How We Heal from Painful Childhoods by Ernest Ellender outlines a comprehensive method for healing from the trauma of youth by focusing on relationship skills, self-care, and community engagement. Ellender speaks about goal-setting to manage thoughts and emotions, highlights the role of the autonomic nervous...

First Elite by Emmanuel M. Arriaga is an electrifying science fiction novel that explores themes of grief, vengeance, and personal transformation. The story follows Neven Kenk, a protagonist driven by loss and a burning desire for retribution, who forms an unlikely alliance with a fierce...

The theme of Walking and Wayfinding is mindful walking as a spiritual and reflective practice. I have always enjoyed walking while going to work and sometimes for relaxation in the evening. However, I had not considered it in the way Lea Appleton presents it. Lea...

Friends and Rivals, written by author Tuula Pere and illustrated by Iva Dukic, tells the moving story of a damaged brotherly relationship that needs saving. We are first introduced to brothers Prince Victor and Prince Otto while they are children. Both boys are best friends...

Between Shadows and Lies by Angela Grey is a young adult narrative set against the backdrop of a tumultuous family dynamic. Inspired by actual events, the novel sheds light on the precarious lives of four siblings who must navigate the dangers posed by their alcoholic...

Have you ever spent time with a cat? If the answer's yes, how did they respond to you? Learn a few things about cat behavior with Tuula Pere's Axel and Ava as Cat Sitters. When Axel tells his best friend, Ava, about his neighbor Becca,...

Do You See Me at Home? by Tuula Pere is an extraordinary tale about a boy and the communication he shares with his parents. This book is for parents and children as it is a helpful learning tool for both. Our hero is inquisitive, imaginative,...

Unspoken by Jann Alexander is a historical fiction novel set in the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s in America. The story follows Ruby Lee Becker, a ten-year-old girl forced to leave her family's struggling Texas farm after a devastating dust storm. As Ruby embarks...

The birch tree is the center of life and has stood faithfully near the house from year to year. In January, it has to brave the cold with bare branches as all its leaves are shed during the autumn. In February things get better, and...

A Bluebird’s Memories by Tuula Pere is a charming animal story for children. In this story, Grandma Bluebird is delighted to have her grandchildren come for a visit. They love spending time with her because she always tells wonderful stories about her life with their...

Mr. Cannelloni's Circus by Tuula Pere is an adventure story aimed at children ages 7 and up. It’s a chapter book with colorful, detailed pictures and circus adventures. The Cannelloni circus has been in the business for a hundred years, started by Mr. Cannelloni's great-grandfather....

Jacob is about to become a big brother. His mom is pregnant, and the family is expecting a new baby in the house soon. Jacob couldn't be more excited. He wants the baby to be healthy. However, his parents seem to be worried a lot...

Pearl's Life (Pearl Books #2) by Tuula Pere is a book about family. Jacob is a big brother to Pearl, and he loves being exactly that. Jacob doesn’t care that his sister has physical limitations, or that she has to go to the doctor so...

The theme of Pearl, Our Butterfly by Tuula Pere is to offer children a different way of seeing things. Helping a child understand death is one of life's greatest challenges. The notion of losing a loved one is often incomprehensible to a young mind. When...

A Special Sweater (I Did It) by Tuula Pere is a cute kids' picture book. Eddy is learning to knit at school, and he’s already proud of the potholder he made. So, surely knitting a sweater won't be too difficult, will it? He’s seen pictures...

In Scared to Swim (Little Fears) by Tuula Pere, Lily is 5 years old and desperate to learn how to swim. All her friends are having swimming lessons, and she wants to join in. But she's scared. The pool is noisy, and the kids are...

Lethal Impulse by Steve Rush is a gripping read for fans of suspense, thriller, crime drama, mystery, and detective fiction. Neil Caldera has been an NYPD detective for thirteen years. He unwillingly causes the death of a crime family member while pursuing a serial killer....

Stanley’s Standing Ovation! by Barbara Swisher Amundson is a heartwarming children’s book that beautifully captures the power of perseverance and curiosity. The story follows Stanley, a young boy who faces various challenges as he tries to find inspiration for his school science fair project. Despite...

Circus Cannelloni is run by director Ernesto Cannelloni and his wife Madame Rosita. The circus owners and performers live as one big family. After a successful season of entertaining, and with extra money left in the cash box, the circus is going to England on...

Korea Reunited: A Family’s Lifelong Dream by Irene Kim presents a poignant recollection of how the turbulent past of Korea tore families apart, including that of the author’s father. Kim Chi-Jeon, Irene’s father and the central figure of the book, reveals through rounds of interviews...