Books published by publisher Purple Egret Press

Victoria Pomeroy has always been on the receiving end of Christmas. Can Dr. Darling and his charity clinic teach her it’s better to give than to receive? Victoria’s search for holiday spirit lands her in the urgent care center. Handsome and hot, Dr. Derek Darling quickly becomes her Christmas challenge. Can you say Santa’s stalker? After wheedling her way into his charity clinic, she volunteers there. He puts her to work in the kitchen. This isn’t the together time she pictured, but she’ll do anything to win his heart. Maybe she’ll even give up the annual family holiday in Palm Beach.Derek Darling knows high maintenance when he sees it. But Victoria could help him gain her father’s financial support for the clinic. His ulterior motive almost makes him feel bad. Almost but not quite. As Victoria wins the hearts of his needy patients, Derek has a change of heart. When Victoria takes the clinic’s Christmas Wishes to her own shop, the well-heeled widows of Sweetwater Creek respond with enthusiastic generosity. What’s a man to do when a haughty socialite becomes the woman he admires? Sometimes mismatched hearts can fall under the magic spell of Christmas, when anything is possible. A sweet, funny romance novella filled with hope and love.

PICKLE JOKES GALORE!Like monsters? Like pickles? Like jokes? Have we got a book for you!SO MANY MONSTERS - Monsters eating pickles! Monsters telling jokes! It's monstrous, I tell you, monstrous!SO MANY PICKLE JOKES - Eleven giant chapters of pickle jokes! It goes to eleven!AND MORE! - Three chapters dedicated to pickle-y goodness! Ever wonder how many pickles it would take to reach the moon? Find out inside!FULL COLOR DRAWINGS OF MONSTERS AND PICKLES! - So many monsters! So many pickles!SO POPULAR! - "Yeah, I read it," says Janie Monster. Phrank N. Stein says, "It's the best book about pickles and monsters I have ever read! Actually, it's the only one, come to think of it..."WHY ARE YOU STILL READING THIS? - Go! Buy book! Now!

A riveting drama featuring two quirky female leads. Not your normal space adventure featuring a science fiction drama like that of "Dr. Who" meeting a political space opera like "Star Wars."Trapped in a world far from home, Nivea, an experienced astronaut, fears a break from reality nearing. Her desperate attempts to communicate with the outside world go unnoticed until a fleeting encounter with an ominous voice in the ether gives her hope. But when she discovers what's behind the facade, her opportunity to return home is jeopardized.Meg doesn't know how long she's been gone, but she knows enough to understand her days are numbered. With her fiancé turned malicious captor conspiring to prevent her from returning home, she'll have to employ every skill in her arsenal to resist, but when she discovers that she may not be his only target, her solo battle becomes a fight for ultimate survival.Will Nivea and Meg be any match for Master Jiom and his brethren of alien foot soldiers?

Tip and Oliver are BFFs. Until Oliver joins the Hicksville Sail and Cycle Club, that is—and Tip does not. But that doesn’t stop Oliver from asking Tip to help him pass the Club’s swimming test.A long, lanky bag of bones, Oliver has never set foot in water (except for the occasional bath), whereas Tip, who is part lab and part retriever, is an excellent swimmer.Will Tip agree to teach Oliver how to swim? Or will he let his hurt feelings stand in the way? See what happens when Tip and Oliver's friendship is put to the test—the annual Hicksville Sail and Cycle Club’s swimming test!

Who doesn't love a snowy day? Well . . . lots of people. But not little ones! Purple pie press is especially pleased to present its new literary romp through the chilliest of seasons by award-winning author, Julie Krantz. Chock-full of poems about everything from snow to cold, feathers, feet and fur, Ms. Krantz's latest offering is sure to warm the hearts of young and old alike. Comprised of eighteen delightful poems and illustrations, SLEDDING DOWN THE HILL handily introduces even the youngest readers to the time-honored conventions of poetic form and function. Teachers and librarians will be especially pleased with this winning collection's facile way of amusing and informing children even while it introduces them to the basics of meter, rhyme, image and metaphor. Recalling the work of revered children's poets--from the likes of Robert Louis Stevenson and A. A. Milne through to contemporary greats like Joyce Sidman, Shel Silverstein, and Jack Prelutsky, Ms. Krantz's poetry is sure to surprise and delight even the most reluctant of readers. Sledding down the Hill is a lively complement to the many other children's books published by purple pie press, including several of Ms. Krantz's most recent works--Isabel Plum: Ichthyologist, Tip & Oliver: BFFs, Blueberry Moon, Yogabets: An Acrobatic Alphabet, One Charming Cat--Counting in French from One to Ten, and Sweet Feet: Love Poems for Little Peeps.

