Books published by publisher Creative Edge LLC

Cooking is for Girls! A story that explores social and behavioral norms regarding traditional gender roles and expectations. Major's mom challenges him to think outside of traditional gender roles by introducing lima beans for dinner! Major is 8 1⁄2 years old and his mother wants him to help cook lima beans for dinner! Lima Beans? Really? Cooking? Cooking is for girls! His mother insists that he come learn to cook. As he learns to cook, he uses math and science concepts in the kitchen. He knows that boys are good at math and science, but he discovers is that girls are good at it too. He quickly learns that it really doesn't matter if you are a boy or a girl, whatever one can do, the other can do too, even if that means eating lima beans.

Poetry can be a blast if it's poetry about crazy pets and animals. That's what Rockin' Horse is all about. Dozens and dozens of short, light poems designed to amuse and entertain even the most reluctant readers. There are poems about the most common pets like dogs, cats and fish, but there are also poems about skunks, pigs, tigers, chimpanzees and...oysters. And speaking of oysters, here's a poem from the book: Oysters are the perfect pet. All you do is keep them wet. Tell them, "sit" and tell them, "stay" And they never disobey.Want more? Check out Rockin' Horse - now available in print or as an ebook.

Come meet The Small Sports team in their first storybook adventure! Jake is a determined little boy with a big imagination who more than anything wants to find the perfect place to play. When he sets out to create the field of his dreams, Jake meets a special group of neighborhood friends. Together, they learn about teamwork, good sportsmanship and cooperation while helping to make Jake's dream a reality. Are you ready to play? Ages 3-8

This is a little story of big adventure. Little Mitchell tries to be good, but most of the time his behavior is misunderstood. Journey withMitchell and his mother as they better understand each other through Mitchell's heartwarming trials and tribulations. Mitchell is a busy little boy that learns behavioral expectations by the use of a time out. Mitchell finds a way to make everyday tasks troublesome fun! Not on purpose of course. But, when it's time for Mitchell to be a big boy, he transforms from Little Mitchell to Mitchell the superhero and saves the day! Even the busiest and most misunderstood little boys, understand love. Little Mitchell is an African-American boy.

The final soccer game of the season is here, and Claire wants to score a goal more than anything! With her brother Jake, and her friends The Small Sports cheering her on, she is full of spirit as she plays her heart out on the field. But, will it be enough? Join Claire and The Small Sports as they discover what it truly means to be a 'good sport' as they Go for the Goal... Are You Ready To Play?

Do you know a funny kid? A kid who likes to tell jokes and laugh? If so, that kiddo will LOVE this book by author/illustrator Mike Artell. This book is filled with hilarious jokes, jokes and more jokes about animals that live in or near the water. Chock-full of wordplay, cartoons, riddles, funny poems and even a few animal fun facts.Jokes, jokes, jokes that are fun, fun, fun!

An incredibly cool, close-up look at the skulls of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles. Photos and information about each animal including its scientific name, fun facts, jokes, cartoons wordplay and fascinating trivia. Plus, there's a "match the skull" quiz at the end of the book and some links for related web sites. Your young scientist is going to love this book! Mike Artell has written and illustrated many award-winning children's books on subjects as diverse as bugs, weather, outer space, robots, cartooning and wordplay. And his picture books have won national awards for both writing and illustrating. Mike book, PETITE ROUGE - A CAJUN RED RIDING HOOD was named 2009 Read Aloud Book of the Year and has become a musical theater production that has been staged across the U.S. (including NYC) and in London. Each year, Mike visits more than 50 schools where he shares his techniques for thinking, writing and drawing more creatively. Check out Mike's how-to-draw-cartoons videos on YouTube or visit Mike's web site: www.mikeartell.com .