Maddie Max really needs to relax. Everything is going wrong for her; her work was ruined, and she got a big tax bill in the mail. And then she accidentally ate wax fruit! She’s stressed out, and overscheduled and anxious. What can Maddie Max do to relax? With the help of some hired yaks, Maddie is going to find a way to get away from it all and take a break.Maddie Max Needs to Relax teaches an important lesson about living a balanced life and addressing the need to unplug and get a...

Calvin Oz is a little dog with a big message. Whether he’s dressing up or wielding power tools, this playful puppy’s curiosity is endless. He enjoys doing many fun activities like drawing, writing, and building. Even though he makes mistakes, Calvin Oz is comfortable and happy with who he is.In this picture book for children, author a.d. storm introduces a pioneering character in Calvin Oz, a fun and unassuming advocate for LGBTQ awareness. In a simple, but sensitive way, his innoc...

We all have tasks that we must do, even if we don’t find them fun. Though we may put them off, there will come a time when they must be done. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have fun while doing things we don’t really care to do? In her book Jestine Needs to Clean, author a. d. storm tells the story of Jestine, who tackles a daunting task with a fresh and funny approach. You’ll be entertained while you learn and important life lesson through humorous rhymes and expressive visual storytelli...

Dottie Doo and Pepper Roo are the best of friends. Although they seem like a mismatched pair, they do almost everything together. Theyve built a canoe, theyve made great stew, and theyve played with earthworms covered in goo. But, there is one thing they need to do that is brand-new.This rhyming picture book for children follows Dottie Doo and Pepper Roo through their charming experiences. It teaches the importance of friendship through thick and thin, fun and illness, and success ...