Books published by publisher Tellwell

Every day is an opportunity to do awesome things, like catching bugs and riding bikes, Double Dutch and flying kites. But, the MOST important thing you can do, is to share positivity and love! Based on the simple concept of spreading positivity and love, inspirational writer and illustrator Tessa Brusven, brings this lesson to life through her lively verse, charming illustrations and powerful message.

Tabansi and The Golden Touch is an inspiring children's book that is ideal forchildren and adolescents. Tabansi- one who endures, represents strength,conviction, discipline and purpose. These attributes play a key role inenabling Tabansi to endure; when life presents unimaginable challenges.Presented at times as a lion, Tabansi seeks to dominate his environment ina way that demands respect. However, in order to achieve this goal, he hasto go through some growing pains where he is forced to learn some seriouslife lessons which in the end, allows him to achieve his life-long goals.This children's book also has powerful messages for adult audiences as well.A companion book for personal and professional development and leadershipis being developed for adult audiences who choose to read this children's bookand extrapolate more advanced or adult messages as a teaching tool.

The secrets of the Home Wood, deep on the family farm, have spawned mystery and strife in the James family for generations. A mystical portal exists in the Home Wood. A few members of the James family have experienced the other side first-hand.Two months ago, after finding his parents deep in the mysterious land beyond, Jonathon saved them from a coup by the evil half brother of the King of the Grue. He had every reason to believe the Three Kingdoms were at peace when his parents went back to fulfill their promise of rebuilding a school.The arrival of a strange girl from the other side, lost and in need of help, soon shows Jonathon how very wrong he was. Jonathon must cross over again, and this time his grandfather and his best friend Marly are drawn in with him. What begins as a simple task of guiding the stranger back through the portal becomes a terrifying flight for their lives.And the news doesn't get any better.The James family is about to be in the centre of an all-out war."A sharply-written, surprisingly humorous examination of 'loss' and 'other' set in a grim fantasy landscape". Richard Scrimger, author of Irresistible.

"Mommy, is my hair nice?" That's what Kaliah asked her mom one day after dinner. Kaliah and Asara migrated from Jamaica to Canada four years ago with their parents.The girls attend the local elementary school and love to share stories of their daily encounters with their parents. Most situations are fun, and problems are usually easy fixes for Mom and Dad, but others not so much. How does Mom help Kaliah and Asara to understand that people are different and assure them that there's beauty in being different, no matter what others might say? Join Kaliah and Asara for their adventures and experiences growing up and learning to adjust to their life in a foreign country.

IT'S TRUE: Jewish Girls Have Changed the WorldThis book celebrates the lives and extraordinary contributions of eighteen Jewish girls whose aspirations and triumphs shaped the future of our world. Whether in exile, in a laboratory, or in a library, each of these girls set herself a goal and experienced tremendous obstacles along the path to its achievement. Each girl persevered, pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and exploded stereotypes.Jewish Girls Who Dreamed Big is a richly illustrated, awesomely inspiring, delightfully entertaining, and highly informative book.

It was business as usual at the Acme Science Lab, until one day a massive explosion sent the scientists fleeing for safety. But out of the smoke and chemicals emerged an amazing new creature... Bartholomew Blob!With the lab destroyed, Bartholomew leaves the comforts of the only home he has ever known in search of new friends and a place to live. As he travels through golden fields his body changes color with every emotion he feels. Life can be lonely for a blob, but Bartholomew discovers there's kindness and love to be found in every adventure.

Turn the page, and allow this tale of mystery, deception, and coming of age to draw you in. Elle, a magnetic seventeen year old, has been accepted to one of the most prestigious schools in the Viridian Isles. A superior athlete who excels academically, Elle has an independence of spirit that continuously puts her in grave danger. Hidden in the chambers of the school are the remains of ancient Liornabella Castle, and the dark history that permeates its walls, also haunts its hallways. It lurks in the shadows, waiting for the day when Elle crosses the threshold. As she does so, a fateful and deadly challenge begins, and both Elle and the reader are swept along together. As Elle's eighteenth birthday approaches, her skills and gifts will come to be tested in ways she could never imagine, by creatures darker than her nightmares. To survive, she strives to learn the true meaning of the centuries-old texts that are drawn into Elle's presence by forces more powerful than she knows. Together with her enigmatic friends, she uncovers a terrible, haunting, timeless truth. Maybe the life as we know it has left , but life in another form, life without warmth and light, has continued. I must know. The time for truth is now.

Missa is a sweet, and imaginative little girl who has found a way to masterfully navigate through life's challenges by blowing bubbles. You'll soon find that these are not regular bubbles. In fact they are quite MAGNIFICENT, because they are just as ready as Missa to take on any obstacle, big or small, with a positive attitude. Missa's room is a mess and she is unable to find her favourite violet bow. She lets her imagination come to life and with her new bubble friends, monkey and shark, she learns the valuable lesson of keeping things tidy, while still having fun.

When Abraham Petrovich leaves his native Russia to join the 1741 Bering Expedition of Discovery to explore what is now Alaska, he can only think of finding his fortune in a strange new land.That vision comes to an abrupt halt, however, when he and a shipmate are captured by Tlingit natives near present-day Sitka after a horrifying bear attack.Abraham's ability to adapt to an alien culture is tested, and with the help of the village chief and guidance from his wife, he fits into what he discovers is a complicated society.The shaman wants to kill the whitefaces, but the chief wants to learn from the strangers. When the shaman conspires to get his way, Abraham and his surviving family flee Sitka fearing for their lives.Finding refuge in Klawak, Abraham immerses himself in Tlingit life-not knowing that he'll soon make an eerie discovery on a deserted beach that will solidify his place among the Tlingits.Abraham continues his incredible journey, seeking whitefaces like himself, but he ultimately finds something much more valuable as he explores the land and meets new people in Totem.