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Opportunities of a lifetime continue to knock on Snap Shell's door, now that he is Turtle Town's new Box Shell Surfing Champ. Fame, fortune and free surf gear taste sweet in the beginning, but soon Snap realizes popularity comes with a price. On Snap's Hawaiian journey, he uncovers the true meaning of aloha and discovers that the powerful spirits of the islands strive to keep balance between the animals and nature. However, while venturing through uncharted waters, Snap encounters a horrific situation that weighs heavily on his conscience and threatens his surf career. Will Snap sell out or stand up for the future of his brother species? -
The first book in the Turtle Town Series, The Inner Puka, is about Snap Shell, a box-shell turtle from Texas, who must find his place among a society of surfing sea turtles along California s southern coast. Snap Shell, the box shell turtle we all loved from the Iggy the Iguana series, has waited his whole life to follow his dream of becoming a real surfer. When his father is transferred to California, Snap gets the chance to embrace the much sought after waves of the West Coast. He faces many challenges, due to his physical differences from the other sea turtles. Good thing he brought his trusty blue flippers! On Snap's journey of becoming the only surfing box shell on the beach, he discovers long hidden secrets that will have the power to either destroy him or truly help him find the inner puka of his soul.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization
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When Iggy's new teacher continues to eat his homework, he realizes his old ways of studying are over. It will take the mind of a creative genius and a lot of make-believe to revitalize Iggy's concentration in class. What started off as a lonely, boring school year missing his best friend Snap Shell, turns into a suspenseful ride that includes a strange encounter with a crab and an unexpected trip to the hospital. With the help of his friends and his little sister's stuffed animals, Iggy discovers a hidden talent that proves he never had a problem after all.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization -
Summer League is the second book in the Iggy the Iguana Chapter Book Series, which focuses on themes of diversity, friendship and overcoming difficult situations on and off the field. Iggy and his All-Star baseball team have the chance to make it all the way to the district tournament until Iggy takes a risk that may end his whole baseball career. Iggy learns there is more to baseball than just winning the game. Friendships, old and new, will become more valuable than ever during his summer break.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization -
New School New Rules is the first book in the Iggy the Iguana Chapter Book Series, which focuses on themes of diversity, friendship and overcoming difficult situations in elementary school. Iggy, the main character, is a role model to kids as he navigates through moving to a new school, making friends and dealing with the school bully. The story allows young readers to relate to different types of characters, while being entertained by the story's fun loving animal humor. The story addresses many useful teaching moments in the 2nd-5th grade classroom.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization -
Summer League is the second book in the Iggy the Iguana Chapter Book Series, which focuses on themes of diversity, friendship and overcoming difficult situations on and off the field. Iggy and his All-Star baseball team have the chance to make it all the way to the district tournament until Iggy takes a risk that may end his whole baseball career. Iggy learns there is more to baseball than just winning the game. Friendships, old and new, will become more valuable than ever during his summer break.
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New School New Rules is the first book in the Iggy the Iguana Chapter Book Series, which focuses on themes of diversity, friendship and overcoming difficult situations in elementary school. Iggy, the main character, is a role model to kids as he navigates through moving to a new school, making friends and dealing with the school bully. The story allows young readers to relate to different types of characters, while being entertained by the story's fun loving animal humor. The story addresses many useful teaching moments in the 2nd-5th grade classroom.
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When Iggy's new teacher continues to eat his homework, he realizes his old ways of studying are over. It will take the mind of a creative genius and a lot of make-believe to revitalize Iggy's concentration in class. What started off as a lonely, boring school year missing his best friend Snap Shell, turns into a suspenseful ride that includes a strange encounter with a crab and an unexpected trip to the hospital. With the help of his friends and his little sister's stuffed animals, Iggy discovers a hidden talent that proves he never had a problem after all.
