Developing Writing Through Comics Age 7+

Sullivan, Matthew

Creative Educational Press Limited

Losing their parents felt like the end, but it was only just the beginning for the Orphans. Brought together by fate, five teens quickly find themselves thrust into the center of an age-old battle between good and evil, an underground conflict that dates all the way back to the War in Heaven. With the scales tipping toward the side of darkness, it’s up to the Orphans to save humankind. But if they hope to stand a chance against the ultimate evil, they must first overcome their inner demons. You won’t be able to put down this fast-paced spiritual fantasy that not only entertains but also enlightens through a gripping tale of loss and rebirth.

The Orphans (Orphans Trilogy)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Wet Bandit, Inc.

Don’t think there’s anything worse than not getting what you want for Christmas? Try finding out that you’re getting that gift you always dreamed of — only to have it taken away. That’s exactly what happens to seventh-grader Mitch Murphy. Just hours after discovering that he’s finally getting a Playstation 4 for Christmas, Mitch’s cousins get into a blowout Thanksgiving food fight and lose their Christmas presents as punishment. A mere bystander in the brawl, Mitch receives no mercy and is caught in the collateral damage. Stripped of the gift he spent the past two years obsessing over, all hope is lost for Mitch ... that is until he discovers where all of their presents are being stashed. With new life and one shot at his Playstation, Mitch must corral his motley crew of cousins to help him steal their presents back. But if they want to stand any chance of pulling off their holiday heist, they must first learn to work together. Middle grade comedy fans will love this hilarious holiday heist. This soon-to-be Christmas classic captures the true spirit of the season and the importance of family in a fun and fast-paced story that's enjoyable for children and parents alike. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This book contains a couple of jokes about the big guy from the North Pole. The last thing we would ever want to do is potentially spill the beans on old Saint Nick and ruin the magic of Christmas for any child. If you think there is even the smallest chance your child still believes in Mr. Kringle, we recommend holding off a holiday season before buying this book. Don't worry, it will still be around and just as entertaining next year.

Stealing Christmas

Children's Books

Humor

Wet Bandit, Incorporated

Fans of A Man Called Ove and Tuesdays with Morrie will love The Last Out, a moving and uproarious coming-of-age novel that explores the ups and downs of relationships, the ending of eras, and the expanding generational divide. Jordan Lewis is a rebellious teen struggling with adolescence and his parents' impending divorce. Charlie Kalb, Jordan's grandfather, is a wily widower who never imagined he would end up alone and is less than thrilled to have found himself there. Together, they go on the run and attempt to make the twelve-hundred-mile drive from Florida to the final baseball game at the original Yankee Stadium. While Jordan and Charlie each have their own reasons for wanting to run away, what neither of them knows is that they both have secret plans for when they finally make it to New York. As this odd couple treks from the Sunshine State to the Empire State, they hilariously butt heads before ultimately learning about life, love, and each other. But, is what Jordan and Charlie discover enough to convince them to reconsider their original plans? Join the thousands of readers who have taken this entertaining and heartrending journey with Jordan and Charlie. "One can't help but fall in love with Grandpa Kalb and America's national pastime." "The soulful wit and unending clever dialog was delightful, and it warmed my heart to see these two characters, who are seemingly are so different, find a gentle bond." "I smiled, I laughed, and I cried."

The Last Out: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

It isn't easy being a honey bee. Between the hazards of the job and the demanding queen bee, it's anything but the bee's knees. Help a Honey Bee tells the story of a frustrated little bee who dreams of the scientific breakthrough that will allow him to finally retire and start living his best life. Parents and kids alike will love this hilarious story that can be sung to the melody of "You Belong With Me."Help a Honey Bee is the first release in the Animal Sing-Along Series. a collection of funny books for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers that can be sung to the melodies of some of the biggest pop hits of the last 20 years and beyond. Each book is performed by a different animal (or insect), all of whom have their own unique and humorous challenges to overcome. Not only are Animal Sing-Along books hilarious and fun to read but they also help children develop and enhance their language, memory, and comprehension skills, making them the perfect singing story for parents, preschool teachers, and music teachers.

