Books published by publisher Tellwell Talent

Run Away Like A Gingerbread Man tells the story of five-year-old Rustam, who lives with his mother in war-torn Afghanistan. When conditions at home become dangerous, they are forced to flee, and Rustam's mother comforts him with her version of the Gingerbread Man fable. The rich fantasy helps Rustam cope with the challenges of their escape. In our multicultural society, it is extremely common for children to have left their original homes, friends, their toys and possessions behind to begin another life somewhere strange and new. Unfortunately, it is often the case that these children were forced to leave their homelands out of necessity, out of fear for their own safety and that of their families. The author was inspired to write this story after escaping from Afghanistan with her then six-year-old son.

This is a story about a boy who has fun during play time with his father and his imagination takes a wild turn. It's a tale that shows a father and son of color but is a metaphor for everyone with a bond. The images have elements of fantasy and sneaker culture in it. The father’s face is not shown, so his personality is portrayed through his footwear. It is a quick story that can be shared at bedtime or if you have a spare three minutes to entertain.

It was business as usual at the Acme Science Lab, until one day a massive explosion sent the scientists fleeing for safety. But out of the smoke and chemicals emerged an amazing new creature... Bartholomew Blob!With the lab destroyed, Bartholomew leaves the comforts of the only home he has ever known in search of new friends and a place to live. As he travels through golden fields his body changes color with every emotion he feels. Life can be lonely for a blob, but Bartholomew discovers there's kindness and love to be found in every adventure.

"Mommy, is my hair nice?" That's what Kaliah asked her mom one day after dinner. Kaliah and Asara migrated from Jamaica to Canada four years ago with their parents.The girls attend the local elementary school and love to share stories of their daily encounters with their parents. Most situations are fun, and problems are usually easy fixes for Mom and Dad, but others not so much. How does Mom help Kaliah and Asara to understand that people are different and assure them that there's beauty in being different, no matter what others might say? Join Kaliah and Asara for their adventures and experiences growing up and learning to adjust to their life in a foreign country.

How do you introduce a child to the goodness of Jesus? This book helps begin your little one's spiritual journey to Christ by teaching them about the friendship and joy they can find in Him. As we seek Christ in our daily lives, this book can be a sweet and simple reminder that we are just as important to Him as He is to us and that as we seek Him, He also seeks us.

Gurpreet Goes to Gurdwara, by Harman Singh Pandher, is the story of a young Canadian kid with an active imagination and a healthy curiosity. Every Sunday morning, the Singh family goes off to Gurdwara: the Sikh place of worship. But what for? And why does it matter? These are the big questions that Gurpreet - and children of every religion and culture - eventually begin to wonder as they try to make sense of their family's beliefs and customs. Join Gurpreet on this educational and entertaining journey as he goes to Gurdwara and sees it, this time, in a whole new light!

"Mommy, is my hair nice?" That's what Kaliah asked her mom one day after dinner. Kaliah and Asara migrated from Jamaica to Canada four years ago with their parents.The girls attend the local elementary school and love to share stories of their daily encounters with their parents. Most situations are fun, and problems are usually easy fixes for Mom and Dad, but others not so much. How does Mom help Kaliah and Asara to understand that people are different and assure them that there's beauty in being different, no matter what others might say? Join Kaliah and Asara for their adventures and experiences growing up and learning to adjust to their life in a foreign country.

This book is a lighthearted introduction to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), which is an inherited genetic predisposition to a wide range of cancers. In this story, a boring day at the hospital turns into a lively adventure when Rosie and James sneak away to go exploring. They share their experiences with cancer and LFS as they eat cookies, camp out in the MRI machine and dig through treasure chests. Reading this book with young children creates a safe space for questions and conversation.All profits from the sale of Robot Music will be donated towards LFS research and initiatives that support the LFS community.

Growing up isn't always easy. With all of the challenges in today's fast-paced world, including artificial stimulations, distractions, and high levels of competition, children and their families are often left feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. Nature is here to help. With health issues on the rise, it has never been more important to connect with the healing influence of Nature to restore calm, inner balance, and harmony within our lives. "The Sapling" is a heartwarming and inspiring story from the trees that includes an easy-to-follow guide book sharing exactly how to connect with Nature and positively affect the lives of you and your children. Find yourself more patient and seeing the world with new eyes. Watch with joy as your child blossoms into a brighter, happier, healthier version of themselves while discovering the powerful healing abilities that are within Nature and every one of us. The story portion is about a tiny Maple Seed that happens to land beside a great big Maple Tree. She is very excited when she begins to grow into a Sapling until one day when a frightening thunderstorm breaks off one of the Big Tree's branches. The Sapling becomes so scared that she decides to stop growing and stay low to the ground, just like the grass. But with the wise advice from the Big Tree, the Sapling learns how everything happens for a reason and that she has a very important purpose. By embracing who she is, the Sapling overcomes her fears and grows into the Tree she is meant to be. With profound, easy to grasp lessons from the Trees, such as, "if we want to feel the sunshine, sometimes we have to feel the storm" and "a new adventure is always waiting for us if we are brave enough to grow and become more than we think we are", and 24 vivid, full-colour, hand-drawn illustrations of trees, landscapes, and wildlife by the talented Emily Macdonald, "The Sapling" is a timeless story that will appeal to children (and adults) of all ages. The guide-book that follows includes dozens of Nature-based activities, mindfulness and energy exercises, daily practices and tips to promote inner balance, calm, self-confidence, awareness, growth, fitness, an appreciation of life, and an overall sense of well-being and vitality. With clear instructions and full-colour picture demonstrations portrayed by Jessie's own children, Jessie has taken all of the wisdom, lessons, and experiences from her life lived close to Nature and shared it in a practical way that will suit any family. Some of the exercises include "Be a Tree" grounding exercise to feel stable and calm, "Breathe like a Tree" rejuvenating and healing exercise, and "Talk to the Trees", an exercise to promote communication with Nature on a deeper level. Beneficial for all children, but especially those who may have experienced trauma or are having attention or behavioural issues (as well as for the inner child that still lives within all adults). "The Sapling" is 82 pages of knowledge, wonder, and magic that will permanently transform the lives of all it touches. Allow "The Sapling" to empower your entire family to be true to who they are and grow into who they are meant to become, just like a Tree. A portion of sales from every book will be donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Treesisters for conservation and reforestation of our beautiful Earth.