Books published by publisher WestBowPress

Nana and Kevie decide to go fishing one day. Then Kevie finds out if she closes her eyes and makes a wish, magical things begin to happen. This book is a lovely story that shows the relationship between a child and her grandparent and the special time they share together. It is a gentle reminder that it is not always about the things you might do together but, more importantly, about that special person who sits right beside you to brighten your day.

In The Broken Violin, Abigail Bosworth’s life is drastically changed when her wealthy British family flees Philadelphia in 1769. Anti-British sentiment is growing, and the Revolutionary War will soon erupt. After Abigail’s father closes his shipping business, they move to the Mohawk Valley in rural New York state and join a settlement of German Palatines, which is the nationality of Abigail’s mother. To blend into the small village of Stone Arabia, Abigail’s father opens an apothecary like his father in England, and Abigail becomes his assistant, an uncommon role for a woman in the late 1700s.Though life is momentarily calm, Abigail misses a Philadelphia friend she had hoped to marry. As the American rebellion begins growing, he joins a militia and vanishes. With war on the horizon, Abigail’s parents die in a heartbreaking accident, and she struggles to live alone. Her fears increase as local Mohawk folk hero, Joseph Brant, joins the British in terrorizing nearby villages. As the Revolutionary War officially begins, Abigail is forced to tackle life’s challenges head-on, even the possibility of her own death. Although mocked and plotted against, Abigail prevails and finds love in the most unexpected place. “M.B. Tosi begins a new series with The Broken Violin, an exciting story of the Revolutionary War. As with all of her books, this one is alive with adventure, genuine history, difficult decisions and faith. Enjoy!” — Jim Langford, Director Emeritus of University of Notre Dame Press

It was a very cold winter in northwest China when a little beggar girl who could neither hear nor speak followed a rag-tag line of children into a large white tent. She fixed her eyes on the woman who was speaking and the bright colored pictures she showed. Gwa-gwa, whose name means "Little Lonely" could not know that one of those pictures was to change her life. Gwa-gwa is a real person; the missionaries are real, as are many of the details of the story. When at last she comes to a real home on Christmas Day, a day she afterward called her "coming" day, Gwa-gwa found some answers to the questions she couldn't even ask. What did the picture mean? Who was the Baby? And what did it have to do with her?

Weber, a spider, helps a fallen seed find good ground to grow. Soon the seed grows, and Weber names the seed Sprout. In the beginning, Sprout is happy with his spot in life, but he becomes jealous of other seeds that appear to be having more fun. See what happens when a storm hits and Sprout learns the importance of strong roots. Find out what Weber discovers at Christmas.

In The Broken Violin, Abigail Bosworth's life is drastically changed when her wealthy British family flees Philadelphia in 1769. Anti-British sentiment is growing, and the Revolutionary War will soon erupt. After Abigail's father closes his shipping business, they move to the Mohawk Valley in rural New York state and join a settlement of German Palatines, which is the nationality of Abigail's mother. To blend into the small village of Stone Arabia, Abigail's father opens an apothecary like his father in England, and Abigail becomes his assistant, an uncommon role for a woman in the late 1700s.Though life is momentarily calm, Abigail misses a Philadelphia friend she had hoped to marry. As the American rebellion begins growing, he joins a militia and vanishes. With war on the horizon, Abigail's parents die in a heartbreaking accident, and she struggles to live alone. Her fears increase as local Mohawk folk hero, Joseph Brant, joins the British in terrorizing nearby villages. As the Revolutionary War officially begins, Abigail is forced to tackle life's challenges head-on, even the possibility of her own death. Although mocked and plotted against, Abigail prevails and finds love in the most unexpected place.

Alaric doesn't let anyone tell him how to live his dangerous life spent robbing the rich barons and wicked squires who inhabit his medieval world. One day, deep in the forest trails, he encounters a soldier of the King. Far from robbing this formidable knight, Alaric is persuaded to visit the King's castle and discover for himself what a meaningful life looks like. This new life that unfolds in front of him is filled with adventures, sword fights on flat prairies and steep mountains against powerful enemies, new friends, and even a girl whose smile lingers in his mind.

The Bluebird Dance is a sweet and simple story about a bluebird family, held together by a very strong bond. When it comes time for the baby bluebirds to find the courage to spread their wings and explore the world on their own, the family must search for a place where they can all stay together, yet each create a home for themselves. Join Mama, Papa, Grace, Patrick & Thomas on their wild and funny adventures as they search for the perfect home! Proceeds from the purchase of this book will go towards 3 Irish Jewels Farm, a nonprofit organization that is a working farm in the Triangle region of North Carolina that offers community, employment, and social opportunities by providing housing, vocational training and friendship for adults and children with autism.

Our society is uneasy with the reality of death-hiding death behind euphemisms and rituals that most pre-school and elementary-age children do not understand. Children are much more frightened of the mysterious and the unexplained than they are if they understand the natural process of death and society's common rituals, such as a funeral, so that they will be able to manage their feelings and thoughts. Using a Christian framework, this book can help dispel the fears that a child encounters when faced with the death of someone they love. Children are encouraged to say "good-bye" in a way that is both meaningful and understandable to them, enabling them to cope with grief and loss.