Two and a Half Wishes
Fairytale Ninjas
Written by Paula Harrison
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by Hannah Marshall
Harper Collins Publishing
Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in this debut book perfect for children aged 5+
CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES?
Nothing very exciting EVER happens in the town of Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie are trained up as fairytale ninjas, and find that anything is possible…
When fairies start getting trapped and their magic constrained, the ninjas soon realise that a new villain is at work. Can they, with the help of their two and a half wishes, get to the bottom of the problem? Or will they just be a little bit short of that extra sparkle?
Ages 5+, Release Date: January 4, 2024 by Harper Collins Publishing
The Magic Crown
Fairytale Ninjas
Written by Paula Harrison
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by Hannah Marshall
Harper Collins Publishing
Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in this debut book perfect for children aged 5+
CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES?
Nothing very exciting EVER happens in the town of Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie are trained up as fairytale ninjas, and find that anything is possible…
When firebirds, frost fairies and ice dragons start appearing, the fairytale ninjas realise that trouble is afoot. Who or what could be disturbing the magical creatures from their nests? Could another adversary be at work and what exactly are they up to?
Ages 5+, Release Date: July 6, 2023 by Harper Collins Publishing
The Glass Slipper Academy
Fairytale Ninjas
Written by Paula Harrison
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by Hannah Marshall
Harper Collins Publishing
Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in this debut book perfect for children aged 5+
CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES?
Nothing very exciting EVER happens in the town of Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie are trained up as fairytale ninjas, and find that anything is possible…
When Madame Hart is accused of taking Prince Inigo, the fairytale ninjas are sure that she isn’t behind the kidnapping. Can they use their new-found skills to catch the real villain? Or will their ballet teacher stay banished forever?
Ages 5+, Release Date: March 30, 2023 by Harper Collins Publishing
The Surprise at Blowcart Beach
Challenge Island Book Series
From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichment program, Challenge Island© presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curious kids. This is Book 3 in the Challenge Island series.
Written by Sharon Estroff and Joel Ross
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by Rachel Metzger
West Margin Press / Challenge Island
Finding themselves transported to a magical island once again, Daniel, Joy, and Kimani emerge from a mysterious cave to see blue waters—they’re by the beach! And in the near distance, across large sand dunes and up a hill, stands a familiar tall tower. There, the pirate Captain Wei awaits with all the answers to their questions… if they ever reach the tower in time.
Using items stashed around the cave, the friends must build themselves a blowcart and use wind power to sail across the bumpy beach. But how do they make a cart fast and sturdy enough to carry the three of them? See what surprises are in store for the three friends in this new Challenge Island adventure!
Included at the back of the book are cool facts about real sea pirates and ships, plus fun STEAM activities you can do at home, like how to build your own blowcart and make pirate treasure slime.
From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichment program, Challenge Island© presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curious kids.
Ages 7-10, Release Date: April 4th, 2023 by West Margin Press & Challenge Island
The Race Across Anaconda Swamp
Challenge Island Book Series
From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichment program, Challenge Island© presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curious kids. This is Book 2 in the Challenge Island series.
Written by Sharon Estroff and Joel Ross
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by Rachel Metzger
West Margin Press / Challenge Island
Dash across the rainforest swamp with Daniel, Joy, and Kimani in the newest Challenge Island adventure!
“The Race Across Anaconda Swamp, the second Challenge Island title, in which three kids use teamwork and STEAM skills to navigate a perilous island adventure, [is forthcoming from West Margin Press.]”
—Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children’s Sneak Previews
Daniel, Joy, and Kimani find themselves mysteriously transported to a magical island—this time they land in a rainforest swamp! In the black waters below, they spy a dangerous snake, while in the trees above they hear the angry shouts of monkeys. And in the distance, at the edge of the island, stands a tall tower, where they believe the answers to all their questions await.
With ropes and other random items on the tree platforms spaced throughout the rainforest, Daniel and his friends must figure out how to safely traverse across the island using their knowledge of friction and weights. But the sun is going down and night is quickly approaching. Will they reach the tower in time?
Included at the back of the book is more information about the rainforest and the cool animals that live there, and about how pulleys work.
From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichment program, Challenge Island© presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curious kids.
Ages 7-10, Release Date: June 7th, 2022 by West Margin Press & Challenge Island
The Bridge to Sharktooth Island
Challenge Island Book Series
From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichment program, Challenge Island© presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curious kids.
Written by Sharon Estroff and Joel Ross
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by Rachel Metzger
West Margin Press / Challenge Island
For fans of The Magic School Bus and Magic Tree House, new friendships, mysterious forces, and an island adventure awaits in The Bridge to Sharktooth Island as you delve into the mechanics of bridge-building fun.