Calico Cat is one charming cat. Not only does he live in Paris, he enjoys sightseeing, reading and tennis. Join him as he traipses along the Left Bank to visit the Tuilleries, the Eiffel Tower and more.You'll not only tour the sites of Paris but learn how to count from 1 - 12 in French as well!Note to parents and teachers: One Charming Cat is an entertaining and interactive picture book which introduces children to the sites and sounds of Paris while teaching them to count from 1 - 12 in French.Complementary worksheets and coloring pages are available on http://www.juliekrantz.wordpress.com.

What could be sweeter than sharing quiet time with your very own little person? That's just what award-winning children's author, Julie Krantz, invites you to do in this new collection of 'Love Poems for Little Peeps' from purple pie press. Comprised of seventeen charming poems and illustrations, SWEET FEET introduces children to the magic of rhythm, meter, diction and rhyme while entertaining them with fresh images and ideas about love--love of family, friends, nature, and self. Following the tradition of great children's poets--from Robert Louis Stevenson to AA Milne--Sweet Feet will appeal to lovers of contemporary practitioners Joyce Sidman, Jane Yolen, Alice Shertle, Lee Wardlaw and others. Addressing a host of subjects from feet to flowers and sunrise to snowflakes, children will be delighted with Ms. Krantz's unique take on the many familiar images and ideas of their burgeoning worlds. Exploring and understanding these subjects with the people closest to them is just one of the ways in which children will experience the joy of poetry. Mother, teacher, artist and writer, Ms. Krantz's poems and illustrations will appeal as much to parents and grandparents as to children themselves. Opportunities for interactive teaching abound in this volume of Ms. Krantz's work as well as in her many other titles published by purple pie press...Isabel Plum: IchthyologistTip & Oliver: BFFs Blueberry MoonYOGABETS: An Acrobatic AlphabetSledding Down the Hill: Poems for WinterBLOOM TUNES: Poems for Spring, forthcoming in March of 2016.

Isabel Plum likes having her way. And—right here, right now—that means getting a cute and cuddly puppy. There’s only one problem: Isabel is allergic. See what happens when Isabel’s disappointment leads to an important discovery—one this single-minded heroine least expects!Fans of classics like Eloise and Madeline, as well as contemporary favorites like Fancy Nancy and Olivia, will find much to admire in Ms. Krantz’s lively children’s books.The award-winning author of four outstanding children's picture books as well as the acclaimed middle grade novel, Stella Bellarosa: Tales of an Aspiring Teenage Superhero, Ms. Krantz often describes herself as “one of those geeky kids who headed to the library for a good time.” A budding author at age thirteen, she published an article in the Riverton, NJ newspaper about her school's first vending machine.Ms. Krantz is active in various print and online forums, where her work can be found in places as diverse as Spider Magazine, the SCBWI National Bulletin and on Amazon. Her first picture book, ISABEL PLUM: ICHTHYOLOGIST, was published in January of 2014, followed by Tip & Oliver: BFFs and BLUEBERRY MOON, both released in January 2015. YOGABETS, her newest picture book, will be released in April of 2015.Visit her at http://www.amazon.com/Julie-Krantz/e/B00996YNZ4/ and http://www.juliekrantz.wordpress.com to learn more about her poetry, picture books and novels.

BANANAS GONE WILD! BANANA JOKES GALORE!Like monsters? Like bananas? Like jokes? Have we got a book for you!SO MANY MONSTERS - Monsters going bananas! Monsters eating bananas! Monsters telling jokes! It's monstrous, I tell you, monstrous!SO MANY BANANA JOKES - Fifteen giant chapters of banana jokes!AND MORE! - Three chapters dedicated to banana-y goodness! Want to learn how to cut a banana before you peel it? Find out inside!ASTOUNDING DRAWINGS OF MONSTERS AND BANANAS! - So many monsters! So many bananas!SO POPULAR! - "It's okay, I guess, if you like bananas," says Janie Monster. Phrank N. Stein says, "It's the best book about bananas and monsters I have ever read! Actually, it's the only one, come to think of it..."WHY ARE YOU STILL READING THIS? - Go! Buy book! Now!