Books published by publisher purple pie press

Calico Cat is one charming cat. Not only does he live in Paris, he enjoys sightseeing, reading and tennis. Join him as he traipses along the Left Bank to visit the Tuilleries, the Eiffel Tower and more.You'll not only tour the sites of Paris but learn how to count from 1 - 12 in French as well!Note to parents and teachers: One Charming Cat is an entertaining and interactive picture book which introduces children to the sites and sounds of Paris while teaching them to count from 1 - 12 in French.Complementary worksheets and coloring pages are available on http://www.juliekrantz.wordpress.com.

Alice is wide, wide awake. Mama brings flowers, tea, a quilt, even lullaby bells to help her sleep. But none of these things are blue, and Alice can sleep only in a blue room. Yet when the light goes out, a bit of magic is stirred up. Pale blue moonlight swirls into her bedroom window. Then the night swirls out, around the moon and into the universe, leaving Alice fast asleep in a most celestial blue room.

What could be sweeter than sharing quiet time with your very own little person? That's just what award-winning children's author, Julie Krantz, invites you to do in this new collection of 'Love Poems for Little Peeps' from purple pie press. Comprised of seventeen charming poems and illustrations, SWEET FEET introduces children to the magic of rhythm, meter, diction and rhyme while entertaining them with fresh images and ideas about love--love of family, friends, nature, and self. Following the tradition of great children's poets--from Robert Louis Stevenson to AA Milne--Sweet Feet will appeal to lovers of contemporary practitioners Joyce Sidman, Jane Yolen, Alice Shertle, Lee Wardlaw and others. Addressing a host of subjects from feet to flowers and sunrise to snowflakes, children will be delighted with Ms. Krantz's unique take on the many familiar images and ideas of their burgeoning worlds. Exploring and understanding these subjects with the people closest to them is just one of the ways in which children will experience the joy of poetry. Mother, teacher, artist and writer, Ms. Krantz's poems and illustrations will appeal as much to parents and grandparents as to children themselves. Opportunities for interactive teaching abound in this volume of Ms. Krantz's work as well as in her many other titles published by purple pie press...Isabel Plum: IchthyologistTip & Oliver: BFFs Blueberry MoonYOGABETS: An Acrobatic AlphabetSledding Down the Hill: Poems for WinterBLOOM TUNES: Poems for Spring, forthcoming in March of 2016.

Although Roger Bradfield wrote this charming little book almost fifty years ago, it reads as though it was penned (and illustrated) just yesterday. It celebrates the spark of magic we call imagination that lives within each child. The child in this book feels perfectly at ease talking and dreaming with his favorite rock. Have you ever chatted with an inanimate object? If not, you've missed out on some interesting conversation. Children will learn that a friend accepts you just the way you are. Also available in a bilingual English/Spanish edition titled Hello, Rock / Hola Piedrita.

"What's cooking?" asked Old Witch, glaring at Nicky and his mother. Nicky's mother carefully explained about the contest. Oldwick needed a new bandstand and the townspeople agreed that a carnival, with a cake baking contest, would be a fine way to raise money. Old Witch snorted as Nicky invited her to the carnival. "You'll have a wonderful time," he said. "And if you like, you may enter the contest, but Mrs. Butterbean always wins first prize." Grabbing her broom, Old Witch sailed out of the house to the top of a black walnut tree to sulk. Dear, cranky Old Witch returns in this classic 1970 tale, along with her hauntingly delicious recipe!

Isabel Plum likes having her way. And—right here, right now—that means getting a cute and cuddly puppy. There’s only one problem: Isabel is allergic. See what happens when Isabel’s disappointment leads to an important discovery—one this single-minded heroine least expects!Fans of classics like Eloise and Madeline, as well as contemporary favorites like Fancy Nancy and Olivia, will find much to admire in Ms. Krantz’s lively children’s books.The award-winning author of four outstanding children's picture books as well as the acclaimed middle grade novel, Stella Bellarosa: Tales of an Aspiring Teenage Superhero, Ms. Krantz often describes herself as “one of those geeky kids who headed to the library for a good time.” A budding author at age thirteen, she published an article in the Riverton, NJ newspaper about her school's first vending machine.Ms. Krantz is active in various print and online forums, where her work can be found in places as diverse as Spider Magazine, the SCBWI National Bulletin and on Amazon. Her first picture book, ISABEL PLUM: ICHTHYOLOGIST, was published in January of 2014, followed by Tip & Oliver: BFFs and BLUEBERRY MOON, both released in January 2015. YOGABETS, her newest picture book, will be released in April of 2015.Visit her at http://www.amazon.com/Julie-Krantz/e/B00996YNZ4/ and http://www.juliekrantz.wordpress.com to learn more about her poetry, picture books and novels.

