Books published by publisher Lanier Press

Jake is a young man who enjoys the art of baking cakes—all types of cake! “My name is Jake, and I like to bake!” Cake I Bake is a playful beginner’s book that helps children grasp the concept of rhyming. The story consists of repetition, building comprehensive skills and feeding your child’s desire to learn by providing a sense of comfort through predictability.

The black lambs at the Girls’ Academy of Mounds are working hard at their studies in the classroom when Kelly, the new kid at school, joins the class. Kelly is a white goat from Plains, a town far away from Mounds. Kelly’s long, straight locks and the lambs’ short, curly wool look quite different, so the girls can’t help but compare their appearances to each other. One certain lamb named Layla is confident, and does not compare herself to Kelly. Wanting her friends and Kelly to understand that their differences do not define them, Layla plans to teach the lambs and Kelly an important lesson about themselves at school this day. This story deals with nonconformity, self-esteem, and self-acceptance. With the help of Kelly, Layla, and the other lamb girls, children are sure to learn to accept themselves and others just as they are.

How serious are children when they say they want to be princesses? "Princesses Only Wear Putta-Puttas" is a charming story woven around a bi-cultural little girl, Fey Fey, who visits India for a cousin’s wedding. She falls in love with the sights, sounds, and traditional Indian costumes. Fey Fey is convinced that she is an Indian princess and when she returns to her home in the USA, she discovers things aren’t always so easy for a princess."Princesses Only Wear Putta-Puttas" brings the beauty of India to readers the world around and gives a peek into how immigrant families maintain their native cultures while assimilating to their adopted countries.

The black lambs at the Girls’ Academy of Mounds are working hard at their studies in the classroom when Kelly, the new kid at school, joins the class. Kelly is a white goat from Plains, a town far away from Mounds. Kelly’s long, straight locks and the lambs’ short, curly wool look quite different, so the girls can’t help but compare their appearances to each other. One certain lamb named Layla is confident, and does not compare herself to Kelly.Wanting her friends and Kelly to understand that their differences do not define them, Layla plans to teach the lambs and Kelly an important lesson about themselves at school this day.This story deals with nonconformity, self-esteem, and self-acceptance. With the help of Kelly, Layla, and the other lamb girls, children are sure to learn to accept themselves and others just as they are.

My name is Mylo. I am five years old, and tomorrow I start kindergarten. Some people say I complain a lot, but… I’m not complaining, just explaining!Mylo is a little boy who complains a little too much. He doesn’t mean to—it’s just his personality! After all, it’s the first day of school, and already he can’t find his favorite red shirt, and Mom didn’t have time to make his favorite breakfast! Through his everyday experiences, Mylo teaches us that while there are plenty of things to complain about, it could all be a lot worse . . . and knowing this leads us all to develop good habits.

"It’s time to make choices for health, fun, and play.Follow Matt and Mattie—they’ll show you the way!"Welcome to the wonderful world of Matt and Mattie, where every day is a learning adventure! Just as our ten toes help our bodies balance, Matt and Mattie’s ten daily habits help toddlers learn balanced behaviors that will guide them in leading happy, healthy childhoods. So . . ."Are you ready to explore?Then put those feet on the floor!"

“They sure are handy when you smile, so keep your teeth around a while!” —Dr. Seuss Dylan and the Big Toothbrush follows a smart and witty little boy named Dylan as he visits the dentist to have his teeth cleaned. After having a not-so-pleasant experience at his last dentist appointment, he is anxious about the visit. But things take an exciting and fun-filled turn at the new dentist! The new office provides a much more kid-friendly atmosphere, where the entire staff helps to make the experience pleasant and inviting for little ones.

"In the distance sat the source of the dismal portrait-a refugee camp that she would soon be a regretting member of, along with her mother and brother. For whatever reason, her father wasn't there with them. She had given up asking her mother why a long time ago." Sathryn Bassira lives in the wealthy region of Pomek, one of the six regions controlled by the Dragon Kings, five ruthless brothers who show no mercy to those who oppose them. It isn't until her father disappears one night that she realizes she has been sheltered from reality her entire life. After weeks of waiting for her father, Sathryn and her family must flee Pomek without him. They escape to Deadland, a poverty-stricken region for those hiding from the kings. Sickness and famine lurk the streets and alleyways, and their new home is infested with dangerous, inhuman creatures. Everything seems bleak until Sathryn meets Julian Ajasek, a young rebel with a treacherous mission: kill the Dragon Kings. After a brutal attack separates her from her family, she decides to accompany Julian on his journey. Sathryn finds herself thrust into weeks of traveling, training, and plotting, and at the end of it all, she and Julian must storm Kings' Castle to find her father and destroy the crippling dictatorship once and for all.

“Sometimes I felt like I was acting as another me, a better me.I would hate to see the disappointment on the Dreamcatchers’ faces if they ever found out that I wasn’t who they thought I was.”For almost two years, Hayden Daniels has been entertaining millions with the witty videos she posts on her popular WorldView channel, Hayden’s Dreamcatcher. She longs to one day meet the viewers and thank them for their undying support and online friendship. But a severe case of social anxiety has prevented Hayden from fulfilling her wish.In an attempt to conquer her fears, Hayden travels to a viewer convention in San Francisco, where she is faced with raging fangirls, panic attacks, and one beauty guru that seems to have a personal vendetta against her. As she wonders if she is in over her head, Hayden must make a choice: cower in fear, or chase her dream?

There are thousands of islands across the world, but none are as great as Dwinidigdig! You've never heard of Dwinidigdig?! Well, that will change today! Get ready for an adventure like you've never had before. Come meet some of the most fun, crazy, interesting creatures you will ever lay your eyes on but be careful...some of them may have their eyes on you first!

"Grandpa smiles and rubs his scratchy beard back and forth on top of my head.I laugh and think, Grandpa? I wanted to ask . . . Why do you rub your whiskers on the top of my head?Does your chin itch when you come near me? Do you think it tickles?"Little Alana loves living in her grandparents’ farmhouse with her mom and two sisters! There is always fun to be had on the farm. One day, Grandpa asks Alana to help him with chores on the farm, and Alana discovers a lot of quirky details about her grandpa."Grandpa? I Wanted to Ask . . ." was written from the perspective of a curious grandchild who loves her grandpa. Follow Alana and her two sisters, Allie and Amy, on all of their farmhouse adventures. Together they are the 3 A’s!