Books published by publisher Little Light Press

Tiptoes Lightly lives in an acorn high in the branches of a Great Oak Tree. One morning she finds a note lying on her floor. It says: "Please help! Bee has lost his buzz!" She and her friend, Jeremy Mouse, set off down Running River to help the hapless bee. Mr. Cactus, being grumpy and extra thorny, has snagged Bee's buzz on one of his thorns. Thus begins the adventure that takes Tiptoes to the house of Pine Cone and Pepper Pot (they're not at home, just yet), down to the sea to untangle Octopus (he's too young to count his legs properly and gets them mixed up), and up to Snowy Mountain to find out from Jack Frost himself whether he is a gnome (Pepper Pot says he's a gnome because he makes crystals) or a fairy (Tiptoes says he's a fairy because he flies through the air). Jack Frost tells his own creation myth which answers the question in a powerful and striking way.The 'Tales of Tiptoes Lightly' is comprised of three adventures: 'The Bee who lost his Buzz', 'Pumpkin Crow' and 'Lucy Goose and the Half-egg.' Lavishly and lovingly illustrated by the artist-author, they are humorous, sanguine and droll. They are innocent and magical nature tales, suitable for reading to young children or for young children to read.

In this magically illustrated and delightfully rhyming bedtime story, little Sofia befriends the Moon and sets off ona dreamy adventure to visit her friend. She sees our planet from the Moon's point of view and is inspired to dowhatever she can to protect our Earth. When she wakes, Sofia encourages others to do the same. "Once you see from this distant view,Awareness may come over you.By far your gift of greatest worthIs our dear home, this planet Earth."Sofia's Dream was inspired by the author's interviews with three Apollo astronauts, about how viewing Earth from space affected their sense of responsibility for the health of our planet.

This upbeat addition to the Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series offers an encouraging insight into the struggles and triumphs of someone with dyslexiaThe Adventures of Everyday Geniuses is meant to demonstrate various forms of learning, creativity, and intelligence. Each book introduces a realistic example of triumph over difficulty in a positive, humorous way that readers of all ages will enjoy!Katie always thought her dad was smart―he is one of the busiest attorneys in town! People are always asking him for advice. She has been a bit confused ever since asking him for help with her weekly spelling list. How can her very smart dad struggle with one of her spelling words? This definitely didn't make sense. The word Mississippi has changed everything... This frank and thoughtful approach to dyslexia is an important exploration of the various ways people learn and that some difficulties do not have to be restrictions on what a person can achieve."Challenges in reading and spelling are often accompanied by special abilities in areas like complex pattern recognition and spatial reasoning. If You're So Smart How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi? is a fantastic way of bringing this information to the many smart children who find reading and spelling especially difficult―especially to those who are beginning to doubt their own potential." ―Drs. Brock (M.D., M.A.) and Fernette (M.D.) Eides, authors of The Mislabeled Child and founders of the Eide Neurolearning Clinic. Praise for the series: "This is a wonderful book series. Each story shows children that success is about effort and determination, that problems need not derail them, and that adults can understand their worries and struggles. My research demonstrates that these lessons are essential for children." ―Dr. Carol S. Dweck

This positive math story for kids is perfect for anyone who has ever struggled with learning by memorization. Readers of all ages will discover that struggles don't always mean you're bad at something, but that maybe you just learn differently from others. If you're looking for books about anxiety in kids or embracing a growth mindset in math, then Last to Finish, A Story About the Smartest Boy in Math Class will be the perfect addition to your home or school library. Max is convinced he will never succeed at memorizing his multiplication facts. When it's time for a test, one by one, Max's classmates turn in their finished papers before the timer rings. Not Max. As soon as the teacher starts the timer, his heart begins to pound, his hands begin to sweat, and his brain freezes! He is always the last to finish...and sometimes the other kids tease him about it. Is Max the worst math student ever?The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses Series:Free Association Where My Mind Goes During Science ClassStacey Coolidge Fancy-Smancy Cursive HandwritingMrs. Gorski I Think I Have the Wiggle FidgetsIf You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell MississippiLast to Finish, A Story About the Smartest Boy in Math ClassKeep Your Eye on the PrizePositive, humorous stories, demonstrate varying forms of learning, creativity, and intelligence. Introduces readers to a specific learning style or learning difference while offering realistic examples of triumph over difficulty. The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series is meant to demonstrate various forms of learning, creativity, and intelligence. Each book introduces a realistic example of triumph over difficulty in a positive, humorous way that readers of all ages will enjoy!"Children and teachers alike will celebrate the message, conveyed poignantly in Last to Finish, that 'mathematics is much more than memorizing math facts and taking timed tests'...Esham richly captures the dilemma when one such youngster encounters difficulties with memorizing math facts but, in fact, is a deep thinker of mathematics just the same. The reader will discover that the solution is both true and simple." —Dr. Susan Baum, The College of New Rochelle Professor Emeritus, Gifted Education Praise for the series:"This is a wonderful book series. Each story shows children that success is about effort and determination, that problems need not derail them, and that adults can understand their worries and struggles. My research demonstrates that these lessons are essential for children." —Dr. Carol S. Dweck