Help a Honey Bee: A Funny Sing-Along Book for Children That You Can Sing to the Melody of "You Belong With Me" (Animal Sing-Along)

Animals

We've all had times we wanted to give up. To throw in the towel. To make a break and get away from everything. The exact breaking point and how we handled it is different for all of us.For Jordan Lewis, a rebellious teen struggling with his parents' impending divorce and a breakup of his own, that point comes when he gets suspended from school and dumped on his irascible grandfather, Charlie Kalb.For Charlie, a wily widower who hasn't had anything to look forward to in years except attending the final game at Yankee Stadium, it comes when his driving buddy suffers a stroke, his trip to the game gets canceled, and he gets stuck with his spoiled brat of a grandson.In spite of their differences and mutual disdain, Jordan and Charlie agree to on the run together and attempt to make the twelve-hundred-mile drive from Florida to Yankee Stadium. However, what neither of them knows is that they both have secret plans for when they finally make it to New York.As this odd couple treks from the Sunshine State to the Empire State, they hilariously butt heads before ultimately learning about life, love, and the importance of playing until the last out. But, is what Jordan and Charlie discover about each other enough to convince them to reconsider their original plans?Join the thousands of readers who have taken this entertaining and heartrending journey with Jordan and Charlie."One can't help but fall in love with Grandpa Kalb and America's national pastime.""The soulful wit and unending clever dialog was delightful, and it warmed my heart to see these two characters, who are seemingly are so different, find a gentle bond.""I smiled, I laughed, and I cried."

Review\nAMAZING! Engaging way to get kids to love reading and stories. As an elementary school teacher and mom of two, I can say ALL of the Animal Sing-Along books are a hit! My classroom children and own children love the singing and fun these stories bring to typical "story time." As an educator, I know the value of having songs as part of their development, and what a fun way to do it for me as I read to them.\n-- Elementary Educator - Kendall R.\nFun, family read! I don't know what is better... watching a 40-something daddy try to sing a story to Beyonce beats or the loveable illustrations. Our whole family enjoys the Animal Sing-Along books. My sons randomly start singing the lyrics too!\n-- Amazon 5-Star Reviewer\nWhen a puppy tells you they gotta go—it’s best to listen! 
Stinky Puppies tells the story of Penelope, a poopylicious puppy whose owner decides to sleep in instead of taking her outside, leading to an odiferous accident. Penelope happily helps her owner clean up and then gets what she wanted all along—a trip to the park with all her puppy pals! 
Written to match the melody of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies,” Stinky Puppies uses humor and song to teach kids about the responsibility that comes with having pets. It’s the perfect book for fans of Cocomelon and Sandra Boynton, and it will make bedtime a blast for you and your child!\nPlease Note: None of the books in the Animal Sing-Along Series are authored, sponsored, or endorsed by any original artist associated with any song referenced in the Animal Sing-Along Series.\nFrom the Author\nHi! We're Michelle and Matthew Sullivan, and we're grateful you're considering purchasing Stinky Puppies.\nWe created the Animal Sing-Along Series with the goal of making bedtime more fun, helping kids develop a genuine love of reading, and providing as many great moments between parents and their kids as possible!\nAfter a long day, we know it's tempting to speed through bedtime routines to get to the promised land--kid-free time! Of course, kids are like mini mind readers and can pick up on that energy.\nThat's why we really focused on making our books fun for kids and, most importantly, fun for parents. You won't have to worry about bringing your "A-game" with the Animal Sing-Along Series. Each book is written to the melody of a song you already know and love and is a blast to read or perform.\nThe best part...your kids won't care if you can't carry a tune in a bucket. In fact, the more off-key you are, the more you all will laugh. And your kids will learn it's okay to laugh at themselves, too.

Stinky Puppies: A Funny Sing-Along Book for Children That You Can Sing to the Melody of "Single Ladies" (Animal Sing-Along)

The third book in the Animal Sing-Along Series,? Nut Free Squirrel? was written to match the melody of "Uptown Girl" and tells the story of a little critter whose food allergy prevents him from enjoying the finer things of the forest. Determined, he sets out to find some new foods to feast on.

