Children's Picture Books are illustrated in full color on every story page and rated-G for ages 2-8.  Most titles are available in 8.5x11 color hardback, 8x10 color paperback, and PDF eBook.  Visit the Shopping Guide page for current wholesale and retail information.  Click on the book titles or cover graphics for full information, including: blurbs, reviews, ISBNs, and purchase links.

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A VERY DRAGON CHRISTMAS (2008)
Written by Terri Branson | Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Children's Picture Book (24 pages color)

Three young dragons devise a clever plan to get Santa Claus to visit their cave on Christmas Eve. Do they just want their stockings filled for Christmas, or should Santa worry about falling into a dragon's cave? |
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read about AL, THE SPOTTED ZEBRA...
AL, THE SPOTTED ZEBRA (2009) 2008 DFP Awards 2nd Place Winner
Written by Lori Z. Scott | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

While stripes help other zebras blend in with the tall grass, poor Al is the only spotted zebra on the savannah. But when hunters come, Al must use his spots to save his friends.|
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EPPIE 2008
Read about GRIZZELDA GORILLA...
GRIZZELDA GORILLA (2007)
EPPIE 2008 BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK

Written by K. D. Huxman | Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

When Grizzelda's beloved color parasol is damaged in a freak accident, she must find a way to fix it. |
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read about ALBERT'S PERFECT PET...
ALBERT'S PERFECT PET (2009) 2008 DFP Awards 3rd Place Winner
Written by Donna M. Zappala | Illustrated by Kristin Huxman
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Albert and his parents visit the pet shop looking for a pet. Puppies? Kittens? Bunnies? Lizards? Snakes?  Which will be the perfect pet for Albert? |
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read about ALLEY LOO...
ALLEY LOO (2009) 2008 DFP Awards 1st Place Winner
Written by C. E. Walz | Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Down in the swamp where the black waters flow, it gets real spooky when the wind starts to blow.  There’s danger all around and a warning for you: “Don’t go messin’ with Alley Loo!”
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click to read about AN ANGEL'S FIRST JOB...
AN ANGEL'S FIRST JOB (2008)
Written by Carol Davis Gustke | Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Autumn Joy's first assignment upon graduating from Angel school is to guide a rambunctious and disobedient ten-year-old boy named Forrest.  |
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BROTHER DRAGON (2004) EPPIE 2005 Best Children's Book
Written by Terri Branson | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Although born a water dragon, all Brother Dragon dreams about is flying among the clouds. Will his wish to fly be granted in time to save his adopted human family? | READ MORE
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DRAGON TALK (2006)
Written by K. D. Huxman | Illustrated by Teresa Farrington
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Nervous about starting kindergarten, Kristin gets comfort from a surprising source: her toy stuffed dragon named Drakon. |
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read about THE BUG THAT PLAGUED...
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The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade (2010)
2009 DFP Awards Winner for Best Children's Book
Written by Lori Calabrese | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color
Ignoring his runny nose and worsening cold, Matt's singled-minded pursuit of a rare bug wreaks havoc on his school, his teachers, and his classmates. |
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WHAT KIND OF TURTLE AM I? (2011)
Written by Donna M. Zappala | Illustrated by Marco Serido
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Izzy knows she is a turtle of some kind, but is she a turtle or a tortoise or a terrapin?  In quest of an answer, she roams the land, asking everyone she meets this question: "What kind of turtle am I?" |
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Read about TYLER ON THE MOON...
 
TYLER ON THE MOON (2005)
Written by Terri Branson | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Tyler just moved to the moon with his parents and cannot wait to get outside to play in what he sees as just one big sandbox. Although told never to go outside alone, he sneaks out for a walk on the moon... |
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Read about JOY THE JELLYFISH...
 
JOY THE JELLYFISH (2007)
Written by Kristen Collier | Illustrated by Kevin Collier
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) printed in full color

What if you were a nearly transparent creature who was almost impossible to see swimming in a vast ocean? Who would be your friend? That is the plight of Joy the Jellyfish, who swims the ocean looking for a friend. |
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Read about LAST, BUT NOT LEAST...
 
LAST, BUT NOT LEAST (2004)
Written and Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (20 pages) printed in full color

Robert, the youngest rabbit in a very large family, complains that he is the last to do everything -- from brushing his teeth in the morning to being chosen to play baseball. |
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Read about LITTLE LOST LEPRECHAUN...
 
LITTLE LOST LEPRECHAUN (2005)
Written by Paula Blais Gorgas | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (20 pages) color

Patsy directs everyone in the family, including her dog, Pippin.  As her St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Pageant is about to begin, the star goes missing! Can Patsy find another leprechaun in time to save the show? |
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Read about MIRROR OF THE CAROUSEL...
 
MIRROR OF THE CAROUSEL (2006)
Written by Terri Branson & Dr. Jackie Wilks | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

When the carnival packs up for the winter, Mirror (the most beautiful horse on the carousel) bounces out of the back of the truck and winds up in a ditch. Broken and alone, he must find a way back home. |
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Read about O. O. OCTOPUS...
 
O. O. OCTOPUS (2008)
Written by Pat Gaines | Illustrated by David Simon
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

When the dreaded Sharky Gang kidnaps the daughter of Sheriff O. O. Octopus, the sheriff and his deputies head to the old sunken ship to save Sweet Sarah Sue.
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Read about THE PERFECT PURPLE PRESENT...
 
THE PERFECT PURPLE PRESENT (2007)
Written by Paula Blais Gorgas | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (20 pages) color

When a bout with the chicken pox keeps Jeanne-Marie from shopping for Christmas, her grandmother helps create the perfect purple present for the family. |
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Read about PERKY TURKEY FINDS A FRIEND...
 
PERKY TURKEY FINDS A FRIEND (2006)
Written by Judy Goodspeed | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Perky and the other turkeys on the farm find a lost goose sitting alone on the pond among the decoys. Should they share their turkey pen and grain with a goose? |
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read about SWAMP LULLABY...
 
SWAMP LULLABY (2010) Available now!
Written by C. E. Walz | Illustrated by Pamela Wedel
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Before the dark night fades into light and the moon bids farewell to the trees, there's a place I know where swamp critters go as they drift off to sleep on a breeze.  It's nighttime in the swamp, so why is no one sleeping? |
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Read about SADDLE UP!...
 
SADDLE UP (May 2007)
Written by Judy Goodspeed | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

At six years old, Callie can barely reach the stirrups much less saddle her horse, Tuffy. One afternoon when her father is too busy shoeing a horse to help her, Callie must devise a way to change Tuffy's saddle all by herself. |
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Read about PETE, THE PEACOCK...
 
PETE, THE PEACOCK, GOES TO TOWN (2005)
Written by Terri Branson | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Pete the Peacock flies away from the farm one and straight into trouble in a nearby town. When he perches on top of a local church to listen to the singing, his peacock "calls" wreak havoc on the afternoon choir practice. |
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Read about PERKY TURKEY's PERFECT PLAN...
 
PERKY TURKEY'S PERFECT PLAN (2005)
Written by Judy Goodspeed | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

Perky Turkey has the perfect plan to keep her and the other turkeys from becoming part of the Thanksgiving Day menu. |
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read about PERKY TURKEY'S 4TH OF JULY ADVENTURE...
 
PERKY TURKEY'S 4TH OF JULY ADVENTURE (2008)
Written by Judy Goodspeed | Illustrated by Chet Taylor
Children's Picture Book (24 pages) color

In order to outwit a hungry coyote, Perky Turkey and her friends create a bang up 4th of July surprise! |
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