Books published by publisher Dorrance Pub Co

Basteele has just been adopted and is moving home to be with his new human parents! Follow along as he tackles many new experiences, from moving to a new home, toilet training, going to school, and making new friends. Basteele the French Bulldog is an easy and fun read for young children. Parents and pet owners alike will love that, in its own lighthearted spirit, it draws many parallels between raising a child and adopting a pet. About the Author Sharon Rojohn is a wife, mother, grandmother, and owner of two adorable French bulldogs. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant, but after her son grew up, she decided to pursue a business degree and started taking college classes. While in college, Rojohn realized that she loved writing short stories, and with encouragement of her professors, she discovered she had quite a knack for it! After a long career in business, retirement has provided her with the atmosphere and time to pursue her dream of writing. Basteele the French Bulldog: My First Year is the first of many French bulldog stories she hopes to write.

The Campus: Book One of the Establishment Chronicles is a fast-paced, sci-fi commentary on the way young people are changing the world. In it, the main characters--who so far have been taught not to question the way things work--break free of long-held traditions to try and create a better life for themselves. Along the way, they encounter many obstacles, but ultimately stepping out of their comfort zones leads them to a greater understanding of the world around them--and themselves. About the AuthorSam Blaine has always loved to write. A native of small-town Wyoming, she grew up reading, creating stories and dreaming of publishing her own work someday. She credits much of her success to the support of her family, and believes that anything is possible if you put your heart, soul, time and effort into it.

When Letitia M. Pipes' friend's daughter asked for a bedtime story about "a giraffe, bacon, and the desert," Molly in Search of Bacon was born! This delightful book for children showcases the wonders of friendship and the power of working together. About the Author Letitia M. Pipes grew up in Portland, Texas, right by the beach. She took piano lessons, rode her bike, attended church, and sang in the school choir. She attended school at Gregory-Portland ISD and then went on to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science. While in college, she wrote articles for the school newspaper as well as the school magazine. Letitia met her husband, Jeff, at college and they were married not long after graduation. They moved to the family farm in Maypearl, Texas. Her three boys are her world and her pride and joy! They have grown into wonderful, successful young men, and she also has the privilege of having an amazing daughter-in-law join the family. Nineteen years ago, she made the decision to become a teacher. She has taught Special Education and English throughout her career. She was honored to receive the Covington Mason Lodge Award for Teaching in 2018. For as long as she can remember, Letitia has loved to read. She dreamed of being a writer like Laura Ingalls Wilder, Beverly Cleary, L. M. Montgomery, and Louisa May Alcott, just to name a few. Her passion for reading and writing increased the older she got. She wrote poetry, kept daily journals and a variety of short stories. When she decided to write a book, she was advised to "write what you know." So, she wrote for children. Letitia hopes that children discover, through her books, what their dreams are and then pursue them with all their might.

What can a young kangaroo teach kids about life? It that kangaroo is Joey, the answer is "plenty." From lessons about talking to strangers to what to do when you’re tempted by your peers with cigarettes, drugs, or alcohol, Joey demonstrates how a child with the loving support of his parents can live a safe life and avoid the harm that can come any child’s way. Each of these lessons is presented in clear, loving language that will be accessible to the young and serve as a guide for parents looking for a way to talk about difficult subjects with their children.

Deep in the forest lives a very special cat with very special powers: The Golden Kitten. The Golden Kitten and Mother Cat aren’t the only ones who know about these special powers, though. The other creatures in the forest both admire and are envious of these powers. But when an evil witch learns of the Golden Kitten’s powers, she decides to try to capture the kitten and steal his powers, and so the adventure begins. Can Mother Cat protect her kitten? Will the kitten escape the witch’s scheme? Is there a magical way to rescue the kitten from the evil forces who are set to destroy him? Sonya Rose explores these paths in "Goldie: Adventures of the Golden Cat."

Blinkey and his sisters Marcie and Miracle are different than the other reindeer. Like their famous father, Rudolph, the three siblings have unique noses, and for that, they are bullied by their classmates. Can a visit from Santa Claus teach them that being different is what makes them special? About the Author Sherman Watkins is a retired Air Force veteran who has spent a lifetime achieving his dreams. An accomplished artist, he's collected 17 medals and has received two national honors for his artwork since 1958. Throughout his artistic career, he has painted nature, major African American events in history, and famous Americans. A Price for Freedom, his most recognized work, was included in "In the Spirit of Martin: The Living Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr." a traveling art exhibit sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute which toured the United States between 2000 and 2004. His recent project, The Village, was the winner of the 2013 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. He began drawing at an early age, a creative outlet that helped him cope with feelings of stress and depression. Watkins is grateful to his wife and other fans who have offered support and encouragement throughout his career and credits them for his success.

Joey and his brother Billy couldn’t be more different. While Billy finds his adventures in books, Joey is constantly exploring and getting into trouble. In Joey’s Big Adventure, Joey’s curiosity and persistence finally pay off. While Billy and their friends are happy with spending their summer fishing, exploring the woods, and building a clubhouse, Joey is drawn to a strange little house on the property of Mr. Miller. Why is the grumpy old man always chasing the over-active imagination suggests many answers, but none is more dangerous than the truth behind the mysterious lights he sees shining in the windows of the little house. While investigating "Joey’s Big Adventure," the boys help to capture fugitive bank robbers and learn an important lesson of friendship and loyalty.

"Mom wants to know what's going on in my head that makes me toss and turn and sleep sideways in bed..." Whether it's building sandcastles, playing soccer, or riding a roller coaster, wouldn't you like to know, too? The perfect bedtime story, Sleeping Sideways explores many of the places little dreamers can go and sets the tone for a fun-filled, good night's sleep! About the Author Jennica Mahoney is a mother of three, raising her children with her husband in Illinois. An adventurous family, they love to explore new worlds--in person, or through books.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if cows weighed eight pounds? Just think of the fun to be had! About the Author Dr. Barbara ten Brink bought a twenty-acre ranch-ito in Gruene, Texas (population 20) where she builds fences, hoes cactus, and runs cows. "Every weekend, I feel connected to my grandmother, also a farmer. Granny's reputation, her larger than life persona, her involvement with the entire community, her enthusiasm for work, her philanthropy are models to which I aspire. Working on my acreage, I imagine Clemmie working on her cotton farm. Harvesting mustang grapes, I visualize Clemmie canning preserves, making jellies, putting up stores of black-eyed peas, okra, tomatoes, and other produce she grew on her farm and shared with all of Brownfield, Texas. Every time I work at my ranch-ito, I channel Clemmie. I talk to her, 'Dear Granny, Have I done enough? Have I worked hard enough? Have I accomplished one-tenth of your humane accomplishments?' I aspire to."