Books published by publisher Archway

We all want to have friends. But sometimes, there's something that makes us different from others. In many cases, that can make finding friends difficult.But as author Christopher Knott-Craig, MD, shows in his book, The Weird Animal Club, that doesn't have to be the case. All the characters you'll meet have a physical difference of some kind. It causes them to feel lonely and sad, until they find other animal friends who are also different. They all become friends and learn that being different means they are special, and being different is good.The Weird Animal Club teaches people of every age that differences don't matter when it comes to making friends. Friendship happened for these animals, and it can happen for you.

Little Luke was born on a llama farm in the mountains of Colorado. His ears are long and curved, like bananas. His tail is short, woolly, and soft. On the day of his first trip with the pack of llamas, Luke gets distracted by a rattlesnake. When he looks up, everyone is gone; they've left him behind. Luke wanders the mountain searching for his pack, meeting an array of creatures during his journey. He eventually finds a herd of unfriendly sheep. When there's an avalanche, Luke smartly helps the sheep get to safety. Once they are rescued, Luke discovers he's earned himself a new job.

A trip to the principal's office is something students do not necessarily look forward to. After all, it usually means someone did something wrong. But does it have to? Author Jon Konen's Benjamin's Visit to Principal Reads's Office-Again starts like all his other visits to the principal's office. Benjamin misbehaves in class, and his teacher send him to the principal's office for a "discussion." But this time, it's different. They just sit there. Benjamin hears the principal make phone calls to students' parents about their children's positive behaviors and achievements. And they exercise! Maybe these visits aren't as scary as you might think. Benjamin's Visit to Principal Reads's Office is an entertaining children's story, but its lessons go beyond children. Parents and educators will learn about alternatives to punishment that can help students who have behavior issues. And they work. When something works, everyone benefits.

Izzy is a tiny little itch, the annoying kind that hides in those places just out of reach. For a time, he lived inside a stinky, dirty, old shoe that belonged to a young boy named Julian. Izzy snuggled under the little pad inside the bottom of Julian's shoe. He only came out at important times, like when Julian was getting ready to kick the winning goal! But when Julian outgrows his shoe, Izzy needs to find a new home. On his journey, Izzy discovers a zoo, and the unsuspecting patrons find themselves in the unfortunate position of trying to scratch away Izzy by any means necessary. Chaos ensues as he moves around the zoo, from the lions' den to the monkey cage. Have you ever seen a polar bear with an itchy nose? Eventually, Izzy wonders if the zoo is really the best place to dance and have a good time. Maybe there are better places for him to practice his craft? A picture book for children, The Itch was born from the imaginations of two kids and their dad who wondered, mostly at night before bed, where do itches come from and where do they go when you scratch them?

When you bully someone, you might lose your family, friends, job, or self for only a few minutes of power. What's more, the pain of being bullied can last a very long time. Katie and Willie Crab are excited to go to the pool, but when they get there, King Crab-the biggest and meanest of the crabs-pushes them around and drags them down to the bottom. Snow Crab tries to speak up for the smaller crabs and for little Freddie Shrimp, but King won't listen to anybody. Then one day a boat arrives, and the humans above throw down a large net meant to catch crabs. As the net closes in, King Crab keeps pulling the smaller crabs down to the bottom to keep them from swimming away. Will any of the crabs be able to escape? This children's story tells the tale of King Crab, who bullies the smaller sea creatures but soon learns that being a bully can ruin your life.

Boogie, Boog for short, is a sweet-faced, yellow-haired, Golden Doodle dog who spends his days outside in the garden as often as possible. He loves smelling the smells and greeting everyone who passes by the house in the quiet, suburban neighborhood. One day Boog ventures out to the garden and spies a fresh set of puddley paw prints wandering in every direction. The paw prints are too small to be his, so Boog sets out to discover who has been traipsing around the garden. Following the garden path, he meets a variety of animals while trying to solve the mystery of the puddley paw prints.

A little girl with a wild imagination explores what her life would look like if she and her family lived in the ocean. She decides a warm body of water would be best, and she pictures her mom and dad and brother and sister as creatures in the sea inhabiting a coral reef. Through colorful illustrations, this picture book for children offers vivid insight into the brilliant and multifaceted underwater world. From manta rays to grouper to bottle-nosed dolphins, If My Family Lived in the Ocean shows an array of creatures and features of the deep blue sea.

In STORIES OF PETS BY PETS FOR PETS, Linda offers a collection of short stories OF PETS based on facts collected from questionnaires she gave to pet owners. Being written from the point of view of pets, Linda presents her stories as being told BY PETS. Her touching, sweet and believable stories expressing love and hope will please children of all ages and perhaps surface elusive feelings generating productive conversations. This book is also FOR PETS. Linda will donate a generous portion of book royalties to needy pet shelters.

Turq the turtle is insecure about living in two separate habitats. It's tricky spending part of his time on an island with his dad and the rest of his time inland with his mom. Plus, for a turtle he's a little freaked out, when it comes to the whole swimming thing. To conquer his fear of deep water, as well as get answers to life's difficult questions, Turq goes on a brave journey to visit the Wise Old Frog. Join Turq as he navigates his way through the great outdoors and life as a child with separated parents. Much like The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, Turq the Turtle tackles the difficult realities of the nature and culture in a touching, memorable, and entertaining way. If you-or someone you know- is part of a separated family, Turq's story will resonate with you and warm your heart.

Popeye is a nine-year-old dog who is special. Although he is blind, he views the world in full color. After he is adopted from the SPCA by a kindly woman, Popeye is happily welcomed by his fur siblings. As he adjusts to his new home, Popeye sets off to find new friends. Along the way, he meets a girl who is recovering from cancer, a boy in a wheelchair, and a soldier who lost his arms in battle. As Popeye spreads unconditional love, hope, and understanding, he demonstrates that we are all special in our own ways. In this colorful childrens book, a special blind dog shares an important message about acceptance after he is adopted by a new family.