Books published by publisher Fresh Apple Publishing

Mama Can You? is a story about a curious little boy Jax, who is having a hard time coming to grips on why his father is absent from his life. Jax begins to share his feelings and concerns with his single mom. Mama reassures Jax that she will always be there to support him in every stage of his life, helping him to gain a sense of confidence that he has never had before. This story depicts an everyday situation that thousands of single parents must face in raising a child in a one-parent household. Mama Can You? will help kids, who are becoming curious and stressed about their reality, turn an unfortunate situation into a positive outlook while giving single parents acknowledgment that they can still raise productive and successful children. Whether it’s a mother or father, they can rise to the occasion, break barriers, and do it all!

This richly illustrated and artfully designed children’s book features Harold as a reluctant hiker who doesn’t want to journey with his parents to the top of a mountain. But along the way he encounters animals who encourage him and even join in Harold’s adventure. Harold learns to be a helpful companion, while together the band of eager hikers discovers the importance of perseverance, cooperation and teamwork to overcome obstacles and attain the challenging goal of reaching the summit.Harold the Helpful Hiker is a pleasing and entertaining story that emphasizes positive values. At the same time, the book teaches children about nature and the natural environment, by accurately depicting the behaviors of animals and their relationships in the wild.Harold the Helpful Hiker celebrates nature and promotes desirable character traits, while it makes children smile.

Harold only wants to help when he tries turning around a canoe tied to a dock. But he miscalculates, embarking on an adventure that introduces him to New England lake culture. With a boisterous frog as a companion, Harold engages with animals above and below the surface, encounters boaters, and learns some watercraft skills. He also learns to confront challenges, and to recognize limits. Teamwork, compromise, and human compassion combine to make Harold’s lake trip an entertaining and educational drama.Harold Leaps into Lake Winnie is set on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee, but the environment and the experiences depicted in the story relate to all New England lakes. While it delights and engages children, the book also promotes the qualities of responsibility, generosity and friendship. It warns against peer pressure and bad advice. Along the way, the story depicts animal habitats and animal relationships in the wild. While informing children, Harold Leaps into Lake Winnie captivates them with fast-moving, fun adventure.

Fred is a lovable, young frog with a big heart and a bigger problem. Fortunately, Fred has wonderful, imaginative friends who each offer humorous, well-meaning suggestions to solve Fred's dilemma. Apples For Fred will leave you with a smile as the friends band together with a charming mix of support and perseverance. A 10% donation of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be made to the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America to support research for a cure.

Mama Can You? is a story about a curious little boy Jax, who is having a hard time coming to grips on why his father is absent from his life. Jax begins to share his feelings and concerns with his single mom. Mama reassures Jax that she will always be there to support him in every stage of his life, helping him to gain a sense of confidence that he has never had before. This story depicts an everyday situation that thousands of single parents must face in raising a child in a one-parent household. Mama Can You? will help kids, who are becoming curious and stressed about their reality, turn an unfortunate situation into a positive outlook while giving single parents acknowledgment that they can still raise productive and successful children. Whether it's a mother or father, they can rise to the occasion, break barriers, and do it all!