Ten-year-old Sherry Alston was never told about her half sister, Miranda. Yet soon after Sherry arrives at her Aunt Judith’s house, she somehow begins to learn the dead girl’s secrets. Lindsey and Tammy, who live next door, decide to keep an eye on Sherry. Gradually, they too begin to feel Miranda’s presence.As the unexplainable incidents multiply, Miss Judith convinces her brother, Dr. Alston, to try to communicate with his dead daughter through a medium. Tammy and Lindsey, suspicious of the famous medium, unmask her powers only to find that there are deeper mysteries still.This is a haunting story of two half sisters, trying to communicate their need for love and recognition. The eerie mood of mystery that surrounds the girls is perfectly captured by Caldecott Medal winner Trina Schart Hyman’s illustrations.Trina Illustrated children's books for over thirty years, receiving the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon. Three of her books were awarded a Caldecott Honor.A new afterword provides and in-depth look at the author's life.

Originally published in 1968, Henry and Angus are back for another adventure! Once Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus (Angus for short), had gone hunting for bear. But that was in winter. Now it was summer and time to explore the jungle. "We may find a tiger," Henry told his mother. "Well, don't get eaten," his mother said, handing him his lunch. It was harder exploring the jungle than Henry had thought it would be. The grass was so high he could hardly see over it, and not all of the inhabitants were friendly. Still, explorers are brave; when they find a tiger, they know just what to do. It is such moments of triumph that make exploring worthwhile, and make reading about it almost as good.

“An asexual is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Unlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are.” (www.asexuality.org)This is an anthology of 17 true stories by real people about asexuality -- the invisible orientation that everyone's heard of, but few actually talk about or understand. Whether you’re a newly-discovered asexual, someone who’s known they’re asexual for years, the friend or family of someone asexual, or someone who’s just intrigued by asexuality in general, you’re sure to find something in this anthology that interests you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a selection of personal experiences, insights, and anecdotes from asexual writers around the world! The contents of this book include:Foreword by Victoria Beth (AVEN Project Team)"My Self-discovery, Thus Far"—Rebecca Nesor shares her experience as a 21st century asexual teenager, which involves an amusing anecdote about phone shopping and Minecraft. "A Geeky Love Story"—Suma walks us through the romantic tale of how sie joined a comics group looking for friendship and good times, and ended up falling in love."Growing Up"—Phil Dalton offers a series of vignettes stretching over 30 years, from his childhood to the present day, about his attempts to fit into a sexual society."Coming Out"—Melissa Keller explains why she has chosen not to come out to her friends and family, and explores the struggles that many asexual people face when coming out."Being 'Normal' Is Overrated Anyway"—Ren describes how she discovered she wasn’t as “normal” as she’d thought, and how she’s come to embrace her asexuality."Finding Grace"—Betty Badinbed reflects on the 20+ years of relationships—brief and lengthy, platonic and romantic, failed and successful—which have helped her hone her gray-ace identity."Black Women Can Be Asexual Too"—Gabriella Grange explores her experiences as a black asexual young woman, including a sweet story about a handsome cellist and their shared passion for philosophy."Fixing What Isn’t Broken"—Emma Hopwood shares a humorous piece of prose poetry about how tough it is to be asexual in a sexual world."I Just Don’t Get It"—Jennifer Dyse offers insight into how hard it is to navigate school and relationships as an asexual, and the dangers that can come from trying too hard to be “normal.”"An Asexual Teen"—Kaya Brown ruminates on her experiences as an asexual teen, on coming out to her mother, and on dealing with distrust from adults who don’t understand asexuality."Dream Guy"—Cionii shares a poem about inner beauty."It’s All Asexual To Me"—J. Shub describes how learning about her asexuality early in her teenage years has helped her be more self-assured and happy with who she is."When I Grow Up"—Shannon Brown debunks the myth that “everyone wants to have sex,” and describes the various ways she’s come out to her high school friends."Just A Small Town Boy"—Cameron explains how growing up in a small town shaped his knowledge of sexuality, and how discovering asexuality has helped him better understand himself."Coming Out To Myself: Not A Piece Of Cake"—Ennis discusses her journey, as a young lady with Asperger’s syndrome, toward accepting her aromantic and asexual identity."Copper Weddings"—Martin Spangsbro-Pedersen explains why he cast off his gay identity to instead identify as asexual, and describes his experiences as an activist within Denmark’s LGBTQ+ community."My Happily Ever After"—Cecily Summers explains how her definition of her own “happily ever after” changed after she identified herself as asexual. To find out more about asexuality, please visit the AVEN website (www.asexuality.org). To find out about future Ace and Proud projects, please visit purplecakepress.wordpress.com.

The story of a little goose who had to leave home to find out what no one could teach her. Adopted by woodchucks at birth, goose never feels she truly belongs ... until the day she discovers she can fly. Written in 1996, Goose was named a best book of the year by both School Library Journal and Horn Book. In 2016 it won the Phoenix Picture Book Award from the Children's Literature Association.

Hanna was a hippopotamus in the Budapest zoo. Hanna and the other hippos thrived in the warm springs which flowed from the ground. One winter, however, it was so cold that the river froze. There was a war going on, and the people and animals were starving. But the people of Budapest made a plan to save their beloved hippos. This heartwarming story, based on a true incident that took place during World War II, is beautifully told by Trish Marx. Barb Knutson's charming illustrations magically evoke the faraway place and time.