Books published by publisher Kelly Brown Books

For over a thousand years, the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een. But when the Box is suddenly stolen, young Kendra Kandlestar finds herself swept away on a magical adventure where doors speak in riddles, plants spit poisonous venom, and strange creatures lurk in every shadow. With only a handful of enchanted carrot seeds to help her, will Kendra be able to face these dangers and find the fabled chest? There’s only one way to find out: peer inside The Box of Whispers, and enter a world of magic, monsters and mystery...Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers is a perfect book for lovers of fantasy, aged 8 and up. The book features over 100 black and white illustrations by the author.

For over a thousand years, the Box of Whispers has guarded the most precious treasure in the Land of Een. But when the Box is suddenly stolen, young Kendra Kandlestar finds herself swept away on a magical adventure where doors speak in riddles, plants spit poisonous venom, and strange creatures lurk in every shadow. With only a handful of enchanted carrot seeds to help her, will Kendra be able to face these dangers and find the fabled chest? There’s only one way to find out: peer inside The Box of Whispers, and enter a world of magic, monsters and mystery...Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers is a perfect book for lovers of fantasy, aged 8 and up. The book features over 100 black and white illustrations by the author.

Quinn is a curious little girl, always asking Momma why? She wants to know everything, and won't stop until she finds the answers! One day Quinn and her mom go to the store, and it starts raining. Why is it raining? Where does the water come from? Why does it fall from clouds? Quinn asks these questions and more as Momma explains the water cycle to the Little Inquisitor, and with every question, Quinn learns more and more about the world around her. Read about curious little Quinn and don't be afraid to ask "why?" - you might learn something amazing!

Stay away from Shaky Man. Every kid in the small town of Tonkaway, Texas, knows that. He eats little kids, murdered his wife, and mistreats his dogs, to boot. That's what they say, anyway. Top doesn't entirely know what to think about the rumors. He's too busy settling into his new home, playing baseball, and making friends-like Mickey, a black boy who soon becomes his best friend of all. Everything changes when a shocking murder turns the town, along with Top and Mickey's lives, upside down. Neighbors show their true colors. Shaky Man's secrets are revealed. Through it all, Top learns again and again just how confusing and unfair the world can be. A tale of childhood set in the 1960s, Shaky Man timelessly reaffirms the basic goodness of humanity and the importance of friendship and compassion in the face of prejudice.

'Tis the season with Ted the frog! Ted and his brother Brad are snuggled up by the fire on Christmas Eve, waiting to hear the story of Santa Frog. Their father tells them an incredible tale of the time he met Santa Frog, many years ago, and was gifted a coat to use to stay warm in the winter. When the story is done, Ted and Brad can't wait to see if Santa Frog comes again that night, in a sleigh pulled by nine birds with a sack full of toys for every frog family! See if Ted gets to meet this very special frog in the third book of Scott McCall's Ted the Friendly Frog series, Ted the Friendly Frog and Santa Frog.

Isla loves her life with her dad on their sprawling Texas ranch. What it lacks in people, it more than makes up for in animals and wildlife. All the creatures in the woods and fields are Isla's trusted friends, and she speaks their language almost better than her own. When a new family moves in near the property, Isla begins to realize the value and fun in having friends more like her. Meeting her new friend Cash is its own adventure, and she starts to introduce him to her favorite parts of the ranch. But soon, Isla starts realizing odd things out of place, and then fires begin to start all across the property. Could it simply be the drought that's to blame, or is there something more calculated behind it all? Discover the truth with Isla and Cash in the exciting first book of Isabella Allen's Wild at Heart Mystery series, Through the Barbed Wire!

Danny Bundy has bright red hair, freckles, and a love of the outdoors. Exploring the forest behind his house is one of his favorite things to do – there is so much to see in there! The other boys in his class like to trap bullfrogs and other animals, but for show-and-tell on Monday, Danny is looking for something much more beautiful – a monarch butterfly. But the forest has more in store for Danny than he thought, and he’s in for a magical adventure. Travel through these enchanted woods and find out all about different plants and animals. With informative vocabulary words and a touching story, you will love learning about how to respect our fellow creatures and environments with Danny Bundy, Bernie the Bullfrog, Lady Sue the Squirrel, and more!

Ted the Friendly Frog lives by a pond and spends his froggy days playing with his friends, hopping in the grass, and swimming very fast. One day, Ted's grandfather tells Ted something important he's going away for a few days, and could Ted look after his special diamond? Ted must not play with the diamond with his friends or even show anyone, for it is an old tradition to pass the diamond down to the next frog in the family, and it's a very valuable stone. In this bouncing and rhyming tale, Ted learns the important lesson of listening to his family, even if it is more fun to play, and it is never too late to learn from a mistake.

Wilson has a problem: he loves treats. In fact, all of the ice cream, hot dogs, soda, and candy he has been eating has made him feel grumpy, tired, and just downright crummy. He has become a ''grouch on the couch.'' His mom notices this change in his mood and health, and she decides to take him to the vet. There, Wilson gets a thorough education in nutrition, thrilling lessons in what foods will make him feel good and what foods he should limit. Come with Wilson as he learns to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. There are no lectures or boring homework assignments at Doc Matthews's office. Instead, Doc and Wilson's new friend, Sprout the Carrot, guide Wilson and his mom on a journey through the singing food groups where they learn all about healthy food choices. They also learn what ingredients to watch out for and how to shop for healthy foods. Read what happens in Wilson Tries New Foods, and soon you'll discover, like Wilson, how to run faster, jump higher, and learn new tricks!