew her name.

This is a rhythmic story about a little train engine named Mia who loved to sing. She would often sing for her friends during recess or after school. Her friends loved to hear her sing and thought she sounded cool. Sadly, there was one little engine who did not like it all. His name was Bruce, and toward Mia, mean things he would shout and call. One day after school, Bruce was extra mean. On that day, his insults had an extra sting.

The puppy was brought to replace our farm's guard dog, herding dog, and longtime cherished pet. Living in upstate New York, rottweilers had a bad reputation, and most people viewed them as fighting dogs or vicious guard dogs for car dealerships and junkyards, which was my Grandfather's opinion. He was worried for us three children he was raising.

When a crime needs solving, Detective Cattitude is on the case! Join our four-legged problem solver as he aids the prideful Zanny Zebra by investigating an "eye-catching" enormity committed by a crafty criminal!

When we last met Keddy, he made a new friend and saved Giggle Bee Valley. He was and still is one of the happiest giggle bees. On his way to school, he was feeling a little down. This is not normal for Keddy! He got an idea, but he needed his friends to make it work. Keddy and his friends go to space and the jungle and take a trip to outer space in search of adventure. Join Keddy and his friends on another amazing adventure.

Tidbit Goes Flying introduces Tidbit—a one-and-a-half-inch-tall boy—who lives high up in a grandfather clock in the front hall of the Roberts’ family farm in Odessa, Delaware. Tidbit and his friends have many adventures – mostly him getting in trouble and them rescuing him. In this book, you will meet Tidbit, Christopher, Mr. Hickey, the Bitterum Bug and a conniving Muskrat.

The Rottweiler puppy was a gift offered to my Grandfather to replace his long-time farm dog who had died. All farms need a herding dog, a guard dog, and a loving pet, and it is rare to have all these qualities in one dog which made the loss of his dog personally tragic and devastating to the function of the farm business he owned. In upstate New York back in the 1960's, owning a Rottweiler as a pet was unheard of because of their horrible reputation of being vicious and dangerous and only good for junkyard guard dogs.

We all look for something to believe in and something to hope for. Superheroes enable us to believe in justice, peace, and love. The world becomes a much better place when the real superheroes of the world discover their superpowers. In a world that you can be anything, be a Super Leader. Be the light that shines in the darkness.

So delicious is cherry-berry ice cream. Oh, how she loves every bit. This is the only food Chiddy never shares with anyone. Chiddy quickly succumbs to every distraction of her favorite food: chocolate, chunky-monkey, rocky road, and vanilla swirl with rainbow sprinkles. She sometimes chuckled, frowned, and cried to get homework done, but when she heard about this exceptional juicy food, her mind changed; Mom didn't have to say it twice. The sound of the ice-cream truck kept her taste buds flowing, leading her to make one of the biggest mistakes ever.

The book is about a young boy who is afraid of the dark and prays for his angel's protection. When they answer his prayer and visit him, they teach him and explain to him why they heard his prayer.

Imagine a world where laughter no longer exists, where it has been gone for so long that no one even remembers it. Then one day, as a random ray of sunlight finds its way past the somber, gray clouds and through the window of a delivery room in the Elmer Memorial Hospital, a strange sound is heard reverberating through the hallways. It’s coming from Baby Nula, who is making her first appearance in this very serious world. Now imagine what happens next…

Horace is a young spider that lives with his grandpa at the top of an old oak tree. Every morning, he walks to school with his two best bug friends (BBFs), Maya Ladybug and Freddie Ant. As winter approaches, Horace's two friends begin telling him about all the wonderful traditions their families will be celebrating at Christmas. Not knowing what Christmas is, Horace feels left out of all the excitement. After his grandpa explains the meaning of Christmas and the various traditions that go along with it, Horace is saddened to discover that his family doesn't have any traditions of their own.

This story is about an all-black lion named Leo, who is born to an all-brown pride, and his cowardly dad, Lucas, is afraid of his attention. He could draw to the pride and force Leo to live with his uncle Dami. Word spreads throughout the jungle of Leo being born an all-black lion. Other lions are not too fond of him and wants him dead.

Today, Luca, a ten-year-old boy, is going to embark on Grammy's Treasure Hunt. Luca is about to experience the most unique ice hockey game ever played. His adventure brings him face-to-face with very unusual opponents, uncommon rules, and a personal challenge for Luca that he very much wants to win. He will meet a new friend who just might be his best hidden secret of all. Luca will need to use his physical skills as well as his personal beliefs to try to win his treasure. Will Luca do what is needed to win the greatest prize? One crucial moment will decide it all.

The three main characters, known as the trio, have exciting times with friends and family as they turn eleven years old and enter middle school. Join the boys as they meet new friends and get involved in the school basketball team, talent show, and spring play.

The rain comes, the thunder roars, and the mud gets deep. Plans change, but the adventure has just begun when something unexpected happens inside the camper. When Grammy is reading books to the children, things go flying, and kids bail out of The Bed That Swallows Grammy.

What Is God? is an inspiring story about an eight-year-old boy named Rusty who brings this question to his mother after pondering the importance his best friend puts in attending Sunday School. Of course, he has heard about God, but realizes he does not really know what God is. Rusty and his mother together set off to find the answer about God and what they discover.

Over the years, I have told many stories around a campfire in Algonquin Park during our family camping trips. My kids each have their favourite stories that I have to tell over and over again. Friends who were also with us had their favourite stories they wanted me to tell. The problem was that I never did write down the stories in the thirty years of telling. My family finally convinced me to write down the stories.