Books with author Christopher Niles

Every moment is a learning opportunity for children even Thanksgiving! Toddlers will learn colors with realistic photos of food items on the Thanksgiving table. The rhyming text and colorful photos are sure to capture the attention of even the youngest reader while helping your child recognize colors as well as fruits, vegetables and other ingredients found on Thanksgiving dinner tables.

Police officers work hard to keep people safe, and they’re well-known helpers in our communities. Readers explore the basic question of what police officers do at work. Along the way, they learn fun facts about laws, police cars, and even police dogs! This career is popular among young readers and a staple in curricula geared toward early learners. Detailed photographs of police officers on the job were chosen to align with the accessible text, allowing readers to strengthen their reading comprehension skills. Vocabulary development is also aided by a picture glossary, featuring clear photographs of new terms.

You have more power than you think!In this captivating story, six-year-old Alyssa finds it hard to cope with her emotions. In her head, they appear like scary monsters, their strength overwhelming her. In these moments, Alyssa sets off on a journey to find the power to conquer those emotions and unwind. Through mindfulness, Alyssa embraces the power she has to control her thoughts and emotions, supporting her social emotional well-being to "Unwind. Up, Up, and Away" into a great day.

The Hardwood Hero is the story of Charlie Nickels who moves across the country along with his family before the start of eighth-grade. While his younger sister adapts easily, Charlie struggles to fit in at his new school. He manages to make a few close friends and hopes that joining the basketball team will make this strange new town feel more like home, but he will soon find out that he's in for a challenging season as he ends up riding the bench more than he'd like and butting heads with the star player. Will Charlie persevere, adjust to his new school and have a rewarding season, or will this whole move be nothing more than an air ball? Read to find out...

In this captivating story, six-year-old Alyssa finds it hard to cope with her emotions. In her head, they appear like scary monsters, their strength overwhelming her. In these moments, Alyssa sets off on a journey to find the power to conquer those emotions and unwind. Through mindfulness, Alyssa embraces the power she has to control her thoughts and emotions, supporting her social emotional well-being to "Unwind. Up, Up, and Away" into a great day.

It’s Christmas Eve. Lights are flickering and snow is falling, whilst fireplaces glow and carollers sing. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but for Santa, it’s not as wonderful as he’d hoped.The presents need delivering to children all over the world, but there is a problem. Santa has lost his assistant, his three foot little Elf, Twinkle.This Christmassy Tale sees Santa frantically searching the North Pole trying to find his missing Elf. The question is:Will Santa find Twinkle in time to deliver the presents?