Books published by publisher Dorrance

Betty J. Bakay's Mother Moose and Her Whole Caboose is a creative work for children which utilizes rich verse and cheerful imagery to render a picturesque collection of the benefits of manners and social graces. Bakay addresses and tackles issues ranging from having an affirmative outlook toward life - Simple Simon was a cryman, He cried all the time it seemed, Nobody likes a crybaby you know, Now he smiles, and his face just beams. Rub a dub, Go scrub in the tub, The soap and water don't hurt; 'Cause cleaner kids are healthier kids to get rid of all that dirt. By merging original insights with wholesome language appropriate appropriate for young readers, Bakay has created a fun and educational book for children. Complete with colorful illustrations, Mother Moose and Her Whole Caboose offers every parent a useful tool in teaching children the values of trust, respect, and honesty - principles which will help steer our youth down a positive and moral avenue.

With a background in medical and public health, C.E. Yes was inspired to write What’s Inside You?, a creative look at the human body, its organs, and their functions. Packed with color illustrations, this informative book serves as an introduction for children. The author explains the human body, and where and why there are differences. So, let’s take a look at What’s Inside You?

Written for children of all ages, "Pete the Toad and Friends" is a charming collection of stories about children’s interactions with animals. Fern W. Carper brings her characters to life with delightful tales such as Jack and his pet snake, Willie, and Jane and the hungry little squirrel. A playful poetic adventure, "Pete the Toad and Friends" is a group of stories not to be missed.

In My Grandmother’s House Plant, author Najiyyah Avery shares a splendid tale of childhood mischief and family relationships. Nini has a huge, beautiful house plant she always keeps by the window, and she’s proud to tell her grandchildren how she grew it from only two tiny leaves. Every weekend Khaleem, who is seven, and his five-year-old brother, Tijaris, and their two cousins, Zykia, who is three, and baby Jahqail go to their grandmother Nini’s house. Zykia’s a constant trouble maker and leaves a trail of disorder wherever she goes. One Saturday morning when the children are supposed to be watching cartoons, Zykia decides to run around instead. Tijaris knows he had better catch her before she gets them all in trouble, which is exactly what she does. My Grandmother’s House Plant is a delightful story that is sure to entertain both grandparents and grandchildren alike.

A tale to stimulate the imagination of every child, Night Buddies is a delightfully eccentric story full of antics, excitement, and adventure. The two main characters are young John Blennerhassit who doesn't want to go to bed yet, and Crosley, a zany red crocodile who shows up to rescue him. They sneak out of John's house by becoming temporarily invisible and then head for the subway station. The Night Buddies "Program" for tonight is to find out why the world's only Pineapple Cheesecake Factory has stopped shipping pineapple cheesecakes. (John and Crosley are goofy about pineapple cheesecakes, especially Crosley.) On the way to the subway they get better acquainted, and John finds out the wacky reason Crosley is red, and also what happens if he gets any water on him. The unlikely buddies bump into many odd and fascinating characters as they proceed on their mission. Some of the characters aren't nice, and things get very scary. Author Sands Hetherington has created a singular and unforgettable children's tale in Night Buddies, a story readers won't want to miss.