Books published by publisher FriesenPress

Review by: J. Chambers - Poor little Gnorman, the Gnorwegian Gnome has a problem. Living way up Gnorth at the base of Mount Gnewtontoppen in Svalbard, Gnorway, he's always at the end of Santa's route. Why, there's hardly ever anything left for Gnorman! All he ever gets in his stocking are just a few little Gnicks and Gnacks. But Gnorman has a plan and he hopes this year, things will be different. In a hilarious, read-aloud adventure that charmingly showcases some of the geography and Christmas traditions of Norway, Gnorman, the Gnorwegian Gnome provides loads of magical, tongue-twisting fun. Its comic cadences and fanciful dialect are a pleasure that will carry through the Christmas season and long beyond. gnormangnome.com

Canadians have been playing hockey for generations, with excited little boys being driven to their local arenas over and over again, at the crack of dawn, by sleep-deprived parents who just want them to be happy. After all, hockey is the most exciting and Canadian sport there is!But who said it was just for boys?More than ever, little girls are getting in on the excitement, proving to their brothers and fathers (and themselves), that they are every bit as fast and skilled as the boys-and enjoying every minute of it!With this, her first published children's story, Charlene Barnes celebrates these young female hockey players, in rhyme, as they take to the ice, make friends, and play the game that she has grown to love.She offers you She Shoots... She Scores!...

"I have squirrels in my belly, Mom. There are two of them, I'm sure of it!" The two mischievous squirrels that live inside Timothy love to make his heart race and his stomach lurch - all day long. This leaves Timothy with anxious feelings that never go away and sometimes cause him to make poor choices. One day, when Timothy gets some bad news at school, the squirrels get excited and do their best to mess with Timothy's insides. However; by using a few simple strategies, Timothy is able to show the squirrels that he's boss, and able to keep his anxiety under control....

Join Tashi as she embarks on an incredible journey from her home in an ancient Tibetan monastery to the picturesque countryside in England.Along the way, Tashi's carefree adventure suddenly takes a dramatic turn when an accident leaves two young children in danger. Their safety depends on a risky rescue, and Tashi can not save them without help.A lyrical narrative and richly detailed paintings bring Tashi's heartwarming story to life. Inspired by a timeless Tibetan legend, this delightful tale charms young readers and dog lovers alike....

Fancy the Flamingo wants to help, join in games, and be included. But the other flamingos are always telling her she's too little!So one night, Fancy decides it's time to step out on her own to explore for herself.Her adventures through the zoo are full of surprises! Fancy discovers that being little doesn't stop you from being brave, solving problems, helping others, or making new friends. Best of all, Fancy learns that you're never too little to be brave-or make new friends that believe in you....

Where Eagles Come From is a fictional story but it is based on true life events of a young, African American girls' life, in modern times. Masie is an only child who lives somewhat lonesome in southern California with her mother and father. Since her parents are professionals and often distracted with work, Masie becomes fascinated in finding a family beyond herself as an only child. Her annual summer vacations have her spending time at her Grandma's house in the low country of South Carolina; a world away from California. Time spent here introduces Masie to clues of a family past found in a trunk kept away in the attic. These attic discoveries send Massie and her Grandma on adventures that reveal family ties to a "Freedom Seeker" born into slavery in Georgia. This "Freedom Seeker" joined the 135th United States Colored Troop after the emancipation as part of General William T. Sherman's Army. This find results in the family coming together, after forty years of being disconnected, to learn about the contributions their relative made for his family and our nation. This is a celebration for Masie!The book highlights life experiences of a young girl growing up in the south, in modern times, and making discoveries about her family that were left to be forgotten. Discoveries that changes a young girl's life and perspective. Additionally, the story shows how the differences in generations can find common motivations and needs that, when they work together to overcome them, can result in a very special, meaningful bond....

Ella is a happy, fun-loving girl who is just starting school. She knows all of her letters, helps take care of her little sister, and enjoys riding her blue bike. Sometimes she has to practice sitting still. Ella loves to play and is a good friend. Ella has Down syndrome. Though she might look a bit different and have trouble saying some words, she is more the same than different, and she wants to be accepted and included just like any other child. In a simple, welcoming way, This is Ella teaches children about Down syndrome, inclusion, and friendship. The story is followed by information about Down syndrome, including helpful facts and explanations. This is Ella offers a perfect starting point for a conversation with children about difference in general, Down syndrome in particular, and the concepts of inclusion and friendship....

A bug is a bug, and a slug is a slug. And everyone knows . . . bugs and slugs DO NOT mix! But when Barney the bug and Sally the slug fall in love, bugs everywhere begin to question what they were so sure of before. The entire bug kingdom watches as these two brave lovebugs take the matter to the supreme bug court to plead their case for bugs and slugs to be together, despite their differences. The judges are divided, but one smart ladybug, Ruth Bader Ladybug, sees to the heart of the matter. Follow along as Barney and Sally fight the law for love.A Bug, A Slug, and A Ladybug introduces children to the judicial system and how to fight for their beliefs. Following the story of Barney the bug and Sally the slug, young readers learn of marriage equality, diverse family units, and the heroic legal ladybug modeled after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg....

"This book perfectly captures the love that grandparents have for their grandchildren!"Devoted grandparents Papa and Gigi awake one morning to some news: they have a rare day off from babysitting their grandchildren. Though there's nothing they love more than being with their grandkids, they decide to take advantage of the free time and spend the day together doing all the things they seldom have time for otherwise, such as cooking a big yummy breakfast, getting their hair styled, and enjoying a picnic and a long drive."What a good idea," says Papa."This will be fun," Gigi says.However, the day's events turn out to be anything but! After their breakfast catches fire, they leave the hair salon looking unrecognizable, some critters run off with their picnic, their car breaks down, and so much more. Papa and Gigi realize that only one thing can redeem their disastrously eventful day: spending the rest of their day off with their favorite grandchildren, of course!...

In this rhyming, melodic story, a mother tells her little girl that somewhere in the world lives another little girl who looks just like her. This propels her daughter into a journey of the imagination, where she visits locales from Spain to Japan, visualizing this other person in her familiar surroundings. From page to page, the little girl explores the possibilities in her head: I think each night she wishes upon a star, Or finds pictures in billowy clouds from afar.At the end of the story, readers are reminded that for all our similarities, each one is unique. And for all our differences, we share the same sky. Children will return to this delightful story over and over again as they learn a beautiful lesson about unity and diversity...