Books published by publisher Lucid Books

“Let’s make pretzels today,” says Baker John. “You bread my mind!” jokes Baker Jane. John rolls out pie crust, cold and buttery. Jane folds blueberries into muffins. They bake pretzels and cinnamon rolls, too. The floured air floats out of the kitchen.Soon, the front door swings open on the rasping hinge. Neighbors are ready for breakfast and coffee at Love Love Bakery.Love Love Bakery: A Wild Home for All is a story about a day in the life of a bakery and coffee shop where all are welcome. The oven roars to life before the sun is up as bakers Jane and John prepare for a good day of gathering inside their beloved bakery. Bread rises. Coffee brews. The door is open and there is a place for everyone inside. For those who savor a warm morning drink, for the children who tag along for biscuits and jam, for the music makers and the mess makers—this book is for you.

Bakers Jane and John prepare sourdough and pies at their bakery and coffee shop. Before leaving for school, Jane's son Leo urges his mom to "not let things go nuts." But as neighbors pile into the shop, it only takes one sneeze to set off an avalanche of mess and mayhem. Jane urges her son to look beyond the mess to the magic of creating a home for all. Bread and belonging. Coffee and community. Love Love Bakery: A Wild Home for All sings an anthem of "All Are Welcome." This inclusive book features a diverse cast of characters, intricate watercolor illustrations, a glossary of baking and coffee terms (and jokes!), and a recipe for making pretzels with little bakers.

As Ollie and Vern go through their day in this fun, beautiful children's book, they show how empowered children can be a part of their own wellness journey. They see that children can be kind and that it's okay to lean on one another, whether within their family or their community. As children read The Simple Life of Ollie and Vern, they will learn: Essential oils can be a wonderful, natural way to support a healthy lifestyle You can get through different situations with a positive attitude Family is not built on DNA, but love Come along with Ollie and Vern as they face the hurdles of their day and learn how to overcome their obstacles in a positive, healthy way.

When children utter their first words, they begin to color their world with their ideas. The words they use are the crayons that draw the pictures of expression. The more words a child possess, the more they increase the colors in their communication box. Latin roots came into English from several directions and are the primary colors that combine in many ways to enrich vocabulary. This book leads young children to the discovery of Latin roots through rhymes, fun pictures, and games. When these simple components are learned, word development loses some of its mystery. The knowledge of these roots will serve children throughout their lives as they encounter new words and will help them understand the connective nature of language.

In this fun-sized children’s book, Bunny Bubbles enjoys an exciting day at the playground flipping and flopping in gobbles and dobbles of mud! When Bunny Bubbles gets home, she takes a big bubble bath, where she gets to use her imaginations to play with all her tremendous toys, double-bubbles, and soapy-suds. This cute short story encourages little tykes to use their imagination while having fun!

“Donkeys sound funny,” said the owlet. The calf said, “They are dirty, too. Donkeys are unclean.” “Warriors ride horses because horses are better in battle,” replied the colt. “Yeah, what good are donkeys?” they all laughed together. Experience the events of Holy Week and the Ascension of Jesus through the eyes and ears of an important, yet often overlooked, character: the donkey. Follow along with Daniel the Donkey as he discovers his God-given purpose in life through an adventure that will change him—and the world—forever.

God Wants to Be Found!In Those Who Seek God, little readers will enjoy a sweet story about young animals wanting to learn more about God. Through Bible verses and conversations with loved ones, these characters discover that seeking God is simple. He wants to be found! Curious littles and big kiddos too, snuggle in close as you listen to how the swan, otter, kitten, caterpillar, and others learn more about God and what it means to seek Him.

One day, Abbi receives a special invitation from the mayor of her hometown. But, there is just one catch—she has to wear her signature bandana, which is nowhere to be found. Abbi and her mom decide to gear up for a fun-filled adventure as they search America for her missing bandana. Travelling from east to west on their quest, they get to see the wonders of the U.S. and meet kind folks along the way. With the help of friends both old and new, will they find the bandana in time for Abbi’s hometown parade?