Chula, an eighteenth-century Chickasaw boy, is suddenly thrown into the murky and treacherous worlds of warfare and adulthood after a traumatic ambush costs him his father. He vows to join a raid against the enemy, regardless of his youth, to avenge his father and put his spirit at peace. But Chula, his heart full of questions, finds that the greatest war rages within himself. Is Chula destined for the path of the warrior, or will a different future await him?

Available at: Chickasawpress.com – Amazon – Baker and Taylor

In his new book, Child of the Dust, author Tom Wascoe tells the story of an American solider (Richie) and a Vietnamese woman (Linh), who fall in love and have a baby during the war in Vietnam. Richie attempts to marry Linh, but he fails to get permission from the Army. He is then pulled out of Vietnam. Linh and her son make an incredible journey to potential safety and security in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Richie builds his career and raises a family in the United States. They meet again in Hong Kong two decades later and achieve their ultimate destiny.

Wascoe’s own history brings a great deal to his story. During the Vietnam War, Wascoe was stationed in Pleiku and escorted convoys. The camp and the city described in the book are informed by real life, and his protagonist’s career was inspired by Wascoe’s own work.

Child of the Dust is Wascoe’s second book. His first book, Backseat, about a college freshman rushing for a fraternity and hitchhiking 1,500 miles as a rite of passage into the fraternity, received four-and-a-half stars on Amazon.

Available at: www.tomwascoe.com – Amazon – Barnes&Noble.com – Ebook editions – Amazon Kindle – Barnes & Noble Nook – Apple iTunes (for the Apple iPad)

A companion to the award-winning children’s book of the same name, the C is for Chickasaw coloring book provides the opportunity for you to create your own Southeastern Native American art! Unique illustrations familiarize children of all ages with this style of art and reflect the history, culture, and language of the Chickasaw people.

Available at: Chickasawpress.com – Amazon

Now in paperback, C is for Chickasaw walks children through the letter of the alphabet, sharing elements of Chickasaw history, language, and culture along the way. Writing with multiple age groups in mind, author Wiley Barnes crafted rhymes to engage a younger child’s imagination, along with explanations for older children. Colorful illustrations by Aaron Long reflect elements of Southeastern native American art, and supplementary activities section provides a springboard for discussion and learning.

Available at: Chickasawpress.com – Amazon – Baker and Taylor

Heather Lehrman, a known expert in pet care as owner of In Home Pet Services of Long Island's Gold Coast, has released the book, Bullied at the Dog Park. It is an allegory for children on how to be kind and how to avoid being bullied. The book is based on a real-life incident Heather's own Boston Terrier, Herbie, had when he encountered a much larger dog at the dog park one day. The book follows Herbie's journey of learning why he was bullied, what bullying means and what he can do about it. It's about Herbie and the new friends he makes during his investigation to find out why they have all been bullied. The group of friends quickly learn valuable lessons about treating all dogs (and people) with respect, and the importance of simple kindness. As other dogs chime in with their stories, Herbie's advice is to always tell someone if you're being bullied, to step in when others are victims and to confront one's bully with questions about their anger. It also helps, Heather says, when schools have anti-bullying policies.

Available at www.amazon.com/Bullied-Dog-Park-Heather-Lehrman/dp/0692245

The cult classic TV show is now a charming picture book for the youngest fans in the Buffyverse!

In this new picture-book story brought to life with cute and colorful illustrations, young readers see what the world’s strongest vampire slayer was like back when she was a kid! Join not-so-brave little Buffy, Willow, and Xander as they investigate strange sounds coming from the closet, seek advice from their school librarian Giles, and encounter everyone’s favorite Buffyverse monsters. Charmingly illustrated by Pop Classics artist Kim Smith, this sweet, silly, and not-so-scary book borrows Joss Whedon’s beloved characters to tell an endearing bedtime story.

Available at: Amazon.com – Barnesandnoble.com – Indiebound.com

Children’s Adventure Book. Bunty is a young “go-getter” from Brazil who is 2 feet tall and wears dentures. Bunty looks a little different to other children and hasn’t had the best time at school. After building a magnificent boat, Bunty decides to leave Brazil and travel across the world in search of friendship and adventure. Unbeknown to Bunty, this adventure will result in an epic journey of self discovery.

Available at www.calsafire.com or Amazon.com

How was our universe made from a tiny speck of energy? Where did the first trees, plants, animals, and humans come from? What happened to the dinosaurs? What was so miserable about medieval times? How were railroads and electricity invented? What are the perils of global warming?

You might have many big questions about our planet, life, and people. Embark on an entertaining journey across millennia and continents with this captivating book by Christopher Lloyd, author of the bestselling What on Earth Happened.

Available at: Amazon and bookstores

Are you kind?

In a series of simple yet evocative questions, this impactful book asks children how they will show kindness and consideration for others. Written by the editors of Pajama Press, and illustrated by celebrated Pajama Press artists, these stunning pages inspire meaningful discussion and storytelling about the understated yet powerful ways in which children might influence the world around them. A World of Kindness goes beyond mere rhetoric to examine, in a child-friendly way, everyday social interactions where a kind word or act could have a transformative effect on others.

Royalties from the proceeds of this book will be donated to Think Kindness.

Available at Amazon and bookstores

This red-on-blue Hidden Pictures® puzzle collection comes with a seek-and-find plastic lens, made of sturdy paper and shaped like a magnifying glass, to reveal hidden objects within 55+ disguised scenes. The easy-to-use and simple to store lens adds more challenge and play-value to everyone’s favorite search-and-find puzzle.

This Hidden Pictures® puzzle-novelty book features an easy-to-store magic lens made of sturdy paper and plastic to locate over 500 hidden objects and discover amazing scenes. Every red-on-blue puzzle is a mystery until the lens reveals the curiosities underneath, such as jet-skiing starfish, a robot workshop, and astronauts in a faraway galaxy. Children ages 6-9 can become Hidden Pictures® detectives by using the clues to help locate the hidden objects and uncovering new surprises every time.

Available online or at: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Hidden-Pictures-Puzzles-Highlights/dp/1684371686/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537890788&sr=8-1&keywords=secret+hidden+pictures