Books published by publisher BearCat Press

At the peak of Shadow Mountain lives a woman who holds to the old ways of magic and conjuring. Delta Wade protects ancient mysteries for her son, Lafette, hoping he will grow up to wield those powers for the good of humankind. But the epoch of witch lore is giving way to an age of industrial titans greedy to control the mountains' resources for material gain. As one man seeks to destroy Delta, another offers his love as salvation. Mother and son struggle with an enigmatic past only to find that true magic shows its power in its own way and in its own time.

At the peak of Shadow Mountain lives a woman who holds to the old ways of magic and conjuring. Delta Wade protects ancient mysteries for her son, Lafette, hoping he will grow up to wield those powers for the good of humankind. But the epoch of witch lore is giving way to an age of industrial titans greedy to control the mountains' resources for material gain. As one man seeks to destroy Delta, another offers his love as salvation. Mother and son struggle with an enigmatic past only to find that true magic shows its power in its own way and in its own time.

At the peak of Shadow Mountain lives a woman who holds to the old ways of magic and conjuring. Delta Wade protects ancient mysteries for her son, Lafette, hoping he will grow up to wield those powers for the good of humankind. But the epoch of witch lore is giving way to an age of industrial titans greedy to control the mountains' resources for material gain. As one man seeks to destroy Delta, another offers his love as salvation. Mother and son struggle with an enigmatic past only to find that true magic shows its power in its own way and in its own time.

Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors features 54 original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students ages 7-14 and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them. Written by award-winning New York City playwright Douglas M. Parker, these refreshing monologues encompass a broad range of circumstances and emotions perfect for young actors seeking new material to explore – some of which will appeal to slightly younger actors and others of which will excite slightly older actors. Here are some of the features of this book: - A broad range of circumstances and emotions, from comedic to heartfelt to quirky- Emotional arcs and strong endings to challenge actors and keep audiences engaged- Modern day topics with contemporary language- Convenient organization from “younger” to “older” as the book progresses- Ideal for auditions, as short performance pieces or for use in the classroomBelow are sample monologues from the book: SHARING Some people think I don’t like sharing, but that isn’t true at all. I love sharing. I mean, what’s not to love about being able to go up to someone and say, “Hey, can I have some of that candy?” And then they give you some! Or, “Can I ride your bike for a while?” And then you get to ride their bike! Sharing is awesome. Sometimes you have to be careful, though. Like if someone comes up to me and says, “Can I have one of your cookies?” Well, if I gave them a cookie, then I might not have any cookies left to share with other people and that would be, like, the opposite of sharing. So I have to say no. Because sharing is really important. SCOUT Before we moved here, we had this big dog named Scout. Mom always said he was a total mutt, but I think he was also part collie. And maybe part golden retriever. But he was definitely at least half mutt. Scout was supposed to be the whole family’s dog, but he was really mine. I mean, after school, it was me he would be waiting for. And when anyone threw his ball, I’m the one he always brought it back to. And at night, it was always my bed he slept in. But before we moved here, my Mom found out we weren’t allowed to have any pets, so we had to give him away to my cousins. I don’t really talk about it, but sometimes I dream about Scout. He’s got his ball in his mouth and he’s looking for me. And I’m saying, “Here, Scout. I’m right here.” But he doesn’t hear me, and he can’t see me, and I’m saying, “I’m right here. Scout. I’m right here.” And then, I don’t know, I guess I wake up . . . I don’t know if Scout dreams about me. UNIVERSE I saw on the Discovery Channel where a long time ago, before the beginning of time, the entire universe was as small as the head of a pin. And everything was inside it. Stars, planets, houses, people, cars – other pins. Everything in the universe. And then one day, this head of a pin just exploded and everything came out at like a million degrees hot and a million miles an hour. And all the stars and planets and people and cars just kept getting bigger and bigger, until they filled up all of space and all of time, just burning and melting and spinning. And as soon as I heard that, I knew that I was just like that pin, and that one day I’m gonna explode too. And when I do, fire and stars and whole worlds will come out of me and they’ll be a million degrees hot and they’ll travel so far and so fast that I’ll never have to come back here again. Not ever...Not ever.

