Books published by publisher Trafford Publishing P.O.D.

Let's take a journey with our children across the big, wide, deep blue sea! We will discover the delicious zapizapu and learn about the people that grow it. Then, as we follow zapizapu's journey as it crosses the sea we will learn what it means to others when we pay a fair price for the things we enjoy. Zapizapu Crosses the Sea is a fascinating children's book. The script and colourful illustrations work together to simplify the concept of international trade and personify those involved around the world from grower to consumer. In its rawness we discover that the simple yet important concept of 'playing fair' is important for children and grown ups alike.

Tiptoes Lightly lives in an acorn high up in the branches of a Great Oak Tree. One morning she finds a note lying on her floor. It says: "Please help! Bee has lost his Buzz!". She and her friend, Jeremy Mouse, set off down Running River to help the hapless bee. Mr. Cactus, being extra grumpy, indeed, extra thorny, has snagged Bee's buzz on one of his thorns. Thus begins the adventure that takes Tiptoes to the house of Pine Cone and Pepper Pot (they're not at home - just yet), down to the sea to untangle Octopus (he's too young to count his legs properly and gets them mixed up), and even up to Snowy Mountain to find out from Jack Frost himself whether he is a gnome (Pepper Pot says he's a gnome because he makes crystals) or a fairy (Tiptoes says he's a fairy because he flies through the air). Jack Frost tells his own creation myth which answers the question in a powerful and striking way. The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly is comprised of three adventures: 'The Bee who lost his Buzz', 'Pumpkin Crow' and 'Lucy Goose and the Half-egg.' Lavishly and lovingly illustrated by the artist-author, they are humorous, sanguine and droll. They are innocent and magical nature tales, suitable for reading to young children or for young children to read.

In the 1920s, the Campbells move west to the isolated wilderness of northern Alberta to begin a new life of homesteading. With the depression engulfing Canada and the United States, the family struggles with poverty and staying alive under harsh conditions. A neighboring family of Indian ancestry provides needed food and advice. For little Jimmy, this friendship introduces him to wildlife lore and a respect for all the natural kingdom.Jimmy comes to know tragedy and hardship. The family's shanty burns to the ground in mid-winter. Dad suffers from personal depression and suicidal thoughts. Mum must leave the family for medical treatment for weeks at a time. Jimmy is thought to be near death and is rushed to a remote hospital by a trapper with a dogsled.Yet there are times of delight and joy: catching fish, eating an apple, riding a bike up and down mountains, listening to animals in the woods, skinny dipping. He is shocked and awed by the beauty of the mountains. Books and the world outside of his settlement begin to fascinate him. When he is a teenager, the family leaves their home and debts and moves farther west to ranch country in the mountains of British Columbia. Jim is devastated to learn that he was a bastard child adopted by his parents. He perseveres with his studies and odd jobs. He is encouraged by teachers who see his potential, and he easily graduates first in his high school class. Jim leaves with plans to join the military as a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot in World War II.A young person reading this novel should gain an appreciation of factors influencing a youth's life: family, society, environment, government. Even though roads seem insurmountable, people can shape their own lives in marvelous ways.

BLUE BLUE ELEPHANT (I AM SOMEBODY) is a fiction storybook for ages 4-9 to enjoy as well as adults who enjoy a good children's story. The story tells about an elephant who's blue in color and because of his color he is treated like an outcast by the other animals which saddens him terribly. Later in the story he meets a bird who's purple in color. The bird informs the elephant it's okay to be different. The purple bird brings awareness that he and the elephant are beautiful regardless of the odd color they both have which later sparks a beautiful friendship between both animals. BLUE BLUE ELEPHANT (I AM SOMEBODY) was inspired by the children I counsel and the many school shootings that have occurred in our society. This book was written to teach children that being different is a okay. I feel this book is a great tool to be used to assist children who are being teased for being overweight, wearing eye glasses, braces etc. and also can be used to inform young teasers that it's okay if a child is different.

Nipaerilla the Caterpillar just knew that she was missing something and that something was her wings. In her journey for wings different creatures help her learn what prayer is and who she needed to pray to about her situation. And even if her prayer is not answered when she thought it should be, God was still there listening. Yes! He granted her the one thing she was praying for the most, her wings. Follow Nipaerilla in her adventures in finding out that she can become a new creature in Jesus Christ. My hope and prayer is that you will gain the understanding that God does and will answer our prayers just wait! And see.

This book is about a four year old child named Gabrielle. When she is at school she is mean to her friends and teacher. Gabrielle has a hard time listening and following directions. After she realizes what she has done, she always says, "I'm sorry." One day she is taught that sorry doesn't make everything better.(Natousha Mangum) I am a mother of three beautiful girls, who are the world to me. I have been a Head start teacher for ten years. I started right out of high school, so kids are my life. I love writing different stories with the children, which brought me to want to write a childrens book.(Easter Blackwell) As a young child I always wanted to work with children. I been working with preschool children for 20 years now. I have two children of my own. I live in Columbus, Ohio. I love what I do and love teaching, being a role model and making a difference in children's lives.