Nut Free Squirrel: A Funny Bedtime Picture Book for Kids and Adults That You Can Sing to the Melody of "Uptown Girl" (Animal Sing-Along)

Our Farm Dance: A Barnyard Bedtime Book You Can Sing to the Melody of “Bad Romance” (Animal Sing-Along)

Review\n"This book ticked all the boxes for me: an engaging heroine, an intriguing premise, interesting characters and a plot that involved books, readers and the very darkest human passions. A fantastic, assured debut."--Elly Griffiths, author of The Crossing Places\n"Though darker than other beloved novels set in bookstores, this story will appeal to fans of Gabrielle Zevin's The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and Katarina Bivald's The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend. Mystery readers will also appreciate the clever connections between the characters and the crimes." --Library Journal\n"This quirky debut novel will have particular appeal for puzzle solvers and booklovers." --Booklist\n"Quirky characters and a keen sense of place distinguish this multi-generational tale of abandonment, desperation, and betrayal . . . inventive and intricately plotted." --Publishers Weekly, starred review\n"An intriguingly dark, twisty story and eccentric characters make this book a standout."--Kirkus Reviews\n"There is a clever, erudite puzzle plot in this bookish mystery, along with whip-smart writing. Matthew Sullivan's debut is stylish and entertaining."--Ellen Crosby, author of The Champagne Conspiracy\n"With Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore, Matthew Sullivan has written--with great panache and suspense--a smart, twisty crime novel filled with compelling characters set in a world that book-lovers will adore."--Jess Walter, # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins\nGoodreads Debut Author of the Month and an Indie Next Pick! 
"Sullivan's debut is a page-turner featuring a heroine bookseller who solves a cold case with clues from books--what is not to love?" --Nina George, author of The Little French Bistro, and the New York Times bestselling The Little Paris Bookshop 
When a bookshop patron commits suicide, his favorite store clerk must unravel the puzzle he left behind in this fiendishly clever debut novel from an award-winning short story writer. 
Lydia Smith lives her life hiding in plain sight. A clerk at the Bright Ideas bookstore, she keeps a meticulously crafted existence among her beloved books, eccentric colleagues, and the BookFrogs--the lost and lonely regulars who spend every day marauding the store's overwhelmed shelves. 
But when Joey Molina, a young, beguiling BookFrog, kills himself in the bookstore's upper room, Lydia's life comes unglued. Always Joey's favorite bookseller, Lydia has been bequeathed his meager worldly possessions. Trinkets and books; the detritus of a lonely, uncared for man. But when Lydia flips through his books she finds them defaced in ways both disturbing and inexplicable. They reveal the psyche of a young man on the verge of an emotional reckoning. And they seem to contain a hidden message. What did Joey know? And what does it have to do with Lydia? 
As Lydia untangles the mystery of Joey's suicide, she unearths a long buried memory from her own violent childhood. Details from that one bloody night begin to circle back. Her distant father returns to the fold, along with an obsessive local cop, and the Hammerman, a murderer who came into Lydia's life long ago and, as she soon discovers, never completely left. Bedazzling, addictive, and wildly clever, Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore is a heart-pounding mystery that perfectly captures the intellect and eccentricity of the bookstore milieu and will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore (Thorndike Press large print core)

Genre Fiction

Thorndike Press Large Print

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Developing Writing Through Comics Age 7+

The Orphans (Orphans Trilogy)

Stealing Christmas

The Last Out: A Novel

Help a Honey Bee: A Funny Sing-Along Book for Children That You Can Sing to the Melody of "You Belong With Me" (Animal Sing-Along)

The Last Out: A Novel

Stinky Puppies: A Funny Sing-Along Book for Children That You Can Sing to the Melody of "Single Ladies" (Animal Sing-Along)

Nut Free Squirrel: A Funny Bedtime Picture Book for Kids and Adults That You Can Sing to the Melody of "Uptown Girl" (Animal Sing-Along)

Our Farm Dance: A Barnyard Bedtime Book You Can Sing to the Melody of “Bad Romance” (Animal Sing-Along)

Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore (Thorndike Press large print core)