Books published by publisher Smooth Sailing Press, LLC

First in the new Growing Up Quentin Fischer series, The Pumpkin Gift is a charmingly illustrated lesson book. The series is based on the life of Quentin Fischer, a red haired, freckle faced third-grader from a loving but modest income family. The author, Ginger Hollis uses the circumstances facing Quentin to speak to other young boys and girls about contemporary and often difficult situations. The outcome each time is warm and affirming and calls upon the best in each of us to meet the obstacle.

Patchwork Annie"" is a fun-loving story about a delightful character named Annie, who is not only resourceful, but just pain lucky. When Annie finds herself in need of earning some money, she comes up with a great idea and sets off a chain of events that shocks an entire town! The story incorporates the tradition of quilting with an amusing 'play on words.' It's a story to be enjoyed by children and adults alike!

Perez weaves a delightful tale in rhyme for the young reader. Animals of the southwest come alive in this imaginative story of the “Texas Critter Band.” Each critter brings his own spin to the music in the air that is uniquely “Texan.” Perez writes with a charming Texas twang that readers throughout the country will relate to. The writer introduces children to animals that are often found only in the southwest making the book not only entertaining but educational.Beautifully illustrated by Shay Retzlaff, each image brings the character into sharp focus with her realistic renderings. Not only does the young reader experience detailed examples of each “critter,” the landscape of the southwest comes alive in dazzling color!A true tribute to Texas!

Princess Meredith's eighteenth birthday is fast approaching, but unlike other girls, she is not looking forward to it. Upon her coming of age, she is to marry the prince of Alder, the most powerful kingdom in the world. Though the idea of marriage to a complete stranger is appalling, she knows she has no choice. Without the marriage contract, Stonefall's alliance with Alder will be lost, and her people will be safe no longer; Theros, King of Talos, has set his eyes of conquest on Stonefall and he wants Meredith dead. Connor, an elite soldier entrusted with Meredith's safety, arrives at the palace just as things begin to take a turn for the worst. Together, they embark on a journey of survival, in which Meredith will find that the only thing she never prepared for was falling in love.

A young garden snail doesn’t want to be late for an important date. He encounters many delays en route. Because he prepared and departed early, he makes the rendezvous with time to spare. The book teaches children to be on time, and to never keep a lady waiting.Aquila’s Big Date teaches the moral of being punctual by relating delays we might encounter in our day-to-day lives with those met by a simple snail, if he actually had a life.

Beauregard Le'Moose - Is Loose in New Orleans introduces Beauregard as an adventuresome and lovable French Canadian Moose. He skis. He fishes. He travels to far away locations. Visiting his Cousin Beatrice and Aunt Clara Alice in America acquaints Beauregard with interesting sights, spicy flavors, and new friends. From the French Quarter to the steamy swamps of Louisiana, Beauregard's adventure is the start of an amazing world wide tour.

Beauregard Le'Moose - Is Loose in New Orleans introduces Beauregard as an adventuresome and lovable French Canadian Moose. He skis. He fishes. He travels to far away locations. Visiting his Cousin Beatrice and Aunt Clara Alice in America acquaints Beauregard with interesting sights, spicy flavors, and new friends. From the French Quarter to the steamy swamps of Louisiana, Beauregard's adventure is the start of an amazing worldwide tour.

The ever intriguing Sasquatch is brought to life in brilliant color in Michelle Harvey-Perez’s newest book, “Sneaky Sasquatch.” The story takes place in a classic Black Forest setting as a young boy and his mother return through the woods toward home, stalked by the sneaky Sasquatch who is after the lollipop he holds tight in his hand. Peaking behind trees the Sasquatch follows them home.In delightful rhyme Perez crafts a story sure to become a classic for children.Illustrated by gifted artist and children’s book illustrator, Shay Retzlaff, the story is brought to life in remarkable detail and color. The young reader will fall in love with the illusive sneaky Sasquatch!

Another delightful children's book by the author and artist, Ann Ryan. This time the imagination of the author takes us in to jungles of Africa where we find a young zebra less than content with his stripes. It seems that all of the other animals in the jungle and on the savannah have much more interesting marks and coloring. Would it be better to be like one of the other animals? Or is it better to just be yourself. Read and enjoy! The author teaches all of us a valuable lesson.