Books published by publisher Strategic Book Publishing Aug - 2013

Tina the Tooth Fairy is having one hectic night! She has to visit thousands of homes each night to collect teeth from all the children who have lost them that day. Then she has to make a deposit at the National Baby Teeth Bank so she can go home and watch her favorite TV show, Dentists! Between Sammy the Sandman and children who are awake when she visits or wake up while she is there, Tina may never finish on time. Every child who has lost a baby tooth or is going to lose one soon will love flying alongside Tina the Tooth Fairy in this charming and humorous tale.

Synopsis:Doctor Earwax and his trusty sidekick Toejam battle the evil Lady Fungus and her dastardly Fungi troops on Mt. Wannapikaboogi to rescue the beautiful Princess Nosehair and her best friend, Watertight. During the adventure there are close calls and narrow escapes. But in the end, Earwax and Toejam save the day and the princess…..or wait, do they?About the Author:NonePublisher’s website:http://sbprabooks.com/ToddEmerick

Synopsis:Darrel and Troy are so excited to go camping with their Cub Scout troop that they can hardly stand still. This is the first time away from home for the eight-year-old boys and they plan to have plenty of fun.The trip to the campsite is only an hour away, but the Cubs never see the scenery, as they keep busy singing songs and just having fun. After setting up their tents, the kids happily gather wood for the campfire and help prepare their meal. Somehow cheeseburgers taste so much better when cooked outdoors!But Darrel and Troy break the rules when they are sent to gather sticks for the campfire and go beyond the safe markers to a bright meadow. They get into trouble when they meet up with something they never expected, and learn an important lesson.About the Author:R. N. Dunne was once a Cub Scout leader herself. She grew up in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and now resides in Ontario with her two Egyptian Mau cats named Amun and Ra. “I was very pleased when I finished writing this book, as Scouts Canada gave permission to publish it.”

In 1972 on a hot, late spring day in Georgia, five-year-old Noble Thorvald plays contentedly, alone in her suburban backyard. Her only companions...an imaginary professional football team. As she plays in her world of wonder and adventure, Noble is unaware of the challenges life will hurl in her direction-challenges that will redefine her more than once. Fighting Kudzu is the lyrical saga that traces Noble's life as she emerges into adulthood and discovers herself. Author Bio: Author Mystic Thompson, a veteran educator, is a principal with Eckerd Youth Alternatives at Camp E-Ku-Sumee, a residential school in a wilderness setting. Fighting Kudzu is her first novel.

Even a small change can have big effects in the world around us. In the ecological children's book The Little Wave: An Adventure in Earthly Care - Part One, we learn how. A little wave is born in a pond and living a happy life, when a truck appears one day and sprays the surrounding fields causing the environment around the pond to change. The little wave does not understand why, until a duck passes by and explains what has happened and how everyone, especially children, must learn to change their behavior or nature will continue to be negatively affected. The little wave commits to finding children and to teach them how pollution impacts the environment. The wave travels down a brook and into a stream in search of children to educate. Along the way it meets creatures that explain other forms of abuse. The wave represents an innocent and natural element of the Earth. It finds a way to teach us that polluting the planet does not come without consequences, but even small changes in behavior can make a positive difference. Stephen Lamoreaux grew up in New Jersey and now calls Connecticut home. He wrote this book to improve the quality of life for his children's generation. He is now working on Part Two, which continues the story of the wave's travels from the stream to a river and finally the ocean. Along its route, it meets other creatures that explain additional forms of pollution and abuse. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/StephenLamoreaux/

Synopsis:Long ago in a land far away, in an age when people believed in magic, there lived A Dragon Called Wilbur.Now Wilbur was a very lonely dragon, because everyone was afraid of him. What could Wilbur possibly do to make friends? This lonely dragon believes that if he can alter his behaviour and convince his neighbours that he is not dangerous, he can become a valued part of the village. By doing this, Wilbur can make a big difference in his community. Hopefully, he will also make friends and will no longer be lonely.Can Wilbur convince everyone that dragons are not so scary after all? This uplifting children’s book sends a positive message about outsiders wanting to belong. Publisher’s website: http://sbpra.com/BronwynHeeneyAuthor Bio:Bronwyn Heeney lives in Cranbourne North, Victoria, Australia, and is working on future books.

Synopsis:James is the littlest bear of three bears in his family. He tends to tell stories to get attention, so no one believes anything he says. When he really does have an adventure with a naughty seagull, no one believes him until the seagull is injured. It is up to James to come to the rescue!This delightful children’s book was written and illustrated by Lynne Pickering, who says, “We owned a childcare center for nine years and there were some children with behavioral problems. I often found if manners and examples of good Samaritan deeds were explained in a story concerning animals, the children often took notice and an improvement could be seen in them. If stories are told in a humorous and enjoyable tale, it gets through to them in a childlike way.”She adds, “ I love painting, and it was enjoyable to paint this cute little shaggy bear and his adventures with this naughty seagull. The characters took a life of their own once I painted them.” Her other children’s book to be published include James and the Greedy Naughty Seagull, James and the Jealous Naughty Seagull, Is It You? and The Magic Doorway (a fairy story).

