Books published by publisher Ferne Press

What do we need to do to get into Heaven? Timothy isn't sure, but then much to his amazement he's playing baseball and pitching for the Angels there! Through engaging text and stunning illustrations, author and illustrator Kathleen Chisholm McInerney shares her vision of life after death. Timothy's Glove will promote acts of kindness and inspire conversation.

"I Love You This Much, Nonna" is the third installment in a trilogy involving a young boy, Jimmy his family and his little dog, Blackie. In this book, Jimmy confronts a loss in his life and ultimately learns how to accept this loss and grow emotionally from the experience. The setting is Chicago during the 1950s. Illuminating the book's storyline, the four seasons mark the passage of time. Award-winning illustrator, Bagram Ibatoulline brings those four seasons to life with beautifully rendered and evocative scenes, many of them involving the celebrations of Christmas traditions. Jimmy's emotional growth from sadness to loneliness and ultimately to the realization that death is not a final goodbye is an important and timely lesson for everyone. A special treat is a recipe for Nonna's Biscotti di Cannella. "I Love You This Much, Nonna" has been named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018.

“Nate, you’re always late. Next time, I won’t wait for you,” groaned the bus driver. “It’s not fair to me or the other kids.” But Nate still isn’t concerned about being on time, even after his parents explain that he is responsible for his choices. After a series of disappointments, Nate truly learns his lesson when he misses a very important soccer game!

What happens when you very own grandma doesn't know it's your birthday? When a little child girl's beloved grandmother develops Alzheimers Disease and can't remember things, how does life go on? Hugs for Grandma provides a positive example of how one child copes with a grandmother who has Alzheimer's Disease. Strengthened by the wonderful times they shared together, the child finds ways to help her grandmother still feel useful and needed.

Little Bartholomew is bestowed with a unique gift at birth -- an ability that his loved ones do not possess or understand. There is excitement and wonder when, as a child, he discovers the meaning of his gift and wishes to share the joy it brings with others. Misunderstood, he withdraws and denies his experiences until the gift disappears forever, or does it? "Bartholomew's Gift is a sweet, tender lullaby of a book." "A beautiful story magnificently illustrated -- children and parents will be captivated." Winner of the gold Mom's choice award.

When Benny, a homeless black cat, ends up in a city shelter, he doesn't think it can get any worse until he is sought out and stolen by a disturbed teen to be senselessly sacrificed on Devil's Night. Jilly, a thirteen-year-old orphan, whose plight it is to save the stolen cat, has no idea the love she'll find yet the danger she'll endure as she follows the murderous teen into the black of night.