Books published by publisher Balcony 7 Media and Publishing

This is book 1 of Bob the Bot book series. Learn how Bob the Bot was invented, and was he able to help the children out with their chess tournament and receive a trophy?If you are looking for a book which introduces technology concepts to young children, this is your choice. Children will laugh when they follow Bob to his adventures while learning what is coding, how computers work, and more. Unlock Bob's adventure today by getting the very first copy of Bob the Bot book series!What reviewers are saying:"The first couple times through took some time as we stopped and unpacked his questions. Days later, I'd hear him work out his new knowledge as he played by himself and talked with his friends." “This is a must read for any parent or teacher that wants to spark up a great and intuitive conversation with their children!”

In Little Boy Soup, Joshua Russell offers a delightful recipe for that wonderful ritual that parents call bath time―one that often includes washing favorite toys along with your favorite little boy. What's unique in this bath time book is the little boy loves the time spent with his dad, and the illustrations are uniquely contemporary, fresh and bold.Russell and Hillmann have created a special book for the men in the family that is perfect for any time of day, but especially fitting for those sleepy moments between bath time and bed time. Illustrator Amalia Hillmann utilizes her unique process of hand-painted art on paper, mixing pen and ink, watercolor, gouache, and cut-paper illustration. Every image is hand painted and hand cut, offering a distinctive overlay effect that adds depth and a unique style all her own. As a result, Little Boy Soup is eye-catching and perfect for getting the attention of preschool and beginning readers.

Stories from The Age of Distraction Series Contemporary Novellas "We're so connected, we're disconnected. The art of storytelling--and its survival--is a fundamental theme in Patricia Mahon s new series of edgy novellas, cleverly weaving excerpts from timeless masters of fiction and thought within each volume. The juxtaposition of classic authors against contemporary muses cements the concept that storytelling is an art crucial to the preservation of the human epic: it is our narrative. In Volume One, The Island, a speech writer (Morgan) and a school teacher (Percy) lament the loss of human engagement and creativity due to the disconnect of the digital age. Joined by a Silicon Valley turncoat and techno-savant, the trio set out to create a global writing platform, an app that allows worldwide, real-time participation in a collective story. The concept goes viral but the irony lies in a virtual reality so strong, it takes the three on a journey of discovery, pitting fantasy against reality this volume s destination is the first of many more to come. Coming Oct 2016: Volume Two, The Vineyard, lands Morgan and Percy in a remote tasting room in California wine country, in search of Bartholomew, a legendary, illusive grape whisperer known for coaxing perfect ripeness and imparting the whispered vintage of the vineyard. After a rainstorm wreaks havoc, our protagonists are stranded without electricity among strangers forced to pass the time drinking wine and recounting tales, hoping their clues will uncover the myth or the man. Coming Spring 2017: Volume Three, The Abbey, takes flight to a small Irish town, nicknamed The Village of the Monks, where Morgan s family lineage is rooted. Following the clues of her late grandmother, an iconic storyteller, the pair head to a haunted old church and meet vibrant Irish characters along the way. It isn t long before spirits of the past begin to reveal the Abbey s tumultuous history of tragedy and suppression, rewarding Morgan and Percy with much more than a family ghost story."

Dreamy Drums is the first book in a Trilogy of Adventure and introduces Sammy, the spunky puppy, whose arrival to the quaint seaside town of Paradise causes a stir and sparks a series of events from humorous antics to an unexpected adventure at sea. Rhyming fiction and full-page cartoon illustrations form visual storyboards for a satisfying Movies On Paper experience, stepped up in digital versions: Read To Me eBooks and a trilogy Audiobook contain fully dramatized soundtracks with cartoon voice overs and sound effects that make our cartoon world come to life.

A truly unique love story, "Our family Outing" is riveting in its honesty and openness as a family faces its reality their husband/father is gay. Told in two eloquent narrative voices - Joe, a husband, pastor and father who faces the truth about his sexuality and Leigh Anne, a wife, church musician and mother who finds her way to acceptance and forgiveness. This is a story of breakthrough, love, redemption and how individuals join together to create a new way of being family.

Gansevort is the extremely popular third book in a trilogy, offering a climactic ending for the introductory adventure of award-winning Salty Splashes Collection, a new cartoon adventure series for boys and girls ages 4-12+. Rich with colorful narrative and spunky dialogue, our cartoon cast rallies together to face the consequences of being far from home and found Trespassing on the private island of an ornery King. While the previous two books effectively set up the personalities of our unconventional cast, this third book shows their resulting maturity as a clever and resourceful plan is devised to attempt a comical rescue. Amidst the humor and action, Gansevort is also a tale of standing up to a bully, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. A real page-turner, and a satisfying ending to this initial adventure for the Salty Splashes cartoon cast.The Salty Splashes Movies On Paper theme soars to new heights in Gansevort, especially in the highly entertaining Trilogy Audiobook, which features fully dramatized Voice Overs, continuous Cartoon Sound Effects, and Music. These soundtracks, combined with the hardcover books, make very effective Reading Tools. Also available in Fully Dramatized Read To Me eBooks, featuring Word Light-Up.

