Books, Wall Art & Gifts Designed by Bonnie Bright
Children’s Books
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Children’s Books *
Casey’s Compost
A charming story, composting instructions, and examples of what can be composted, are featured in this inspiring, humorous book!
Follow a young boy named Casey as he learns about composting and what it can do to provide nutrition to plants and keep garbage out of landfills. Supportive adults in his life recognize his passion and help him to make composting a city-wide policy.
"Very cute and appealing. Young children will show interest in what Casey is doing and why he is doing it. Talking people into making this a city wide project is amazing and well done. A wonderful education tool!" - Kindle Customer, Nov. 28, 2017.
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The Tangle Tower
When a very busy girl has very little time to brush her messy hair, she ends up with a very big problem. Rhyming text and humorous illustrations show how Maile's tangle tower grows more and more out of control and interferes with her daily routine.
Children love to repeat the refrain out loud, "Ouch! Stop it! That hurts my head. Can't we just brush it tomorrow instead?" Order your copy today and discover why Maile decides it's a good idea to brush her hair every day.
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Bunny’s First Vacation
$9.99
When a little girl named Maile (Miley, spelled the Hawaiian way) and her mom leave for vacation, a very important stuffed bunny is accidentally left behind. This board book takes you to see the places Maile visits and how, back at home, the family dog helps Bunny go on a crazy vacation of her own. A touch of humor and beautiful illustrations enhance this simple, short story for babies and toddlers.
My Little Sleepyhead,
A Good Morning Book
$9.99
Gently wake your Little Sleepyhead with this rhyming Good Morning Board Book. Silly sleeping positions, and a bright good morning greeting on the last page, help everyone get excited to start a new day. The perfect book for babies and toddlers.
Cellphoneitis
When Owen gets a cellphone for his birthday, he excitedly texts his friends! But soon, his new phone starts causing isolation and unintended consequences.
It becomes obvious to everyone around him:
Owen’s got a bad case of Cellphoneitis!
Written for children ages 3-8, this story contains a valuable lesson delivered through light-hearted rhyme and a touch of humor.
Discussion points, ideas for phone-free activities and helpful resource links are included at the back of this book.
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The Sad House On Moving Day
This light-hearted, rhyming story is designed to ease your child's mind about moving and helps to turn their focus on the positives.
We follow a reluctant young girl who resists the idea of moving. She soon finds comfort in the fact that a new family will be there to love and care for her old home, and learns to look forward to new beginnings.
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Peli Can Surf
Longing to be accepted by her local crew, a young pelican named Peli makes the brave choice not to allow her bullies to dictate what she can and can’t do with her deformity. Born with a bent wing, Peli learns to surf the tubes of waves after being inspired by human surfers. Peli proves to be both humble and brave. Her story sets an inspiring example for children, or anyone, dealing with challenges in their lives. Whether striving to be the best at a sport, or working to gain self-confidence, this book soars with the inspiration to stay on the right path. Enter the tube with Carlsbad surfer and Author Eric Noel Muñoz as he uses a lifelong background in surfing to infuse his story with authentic lingo. Illustrator, Bonnie Bright brings his words to life with her colorful illustrations that convey her deep connection to the sea stemming from a childhood growing up in Malibu—paddling, snorkeling and playing volleyball.
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the good deed manger
The Good Deed A Story of Jordan and the Birth of Jesus tells a story about a young donkey named Jordan who lived in Bethlehem.
Jordan sees Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay and takes them to his stable. Upon learning that Mary is about to have a baby, Jordan and his animal friends work quickly to fill his manger and stable with hay so that Baby Jesus will have a cozy bed. Jordan's selfless act of kindness demonstrates to children how rewarding the smallest good deeds can be. At the end of the story, Mary tells Baby Jesus about Jordan's good deed. Baby Jesus returns Jordan's works with a smile.
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the Best Kind of Pirate
Joining a pirate crew is meant to fulfill Morrey's dreams of adventure on the sea. The excitement of his first pirate voyage soon fades as he realizes the intent, of his crew, is to visit various villages and take their belongings. A deep sadness comes over Morrey as he watches his mates take everything: gifts, food, dishware...even a pig. Amidst the chaos, Morey notices a light at the end of the hall. There, he discovers Kenzie, a young girl whose only wish for Christmas is to have a pet dog. She bathes him in suds, cares for him and shows him love.
After Kenzie falls asleep, and before sunrise, Morrey and his pirate mates return to the ship; leaving the town in sad shape. Read the story to find out how a big storm, Santa and the love in Morrey's heart save Christmas Day. This is a story of morals, lessons learned and friendship.
With this book, you will get page after page of full-color, picture book illustrations and a great story that teeters between picture books and YA chapter books in length. Great for any age.
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Jasmine and The Snowman
A starkly black and white world is lovingly restored to a vividly colorful one by a young girl's caring for a forgotten snowman. A heart-warming Christmas tale in classic rhyming tradition.
Editorial Review
"The author has written a simple children's tale of love and caring during the Christmas holiday yet it is a story for all seasons and for the young at heart of all ages. Jasmine and the Snowman is beautifully illustrated in both black and white and vivid color. A lovely Christmas gift."
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The Leaf Dragon
A Tale of Friendship and Wildlife Stewardship
Every year, Walker is visited by his friend,The Leaf Dragon, and together, they set forth a plan to protect the delicate ecosystem that relies upon leaves for survival.
Vibrant illustrations give us a peek at the amazing world that thrives below our feet during the winter months. A colorful flower garden loaded with beneficial insects emerges to warm our hearts in the spring.
Children learn that leaving the leaves nurtures and protects beneficial insects. By treading lightly, we can maintain this gift of a world and keep it filled with the balance of beauty and magic nature provides.
The story is followed by two fun, informative pages designed to further educate and to prompt discussion.
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