Books published by publisher BookBaby

At school, Louise's class only has one rule ― "Take care of yourself and each other." When Louise learns that this simple rule isn't being followed at her Mom's work, she wonders why. In this entertaining story, we're reminded why lists are great, and that sometimes the simplest rules are the hardest to follow. In 'Take Care' Louise ends up teaching her Mom an important lesson. This is a heartwarming, mindful story that reminds us what we learned growing up, because we all forget sometimes.

Trista Thompson has just moved to Snowcap Canyon, Utah, where she enrolls in gymnastics for the first time. As an accomplished tumbler, Trista believes learning the other three events and becoming a competitive gymnast will be easy. Trista quickly learns that gymnastics requires hard work and believing in herself. Despite that, she decides she wants to make the Level 3 team. On her determined journey Trista meets friends who help her learn about the sport and share her passion for gymnastics. Will hard work and dedication be enough to move up to Level 3? Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books teach girls to be kind to each other, flexible in life, courageous, strong, and most of all, confident. The books set the reader in the world of gymnastics. The characters are relatable and have age appropriate challenges. Each book explores a major life lesson that empowers girls to understand their own inner strengths. Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books increase reading level as the series progresses. I've Got This! is book 1 in the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series. It is a 2nd/3rd grade reading level and appeals to 7-11 year-olds.

In a Dream is a picture book accompanied by rich language evoking beautiful imagery. Written in rhythmic verse by author Ann Hoang and beautifully illustrated by Charity Russell, this pleasant maritime voyage is sure to be a bedside table companion for years to come and enjoyed by children and adults alike. Nightly reading is a relaxing part of a bedtime routine, and your sleepy tot will drift to sleep with dreams of mermaids, ocean friends, and dreamy seascapes.

Disasters come and go each year. It is through developing a self-reliant mindset, having essential survival gear and a handful of critical skills, that you and your family will be able to prevail in an urban crisis. Jammed with field-tested information from real-world applications, survival instructor Tony Nester covers how to prepare for both short-term survival ranging from 24-72 hours as well as long-term situations resulting from a grid-down emergency or pandemic. When the Grid Goes Down will show you how to make your home and lifestyle more self-sufficient and the critical gear needed along the way. Topics include: The 6 Key Areas for Creating a Self-Reliant Home, Water Storage and Purification Methods, Alternative Water Sources At Home, Creating a Water Map for Your Region, The 3 Essential Food Types to Stock Up On, Designing an Off-Grid Medical Kit, Home Security and Personal Defense Measures, Safeguarding the Exterior and Interior of Your Home, Heating, Cooling and Lighting When the Power Goes Out, and Alternative Sanitation and Hygiene Methods.

In The Lost and Found Journal of a Miner 49er, Vol. 1, Jack Dublin charms us into a world of Christian-themed folklore stretching from the outback of Australia to the Island of California. Along the way, we encounter mythical creatures, from wish-granting mermaids and red-haired giants, to talking coyotes and a dreadful Canyon Sphinx. We relive exploits of powerful rulers and infamous outlaws who, though their names be lost to history, entangle themselves in our imaginations with the likes of Abe Lincoln and Billy the Kid. Join the rush!

Saint Nick loved and cared for the least fortunate and most vulnerable, just like Jesus! The Saint Nick Story reminds children that the love of God transcends lists of naughty and nice. With rhythmic prose and vivid illustrations, this book will entertain, teach, and encourage children to be like Christ, and will help you create new holiday traditions to celebrate with your child. Navigating fables alongside the truth can be tricky. The Saint Nick Story provides a way to reclaim longstanding Santa traditions while reinforcing that Christmas is about God's great Gift of Love. There is much we can learn about God's love by witnessing his work in those who have followed Jesus before us. The Bible tells us of the Light of the World giving up heaven for a dirty stable in order that he might bring us peace, show us love, and offer us hope. The Saint Nick Story demonstrates what it looks like when we follow the example of Jesus in our care for our neighbor, and encourage them to rejoice in giving.