One second cautious Daniel and his brave cousin Joy are playing in the snow, and the next second they're suddenly stranded on a mysterious island surrounded by sharks. Where are they and how did they get here? And how will they find their way back home? With their studious new friend Kimani, the kids find clues hidden around the island and realize that if they want to escape, they'll have to work together to build the strongest bridge they can to get to safety.
From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichment program, Challenge Island© presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curious kids. Also included are surprising facts about sharks, plus Daniel, Joy, and Kimani share some cool home activities so that you can join in on the fun. This is the first book in a series of Challenge Island titles.
Ages 7-10, Release Date: November 2nd, 2021 by West Margin Press & Challenge Island
The Grumbles
A Story About Gratitude
Written by Tricia Goyer and Amy Parker
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by Marissa Raybuck
WINNER! AWSA Golden Scroll, Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Hachette Book Group / Running Press
The Grumbles were a happy family. . . some of the time. They tried hard to not complain but bills and laundry and sibling squabbles kept the Grumbles rumbling. But when Grandma Grateful came for a visit, they noticed something different. Will Grandma be able to show the Grumbles how to approach life with gratitude? Bestselling authors Tricia Goyer and Amy Parker have teamed up to provide children and their families a sweet, simple, and silly story about how to turn grumbles into gratefulness.
Teach kids to turn grumbling into gratitude in a new picture book by bestselling authors Tricia Goyer and Amy Parker.
Ages 4-8, Release Date: September 14th, 2021 by Hachette Book Group
Monica totally captured the energy, humor and heart of the story. June is just as I imagined her, and I keep discovering more fun details the longer I look. Amazing!
— Kim Ventrella
Hello, Future Me
Hello, Future Me
Written by Kim Ventrella
Cover Art by Mónica de Rivas
Art Director Yaffa Jaskoll
Scholastic, Inc
Eleven-year-old June is a problem-solver. Some people might call her a busybody, but that's okay. Just look at all the couples she helped find love! (Grateful newlyweds Marlene and Big Vic have even promised June free hot chocolate for life at their café.)
However, when June learns that her parents are getting divorced, she has to face the fact that there are some problems too big even for her. At least, that's what the adults in her life keep saying. But June's convinced there's a way to make her parents fall back in love. While brainstorming ideas on her new secondhand laptop —purchased from a mysterious store in town called The Shop of Last Resort— June gets a strange IM from someone named JuniePie28. . . someone who claims to be an older version of June messaging her from the future.
At first, she assumes it's a prank. But JuniePie28 knows too much about June's life to be a fraud, and future June warns her against interfering with her parents' marriage. But June can't just sit around and watch her parents' marriage dissolve, not when there's a magical shop in town that could be the answer to all her problems! Will June prove her older self wrong and stop the divorce? Or will she have to accept that there are some things she can't control?
A heart-expanding story of hope, friendship, and the power that comes with realizing that magic, like family, doesn't always look the way you expect it to.
Ages 8-12, Release Date: August 4th, 2020 by Scholastic, Inc
Big Bad Wolfsville
Collins BIG CAT
Written by Timothy Knapman
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by 2 Hoots Publishing
Harper Collins Publishing
Once upon a time, Story Town was the place where people went to live happily ever after, until Little Bo Peep's sheep went missing and the Big Bad Wolf came to town…
See familiar characters from famous fairy tales transported to a new, humorous context in this thrilling adventure story by Timothy Knapman.
White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina.
Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.
Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Ages 6-7, Release Date: September 20th, 2019 by Harper Collins Publishing
The Great Outdoors
Reading Champion
Written by Cath Jones
Illustrated by Mónica de Rivas
Design by Peter Scoulding
Hachette Book Group / Franklin Watts
Red’s class is off on a wilderness adventure! Three whole nights away. Everyone is so excited, but will the class bully, Jack, ruin it for them all? Or can Red and the others show Jack that working together and showing kindness is the best way to survive and have fun in the great outdoors?
Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.
Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
Ages 5-9, Release Date: June 13th, 2019 by Hachette Book Group
Scrappy Church
God’s Not Done Yet
Written by Thom S. Rainer
Cover Art by Mónica de Rivas
Design by B&H Publishing Group
B&H Publishing Group
How many times have we heard these statements…
“We can’t compete with the megachurch in our town!”
“A new church was started two blocks from us. We’ve got plenty of churches without them!”
“The church brought another one of their campuses near us. It’s totally unethical what they are doing.”
“We can’t reach young families. They all go to the big church that has all the children’s and student stuff.”
“We don’t have the money or the people the other churches have.”
Bestselling author Thom S. Rainer has heard comments like these hundreds, if not thousands, of times. They are statements of hopelessness. They are statements of despair. They are statements of defeat.
Church leaders don’t want to feel this way. They desire to break out of the mediocrity of the same, lame, and tame existence of their churches. They want their churches to make a difference.
There is hope. God’s hope. God’s possibilities.
What does a scrappy church look like? Let’s take a look together.
Release Date: February 1st, 2019 by B&H Publishing Group
