Books published by publisher Silver Press

This charming retelling of a Japanese folktale couples stunning illustrations with a magical story of love, integrity, and self-sacrifice. The tale begins when a loving couple discovers a tiny baby girl in a thicket of bamboo stalks and takes her home to raise as their own. The Bamboo Princess, as she comes to be known, grows into womanhood while fending off suitors, caring for her new family, and ultimately fulfilling her destiny by returning to her true and rightful home—the moon. In the mold of traditional Japanese morality tales, this story reinforces values of bravery, hard work, and humility. A full explanation of the research and meticulous preparations behind the illustrator’s intricate artwork, which harkens back to time-honored Japanese block prints, is also included.

Stumper has found his Lily. He has made many friends, too. But what has happened to Freddie? He misses his Best Friend Forever.One morning, Stumper and Lily are awakened by an earth shaking noise. Why have these trucks and earth movers come and what are they doing to the pond? If the earth movers destroy their home, where will they live? Oh, if only Freddie were here. He would help them! But Freddie isn’t here, and Stumper and Lily are in for a wild ride before they are safe again.

The first book in an Air Awakens prequel trilogy about the Golden Guard.A coastal summer is turned upside down by a violent murder, and a quest for lost pirate treasure turns into a hunt for the killer. Jax Wendyll is the crown's dog. As punishment for the unspeakable crimes that tourment him to this day, his life has been conscripted to the Empire Solaris. However, in an Empire afflicted by peace, his duties are relegated to unquestioningly aiding the antics of the youngest prince, Baldair. Erion Le'Dan, a nobleman's son, expects a quiet summer visit to the Imperial Palace, his only agenda to visit with his unlikely friends. But Jax's discovery the legendary pirate Adela Lagmir's old workroom inspires a hunt for her long lost treasure. The pursuit of Adela's truth takes the three men to the Imperial summer manor, built along the old pirate mainstays. When Adela's trident is branded into a murdered servant, Prince Baldair's summer amusement of treasure-hunting becomes a hunt to find the killer. But, as mysteries compound, the ghosts of Jax's past may not be the only things haunting them.

When Stumper goes back in the sewer searching for Big Bertha, he soon becomes discouraged. The maze of pipes is just too big and he can’t find her.No one he meets in his search has seen her either. What will he do?Then one day he meets Lily … the most beautiful female frog he’s ever seen! Wow!Will Lily make him forget Big Bertha and even Freddie? What about his promise to find Bertha and take her home to her family? He’s got a big decision to make, and fast!

Earl the the monkey is going on another big adventure! Join in as Earl and his friend John travel to Japan to snowboard, make friends, and explore a new culture. Along the way they will enjoy beautiful mountains, vibrant cities, and ride on some very fast trains. Your child will love exploring Japan in this richly illustrated story from Cape Cod author Hanna Haidar and artist Kimberly Newton. Book is 26 pages long, printed in hard cover on FSC certified paper using VOC free ink and 100% certified renewable energy. Earl's Big Adventure is proudly printed in Vermont USA!

Alan Michael Wolf is a twenty-year-old who has spent the last year out in space, exploring the galaxy with his thirteen-year-old sister, Katelyn, and his giant housecat, Leo. But things are about to change for Alan in a big way.It starts when he receives a message beckoning him to return to the star base he used to call home. Once there, he learns that he has been selected for a trip into deep space to investigate a planet that could contain alien life. It is the opportunity of a lifetime for anyone with a sense of adventure, so Alan cannot say no, even though it will mean going further into space than anyone has before.But then his ship crashes, leaving Alan stranded on a planet in deep space. It is a fight to survive, and what he discovers on that planet is not what he expected at all…Author’s Note: This is a stand-alone sequel to The Blue. I’ve structured it so that even if you haven’t read The Blue, you can read and enjoy this novel as its own adventure. Enjoy! -SV