A new nativity play from the award-winning playwright of WOW! A New Nativity Play (Amazon Best-Seller)What happens when kids show up to perform a traditional Christmas Pageant…in their Halloween costumes?! That’s what happens in this contemporary spin on a traditional nativity play. It’s up their youth director to improvise her way through the story of Jesus’ birth in a hilarious and heartfelt way that connects biblical figures with modern day superheroes, villains, and more. In the end, everyone learns that perhaps being a little bit “mixed-up” is something we can all rejoice in.This short script is intended for kids age 5-14. The length is 20-30 minutes (dependent on how many verses you include with each hymn).It is written by award-winning New York playwright Gwynne Watkins. It is recommended you purchase at least 11 scripts as there are a minimum of 11 characters in the play.The script contains the following songs that can be adapted as desired:1. O Holy Night2. Silent Night3. Go Tell it on the Mountain4: The First Noel5: Jingle Bells (Optional Finale)CHARACTERS:Reverend: An adult. High-strung. Leslie: An adult. Not usually in charge of kids.Narrator: A kid. Any costume will do. (Role can be expanded to multiple narrators.)Gabriel: A kid dressed as an angel.Mary: A kid dressed as a superhero who saves the world (such as: Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Superman).Joseph: A kid dressed as a helper we can count on (such as: a police officer, a firefighter, Sheriff Woody).Herod: A kid dressed as King Herod, who puts on the mask or costume of a villain (such as: Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, a vampire, the Joker).Magi: Two or more kids dressed as characters who are scholars, scientists, very wise, and/or royalty (Such as: Harry Potter, Hermione, Gandalf, Yoda, Glinda the Good Witch, mad scientist, princess).Star: Kid dressed in a sparkly or shiny costume.Dragon: Kid dressed as a dragon. Can substitute with a unicorn, dinosaur, kangaroo or other unlikely animal.Animals: Kids wearing animal costumes, including Dragon.Angels: Kids wearing angel costumes, or wearing halos and wings with their Halloween costumes.Shepherds: Kids wearing any costume.Interjecting Kid: Anyone from the three groups above.ABOUT THE PUBLISHERBeat by Beat Press is the world's fastest growing publisher of contemporary new musicals and plays for young actors. Since 2011, Beat by Beat shows have received thousands of productions in over 75 countries around the globe. The shows are created by a team of professional playwrights and arts educators in New York and Los Angeles. Over 25,000 youth directors have already discovered the joy of Beat by Beat Press.

Are trees sentient beings? Is it true that they hold “messages on the wind” for we mere mortals? Can communing with them really take us to a different level of consciousness – a “state of ecstasy”? And what the hell does that even mean, anyway?Do trees literally talk to us ... or has the author simply lost her marbles? Join self-confessed “townie”, Claire Elizabeth Terry, with her crutch and her shopping trolley, on the journey of a lifetime. Amongst the trees.After reading this little gem of a book, you'll never look at a tree in the same way again.

Chirp and Find is the story of a young man who goes missing, and the concerned assortment of garden birds who go to find him.Meet Robert the Robin, Skye the Goldfinch, and Mick, Nick & Chick the House Sparrows, who set off on their great adventure with the rest of the avian crew. Follow the beautifully drawn birds as they get into and out of trouble. And then, of course, there's Colin the Cat...With over 40 full-colour pen and crayon drawings, Chirp and Find will appeal to children of all ages.

Jamie the house mouse is too sympathetic for his own good. True, he’d gotten a generous housemate and a bosom buddy because of it. But lonely Sara misinterprets his friendliness and carries him away to a strange and hostile place. His unconventional friends, a human and a fierce grasshopper mouse, must find a way to rescue him. The odds are stacked against them and there may be more at stake than Jamie’s safety. For Sara’s ability to see things that others cannot frightens her mother. Can the quest to save one mouse also heal a human family rift?Mousenapped weaves elements of natural science, herbalism and mysticism into a delightful, well-paced story about a girl, her mother and aunt, and two mice. The story features pleasantly complex characters both human and animal. The author artfully avoids the expected, both in her characters and in her story line, offering small surprises along the way to keep even adult readers interested.D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review:“From a child who sees too much and defies the perceptions and anticipations of adults in her world to mice who have a vested interest in preserving their unusual friendship against all odds, Mousenapped is anything but predictable with its vivid story of protagonists who hold special abilities and form special bonds.”. . . "So if it's something different you're looking for in middle school reading - something that incorporates new age philosophy and different perceptions into its story - then Mousenapped is the item of choice. It's highly recommended for its more complex, bigger picture of the world and the beliefs of those who inhabit it … whether they be mouse or woman."

This family field guide for readers of all ages covers animal habitat, interactions with humans, birth cycles and litter sizes, interesting animal facts, predator/prey relationships, ecosystems and life zones. The guide provides up-to-date information about the primary mammals encountered in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The guide is also organized in a way that educators can guide students through important science information.

Chirp and Find is the story of a young man who goes missing, and the concerned assortment of garden birds who go to find him.Meet Robert the Robin, Skye the Goldfinch, and Mick, Nick & Chick the House Sparrows, who set off on their great adventure with the rest of the avian crew. Follow the beautifully drawn birds as they get into and out of trouble. And then, of course, there’s Colin the Cat...With over 40 full-colour pen and crayon drawings, Chirp and Find will appeal to children of all ages.