Shadow and the Ready Time
Wolves teach Shadow the responsibilities of parenthood
Raised in captivity and released to the wild, Shadow, an orphaned wolf pup, learns that she cannot join the pack until she can perform her duties, such as hunting for food and caring for the pack pups. Before it is the Ready Time to have her own pups, she must be able to provide and care for them. Itoko’s magical watercolors bring the wolves to life in their majestic Glacier National Park setting.

For ages 4-12
Written by Patty Sheehan
Illustrated by Itoko Maeno
32 full color pages. 11" x 8 1/2" ....$14.95*
Hardcover with illustrated endsheets
and dust jacket
ISBN 0-911655-13-1.

“Children will relate to Shadow, who learns to catch mice, live independently and hunt with a pack of wolves before she has her own pups. This is an an age appropriate format for conveying an important abstract concept.” - Pamela Wilson, Lecturer, Educator, Counselor, Author of When Sex is the Subject

Father Gander Nursery Rhymes
Father Gandermakes all little girls and boys feel equally important
For ages 1-5
Self-esteem begins in the nursery, and Father Gander has rewritten Mother Goose with sensitivity and social consciousness. Peter Pumpkin Eater respects his wife, the town’s people cooperate to put Humpty Dumpty together, Jill jumps the candlestick, too,
and the Old Woman in the Shoe kisses her children at bed time. Carolyn Blattell’s enchanting illustrations show people, regardless of age, race, sex, or physical capability, working and playing together in harmony.

Jack and Jill Be Nimble
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Jack jump over the candle stick.
Jill be nimble, jump it too.
If Jack can do it, so can you.

Written by Father Gander (Doug Larche)
Illustrated by Carolyn Blattel
Auxiliary art by Janice Blair
48 full color pages. 9" x 12"
Hardcover with dust jacket....$15.95*
ISBN 0-911655-12-3.

Singalong Cassette Tape... $2.95
Singalong Cassette Tape (with book purchase).... $.99

Nature’s Wonderful World in Rhyme
Plant the seeds from which nature lovers grow
Lauded by leading environmentalists and educators, these imaginative rhymes and charming illustrations can establish a lifelong love and respect for nature and its fragility in the hearts and minds of children. The comprehensive discussion guide aids meaningful sharing with caring adults. Featured in the National Wildlife Federation catalog.

Written by William Sheehan
Illustrated by Itoko Maeno
32 pages. 9" x 12".... $14.95*
Hardcover with illustrated endsheets and dust jacket
ISBN 0-911655-47-6.

"A wonderful entry through the charm and
“portal of poetry to the world of nature.” - Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy, Smithsonian Institution

MIMI Makes a Splash and MIMI Takes Charge
For ages 3-8
“Mimi encourages all children to use their imaginations and creativity.” - Susan Wilde, Columnist, Book Reviewer
Contributing Editor, Baby Talk magazine

Written and illustrated by best-selling French author/illustrator, Agnes Rosenthiel, Mimi is a role model for everything childhood should be. Whether plunging into the sea or inventing games to play in the dark, Mimi is a fearless explorer. As she embarks on one imaginative adventure after another, Mimi is charming, disarming, creative, confident and enjoyed by millions of adults and children world-wide. Each book contains ten delightfully imaginative picture stories. Perfect for pre-schoolers, her questions at the end of each story stimulate discussion. Her “Bright Ideas” at the end of each book list fun-filled family activities.

Written and illustrated by Agnes Rosenthiel
Each book 48 full color pages
8" x 9⁄ 1/2". Softcover. .....$6.95*
Set of two . . ............... $9.95*
MIMI Makes a Splash: ISBN 0-911655-51-4
MIMI Takes Charge: ISBN 0-911655-50-6