Winner of a Children's Moonbeam Book Award. Ranked in the Top 5 on Amazon for Children's Christian fiction books about Emotions & Feelings. Is your little one grieving the loss of a loved one?My Superhero Grandpa is a beautiful story of a boy and his beloved grandpa, who watches over him with superpowers, even though grandpa is in Heaven. The story is told through the eyes of the child, who celebrates that he is never alone or scared because his grandpa is always near. This sweet, sentimental story will help to start the conversation with children who are grieving. It will help little ones understand and cope with the loss. My Superhero Grandpa is cheerfully illustrated and uplifting, a story that will bring hope in place of sadness.Michele McAvoy, is also the author of COOKIE & MILK and the GORILLA PICKED ME!. She is a contributor to the Children's Writer's Guild with her piece entitled "Writing for Children's Through Tragedy" as well as presenter to children's grief groups about the power of writing through grief. She is the creator and host of the popular children's literature podcast "My Messy Muse," which she began to inspire other creatives to create through the messiness of life.Embrace the opportunity to connect with your little one during a difficult time, with My Superhero Grandpa.Buy now on Amazon.

Being green means... Turning off the water while you brush your teeth Only turning on the lights when you need them Picking up trash that isn't yoursIn this empowering book, a young boy and girl discover amazing facts (like how our food travels an average of 1,500 miles to be on our plate!) and explore all the different ways they―and we―can help protect the Earth's most precious resources to save the planet and live "green" lifestyles.What Does It Mean to Be Green? is a Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner for Children's Picture Book and was awarded The Santa Monica Public Library's Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, School-Age Nonfiction. The enhanced e-book edition also won the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award.Other books in the What Does It Mean...? series include: What Does It Mean to Be an Entrepreneur?, What Does It Mean to Be Global?, and What Does It Mean to Be Safe? among others.

From Avocet to Zebra Finch, fly the friendly skies with some fabulous feathered friends!Toddlers and bird-watching kids of all ages will love learning their ABC’s with this curious and diverse beaked bunch! Get your binoculars out and spot as many as you can!Go far up into the trees, across the dry desert and deep into the jungle to practice your alphabet with an amazing aviary of beautiful birds. The lively illustrations and terrific trivia are a fantastic introduction into the incredible world of birds.- Blends together the silliness of Angry Birds with the fun rhymes of Dr.Seuss- A great introduction to ornithology (the study of birds), birding/bird-watching and biodiversity- A must for any STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)- Helps early reading comprehension, and features a full A-Z alphabet chart- Every spread includes a buzzing bug to seek and find!- Inspires creativity and observation with brilliant, vivid illustrations- Fun rhyming facts will have parents and kids alike excited to find out more about these winged wonders- Features birds living in the rainforest (Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise), by the ocean (Puffin), and everywhere in-between (including the Lilac-breasted Roller, Hoatzin and Tufted Coquette)!- FREE Kindle e-book with each PaperbackOne of the best ABC books for children ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and up.Excellent for penguin, finch and kookaburra lovers everywhere, “Birds of a Letter” makes for a perfect birthday present or as a surprise for all the curious kid in your life.

Mouse does not want to share his big, juicy apple but he is too small to move it on his own. Can he get his friends to help and still eat it all himself? Little Mouse and the Big Red Apple is from Level 3 of Ready Steady Read! a fantastic graded reading scheme with four reading levels from Little Tiger Press. Ready Steady Read! makes learning to read fun. Each book contains games and activities to reinforce learning and test comprehension in a way developing readers will enjoy as well as handy parent notes from Prue Goodwin, Lecturer in Literacy and Children's Books. Level 3 is suitable for more confident readers. The stories will help build their confidence, opening up the world of reading and imagination to them. About Level 3: *longer sentences with varied structure *wider vocabulary *high-interest stories of up to 300 words *smaller print for experienced readers