In The Polar Bears' Journey, a children's picture book by Tuula Pere, Nanu is in trouble. The bears' ice slide is slowly disappearing, and his home is melting too. Father went out on a hunting trip and hasn't returned yet. The melting ice drives Mom...

Traveling Companions (Survival Stories) by Tuula Pere is an adventure story. A landslide has devastated a tiny community in the mountains in Nepal, forcing the inhabitants to leave on a treacherous journey to safety. All except for three. Tony, the rope-maker's son has an...

Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly by Tuula Pere is a sweet and endearing children’s book about friendship, age, and compassion. The story follows Roscoe, a circus dog, who has been experiencing difficulties due to aging as he finds it harder and harder to perform once-easy...

Francis the Fox's goal is to get popular, or at least, famous by broadcasting his shows from morning till night. Since he is desperate for fame, he doesn't hesitate to fabricate stories about his fellow villagers and step on toes to get his desire. Enter...

The Fox and the Election Fraud by Tuula Pere is book 5 in a series of tales about Francis who never seems to learn his lessons about life. Always a schemer, always thinking about how he can get ahead without thinking about anyone else, Francis...

A Freezing Ski Trip is the fourth book in the I Did It Series by Tuula Pere. Siblings Liam and Lily are ready for a ski trip over a frozen lake to Pine Cottage but without their parents. After listening to their parents' advice, they...

When a gardener notices a rare Parrot Tail lily growing in his garden, his enthusiasm for what this discovery might bring causes him to focus solely on the new flower to the detriment of his garden’s other lovely flowers. Author Tuula Pere weaves an important...

The Threefold Cord by James Alan Anderson is the harrowing tale of three young boys brought up in the rural hinterlands of Manitoba, Canada by an abusive father who was caught up in a religious cult and a mother who was frequently emotionally absent. Twin...

Ezra the Elevator's Challenging Climb, by Michael Booker and Erica Booker, is a beautiful children's book demonstrating the importance of inner strength and positive reinforcement when confronting life's challenges. Today is Ezra the Elevator's first day of service. He has a positive attitude and heartily...

Millie & Marty Muldoon Miss Out by R.S. Prinzo is a children’s picture book. Millie and Marty don’t like bedtime because they think they are missing out on fun when they go to sleep. Every day, they find a clue that proves their parents are...

The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

The magical, charming children’s story, Leo, the Little Wanderer by Tuula Pere takes young readers to thrilling places in exciting adventures filled with unforgettable moments and splendid sights. Though Leo loves to watch the scenery around his home, he decides to pack his bag and...

The Healer Cat by Tuula Pere, illustrated by Klaudia Bezak, is an adventurous children's book that follows Celesse, a healer cat known for her gentle demeanor and magical abilities. One snowy night, her tranquil life is interrupted when a frantic mother hare arrives seeking help....

Tales For Tra-La-La-Day by Steve Michael Reedy is a collection of six captivating fables with beautiful illustrations by Tom Fee. The stories are told by a traveler on his way to celebrate Tra-La-La-Day under a full winter moon and each of the stories connects to...

In Adventure on Christmas Street, a children's picture book by Kristina Raevsky, Christmas is nearly here, but not everyone on Christmas Street is looking forward to it. On her way home from the library, Holly runs into an evil snowman who chases her down the...

Mother's Bread Dough by Tuula Pere begins when Leo and his mother are forced to flee from their beloved home due to the worsening war. They board a truck and slowly depart from their town, carrying only a few loaves of bread, a kneading bowl, and...

Stella and the Magic Stone by Tuula Pere is a delightful children's picture book about a brave young girl and her love for Grandpa and rocks. It's summertime, and Stella loves to go to the rock quarry with Grandpa. They spend a lot of time...

Jonty and the Giant Pike is the second picture book in Tuula Pere's Jonty Series. Jonty loves everything about fishing. This summer, he and his dad are building a fish pond for raising rainbow trout, something he has been dreaming about forever. While Jonty's mom...

Immerse yourself in a captivating tale of friendship with Tuula Pere's The Gnome's Garden. Norman the Gnome has a garden hidden deep in the forest. Norman is a gifted gardener, and all kinds of fruits and vegetables can be found in his garden. His friend,...

The Owl and the Shepherd Boy by Tuula Pere is the story of a young shepherd who finds himself in a precarious situation that forces him on a challenging journey to reach home. Nicky's father leaves him in a mountain meadow with a herd of...