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Celebrate beauty from within on a fashionable and luxurious adventure full of love, hope and friendship. The Princessa dreams of helping her mother plan the perfect charity event to honor her BFF! When the night of the festivities arrive, a major disaster turns the two little girls fabulous celebration upside down. Even the prettiest dresses and most fashionable hats can't fix this dilemma. The Princessa discovers that life is not always perfect, and it is in our greatest challenges where we find the true beauty of love.About the Author: Donae Cangelosi Chramosta
Donae Cangelosi Chramosta, known to friends as The Vintage Contessa, is a self proclaimed shopaholic, fashionista and lover of all things vintage. Alongside her husband, Rob, and with daily input from her little Princessa, Bella, she runs a beautiful luxury boutique and website, selling vintage items from the fashion houses of Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Always a firm believer in following your dreams, she decided to make one of hers come true when she sat down with Bella to write their first children's book, The Vintage Contessa & Princessa, and donate a portion of the book proceeds to children cancer charities. Learn more about the author and her inspiration for the book at TheVintageContessa.com.
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MacGyver is a Big Brother! The best big black dog found a home where he belongs. However, the arrival of a new puppy named Rocky turns his life upside down. MacGyver feels left out, except when he is getting blamed for Rocky's mistakes. Soon he realizes that Rocky needs a big brother to watch out for him. This heartwarming story shows the bond that can grow between brothers and shows that our siblings can not only become our friends, but our super-heroes.About the Author: Quinn Holladay
The name Quinn has special meaning - both her mother and grandmother carry the name. A native Houstonian, Quinn Holladay graduated from Bellaire High School, obtained her bachelor
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MacGyver is BIG! Bigger than most puppies, MacGyver tries to find a place where he belongs. Fitting in with his new family presents a few challenges, until MacGyver figures out a way to prove that bigger is better. This heartwarming story brings to life the bond that grows between children and their pets and shows that our differences can be our greatest gifts.About the Author: Quinn Holladay
The name Quinn has special meaning - both her mother and grandmother carry the name. A native Houstonian, Quinn Holladay graduated from Bellaire High School, obtained her bachelor -
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The Birthday of an Angel is an inspirational journey of an everlasting relationship and connection that lives on forever. Losing a loved one is never easy. Most people think of death as a loss, something that causes such heartbreak one would rather not think about it. This book shares a different perspective, showing that your loved one is an angel and will always be with you.About the Author: Zoey Leslie Hess
Zoey Leslie Hess is the author of The Birthday of an Angel. Zoey is from Houston, Texas and is currently a 5th grader at Shlenker Elementary. Zoey enjoys many activities, including, volleyball, tennis and art. Zoey lost her Papa in 2010 and wanted this book to explain how you can still have connections with your loved ones who have passed away.
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Molly vive en su pequeño mundo de imaginación, donde todo es color rosa. ¡Y eso es porque todas las princesas se visten de color ROSA! Las princesas tambien se visten muy bonitas y juegan con hadas madrinas. Y en el caso de Molly y su mascota, una libélula, siempre tratan de ser el centro de atención. La vida de Molly, como la de las princesas, parece ser perfecta, hasta que le pasa algo desastrozo que le enseña a esta lagartijita, que hay mucho más sobre las princesas que verse bonitas. -
Color your way through Little Miss Molly's world of make-believe, princesses and all things pink! Based on the Little Miss Molly picture books, kids now get to see what this little lizard is up to during each season of the year.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization
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Molly lives in her own little world of make-believe and all things pink. That's because princesses wear pink! Princesses also dress up in pretty things, hang out with fairies...or in Molly's case, her pet dragonfly, and always find a way to be the center of attention. Molly's princess-like life is perfect until a huge disaster spoils her special day and teaches this little lizard there's a lot more to being a princess than looking pretty.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization -
While trapped on the Forbidden Island of Niihau, Snap Shell is forced to witness the near destruction of an endangered shark population. Surfing will become his only chance for freedom when he is whisked away to Australia, where he will meet some of the most interesting creatures on earth. While he is there, the box shell turtle notices there's something strange going on in the water. In this thrilling and final book in the Turtle Town series, Snap is on a mission to end shark finning for good, only to encounter the most dangerous battle of his life with his greatest love ... the ocean. *Please make a note in your order, if you'd like an autographed copy.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization -
