Books published by publisher Brown Books

A multi-generational story about the power of secrets and the unbreakable bonds of family.A Long Thaw is about two female cousins who were close as children and reconnect as adults. Abby and Juliet were born into one big, close, Catholic family. But the divorce of Juliet’s parents fragments this family and sends the girls in very different directions. Juliet grows up too quickly, on the west coast, forced to be responsible for her younger sisters as well as an alcoholic, single mother. On the east coast, Abby grows up a pampered, sheltered only child. As women, they try to mend the rift and come to terms with the way their shared history connects them in spite of the years apart.This book has been published traditionally and I'm rereleasing it on my own.

With his favorite time of the year approaching, Olsen could not be more excited about Christmas! Most of all, he loves Christmas music, decorations, Santa, and celebrating Jesus's birthday. But after reading about Jesus and Christmas, he is curious about one thing: when is God's birthday? After a lot of searching, Olsen finally realizes that every day is God's birthday. And when God and Jesus share a birthday on Christmas, it's extra special - even Santa helps celebrate by bringing gifts to children around the world! Always the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a heartfelt tale of Christmas and the beauty of celebrating the birth of Jesus with those we love most.

Tree Huggers everywhere will rejoice in this colorful and poetic celebration of the woody-stemmed wonders with whom we share our Earth. In this fourth picture book from Dar Hosta, trees are brought to life with vibrant color and cut paper collages. Gentle verse describes a variety of tree species in all seasons. Hosta pays homage to their importance in our day to day lives and encourages thoughtful readers to imagine how it would be to BE a tree. Includes tree fact page and a diagram of a tree's basic parts.

It's the year 2024, and your beloved baseball team hasn't won the World Series for twenty years, long before you were born.You're worried the Curse has descended on the Red Sox again and that they won't win for another eighty-six years. So your and your buddies (and your cat) put together a Plan to win the Series again, even if you have to steal it for the sox. If you've ever loved or hated the Boston Red Sox, stolen a base or tried to, rooted for the underdog, taken a baseball blove to a game, crossed your fingers, or yelled at the ump--this is the book you've been waiting for.

After his unsuccessful first flight, Benjamin Birdie is still anxious to fly like all the other birds. With his wings now grown stronger, and support from his mom, Benjamin is ready to give flying another try. Nervously leaping from his nest, he stumbles at first, but recovers just in time after hearing the encouraging voices of all his tree-dwelling friends, cheering him on! Benjamin's newfound flying skills inspire his friends to follow their own dreams and try things once thought they couldn't do. Join Benjamin Birdie and his tree-dwelling friends as they learn to believe in themselves, all while seeing just how important it is to be there for a friend when they're not feeling sure of themselves. Sometimes a friend is all you need to find confidence and courage to soar to new, spectacular heights!

Stubby is different. As a puppy, he lost his toes to frostbite one cold and forlorn winter night. And while he is safe, warm, and well-fed at the animal rescue, the other dogs there make fun of him because he can't run or chase balls like they do. His new owner, Spirit, understands this, so she goes in search of a life-saving solution that will allow Stubby to join in the doggie fun. What she discovers, and what her energetic little puppy receives, are ''magic boots'' that put Stubby back into the game. In Stubby and His Magic Boots, Christie Pace weaves a heartwarming tale of hope, endurance, and acceptance. Readers of all ages will find inspiration from this story based on real-life events. With the help of illustrator Morgan Spicer, Pace shows us that Stubby's dilemma isn't merely a physical one. His biggest challenge is actually teaching other dogs that difference and disABLEDness are nothing to be afraid of.

Caio is a ten-year-old boy living in Guyana in South America. He loves soccer, his older brother Ricardo, and exploring the rainforest near where he lives. But most of all he loves his favorite animal: the two-toed sloth. Sandy is just such a two-toed sloth, living in the forest near Caio. She's been separated from her family, and sad, scared, and alone. But when she meets Caio, she begins to feel hopeful. He's kind to her - not like the other humans she's seen in the forest, trapping other creatures and taking them away from their homes. Diablo is a panther, powerful and huge, and he will not rest until all the poachers are out of his jungle, his kingdom, his home. But he poses a threat to more than just the poachers... The whole forest quivers in fear before him. Find out what happens to Sandy, Daiblo and Caio, and how their stories intertwine in the first book in David Otis's new Sandy the Sloth series, Sandy the Sloth and the Danger of Diablo.

Mr. Oyster lives by himself on the ocean floor, patiently waiting to show everyone his beautiful secret. He doesn't mind when the other sea creatures swim by to show off all their amazing talents and gifts -- the crab's sharp claws for catching food, the angel fish 's pretty scales that sparkle and dazzle, the bright pink jelly fish's long tentacles, and more. What is so special about Mr. Oyster, they all ask? He can't even swim! But Mr. Oyster knows his true value lies on the inside, and that is what matters. When Mr. Oyster finally reveals his secret, they realize too - true beauty does not rely on what's on the outside, because it's inner beauty that matters most of all.