Books published by publisher Slawson Communications

Kai ( rhymes with "sky" ) Blue is the first in a series of fun and heartwarming children's books about the small things kids can do to make positive changes in the world and make it a better place.Set on the island of Kaua`i, known as The Garden Island in the chain of Hawaiian islands, the first book features six year old Kai who meets a talking dolphin named Malu. Together, they rally Kai's friends and family members to clean up the island's beaches and recycle cans and bottles. This engaging children's picture book addresses environmental cleanup and is written for ages 2 to 7 with rhyming text that children will delight in hearing again and again. Kai becomes a leader of environmental awareness in his community. In future editions, he travels to other cities with his dolphin friend, Malu to explain the importance of protecting the earth. Kai also wants to share the values of respect, caring and sharing, good manners, how to be helpful to others, and how to face new challenges and solve problems. He learns many lessons as he interacts with different people. But of all the skills and talents he develops, he decides he wants to help as many people as he can.The book features 15 original and adorable color illustrations by Dania Mallette. It also includes a short list of basic Hawaiian words. A perfect choice for the "read-to-me" age group as well as for children who are starting to read on their own.With proceeds from the Kai Blue series, Nana Banana and her Team Kai Blue hope to open a FREE children's tutoring center with one-on-one and electronic sessions.

Isaac Babcock, whom everyone calls Icky, isn’t looking forward to starting sixth grade. He’s heard about how the eighth graders pick on the incoming sixth graders and he hopes he won’t find himself stuffed into a locker on his first day of school. It is already bad enough that he lives in the shadow of his athletic, perfect older brother. But he and his best friend, CeCe, plan to get involved and make new friends. They want to look on the positive side and hope for the best. That is, until they meet mean and grumpy Mr. Thuan, who seems to have it out for them. Soon, they are caught up in a mystery that winds up teaching them something that they hadn’t expected to learn in school. Inspired by John Paul II’s New Evangelization, Icky, CeCe and the Mysterious Mr. Thuan will challenge children’s views of others who are different from them, and give readers some insight into how to apply concepts related to social justice to their own lives.

After a fabulous trip to visit their grandparents, Ella and Charlie can't wait to hop on their plane back home. But then, OH NO! Their flight is delayed for two hours! How can energetic, bouncy Ella wait patiently for TWO WHOLE HOURS? What a disaster! A big, boring DISASTER! Come join travel-weary Ella and Charlie as they turn a boring delay into a fantastical trip around the world! From zip lining high through the treetops to snorkeling deep down in the ocean, come experience the sights, smells, sounds and feelings of Ella and Charlie's adventures through the world of their imagination!

Prima the Ballerina is an adventurous young girl, with a wonderful imagination, a curious nature, and a big heart. She finds the dance in every movement, the games in everyday activities, and the joy that comes from self expression. Nikki & Ethan White are professional ballet dancers who were one of the Top 3 Finalists on Paula Abdul's CBS Show 'Live to Dance'. Before the show they danced as principal dancers with professional ballet companies in the San Francisco Bay Area for 10+ years. They are known as 'White Tree Fine Art' (whitetreefineart.com) and Nikki is known for her Dance Video Blog 'Ask a Ballerina' (askaballerina.blogspot.com). Nikki wrote this book as a fun children's book and also a teachers guide. The games in the book can be used as dance exercises in a ballet class, elementary school class, library reading, or during playtime at home. Ethan illustrated the book, making Prima out of clay with fully articulating joints that allow her to have the same range of motion as a real dancer. She demonstrates functional alignment and ideal ballet positions. Photos were taken of her and separate background shots before being meticulously pieced together. This first book has characters which are handmade, drawn, and computer-generated giving it many layers. We hope this will encourage children to create their own clay Prima dolls, sock puppet snakes, or draw their own characters. There is also an accompanying CD with detailed instructions on how to utilize all the games and put them to music at primatheballerina.com Order this hardcover book directly from primatheballerina.com and get FREE SHIPPING!