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MIDDLE GRADE


Thistle Greenbud is not a bad fairy. She simply doesn't like rules, and it's just her luck that her homework is to create a new rule for the fairy handbook. But first, she has more important things to do. Like figure out how to get back at Dusty and Moss for playing tricks on her.

Before she can carry out her plan, though, disaster strikes and she finds herself working alongside the very fairies she wanted revenge on. Can they work together and trust each other, or will things go from bad to worse?

Age Range: 8-12 Lower Middle Grade Chapter Book


EBOOK: NOOK / KOBO / ITUNES / AMAZON 


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Thistle Greenbud thought the nickname Bad Fairy was behind her, but she can't escape it. Someone is spreading a rumor about her that just isn't true and can ruin all of her hard work in getting into Advanced School. What fairy would do such a thing?

As if that's not bad enough, Thistle's dad goes missing. Not a single fairy in Tinselville has seen him. He's vanished like pixie dust. Her mom is distraught, and Thistle is worried. Where could he be?

Thistle and the Flutters, along with Dusty and Moss, are on both cases. Can they find out what happened to her dad and solve the Bad Fairy rumor? Thistle hopes so!

Age Range: 8-12 Lower Middle Grade Chapter Book 


EBOOK: NOOK / KOBO / ITUNES / AMAZON 



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PICTURE BOOKS


Gregory Green loves his mom’s pea soup, but when he eats it at school, all of his friends make fun of how it looks. He doesn’t think it looks like bugs, and it tastes good! Then at recess, his friends run from him, screaming, “He’s a monster!” Gregory doesn’t know why his friends are being mean until he sees his skin is green. The teasing gets worse until an unlikely friend comes to the rescue—his teddy bear, Sammy. Sammy usually only comes to life for Gregory and his family, but Sammy has an important lesson to teach Gregory and his classmates.


Age Range: Kids 5-8 (Story Picture Book) 


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NOOK / KOBO / SMASHWORDS / AMAZON 

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Praise for Pea Soup Disaster:

“A charming and imaginative tale that can help children cope with being bullied.” – Sherry Ellis, author of That Mama is a Grouch

“A beautiful story about a bowl of pea soup and a teddy bear with a secret that shows the kids at school bullying is never fun.” – Beverly Stowe McClure, award-winning author of A Family for Leona

"Gregory is an ordinary boy and is easy to relate to. His situation, while funny, still evokes sympathy." – Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids


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It’s Saturday, and Gregory Green can’t wait to have fun with his dad on the riding lawnmower, but something is wrong. Sammy, his teddy bear and best friend, won’t get out of bed. Gregory is worried when he sees Sammy’s left leg is torn. This is a case for Doctor Mom! Can they fix Sammy? And just how did Sammy get hurt in the first place?


Age Range: Kids 5-8 (Story Picture Book) 



EBOOK:
 NOOK / KOBO / SMASHWORDS / AMAZON 

PRINT:
BOOKSHOP / BARNES & NOBLE / AMAZON 

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Praise for Doctor Mom:

"Doctor Mom is an adorable story that shows how Moms can fix anything—even a torn limb on a beloved teddy bear! Children will enjoy the lovable little bear who needs a stitch or two and his boy who plays dress-up as a doctor." – Wanda Luthman, award-winning author of Little Birdie Grows Up

“A sweet and heartfelt tale kids can easily identify with, and all of that with a wonderful touch of magic.” – Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids

"Doctor Mom is a sweet story that assures kids that mom can take care of just about anything. The illustrations compliment the story nicely." – Sherry Ellis (VINE VOICE)


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One Halloween night, Gregory and his teddy bear Sammy go trick-or-treating, hoping for lots and lots of candy. But Sammy is scared of everything and is constantly asking, “What’s that?” Gregory gets annoyed until one of those things turns out to be a flying broomstick. And this broom wants them to go for a ride. Where will it take them?

Age Range: Kids 5-8 (Story Picture Book) 

EBOOK:
 NOOK / KOBO / SMASHWORDS / AMAZON

PRINT:
BOOKSHOPBARNES & NOBLE / AMAZON 

Praise for Halloween Ride:

"The excitement of heading out alone for the very first time to go trick or treating comes to life in these pages." – Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids

“Halloween Ride is a fun-filled story of illustrated pictures that will capture any child’s eye as Gregory and Sammy soar higher and higher, showing no fear.” – Sherry Fundin, blogger


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The paper alphabet letters in Gregory Green’s classroom have gone missing, and it’s up to him and his friends to find those missing letters. They go on a hunt through the school, hoping to find them. They spot letters next to things that start with those letters, like B for Bananas in the cafeteria. But will they be able to find the entire alphabet?

The Missing Alphabet is a great story for children learning to associate letters with objects, and four activities throughout the book will further help children to get familiar with the alphabet.

Age Range: Kids 5-8 (Story Picture Book) 


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 NOOK / KOBO  / SMASHWORDS / AMAZON

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Praise for The Missing Alphabet:

“Kaye presents an opportunity for students to be detectives in safe environments. She is careful to weave literacy development in everyday living. This work encourages student engagement and develops leadership skills. Students learn to collaborate as they develop other team building skills that will benefit them long after they have left the classrooms.” – Martha Joseph Watts, Ed. D., Instructor, Author, & Educational Consultant


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On Christmas Eve, Gregory and Sammy get a special visitor—Santa Claus! Santa brings them on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure around the world and to the North Pole. Bundle up and come along for the ride!

Age Range: Kids 5-8 (Story Picture Book) 

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Slow Poke is the slowest turtle. He's slow for everything. One day, a little boy needs him to be fast. Slow Poke doesn't want to disappoint Tommy, but can he be fast? Can he win a race?

Elaine Kaye has given the classic story The Tortoise and the Hare a modern take with two turtles racing against each other. Slow Poke gives a sweet look into the friendship a child can have with a turtle, or any animal, and celebrates positive thinking. If you believe you can do something, you will!

Age Range: Kids 5-8 (Picture Book) Goodreads