Discover the perfect diamond at the right price for you! It is never easy finding the perfect diamond. Every diamond is a one-of-a-kind treasure. In The Perfect Diamond Buying Guide, you will discover important insights and tips to guarantee you are purchasing the highest quality diamond at the best possible value. The Perfect Diamond Buying Guide is a straightforward book that will walk you through the entire diamond purchasing experience, from selecting the right jeweler and learning how to properly examine a diamond, to designing the ideal setting for your loved one. Once you feel fully educated on the selection and purchasing process, this guide takes you behind the scenes through the state-of-art 3-D design process, shares industry pricing charts, and shows how best to insure your diamond. In this book, you will find the traditional 4-Cs of the diamond grading process, but most importantly, the 4-Cs should represent these more meaningful standards: Confidence is key when purchasing a diamond; Connect with your jeweler so they can help you understand the process; Crafting the perfect diamond engagement ring will be a memory of a lifetime; and Creating a positive, lasting memory of your diamond purchasing experience is just as important as the diamond itself.About the Author:
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Let Your Light Shine! Some crayons are made green, others are pink, and once in a while one may even be gold! The Golden Crayon is different than all of the other crayons in the box, but that is what makes him special. When this little crayon learns to embrace his unique light, his inner confidence shines. The Golden Crayon learns a valuable lesson, that no matter your hue or shade, God made everyone perfect in His image.About the Author:
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iWRITE inspires kids to WRITE their own stories and provides publishing and leadership opportunities to our youth. Since reading and writing go hand in hand, iWRITE encourages readers to use their imagination and communicate through the written word. Join "i" The Guy, the kids' writing representative, and encourage kids to write for fun, thereby strengthening our youths' desire to learn and create. Learn more at iWRITE.org.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization -
The underwater world is full of families. Schools of fish, pods of dolphins and swarms of eels swim together in perfect harmony. Trevor dreams of belonging to a family ... but he's a SHARK! No one wants to swim with a tiger shark. But even a shark needs group of friends. Although Trevor is constantly judged by what he looks like on the outside, he never gives up hope of finding a family. His big heart and caring attitude leads him to form the SHIVER of his dreams. Through his experiences and an encounter with a curious sea turtle, Trevor realizes that your family is more than who brought you into the world and that friendships can last a lifetime.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization -
A novel of finding one's inner strength, The Motherless Club tells an unforgettable story of Paige, Cecily, Bryce and Hannah, friends all haunted by the disease that took their mothers. Breast Cancer. After the women meet in a breast cancer awareness-walking group, their relationships with their husbands and each other are tested over the next year. Letters written by the women's mothers serve as a common bond among them as they experience moments so sad they laugh, so happy they feel guilt and so ordinary they marvel in the mundane. Friendship becomes a lifeline to survival during their journey of acceptance and self-discovery.About the Author: Quinn Holladay
The name Quinn has special meaning - both her mother and grandmother carry the name. A native Houstonian, Quinn Holladay graduated from Bellaire High School, obtained her bachelor -
Brought to you by the iWRITE Literacy Organization, the "i" The Guy Writer's Journal Teacher Edition can be used as a tool for educators to work along side the "i" The Guy Writer's Journal for students. The journal provides fun comic book style writing prompts targeted to the 3rd-4th grade level. The main character of the journal, "i" The Guy, encourages kids to write for fun, thereby strenthening a child's desire to learn and create. As students become more confident in their own creativity, that confidence will extend to other areas of language arts. Educators will find extension activities in the teacher manual to keep students engaged and excited to write. iWRITE inspires kids to WRITE their own stories and provides publishing and leadership opportunities to our youth. Learn more at iWRITE.org.About the Author: Melissa Williams
Melissa M. Williams is the author of the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series, the Turtle Town chapter book series and the Little Miss Molly picture book for kids, the owner of LongTale Publishing and founder of the Literacy Non-Profit Organization -