Wish Dog Tales: Afraid of the Dark is the first book in a series that tackles real-life issues that children face every day. The Wish Dogs grant children's wishes in fun, yet realistic ways. Afraid of the Dark is about a little girl named Katie, who hears noises and sees shadows at night that frighten her. The Wish Dogs, Sophie and Gracie, come to her aid by trying to discover what is actually making the noises and shadows. With their help, Katie is able to see there is nothing to be afraid of, and she becomes braver in the dark. When Katie wakes in the morning, there are two stuffed dogs on her desk that look exactly like the Wish Dogs, making her wonder if her adventures were real or a dream! Lisa Shelton lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband, daughter, and her own Wish Dogs, Sophie and Gracie. She is currently working on her next book, Wish Dog Tales: A New Friend, which is about a boy needing to show his parents he can be responsible enough to have a pet frog, and the Wish Dogs are there to help! She says, "I write to inspire children to not be afraid to wish for things, and to know that it's all right to dream, hope, and to believe in wonderful, fantastic things. I want them to see that it's all right to face your fears and to know that even though you're small, you can still be brave." Publisher's website: http://www.sbpra.com/LisaShelton

Synopsis:Out of a small African village, rises a hero and sports legend. The Talented and Gifted: African Writers Series features a short story about a school boy who becomes a hero in the small town of Bamba.In The Talented and Gifted, Kali loves storytelling. He used to listen closely to the wise words and advice of his grandfather. Kali works hard at school and has gained the respect of everyone he meets. The boy excels in academics and sports. One day while herding animals, Kali hears a woman shouting for help. Kali rescues her after she was bitten by a snake.As a result, Kali is given a sports scholarship and is sent to Berlin to represent his country. Another boy and two local girls are also given scholarships, and the four set off for Europe, where they spark interest from researchers because of their athletic talent.Doctors visit the village of Bamba to study the local foods. Will the researchers discover a source for why this village known for breeding champions is the home of The Talented and Gifted?About the Author:William Kosgei is a public health nurse in Kenya. This is his first book.Publisher’s website: http://sbpra.com/WilliamKosgei

The Pumpkin Sea tells a story about a father and son in search of the perfect pumpkin. Set at a fall pumpkin festival in northwest Illinois, the boy encounters many obstacles during the search. No matter how many problems the child faces, he continues to strive forward in search of his "prized" pumpkin. As in life, the boy learns a valuable lesson: Patience and persistence pay off. Even in a pumpkin patch, never give up. First-time author ROBERT N. DOHR lives in Illinois. "My son and I were at a pumpkin patch and I shot a roll of film. After developing the roll, I realized that I had photographed an entire story. At this point, I added words to the pictures and gave the original book to my mother as a Christmas gift." Dohr worked with artist Glenn Dewyea, his college roommate while at Illinois State University, to describe the direction he wanted for the book's illustrations. Dewyea took the author's photographs and used watercolors to create this vibrantly colored picture book. The author is working on his next books.

When Alex receives a stuffed panda bear for his birthday he is amazed to discover that his new friend can talk! Mr. Panda explains to Alex that he is there to take him on adventures to a magical island - where his animal friends live - and to help him in any way he can. Through fun times and challenging times, Mr. Panda teaches Alex important things about coping with disappointment and change. Follow the delightful and heartfelt story of Alex and the Panda, a book that will entertain young readers while making a lasting impression about life's lessons and joy. Amy Sprague grew up in Vermont and now resides in Maine. Her previous books are My Son: Living Life With Down Syndrome; First Year of Life, an autobiography about her son, and A Strong Will To Survive, a novel about domestic violence. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/AmySprague

Henry lives in an orphanage. One day he finds a box of old records that hold information about his past, showing that he has family somewhere; the box also contains leads for the other children at the home. Though Henry's family cannot be located, fellow orphan Tommy finds an uncle, and another child at the home, Anna, is reunited with many relatives. The Headmistress receives a letter from a state worker that the records are not up to date. Not really wanting to help the children, the Headmistress comes up with a plan to suppress the additional information offered. As events take a surprising turn, will this be the end of Magnolia Grove Orphanage, or the beginning of a new way of life for the children of the home? And will Henry at long last find his family? Follow the wondrous twists and turns in the suspenseful and heartfelt Henry of Magnolia Grove. PeeWee Hardesty lives in Breckinridge County, Kentucky in a town called Rockvale. Her own childhood and family situation inspired her to write Henry of Magnolia Grove, reaching out to children who feel lost and abandoned, and only want to be loved. Ms. Hardesty's next book will be a sequel to Henry of Magnolia Grove. http://sbpra.com/PeeWeeHardesty