Science Fashion is a light-hearted, teen romance involving fashion design, art, sewing and science. It is a 34,000 word novella.Story:Budding fifteen-year-old fashionista, Evie, is persuaded to attend science class at school to help with her career aspirations of working in the world of fashion, jewellery, cosmetics and all things glam. Science isn't her thing, but she accepts the challenge and knows it'll help her achieve her dreams. During her nerve-racking first day in the new class, she wears totally the wrong shoes and clothes, but discovers she knows more about science than she thought she did (reading her horoscope for years paid off when it came to naming the planets) and rightly guesses the answer to a question she was clueless about.Oh and, that's just for starters. There's also intrigue, jealousy and boys. Hunter and Zak are gorgeous. Who knew boys like this were in the science class?She's also got dresses, skirts and tops to upscale and design - and her fashion show to organise at school as part of her art and design exam. Her two best friends, Neve and Reece, are going to model her fashion collection. With Neve wanting to be a private detective, Reece keen on being a newspaper journalist, and Evie's dream of fashion fame, there's plenty of excitement, mystery, romance and glamour in this modern, fast-paced story.And there is a surprise...Evie is astounded when she discovers she has a talent for science. Fashion is her passion, but will she change her career and work instead in science? Evie has the perfect idea - and she calls it Science Fashion.About the Author:De-ann Black is a bestselling author, traditionally published for over 15 years, with more than 50 books published. She's also a scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist.She worked as marketing editor for a glossy magazine, helped organise fashion shows and photo-shoots, trained for many years in martial arts, and was a full-time newspaper journalist. De-ann loves to sew, knit and is also a fabric designer and artist. And she loves to bake cakes.Books by De-ann Black include:The Sewing, Knitting & Baking series: Book 1 - The Tea Shop Book 2 - The Sewing Bee & Afternoon TeaBook 3 - The Christmas Knitting BeeThe Tea Shop & Tearoom series:Book 1 - The Christmas Tea Shop & BakeryBook 2 - The Christmas ChocolatierBook 3 - The Chocolate Cake Shop in New York at ChristmasBook 4 - The Bakery by the SeasideBook 5 - Shed in the CityThe Tea Dress Shop series:Book 1 - The Tea Dress Shop At ChristmasBook 2 - The Fairytale Tea Dress Shop In EdinburghBook 3 - The Vintage Tea Dress Shop In SummerAnd - Christmas Romance in ParisChristmas Romance in ScotlandThe Bitch-Proof Suit - fashion and romance set in Dublin and New YorkOops! I'm the Paparazzi - romance in New YorkThe Cure For Love - set in CornwallNew releases for 2014THE CHRISTMAS KNITTING BEETHE SEWING BEE & AFTERNOON TEATHE TEA SHOPSHED IN THE CITYTHE BAKERY BY THE SEASIDENew releases for 2013 & 2012 include:CHRISTMAS ROMANCE IN PARISTHE CHOCOLATE CAKE SHOP IN NEW YORK AT CHRISTMASTHE CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATIERTHE CHRISTMAS TEA SHOP & BAKERYCHRISTMAS ROMANCE IN SCOTLANDTHE VINTAGE TEA DRESS SHOP IN SUMMERTHE FAIRYTALE TEA DRESS SHOP IN EDINBURGHTHE TEA DRESS SHOP AT CHRISTMASDUBLIN GIRL - HOT SUMMER IN THE CITYTHE BITCH-PROOF BRIDETHE BITCH-PROOF ROMANCESHOPPING FOR MENSHOPPING FOR MEN AT CHRISTMASOOPS! I'M UP TO MISCHIEFOOPS! I'M A SECRET AGENTOOPS! I'M A HOLLYWOOD AGENTI'M HOLDING OUT FOR A VAMPIRE BOYFRIENDWHY ARE ALL THE GOOD GUYS TOTAL MONSTERS?The crime thriller SHADOWS OF MURDERAnd the international spy thriller ELECTRIC SHADOWS Her latest children's fiction books and young adult fiction books include:FAERIEFIEDSECONDHAND SPOOKS - DECEMBER 32NDWORMHOLE WYNDSCIENCE FASHIONPOISON-WYNDSCHOOL FOR ALIENS

Fiction Reading level: 9-14Word Count approx 67,000344 pagesThe faeries of Whispering Wood plan to modernise themselves so that people will start believing in them again.They ask a sprite to teach them about new technology, and inadvertently enlist the help of Finlay, an elficologist, along with Mrs Bell who owns the ice cream shop, and her shifty cat.They also try to hire a newspaper journalist to help with their publicity campaign, and unwittingly become the target of an unscrupulous reporter known as the Horrible Hack. Thankfully, they have the back up of the Wandflower faeries, led by Scabious Violetshifter, editor of the Faerie News, Winter Wolf-Bane his sub-editor, and faerie photo-journalist, Flaxy Blewit, together with Nettle-Wick the troll.Apart from convincing humans that they exist to prevent themselves from fading, dealing with the Horrible Hack, and thwarting the press, the faeries have to fight the black heart, a faerie who is lurking in Whispering Wood with the darkest of intentions.Written with a liberal dash of humour by bestselling author De-ann Black, the story is really about the interaction of the characters, showing the worst of faerie and human nature at its magical best.About the Author:De-ann Black is a bestselling author, traditionally published for over 15 years, with over 40 books published, scriptwriter and former newspaper journalist.She splits her time between Scotland, Dublin and London.Her latest children's and young adult books include: FAERIEFIED, POISON-WYND, SECONDHAND SPOOKS, and SCHOOL FOR ALIENS.

A romantic twin flame fairytale. In the constellation Scorpio, you will find Antares, a binary star system, which consists of a red supergiant and one smaller star. The primary star Antares A is the 16th brightest star in the night sky, and are also called “the heart of the scorpion”, because of its beautiful, red glow. This is the story of how this red giant, and its bluish companion came to be.

Tator's Swamp Fever is another entry in the award-winning Apple Bunch series by Diane Shapley-Box. The Apple Bunch buddies are packing up and heading south for another adventurous road trip. This time, it is not for a fun-filled vacation at the beach, but for an emergency rescue operation in the swamp. Tator's mom has not been feeling well and doesn't know what to do. Eager to join their friend Tator on his trip to the swamp, Fred, Perdie and Cabbit hope to help find a way for his mother to feel like her healthy, happy self. During their travels to the bayous, the pals encounter interesting creatures and unusual plants. With help from a wise, old, albino alligator they may be able to solve the mystery of what is ailing Tator's mom and find the cure to bring her back to health fast!