Books published by publisher Tellwell Talent

Have you ever met someone and wondered where they might be from? Hi, I'm Tolu! I play steelpan, I love the saxophone, and I like art.Dad always says I am his curious Caribbean Canadian girl and I'm super excited to go to my new school tomorrow!Mom said there are many kids that don't look like me. Do you think that's cool?!! I do, but I'm a little nervous too. What makes Canada strong is its diversity, but we often don't take the time to truly explore it.'Where are you from?', is a book where you can follow Tolu as she explores and teaches us about diversity for what it is, a strength.

Tabansi and The Golden Touch is an inspiring children's book that is ideal forchildren and adolescents. Tabansi- one who endures, represents strength, conviction, discipline and purpose. These attributes play a key role inenabling Tabansi to endure; when life presents unimaginable challenges.Presented at times as a lion, Tabansi seeks to dominate his environment ina way that demands respect. However, in order to achieve this goal, he hasto go through some growing pains where he is forced to learn some seriouslife lessons which in the end, allows him to achieve his life-long goals.This children's book also has powerful messages for adult audiences as well.A companion book for personal and professional development and leadershipis being developed for adult audiences who choose to read this children's bookand extrapolate more advanced or adult messages as a teaching tool.

The book the Sparrow and the Mustard Seed is a children's book that tells a story that persons of all ages can relate to: love, joy, comfort, and protection. Parents, guardians, baby sitters, teachers or anyone who may be reading this story with or for child(ren) will be encouraged by it. It celebrates the beauty of family; more importantly, intergenerational relationships. The main character Crystal, with her childlike innocence and curiosity, absolutely cherishes spending time with her grandparents and enjoys conversations with her dad. Even as she misses her grandfather's physical presence, she finds joy in knowing that he is well taken care of. The story also portrays the father in the role of nurturer, a role too seldom celebrated by or expected of fathers. The dad helps his daughter get through the first major loss of her life in way that is light-hearted, and relevant for children. Finally, in a way that only a little child could, she comforts and challenges her grandmother to have faith. This is a family book for children and parents with illustrations that are joyful but relevant.

Will and Jake are best buds. They have a lot of fun together, and like a lot of the same things. They are different in some ways though. Jake was born with an extra chromosome. This means he has Down syndrome, and he learns some things differently. That's okay though, Will doesn't mind and he appreciates what Jake brings to their friendship. This story explains a bit about Down syndrome to young readers, and shares the key message that we are all more alike than we are different and the world is a better place when we are all included. Meet Will and Jake shows that if you take the chance to get to know somebody for who they are, you might just gain a wonderful friend.This book was written by the Infant & Child Development Program of Community Living Kincardine and District, together with the parents of the Homies with Extra Chromies group. The Homies with Extra Chromies is a group for parents and young children in Kincardine Ontario who are experiencing the joy of Down syndrome in their lives. This group of dynamic parents and children aims to educate and advocate while spreading the message of inclusion to children all over.All proceeds from this book will assist Community Living Kincardine and District in supporting people who have a developmental disability to lead enriched and meaningful lives.

Navigating new and uncertain situations is difficult for most children. This empowering story is about overcoming worry and apprehension, as well as building courage and confidence to try new things. For Nora, worry comes in the form of a pesky little bug that tries its best to stop her from being brave when meeting new friends. Using rhyme, this story addresses symptoms of worry and provides coping strategies that help Nora to find and embrace her "inner strong". This story is the perfect springboard for talking to children about worry. It aims to inspire courage, foster resiliency, and promote inner strength in their lives no matter how difficult the challenge.

Is it possible to change the world for good without destroying your enemies? Will and Morgan begin an epic, action-packed journey across a magical realm to find out. “…a story of mystery and fantasy with memorable scenes and characters that will remain etched in the memories of readers.” - Readers' Favorite Will Owens is an orphaned teenager with a unique ability that has alienated him in the quiet town of Cochrane: he can see dark creatures emerging from the Arden Forest. And people are dying. Will is befriended by Morgan Finley, a stunning fencing champion whose dreams of a Yale scholarship are haunted by her family's secrets. The unlikely friends venture into the Arden Forest where they enter a magical realm in the throes of a brutal war. Entrusting their lives to a Callum Sage and his rogue companions, Will and Morgan embark on a perilous journey across the Fourwinds to face an ancient evil birthed in a tower known as the Maidstone. Courage and friendship are tested at every turn, but the group has yet to realize the full extent of the powerful forces that threaten to destroy the Fourwinds and reach far beyond the town of Cochrane. If you loved escaping to the worlds of Narnia, Middle Earth, or Landover, you’ll want to join Will and Morgan on their incredible journey… Across the Fourwinds. Get a Book – Give a Book: For every book we sell, we provide a school workbook for a child in Haiti to help promote literacy.

JLW gives parents and children a fresh new approach in learning empowering life long messages and tools. Through relatable scenarios using characteristics from animals in nature, she transforms everyday moments into relatable teaching moments. ‘A Buck and a Puck’ was written to give us and our children pause before reacting, to show kindness when we are frustrated shows how strong we really are. Beautifully illustrated, the characters fly off the page through vivid, bright and humorous illustrations. The book is a must-read for families. A Buck and a Puck is the second book from the Mom’s Choice Choice Award winning author of Hawk Eyes, JLW. In A Buck and a Puck, Lulu is not just learning to play hockey, she is learning sportsmanship and perseverance, and with the help of a buck, that kindness shows how strong we are on the inside.

The secrets of the Home Wood, deep on the family farm, have spawned mystery and strife in the James family for generations. A mystical portal exists in the Home Wood. A few members of the James family have experienced the other side first-hand.Two months ago, after finding his parents deep in the mysterious land beyond, Jonathon saved them from a coup by the evil half brother of the King of the Grue. He had every reason to believe the Three Kingdoms were at peace when his parents went back to fulfill their promise of rebuilding a school.The arrival of a strange girl from the other side, lost and in need of help, soon shows Jonathon how very wrong he was. Jonathon must cross over again, and this time his grandfather and his best friend Marly are drawn in with him. What begins as a simple task of guiding the stranger back through the portal becomes a terrifying flight for their lives.And the news doesn't get any better.The James family is about to be in the centre of an all-out war."A sharply-written, surprisingly humorous examination of 'loss' and 'other' set in a grim fantasy landscape". Richard Scrimger, author of Irresistible.

Mommy, Can I Eat This? has been written for all parents. It starts with educating empowering and becoming the role models children need, so that they can make wise choices early in life. What you teach your children in those early years becomes the blueprint for the rest of their lives. Be your child's advocate by becoming the role model they need in order to achieve their own greatness.In Mommy, Can I Eat This? The author has put a creative spin on how to teach children about how much sugar is in the food they eat and what happens to their bodies when they have too much of it. "To keep the body in good health is a duty ... Otherwise, we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." - Buddha

Clyde McCall is about to play in the biggest basketball game of his young life, The Forest City Championship - but something is wrong. Clyde's only shoes are old and worn out, but he knows he cannot get new basketball shoes on his own. He turns to his three best friends, Maria Clara Reynolds, Jacob Grant, and the always-up-to-no-good Marlon Walters, for help. They embark on a quest to help Clyde get a pair of new basketball shoes. Will Clyde and his friends succeed or will Clyde have to wear his old shoes in the big game? Clyde may discover that what he believes he wants may not be what he needs at all.