Beauty From Ashes: Transforming Wounds into Wisdom; Scars into Stars begins with a life-altering moment as author Danette Burzlaff-Haag recounts how her life changed forever at age 10 when a tragic explosion left her scarred and struggling for survival. In the wake of severe trauma,...

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,...

In Alexandra Edmiston's The Immortal's Secret, Benjamin Mann, a curator at the Louvre, was recovering from cancer. Benjamin’s grandfather, Josiah Mann, came to visit him in the hospital until the day Josiah just vanished. Benjamin searched his grandfather’s apartment for clues and tore a painting...

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...

Join two young adventurers as they try to build their own tree house in The Tree House Night by Tuula Pere. This summer, Emma and Oliver plan to build a tree house on their own. Oliver is a bit worried about taking the old boards...

Raspberry Red is a children's adventure book written by Tuula Pere. A young girl named Aino wakes one night to find her father sitting on her bed, dressed in his winter coat. Aino doesn't know where her father is going, but she knows it is...

Terrific Teeth (Little Fears) by Tuula Pere is a colorful children’s story about Emma, who is old enough for her baby teeth to start falling out. But she is afraid and doesn’t understand why. When she asks her big brother, Liam takes the ornery sibling...

Tuula Pere tells the story of the shoemaker and Aron in The Shoemaker’s Splendid Lamp. Long before your grandparents were born, an old shoemaker, his wife, and their many children lived beside a beautiful lake. The shoemaker constantly worked making boots to sell to keep...

Ava as a Top Seller is a children's book by Tuula Pere that tells the story of Ava, a young girl who dreams of becoming a market vendor. Whenever she visits the market with her mother, she loves helping her favorite trinket vendor, Mr. Stuff....

Tuula Pere's Do You See Me Playing Sports? is an adorable children's book that explores the anxieties kids sometimes experience when participating in sports. The story is about a little boy who belongs to the Chipmunks sporting team. He is uncertain about joining in the...

A Butterfly's Song, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Roksolana Panchyshyn, follows a newly transformed butterfly named Pupa, who is overwhelmed and unsure of her place in the world. Surrounded by colorful butterflies, Pupa feels invisible due to her perceived plainness and hopes that...

Hello, Australia! by Ekaterina Otiko is a delightful picture book that takes young readers on a vibrant journey across Australia’s iconic landscapes and cultural treasures. Perfect for children aged 4-8, the story follows spirited sisters Sophie and Stephie as they embark on a unique challenge:...

The Empty Nest Blueprint by Anthony Damaschino offers a fascinating insight into an area of our lives that we often give little thought to until suddenly it is upon us and we find ourselves on uncertain ground. The author explains the stages of preparation, execution,...

Brianna MacMahon’s The Great Dempseys is a nuanced tale of ambition, privilege, and identity through the eyes of Audrey Nielsen, a teen thrust right into the middle of Manhattan’s elite. The setting takes readers back to 1980s New York, where Audrey, a scholarship student at...

The Scary Snakes by Tuula Pere, another installment in the Little Fears series, is a thrilling and engaging action book for children ages 4–8. Shelly's family often has picnics in the forest. But Shelly cannot enjoy them as she is afraid of snakes. While Shelly's...

The Wild Waves by Tuula Pere tells the story of Otto, a young boy who is terrified of the family’s motorboat, the loud noise, and the speed of the waves. During a trip to an island, Otto is overcome with fear while his family enjoys...

Stone Garden, written by Tuula Pere and illustrated by Andrea Alemanno, tells the story of siblings Lina and Nico as they embark on a picnic in an enchanted garden. Despite feeling skeptical about entering the garden due to its spooky appearance, Nico is persuaded by...

Ava and the Last Bird (Axel and Ava) by Tuula Pere is a fun and important book for young children. It is about a family with a young girl who is fascinated by watching a bird’s nest outside her window. It is awesome to watch...