Books published by publisher FriesenPress

Take one mom, add her two hands, mix in three young children, and you have the perfect recipe for fun! Like all moms, she needs to help her children with washing hair, brushing teeth, playing video games, stirring a pot of spaghetti, reading a child’s favorite book—sometimes all at the same time! My Mom is an Octopus is a delightfully illustrated story for pre-readers and early readers that will keep you smiling and laughing from start to finish. This is one book you’ll want to share over and over again!

Written in first person, Kerry shares her dream of riding horses and takes us on her roller coaster journey. She introduces us to her parents and her younger sister, Jessica, and welcomes Mr. Judson who takes her under his wing at Aesop Stables. Later we meet Buckeye, a prized quarter horse, and Billy, a special fourteen year old boy. Kerry's Christian family helps her cope with the shocking news when a friend's mother dies. With prayers and determination she confronts jealousy that sneaks up on her, and the emotional upheaval of a first boyfriend. She's strengthened by meeting the challenge of taking care of horses and earns the right to saddle up. A day with their veterinarian turns out to be one of the best days of her life....

Have you ever noticed that things sometimes look more exciting and fun just over the next hill? Well, in the case of Mr. Beaver, things always seem to look better just a little farther down the stream. His friend Mr. Muskrat is eager to convince him that happiness is just around the next bend in the river, and then the next one after that. But why? Mr. Beaver just wants to be happy, and he’s about to learn that despite his friend’s advice, finding his perfect happy place might not be as easy as just moving downstream.

Elizabeth’s sixteenth birthday was fast approaching and for the daughter of the King and Queen of Elnara, kingdom of the fairies and elves, that meant that she would have to attempt the magical transformation that would change her from Lady Elizabeth into Princess Elizabeth, the Fairy Princess of Elnara and the most powerful fairy alive. As if that isn’t enough, Elizabeth discovers she is expected to select her future husband, the future king of Elnara, from amongst the eligible young lords attending her birthday celebration. During the celebration, she meets Lord Edric, from remote Castle North, who has more on his mind then just meeting the enchanting Fairy Princess. Put off at first by his casual, unorthodox personality, Elizabeth finds herself drawn to the charming, handsome Lord Edric. The pair is soon plunged into a mystery that will take them over the great mountains to the north and beyond, braving deadly dragons and more. Nevertheless, they must find the answers they seek no matter what the risk, or the Fairy race will be doomed to extinction.

This book is 3-in-1. It includes two full illustrated children's stories and a chapter for adults. The combination of two stories and the help for adults together give common language, images, discussion questions, and practical application for understanding this crucial topic. Most people in the fields of child development, social work, and psychology agree that a pivotal factor in what occurs both inside and between people is the picture of self-worth that each person carries inside.This book is intended for young children and the significant adults in their lives: parents, grandparents, teachers, care-givers, and therapists. Children will find the artsy, playful Huckabirds appealing and will relate to their real life experiences. Adults desiring to give children a Christian perspective and to be intentional in raising healthy, whole-hearted children will be helped and encouraged by the teaching chapter in the back....

Aussie is a retired sled dog who just wants a cozy bed and warm blankets to nap in. One morning she wakes up and is surprised to find that her family have adopted a tiny pug puppy named Otis. Little Otis is a bundle of energy and is full of questions for his new big sister, and Aussie finds that she likes to teach him about the world just as much as he likes to learn. In this adorable tale of unlikely best friends, readers will see that retired sled dogs are wonderful companions - whether you're a human or a pug!...

Bert isn't excited about his summer break before fourth grade. He has to stay home and look after his little sister, Meg, while his friends go to camps and take vacations. But when Bert and Meg arrive home on their last day of school, they discover something amazing in their living room-a boat! While their dad tries to fix the motor in his shop, Bert and Meg discover something incredible: the boat transports them back 125 years to visit their great-great-grandfather's cabin. There, they are welcomed by a boy, Frank, his mother, Sarah, and their dog, Shiver. The boat isn't the only magical part of the woods-soon Frank and Bert meet the Watcher, an incredible creature who looks over the forest and helps them complete a great quest. Along the way, Bert and Meg learn some family traditions, which they carry back with them to the future, creating an unforgettable bond between generations....

In The Harmony Tree, an old grandmother oak tree is spared when loggers come through and clear-cut a forest. Grandmother Oak finds herself alone until new houses start showing up on the land, along with new trees. Grandmother Oak tries to make friends with these trees, but they are shallow and focused only on themselves. As Grandmother Oak shares her stories and how she came to have such deep roots, she finds hope and healing. The other trees, seeing the value of Grandmother Oak's history with the land, begin to find strength too. The inspiration for this story comes from the author's own fifty-acre farm, where all the virgin trees were logged except for a large, white oak tree that sat at the top of a hill. Randy Woodley, says, "I was always grateful the loggers left that one 300-year-old tree for us to enjoy." That and the tragic circumstances that caused the Woodleys to lose their land and farm just because they were Native Americans inspired Randy to write this story. Under such circumstances, Randy wondered, "How could this one tree bring about healing and friendship in the world? If we can change our minds about our current views of progress, ecology, and the relationship between settler and host peoples, then maybe that one grandmother oak tree, left uncut, offers some hope for everyone."...

About the Author:Adelina Fabiano is a first generation Italian-Canadian. She has been a teacher for fifteen years, teaching children from kindergarten to high school. Throughout her time in the classroom, she has witnessed children struggle with low self-esteem and self-worth, which inspired her to write this book. She hopes her book will encourage empathy and acceptance and help build self-esteem from an early age.Adelina loves writing poetry, acting, dancing, doing yoga, meditating, travelling, and surfing. She divides her time between Canada and Italy. The Perfect Dandelion is her first children’s book.About the Illustrator:Anthony Erazo Santos is a full time professional graphic designer and illustrator who specializes in children’s book illustrations. He was born in the Philippines and became interested in art at a very young age. His style showcases his flexibility with both traditional and digital art. He strives to continue innovating his art for every project.

It's the start of summer vacation and there's not much to do in Crossroads. Ellie, her neighbour Jake and his dog Pickle are just setting off on a walk when they meet up with Amy. New to the neighbourhood and hoping for adventure, she asks if she can tag along. Never in their wildest dreams could they have imagined how soon her wish would be granted, when Jake accidentally leads them through a portal into an incredible world of caves and magical islands, giant ravens and extraordinary dragons. As they overcome their fear of the unknown and face unexpected dangers they discover they must work together to help one special dragon re-unite with her family and find a new life. Only then can Ellie, Jake, Amy and Pickle return to their own time and find their way back home....