Books published by publisher Proving Press

Welcome to Doxieville! Meet Deuce and Diesel as they lead the dachshund pack on adventures.Deuce is reckless, but fun-loving. Diesel is very responsible, and the biggest and strongest dog in Doxieville.Together, the doxies learn that handicaps should never hold them back in life, and they should pursue their dreams. They also learn how to count, make friends, and deal with bullies.All of the dogs in Doxieville are based on real dogs owned by the book’s creators, Darrin and Trudi Martin.

Deuce and Diesel are sent to search for a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. They come across a wolf named Whitetail freezing in the woods and close to giving birth. Deuce and Diesel decide to help her find shelter. As they journey to safety, they become lost in a snowstorm. Just when it seems that all hope is lost, Angel Puppy appears, sent by the spirit of Christmas. Will Deuce and Diesel find warmth and shelter for White Tail? What will White Tail name her babies on Christmas day? Your children will never forget spending Christmas in Doxieville. They will be inspired by two cultures coming together in peaceful friendship and learning the true meaning of Christmas. This is an adventure that will become a Christmas tradition in your home year after year!

Book 1 of the series! Lost in Peter’s Tomb is the first book in a series of mystery adventures designed to present the stories of the saints in an intriguing and educational manner. Set in modern Italy, the stories follow a brother and sister in their adventures with their Aunt, who is a special agent for the Pope. In this first adventure, Sister Philomena and the children track an intruder in St. Peter’s Basilica and help recover the missing relics of St. Peter, all the while learning about St. Peter’s life. Children will be introduced to Italian words and phrases, learn about the Vatican and Italian lifestyles, as well as famous places and works of art in Italy.

Little Sparkle, the baby in a large snowflake family, feels left out and upset because her mom and dad are busy having a party and her siblings want to leave her behind to be with their friends. She confides to the Old North Wind that she wants to run away and find some friends to play with. He agrees to help send her on an adventure. The Great North Star overhears them and tells Sparkle to look for her in the sky if she gets into trouble.

Halloween. A season of costumes, candy, and community, when even monsters want friendship. As Sammy the Skeleton's Halloween Surprise reveals, sometimes the scariest-looking creatures have the biggest hearts.Sammy, a playful and kindly skeleton, lives alone in a cemetery outside of town. He longs to make friends, but he fears his monstrous appearance will frighten people away. When the autumn wind brings news of an impending Halloween party, Sammy sees his chance to fit in.Fashioning a costume and mask, Sammy hides who he is and attends the party, but what will happen if the other guests discover the truth? Will they be afraid?

Ned the Nuclear Submarine is a story about overcoming fears, both real and imagined, to enable discovery and growth. Seldom featured in a children's book, the fascinating world of a submarine is introduced in a way that is both realistic and yet accessible, drawing upon my personal experiences as a U.S. Navy Submarine Officer. We journey with Ned on an epic voyage around the world that unfurls in rhyme, with true-to-life images and events taken from history.