Anxiety has the power to stop kids in their tracks, preventing them from exploring and growing into independent teens and young adults. Casey, the fourteen year old narrator of Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids, knows all too well how worry can interrupt fun, ruin school, and take control of a family. In this companion book to Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons’ parenting book, Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children (HCI Books, 2013), Casey shares her own experiences and those of her friends to teach kids and teens the strategies to handle the normal worries of growing as well as the more powerful tricks of anxiety. With pluck and humor, Casey tells stories, offers exercises, and describes her “solving the puzzle” approach that kids and their parents can use to address all types of worries and fears.

What happens after a wish is granted?It was a night like any other—not a special night; there was nothing unusual about it. A 14-year-old boy went to bed—and woke up in someone else's body…somewhere else.Brian Kendall lives with his sports-obsessed family. His father owns a chain of sporting goods stores and his brother is a football hero. But Brian has a secret he's been keeping from them for as long as he can remember. He's transgender, and has no idea how to tell his family that he's not their son and brother, but their daughter and sister. One night he makes a wish. The next morning, he wakes up in a girl's body. Never mind how it was done. Finally, Brian feels at home inside a body.But then what? Sure, he's finally got his heart's desire, but what happens next? He's got the body to match his gender but nothing else. What is this girl's name? Where does she live? What about her family, her friends, her school?How do you let on that you're a brand new person without getting carted off in a straitjacket?Brian hasn't a clue. What about his old family, friends, school—and what about the girl who was in this body yesterday?

The Section 8 Bible is a book that was written by one of the most successful landlords in the city of Philadelphia. Mike McLean shows you how to save time and money while building a Section 8 empire! Mike not only tells you how to get started in this business, he also tells you and shows you everything and anything that you need in your Section 8 property to continue to pass inspections and keep getting paid. He also tells you what you should eliminate from the property so that you won't fail any inspections.

Maya wishes the rain would stop so she could go outside and play. As her father does the laundry, Maya begins imagining adventure after adventure all from her laundry basket!Hiking Mt. Everest, becoming the first female President of the United States, and exploring the Milky Way as an astronaut are just a few of Maya's exciting adventures. "Maya's Magical Laundry Basket" is the first in "The Adventuristas" series, a set of children's books for boys and girls ages 4 to 8 designed to spark creativity and a sense of adventure in young readers. Maya shows how everyday objects can transform through the power of imagination and how we can all be adventuristas every day, anywhere.

The next explosive installment in the international bestselling Crucible series. A must read for science fiction and horror fans alike, Apex is a run-away freight train of action and terror!He's driven by revenge. But soon he'll be fighting for his life.As former Marine Raider Max Ahlgren continues the hunt for his family's killers and tracks down leads in Washington, D.C., a face from the past emerges with the information Max needs to continue his quest for vengeance. There's just one catch--he must first agree to a high-stakes mission to help locate and rescue a powerful Senator's son. The clues lead Max to an alluring reporter and a mysterious organization providing one-of-a-kind trophy hunts on a remote island off the coast of South America. There Max comes face-to-face with a threat that can dethrone man from the top of the evolutionary pyramid. Fighting a dangerous web of deceit through a deadly jungle hell, Max unearths a secret that changes everything he thought he knew about his past. And his future... The world's most dangerous man becomes the world's most dangerous prey.Apex is the third standalone book in the gripping Crucible military thriller series. If you like hardcore action, unflinching heroes, and dark sci-fi twists, then you'll love this riveting page-turner.Pick up your copy of Apex and get in the fight today!

We All Wore Blue is the true account of a Seattle area youth soccer team that somehow transformed over several seasons into a team composed largely of immigrants from as many as sixteen different countries including most major races and religions.The story tells how these middle-class American white kids and their families bonded with these immigrant boys and their families and together they learned to deal with numerous challenges, much adversity and racism. Though they had little in common, other than their love of the game of soccer, they became an extended family of sorts and embraced one another and celebrated their differences on their way to winning two State Championships. A truly inspirational story for our country and our world and a unifying message for these turbulent times. A story that will surely be enjoyed by all; those who have played, coached or been involved with youth sports and especially those who love the "beautiful game", soccer.