Books published by publisher Ink Street Press, LLC

At age fourteen, all Emilia Serafini wants is to learn to paint so that she can become an artist. But painters' apprenticeships for young women don't exist in the Florence of Renaissance Italy. The odds appear stacked against her until she receives a fascinating book, A Manual to the Science of Alchemy. It once was her grandmother's and Emilia turns again and again to the Manual for guidance. When Emilia meets the wealthy, brooding Franco Villani, her life takes a thrilling but dangerous turn. Franco will do anything to win a place in the court of the powerful Cosimo de' Medici. Well aware that Cosimo prizes ancient manuscripts above all, Franco realizes Emilia's Manual would be invaluable to him in more ways than one. Infused with the mysticism of alchemy, Nonna's Book of Mysteries is an exciting portrait of a young woman who defies convention to seek her destiny.

What do you want to be when you grow up? How about a TEACHER? In the second released title of the "When I Grow Up" series, A Teacher I'll Be! explores a typical day in the life of a teacher through the eyes of a young boy. With his dog Sam by his side, his dream of becoming a teacher is filled with the wonderment and excitement that can only be found in a child's imagination. From welcoming his students as they arrive at school to saying goodbye at the end of the day, being a teacher is what he dreams of. A Teacher I'll Be! is a fun, easy-to-read rhythmic story written for early readers, their parents, and educators of young children. Through rhyme and illustration, A Teacher I'll Be! sparks the imagination and aids parents and educators in conveying what teachers do in a way that children can easily understand. In addition, A Teacher I'll Be! can be a useful tool in preparing young children for their first day of school. Be on the lookout for A Fireman I'll Be!, An Engineer I'll Be! and many others that will inspire and encourage young children to begin dreaming about their future. As we say at Lea Street Press, "If you can read it, you can imagine it. If you can imagine it, you can live it!" Children are the future so let's encourage them to read, imagine and live their dreams.

From the Abominable Snowman to zombies, Monsters Unchained! is the funniest monster book you’ll find. This collection contains more than 1,000 puns, riddles, narratives, poems, arranged in an alphabetical parade of more than 20 classical monsters, each accompanied by creepy and kooky illustrations. This riotous collection is not only a page-turning blast, but it also respects the intelligence of young readers.

Celebrating one of children’s favorite forms of comedy, this series offers a wide array of animal-inspired amusement. Each book begins with a dictionary of jokes and riddles, highlighting dozens of different species in alphabetical order. The second part is arranged by classic clusters such as knock-knock jokes, rhymes, “daffynitions,” and even jokes overheard in restaurants. From aardvarks and baboons to yaks and zebras, these entertaining compilations are also accompanied by a variety of engaging and humorous illustrations.

Do You Feel Like You Don't Fit In?Nikolas doesn’t seem to fit in anywhere. Everyone else he knows is a clearly recognizable shape, but he’s different. Clothes don’t fit him, floors make him go bumpity-bump, and the other shapes make fun of him. Nikolas is sure there is a place where he fits and sets off to find it. He does, but it is NOTHING like he imagined…

What do you want to be when you grow up? How about a TEACHER?A Teacher, That's Me! explores the typical day of a teacher as a young girl dreams about what she wants to be when she grows up. With her dog Max by her side, her dream is filled with the wonderment and excitement that can only be found in a child's imagination. From welcoming her students to saying goodbye at the end of the day, being a teacher is exactly what she wants to be.A Teacher, That's Me! is a fun, easy-to-read rhythmic story written for early readers, their parents, and educators of young children. Through rhyme and illustration, A Teacher, That's Me! sparks the imagination and aids parents and educators in conveying what teachers do in a way that children can easily understand. In addition, A Teacher, That's Me! can be a useful tool in preparing young children for their initial school experience.A Teacher, That's Me! is the first book in the "When I Grow Up" series. Be on the lookout for A Fireman, That's Me!, An Engineer, That's Me!, and many others that will inspire and encourage young children to dream about their future. It's never too early to begin dreaming!

Filled with an all-bug cast and bursting with detailed illustrations from the colorful town of Bugville, this story revolves around Dudley, an ugly worm who is misunderstood and unfairly judged by his peers. Sadly, he becomes what he is told he is. Then, the insightful Solomon Bookworm comes along, praising him for his uniqueness. Immediately responding to Solomon’s encouragement, Dudley begins to realize his dreams and his destiny. This tale, first published in 1996, has a powerful moral—how words can impact the feelings and actions of others—and a story that resonates just like the classic stories of traditional children’s literature.

Celebrating one of children’s favorite forms of comedy, this series offers a wide array of animal-inspired amusement. Each book begins with a dictionary of jokes and riddles, highlighting dozens of different species in alphabetical order. The second part is arranged by classic clusters such as knock-knock jokes, rhymes, “daffynitions,” and even jokes overheard in restaurants. From aardvarks and baboons to yaks and zebras, these entertaining compilations are also accompanied by a variety of engaging and humorous illustrations.

Celebrating one of children’s favorite forms of comedy, this witty wordplay collection provides a lively array of animal-inspired amusement. Beginning with a dictionary of jokes and riddles, dozens of different species are highlighted in alphabetical order. The subsequent section is arranged by classic clusters from knock-knock jokes and rhymes to quips overheard in a restaurant. Mixing vocabulary-enhancing humor with fun-filled facts about the animal kingdom, young readers will delight at zany, zoological insights coupled with engaging illustrations.

Celebrating one of children’s favorite forms of comedy, this series offers a wide array of animal-inspired amusement. Each book begins with a dictionary of jokes and riddles, highlighting dozens of different species in alphabetical order. The second part is arranged by classic clusters such as knock-knock jokes, rhymes, “daffynitions,” and even jokes overheard in restaurants. From aardvarks and baboons to yaks and zebras, these entertaining compilations are also accompanied by a variety of engaging and humorous illustrations.