Books published by publisher Inspiring Voices

What do you get when you take two cats, two dogs, and a bird and put them together with a mommy, a daddy, and a loving older sister all in one big house? Why, you get a very big family! Thats not all; you also get a group of very different animals who have a lot to learn.Princess Stubs, Baby Max, Pretty Girl Sunshine, Bitsi Boo Bitsi, and Lola Lolita all made it to the big house in their own way. Now that they are a family, they must learn to love and accept each other as brothers and sisters even with all their differences. It isnt always easy, but the five of them are learning a lot as they try to get along as a family. Now they want to share their lessons with you!From obeying your parents to making good choices, the brothers and sisters of the big house have an important message for you!

Wilhamina Constance Winston Churchill Ingersol is a little girl who would dearly love to own a cat. But when Wilhamina asks her mommy if she can have one, her mother wont allow it. Owning a pet is a very big responsibility, and Wilhamina will have to get bigger in order to be ready for a cat. But how does one get bigger?Wilhamina promises she wont pester her parents about the cat, but she is determined to learn how to get bigger. She sets out to gather advice from trusted adults about how to grow into the kind of girl who can take care of a kitty all on her own. As she puts their good advice to use, Wilhamina begins to develop the good behaviors and attitudes of a big girl. She begins to realize that getting bigger isnt just a matter of growing tall. A big girl is also patient, trustworthy, helpful, and responsible.Will Wilhamina be able to prove to her mommy and daddy that shes ready for such a big responsibility as having a cat?

It was early in December in the great wilds of Canada, and the weather was starting to get very, very cold. It was deer hunting season, and Grandpa Sam and his son, Marc, were staying at their hunting camp across from the grounds of a kind old gentleman named Uncle Bill and his wife, Aunt Betsy. Every night after their hunt, Grandpa Sam and Marc returned to camp to find a large cat trying to find food in the driveway. But they didnt know that the cat was trying to find food not just for herself, but for her sweet little calico kitten as well. Soon after, coyotes were heard howling and yapping around camp. A couple of days later, Uncle Bill decided to take a break after a long day of hard work. He took a seat on the camp steps, and as he sat enjoying the warmth of the sun, he was surprised to hear a soft meow from beneath him. He looked down to find a beautiful calico kitten with fur of many colors and bright emerald eyes. He didnt know it then, but this was a special kitten with a special job given to her by God, in answer to a prayer.

There is never a dull moment on a farm where a rooster, four hens, six baby chicks, and three ducks live together. Cairo Rooster is a little too proud of himself. Ariel Hen talks more than she listens. Greta Hen is a complainer. Boof Hen is lazy. All three ducks know they can be friendlier and kinder. The six chicks are too little to have bad habitsyet. But life is about to change in a big way for all the feathered creatures when they hear a great commotion near the hen house that soon causes them to think about their behavior and choices. In this creative childrens story, chickens and ducks learn a valuable lesson about why it is so important to make good choices and be good role models for those around us.

Buddy Bloom is a flower seed looking forward to fresh air, sunshine, and gentle rain to help him grow. After a raging stormwith help from George the Ant, Ken the Turtle, and Sadie the Butterfly, he learns the value of struggle, the joy of friendship, and the celebration of life.Children who love fantasy and anthropomorphic characters will enjoy the adventures and lessons of a little wildflower seed named Buddy Bloom. With courage and persistence, he meets his challenges. Good friends offer him important discoveries plus wisdom and help him find his place in the world and his reason for blooming.Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld, author, teacher, consultantI have always believed that if one can tell a great story, one earns the right to share the message. These engaging characters will teach young and old about dealing with challenges, overcoming adversity, and living with possibility. Jim Stovall, author, The Ultimate GiftIn this digital age, old-fashioned storytelling seems to be a dying art. Jerry Snider keeps the tradition alive with this allegory about the trials and joys that help us grow to reach our potential.Dave Kershner, singer, songwriter, musician The story of Buddy Bloom captures the spirit of resilience and perseverance for young and old alike. We should all aspire to be positive in our delight in the world and how we relate to others. Well-written and insightful, this is an inspirational story that touches the hearta beautiful gift to share. Pamela Kaylor PhD, Communication Studies, Ohio University

Charlie is a loner, and he likes it that way. He grew up as an only cat and has developed very set ideas about how his world should be and how others should behave in it. But when circumstances force him to rescue a newborn kitten, his orderly world crumbles around him. Charlie is now a single parent, with all the emotional ups and downs that parenthood can bring. In this new situation, Charlie finds strengths within himself that he never dreamed he had. The old life he lived disappears, and a new one unfoldsone that is bigger, fuller, and better. Charlie experiences the joys of a life of giving and receiving unconditional love. Wonderfully enchanting to watch Charlie have a change of heart and personality to become a hero to a little kitten. Charlies transformation warms the heart! K. Finneron, author of SuSu of the FruFru This absolutely charming and heart-warming childrens story about Charlie the Cat and how he redeems his selfish ways will resonate with children and adults alike. Like all great stories, its easy to read, full of laugh-out-loud bits, and is hard to forget. Jane Buckle, PhD, London, UK