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BENJAMIN JAY WAS A BULLY

Animals & Pets
by Emma Glover, artist KC Snider
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/benjamin-bully.htm
When the fledglings of Bird Garden extend their wings in friendship to Benjamin Jay, he must choose – the dove’s way or the bully’s path?

BLUE PAINT

Chapbook for Tweens
by Liam Maher, artist Bonnie Everett-Hawkes
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/blue-paint.htm
John shares his story of a painting job he had as a young man and the grumpy little man who came by to trick him out of fifty dollars.

CAMILLE'S JOURNEY MASTER & MUSICAL SCORES 

Angelic Harmony
by Dixie Phillips, Sharon Phillips, Lucy Robbins, Leslie Troyer
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/camille.htm
Spend your Christmas with Camille, an orphaned camel, as she leads three zany wise men and their bossy camels to the newborn King in Bethlehem. A Christmas musical-includes play, lyrics and musical scores.

CAPTAIN COURAGE & THE FEAR-SQUISHING SHOES

Littlest Angels      by Stacey A Marshall, artist Michelle Morse
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/captain-courage1.htm
The new girl at school shrivels until a unique superhero swoops in to the rescue, demonstrating specific ways to make self-confidence and courage soar.

JUST FOR TODAY                                             

Littlest Angels
by Kevin McNamee, artist Marina Movshina
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/just-today.htm
You’ll love this gentle rhyming picture book about spending quality time with kids. All that’s needed is a little time, a lot of imagination and plenty of love.   

LITTLE ISAAC'S BIG ADVENTURE 

Littlest Angels
by Tracy Helixon, artist Jack Foster
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/little-isaac.htm
What if you could swing so high that you landed on a cloud and traveled through the sky? Isaac did!  Join him on this adventure.

MYTH-BUSTING COLUMBUS                                  

Academic Wings
by Kelly Bakshi
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/columbus.htm
Columbus convinced royals to fund his voyage; he forged new water routes and introduced Europe to a new world. He also lied to his crew, murdered and enslaved Native Americans, and never realized where in the world he actually was.

ONE FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS hardcover edition      

Academic Wings
by Mary Jean Kelso, artist KC Snider
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/one-familys-christmas.htm
After a family's star for their Christmas tree is destroyed they resurrect the treetop angel carried across The Oregon Trail by a young pioneer and bring the story of The Christmas Angel full circle.

THE SKIN WE'RE IN: TSOOP series Book 6     

Academic Wings
by Bill Kirk, artist Eugene Ruble
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/skin-tsoop.htm
An anatomical rhyme which describes all the names  and uses of the different tissues in the skin, including factoids and extra educational pages.

THE TOWN OF MASQUERADE     

Littlest Angels
by John Gayle, artist KC Snider
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/masquerade.htm
Explore an unusual town full of colorful expressions and childlike charm where two friends realize that the perfect mask might be easier to make than expected.

Lynda S. Burch, Publisher
Guardian Angel Publishing
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com
http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com
http://guardianangelfamily.blogspot.com/

About the author:

Liam Maher grew up in the beautiful gardens

of Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland.

This and the surrounding picturesque countryside

coupled with the old beliefs during his

boyhood days of leprechauns, ghosts and fairies were to inspire his

children’s stories that were to come in later life and originally written

for his grandchildren.

Liam has had two other books published with Guardian Angel, The

Golden Daffodils and Mr. Topper, the Lucky Potbellied Pig.

More are coming soon.

Liam spends his time gardening, keeping fit, entertaining his

grandchildren and searching for leprechauns.

About the Illustrator:

Gin May is an engineering graduate, hailing from Malaysia. Her

greatest interest lies in fantasy art, with an emphasis on human or

humanoid characters. She says she enjoys doing fantasy-based pictures

since she can brush off anatomical mistakes by claiming the character

isn’t human. She lives on a steady diet of instant noodles and potato

chips.

Samples of her work may be viewed at http://ginmay.cjb.net/

The Plumber and the Wishing Well

What could be more charming than Irish folk lore and Christmas, all wrapped up in to one story of wee people and their magical wishing well?  In this story written by Liam Maher, a beautiful yellow bird tries to find a way for her friend the plumber to buy presents for his children on Christmas Eve.  The bird Tupo, visits her friend in the forest, and receives instruction on how to find a magical wishing well.

Upon her approach the well is covered in unforgiving vines.  Tupo is entertained by music and dance, and witnesses some mystical wee people.  The little people have a problem that maybe Tupo can help them with.  They are sad over the fact that Christmas will be ruined if they do not find a way to fix their problem.

 The plumber arrives and notices something most rewarding, but does not share his new found knowledge with anyone.  The little people are delighted to see the plumber, and want to give him riches, but the plumber has other intentions.     

This Gaeilge flavored tale with all the influence of the emerald Isle, has a few intriguing turns and twists that will delight a child’s interests. The art work of Gin May is beautifully illustrated, and pops from the page.  This is a heartwarming story of kindness, sharing and consideration for others in need.  The plumber is concerned with how the little people will be able to continue the life they are accustomed to living.  His intentions are to manipulate the chain of events and make life better for everyone.  The story of the Plumber and the Wishing well is truly in the holiday spirit, and lends example for children to practice in their every day travels.

This enchanting holiday story includes a leprechaun, an elf, a fairy, and other interesting characters. With all the charms of Irish folklore and brilliant art work, I rate this book with *****, and because of the wonderful message of sharing, it lends to all.

This review was written by Susan Hornbach, author of children’s literature.

http://Bagfullofbooks4kids.blogspot.com     www.susanhornbach.com

If you wish to purchase this book, click the link below:

THE PLUMBER AND THE WISHING WELL
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/plumber-wishing-well.htm