Stories from The Age of Distraction Series Contemporary Novellas "We're so connected, we're disconnected. The art of storytelling--and its survival--is a fundamental theme in Patricia Mahon s new series of edgy novellas, cleverly weaving excerpts from timeless masters of fiction and thought within each volume. The juxtaposition of classic authors against contemporary muses cements the concept that storytelling is an art crucial to the preservation of the human epic: it is our narrative. In Volume One, The Island, a speech writer (Morgan) and a school teacher (Percy) lament the loss of human engagement and creativity due to the disconnect of the digital age. Joined by a Silicon Valley turncoat and techno-savant, the trio set out to create a global writing platform, an app that allows worldwide, real-time participation in a collective story. The concept goes viral but the irony lies in a virtual reality so strong, it takes the three on a journey of discovery, pitting fantasy against reality this volume s destination is the first of many more to come. Coming Oct 2016: Volume Two, The Vineyard, lands Morgan and Percy in a remote tasting room in California wine country, in search of Bartholomew, a legendary, illusive grape whisperer known for coaxing perfect ripeness and imparting the whispered vintage of the vineyard. After a rainstorm wreaks havoc, our protagonists are stranded without electricity among strangers forced to pass the time drinking wine and recounting tales, hoping their clues will uncover the myth or the man. Coming Spring 2017: Volume Three, The Abbey, takes flight to a small Irish town, nicknamed The Village of the Monks, where Morgan s family lineage is rooted. Following the clues of her late grandmother, an iconic storyteller, the pair head to a haunted old church and meet vibrant Irish characters along the way. It isn t long before spirits of the past begin to reveal the Abbey s tumultuous history of tragedy and suppression, rewarding Morgan and Percy with much more than a family ghost story."

Isle of Mystery is the second part of an adventure trilogy in the award-winning Salty Splashes Collection cartoon series for boys and girls ages 4-12+. Picking up where Dreamy Drums left off, our cartoon cast is ready to explore an eerie island far from home. On the way, they have many encounters with the island's yellow-eyed denizens until they finally make a friend while attempting to make camp before dark. A rich mix of narrative and dialogue further develops the personalities of our cast and effectively sets the stage for a climactic ending to this initial adventure in book three, Gansevort. While the lush visual storyboards and action heighten the Movies On Paper theme, the discussion topics also abound, touching on teamwork, resilience and making the best of an unexpected situation. This animated theme is stepped up in the digital version of Dreamy Drums: Read To Me eBooks and a trilogy Audiobook contain Fully Dramatized Soundtracks with Cartoon Voice Overs and Sound Effects that make our cartoon world come to life.

A Literary Classic You Won’t Want To Miss Channel Blue soars to new heights of art, literature and message. Released April 30, 2014, a slew of new characters are introduced, and the annual surf contest gets underway. Familiar faces usher in memorable new cast members, including Stump, Crump, Oola, Foxie, Bonobo, and the infamous Diggy.A new adventure begins as the Salty Splashes cast is pumped for the annual Heat Wave surf contest. A humorous battle of wills and skills on the high seas between Beardsley and Diggy turns epic as they battle salty splashes of swells, as well as sea creatures; some with malicious intent.More than just a surf adventure, boys and girls of all ages will fall in love with our characters, the amazing illustrations of new artist, Jason Buhagiar, and author JZ Bingham's tongue-twisting metered rhyme. Channel Blue is an outstanding mix of art and literature that also features a powerful moral: unsportsmanlike conduct and underhanded trickery always lose to the powers of integrity, and those who do the right thing, even when faced with the rising tide of adversity. Salty Splashes books are suitable for story time with preschoolers and sophisticated enough for children to grow with and read independently as beginners or intermediates. The mix of picture-book visuals and meaty chapter-book fiction bridges the gap between these genres, targeting the most important age for learning to read: early elementary grades. These heirloom-quality, jacketed hardcovers are long-lasting and meant to be passed down and shared.

A truely unique love story, "Our family Outing" is riveting in its honesty and openess as a family faces its reality their husband/father is gay. Told in two eloquent narrative voices - Joe, a husband, pastor and father who faces the truth about his sexuality and Leigh Anne, a wife, church musician and mother who finds her way to acceptance and forgiveness. This is a story of breakthrough, love, redemption and how individuals join together to create a new way of being family.