Books published by publisher Trafford

Molly's Promise to Faith, is a fantasy of facts about a little girl who lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts and dreams about the National Monument to her Forefathers. Her grandmother tells her how neglected the monument has become and how many people don't even know why it is there. In Molly's dream the monument comes to life and Molly looks for the missing statue of Faith. This story is based on the true story of a replica of the monument being found in the town dump. Through Molly's dream the reader learns the meaning behind the reason for the statue being built and calls on a new generation to remember and come home to our nation's roots. In other words, "Don't take Faith for Granite!" Kirk Cameron has produced a film, "Monumental" which is was released in March 2011. It is available on DVD. He traces our nation's faithful roots and the National Monument to the Forefathers is featured in this film. Watch Kirk Cameron's speech at the foot of the monument on You Tube, when he visited Plymouth in September 2010. This book is a great tool for young children, and illustrated by young children, on understanding this special monument. Great Home School book!

Read, laugh and learn a little French. Go with puppy Amberella from the farm to the city. Two funny, spoiled poodle sisters, Zozue and Tutsu, live there with a grandmother who has a secret. Amberella must make friends with the poodles. Can little Amberella do this and will the grandmother's secret help her? Follow Amberella's adventures during her first year. See if she will live happily ever after when she meets a prince. Readers will love the dogs in this book and never forget them.

This book contains "High-Octane" Christmas mischief from a crazy rogue elf by the name of Tuffy McNasty. Tuffy's on a mission to rid his favorite home of a sweet, little Christmas elf named Frizbee. Only one problem: Frizbee's a lot smarter and tougher than anyone thought. Tuffy has his work cut out for him, so he retreats to his cave deep in the forest for some Bad Elf Juice to get him all nasty and crazy. He takes his empty juice bottles, along with bottle rockets, dynamite, and some rope and bolts his cave to begin his hunt for Frizbee. Along the way, he stirs up trouble with other animals in the forest, along with a passing school bus! This story is full of shenanigans, crazy elf battles, and some near misses at Toyless City, the nasty elf prison in the South Pole. It's sure to have your children laughing hysterically! It's actually a true story, having been played out in the author's North Carolina home in 2010. To this day, his children talk about "that crazy Christmas with Tuffy McNasty". Enjoy!

The historical fiction is set in Cordoba, Spain, in 100 AD, the Golden Age when Jews and Moslems together created a beautiful civilization. The story is about two families-one Jewish, the other Moslem, who are best friends. Two twelve-year-old girls are fascinated by the mystery of the ruined garden of the deposed caliph. The story includes many actual characters who lived at that time. There is suspense when Lucia's brother and his uncle, Benjamin of Tudel, travel by boat to mysterious Cathay scene of the pool in the garden.

A young coastal bird experiences both the fear of being bullied and swept out to sea,with the joy of self growth and the value of friendship as he navigates the dangerous journey from shark-infested waters to getting home. Along the way he learns to overcome difficulties with thoughtful insight peppered in as fatherly advice. Perfect for the young reader as they develop concepts and vocabulary, Max’s Great Sea Adventure takes the reader on a magical ride.

Once Upon a Daydream takes us on a vivid journey bringing together a bullied twelve year old boy with a colorful group of animals who are competing in their own Olympic Games. Both soon learn they are facing similar experiences in their lives. Through Patrick's daydream we learn about friendship, loyalty, compassion and the need for acceptance. This story is reflective of what many young people cope with during adolescence. This thought-provoking adventure provides focus to a serious issue in a candid, yet whimsical way. The negative effects of peer behavior become countered with authentic self esteem and empowerment to take responsibility. Readers will be drawn to root for Patrick and Allie, the Clumsy Camel to find success and happiness.

Princess Penelope, uniquely expresses her creativity in both writing and artwork, combining her poetry and oil paintings into funny, colorful children's books. This is based on a true story. She was inspired by her 3-year old grandson Peanut, who was more interested in the vendor who was selling candy apples than in the Christmas Parade. When she told him this story, he thought it was quite funny, and so she wrote the rhyme, and then spent 2 years giggling and illustrating the funny tale. She is writing and illustrating other children's books, one which Peanut, now 5-years old, has already memorized. The Princess lives in a secret castle in a faraway land, dreaming up new children's fairytales, with her magic pen and paints.