Books published by publisher Luminare Press, LLC

Tricia was a happy child full of joy and curiosity, who shared a very special bond with her grandmother. They spent every Saturday together, and in the evening, Tricia would sit in her grandmother’s lap as they talked. Tricia trusted her grandmother completely, and there were no secrets between them, until something unspeakable happens to Tricia, something she knows is wrong. Can she still tell her grandmother all her secrets?

Sara Glater’s vibrant cast paper images and rhyming affirmations offer insight into the practice of patience to readers of all ages. The desert tortoise has survived for millions of years and has much to teach us about life on earth. In her plotting, peaceful way, the tortoise sends a consistent message; whether fast or slow, patience is the way to go. We can all appreciate the relaxed, yet alert nature of the desert tortoise. Featuring tortoise science and fun facts by desert biologist and CEO of Hardshell Labs, Tim Shields. A portion of proceeds from sale of this book supports efforts to reduce the growing threat to and predation of this remarkable creature.

Tricia was a happy child full of joy and curiosity, who shared a very special bond with her grandmother. They spent every Saturday together, and in the evening, Tricia would sit in her grandmother’s lap as they talked. Tricia trusted her grandmother completely, and there were no secrets between them, until something unspeakable happens to Tricia, something she knows is wrong. Can she still tell her grandmother all her secrets?

Talon is a curious boy who loves to explore his surroundings, of which he takes extraordinary care. Little does Talon know he is about to be rewarded in a spectacular way. It all happens during his day-long adventure through a forest that is said to be haunted, through cliffs where dwarfs may have lived, and through the most beautiful red sand dunes imaginable. Talon is surprised over and over again on this magical day that concludes with a most peculiar lesson from an unexpected source.

The Spaceman from the Planet Omelet is a charming character invented by Ken Harper (1948-2018) to entertain his young children and later grandchildren at bedtime or whenever a good story was called for. The spaceman invites the children to accompany him to any destination the children chooses. In this book the shiny, new spaceship zooms off to Antarctica where you meet the Emperor of the emperor penguins and get invited to attend a lesson for baby penguins about global warming. After a missing egg is delivered to the rightful parents it’s time to snuggle up in sleeping bags and watch the fire while the spaceman and the Emperor reminisce about earlier adventures.

Talon is a curious boy who loves to explore his surroundings, of which he takes extraordinary care. Little does Talon know he is about to be rewarded in a spectacular way. It all happens during his day-long adventure through a forest that is said to be haunted, through cliffs where dwarfs may have lived, and through the most beautiful red sand dunes imaginable. Talon is surprised over and over again on this magical day that concludes with a most peculiar lesson from an unexpected source.

Best friends Sam and Eva live in Parchburg, a place suffering from a mountain of woes. The neighboring giants are slandered. The underground Morves are enslaved. The Empty Vassals live under the terrifying rule of the Deviant Numbskulls. And a severe drought threatens the entire population. Will Sam's ability to produce endless tears resolve the dry spell? Will Eva's brilliant mind find a way to deliver the town from tyranny? Although they are still kids, Sam and Eva make a heroic journey for the greater good of the community.

Parents and sibling support group leaders can use this workbook as a tool to help children express all their wonders and worries. The book allows the child to read, think, draw and discuss their feelings in a way that reassures them that their feelings are normal and acceptable. All proceeds from the sale of this workbook will support Family Services for Special Needs Children and their Siblings at ACLD in Bethpage, NY The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities that are like those provided to individuals on the basis of race, sex, national origin and religion. When the person with disabilities is a child, this will include special accommodations in schools, recreational programs, and any activity open to children in general. Within the home, the child with disabilities, whether from birth, serious illness or injury, is surrounded by a loving family who must also make accommodations in many aspects of daily life. Taking care of a special needs child has an emotional impact on the entire family. With the rise of autism and other development disabilities, many typically developing children have seriously ill or or special needs siblings. These children often have to make due with a smaller share of their parent's time, energy, or financial resources, and may experience troubling emotions such as jealousy, guilt, sadness, anger or embarrassment. There is, however, another side to being the brother or sister of a child with special needs:the opportunity to develop positive traits, such as empathy, tolerance, insight and loyalty.