Young Bartholomew isn’t allowed to go to school, play outside or make art... so he sketches in secret.When Bartholomew meets the skateboarding artist, Alexander DeVinci, he’s yanked into a mythical realm of living paintings and breathing sculptures: Artania. The two soon learn that the strange world, where everything seems to be possible, is on the verge of destruction.With Egyptian gods and goddesses by their side, they face daring battles and narrow skateboarding escapes. But can they defeat the evil Sickhert's army, and bring art back to the world?Praise:????? - “A fantastically original concept. Kudos."????? - “I started to read this book myself and decided it mandatory to share with my kids. There's a good moral and everything is kept family friendly, even though the story is deep enough for most adults."????? - "A great book for kids that teaches them about the importance of art and self-expression.????? - "I started to read this book myself and decided it mandatory to share with my kids. It's like watching a Pixar movie. The children love it and the parents can derive their own enjoyment from the same story. There's a good moral and everything is kept family-friendly, even though the deeper story is deep enough for most adults."????? - Wonderfully refreshing and beautifully written... What a pleasant and appreciated surprise to see the importance of art taking main stage in a young reader's book today."

From the bestselling author of The Day I Had a Bulldozer and The Day I Had a Dinosaur comes an engaging and imaginative adventure sure to entertain all fire truck fans!When the firefighters take the day off to test out the new swirly twirly waterslide, Luke and his friends jump at the opportunity to take over the fire department. They use their newly discovered firefighting equipment to help others in their community. Come along with these kind friends as they use their big imaginations to be heroes for a day. Empower your little one to use their imaginations and dream big!Parents, young readers, fire truck lovers, and educators will delight in the silly mishaps, opportunities for kindness, teamwork, and perseverance in this fire truck picture book. Perfect for:Young truck fansEmerging preschool and kindergarten readersGifts for all occasionsFire truck enthusiastsEncouraging imagination and teamwork

“A high-stakes and exciting tale of good versus evil.” Kirkus ReviewsFor fans of The Lightning Thief, with maladies and medicine instead of mythology.Alex Revelstoke can see disease. And not just disease—injury, illness, anything wrong with the body. This comes in handy when a classmate silently chokes on a hotdog or when the school janitor suffers a heart attack unclogging a gooey science experiment gone awry. But his newfound gift soon puts him and an unsuspecting world in peril. Throughout time, Revelstokes have waged a battle with ancient evil itself. A man, a being, an essence—the creator of disease. Alex has seen his darkness. He has felt his strength. He does not want to fight. But Alex is the last Revelstoke. The war has just begun.A contemporary urban fantasy for middle grade to adult readers.

"Once Upon and Ever After...shows the importance of accepting change and not living in the past...well written, with a fun rhythm and great rhyming scheme [and] exciting scenes full of suspense and wonder...I would wholeheartedly recommend this book." - Readers' Favorite. "A wonderful and modern take on fairytales. Children and adults alike will enjoy adding Once Upon and Ever After to their bookshelves." - Indies Today.Once Upon and Ever After is a different kind of fairytale. Told entirely from the prince’s point of view it charts the journey he takes from his early days of training to his final quest to rescue a princess.Unfortunately things don’t go to plan when he finds that the princess has already rescued herself and the next one he tries to save has done the same!What happens next? Find out in this modern fairytale for children of all ages.With pop up text and a handy word guide.

Gold Medalist in Children's Mythology/Fairy Tale - 2021 Reader's Favorite Awards “If you’re into secret societies, time-travel, dangerous artifacts, deadly assassins, evil priests, and vengeful gods then I’ve got a story for you...” Anastasia and Edward Upston are eleven year old twins who are different in almost every way. Despite this they are inseparable and the best of friends. They tackle the highs and lows of sixth grade together whether they are fending off bullies at the elite Blake Academy or examining rare antiquities at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Then: life gets complicated. They discover that their friend and mentor, Dr. Gregorian, is part of a secret society called the Order of Time. It turns out that time is not fixed, it’s a fluid continuum where changes to the past can create ripples all the way through to the present. It unwittingly falls to the twins to travel back through time to ancient Egypt where they must overcome deadly assassins, evil high priests and vengeful gods in order to prevent disaster. Together Anastasia and Edward must navigate all obstacles to preserve the past and find their way back home.

Hilarious questions about the joys of summer for kids who love fun, laughs, and a challenge from the author of the best-selling “Would You Rather?” series. School’s out! Now you can finally relax and have an awesome vacation. And this laugh-out-loud Would You Rather? book is the perfect companion for all your favorite summer activities, whether you’re at home, at camp, in a tent in the woods, at the pool, or on the road with family and friends. Would You Rather? Summer Edition features:·         Thought-provoking scenarios that entertain and challenge kids ages 8-12 to think creatively and speak persuasively. ·         160+ "Would You Rather?" questions about campfires, whitewater rafting, pool parties, rock-climbing, bottle rockets, capture the flag, and so much more. ·         Awesome entertainment for camping, summer camp, and road trips. ·         Tech-free fun for lazy summer days. ·         A competitive game for kids and families; who’s the smartest of them all? Would You Rather? Summer Edition will keep you entertained and laughing in the family car, at the beach, under starry skies, in a camp cabin, or on a cozy hammock in your backyard on warm summer days and nights.