An introduction to the Claus Universe, a series of original retellings of holiday legends. Worst Christmas ever. Christmas was about traditions. Currently, Zay and her mom had about five traditions, things like gingerbread cookies and tree decorating. Not going to work. Zay has to stay home. On Christmas. Alone. Mom said her boss felt real bad about the whole thing so he was sending a nanny. It just keeps getting worse. She’s fourteen years old. She doesn’t need a nanny. But then the nanny shows up. She’s not really a she. Or a he. More of an it. The nanny shows her that it’s not really magic that makes Christmas special. It’s the adventure. And when it’s all over, she’ll never forget. The best Christmas ever. Read more

***Vivid, Full-Color Children’s Picture Book with Kindle Text Pop-Up*** Lucas the Lion and his friend, Ryan the Rabbit, stumble onto a mysterious boat. Ryan wants to take it for a ride, but the apprehensive Lucas refuses. Lucas has never told anyone his secret. Even though he knows how to swim, Lucas is afraid of the water. When Ryan decides to throw a birthday party on the very same boat, Lucas can’t overcome his fear, no matter how hard he tries. Trouble strikes and Lucas is the only one able to save the day. Will he be able to defeat his fear in order to save his friends? Give Your Child A Head Start in Life! The Jungle Juniors™ Storybook series is designed to enhance your child’s self-esteem, self-reliance and build positive social interactions. Our mission is to help give your child a head start to make a successful transition from home to classroom. Jungle Juniors™ Storybook Series The books can be read in any order. Cut and paste the links below in your web browser. Lucas The Lion & The Pirate Ship – FREE TITLE! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M4MKI36 Monica The Monkey Saves The Day – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O0YNYO6 Ryan The Rabbit’s Big Move – http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SEWV0UA Geoff the Giraffe’s New Glasses – Coming Soon! An Early Learning Program By The Essential Library™ Jungle Juniors™ is an early learning program developed by The Essential Library to help build reading, critical reasoning and socialization skills for young children. Since 2000, The Essential Library has been dedicated to publishing the best in both classic and contemporary novels, poetry and non-fiction. We delight, entertain and inform today’s readers. Read more

Have you ever wondered what wonderful things you might do in your future? Whether you can achieve your dreams and goals? The possibilities really are endless! When we look at high achievers, like Nobel Prize winners, we may think they got by on talent and luck. No way! I mean, did you know that Leonardo Da Vinci saw himself as a failure? Or, that Einstein failed a test?! Join Ronny, your favorite Frenchie bulldog on a journey to learn all about some of the most inspiring people in history. From inventors of handy machines to the scientists who changed the world. Learn all the ways each individual moved past various struggles to get to their goals. This book is jam-packed with tips and advice too (the secrets of success!) to support and encourage kids to achieve their dreams. And even if you haven’t found your dream yet, you’re sure to be inspired by the people featured in this book who have overcome incredible odds and challenges to achieve their goals. Or to even figure out their goals, because many of them figure it out as they go along, chasing their curiosity. Kids (and adults alike) will find it all so very interesting, especially when read through the eyes of the lovable and ever-curious, Ronny. Featuring: Leonardo da Vinci Isaac Newton Albert Einstein Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Marie Curie And more Read more

Spring starts in March (Northern Hemisphere) and in September (Southern Hemisphere). Learn about a tradition in Iran that happens around the world! A young girl does something new for the Spring New Year. Reading time: 10 minutes. Age 10+. Read more

Is MAGIC real? Find out in this captivating BEST SELLING series that will intrigue your mind and bewitch your senses. “Haven: A Stranger Magic is a fantastic introduction into an exciting new world full of action and adventure that will keep you turning pages till the very end. This short story is sewed together with all the right stuff like magic, mystery and lots of secrecy! Dare I say that some parts are even a little scary and a bit creepy, i.e., spiders!” – J.D. Ward Sam Dalcome thinks he is so completely average that no one ever notices him. Until he discovers a mysterious stranger outside his home. Bewildered, he tries to uncover the stranger’s intentions. But Sam is sidetracked when he and his friend Travis discover a secret passageway deep in the town’s quarry that leads to a hidden cavern. What they uncover next will not only change their lives forever, but will uncover the first clue to a deadly Dalcome family secret. Sam finds himself drawn into a world of mystery and magic he never knew existed, which brings him closer to a destiny he never knew was possible. What readers are saying about this spellbinding new novella. “Quite an excellent book with a whole lot of twists and mysteries that drive me to turn the pages until I reached the end!” – chemist2writer “I have to say that I honestly recommend this book for anyone that loves the Harry Potter series as this just may be another wonderful series to make with it. You gotta read this one. I would also recommend this for preteens and maybe even younger teens. I’m 34 and love the book myself!” -Lia Burres “It really drew me in. I had to know what was going on with Sam and Sarah and who the stranger was outside Sam’s window. I was trying to guess what was going on and how it all fit together. Once I started seeing it fit together I wanted more! When I came to the end I wanted more! I need book 2! What is going to happen next?” – sassyitalian41 “I haven’t read short stories in a long time, so to get a group of short stories to read, has been a pleasant change. The author is talented, because the story line is easy to follow, the characters are from everyone’s reality, the magic isn’t corny but well written.” – Elizabeth Carr “What an absolutely amazing way to begin a series! Akers does a fantastic job of telling us the adventures that Sam, his sister Sarah, and his best friend Travis take as they step into the world of the supernatural and discover that there is more to the world they live in. This book is a great beginning to them discovering that even they possess more inside of them then they know.” – Kris Tucker Is this the book for you?If you enjoy magic, mystery and intrigue wrapped in an action packed journey then this book is for you. Let yourself escape into a world where magic is real. Be swept away by descriptive writing and fall in love with real characters that struggle to understand the amazing new world they have just discovered.Who will like this this best seller? Kids 9-12 who like fantasy books as well and mystery books. Kids who like scary books. Teens who like fantasy books as well and mystery books. About The Haven Series Known as a place of refuge, Haven is a sanctuary for those with supernatural abilities. Decades of peace between the Witches, Vampires, Goblins, Elves, and Orcs is coming to an end. Now the once tranquil world is shrouded in deception and corruption. Dark secrets tear at the very fabric of their alliance giving way to an evil that stirs in the shadows. Exhilarating and utterly gripping, the HAVEN series is an action-packed journey full of suspense, magic, mystery, and intrigue. Haven Fantasy Adventure Series eBook Categories: kids fantasy series free teen fantasy series free teen fantasy free free teen fantasy books kids fantasy books free kids fantasy books 9-12 free kids fantasy books ages 9-12 free free young adult fantasy book series middle grade fantasy adventure free middle grade books Read more