Days at school are tough for Dino Deegan. Being included at recess is his dream, but his claws are so big that they get in the way, and other children and dinosaurs bully him for it.

“Your claws are too sharp to join in our games,”
they said as they pointed and called Deegan names.
“You’re creepy and odd,” they yelled, and they jeered,
and poor Deegan thought, “This is just what I feared.”

★ But wait! ★

There’s a new kid in class. She introduces herself to Deegan as Cass. Friendship sparks fly as they become immediate friends, but the classroom bullies try to deter Cass from being Dino Deegan’s friend.

• Will Cass follow the bullies and stop being Dino Deegan’s friend?
• Will she stand up for her new friend and help the bullies see the error in their ways?

With diverse characters and eye-catching illustrations, Dino Deegan and the Unpleasant Class will help children understand that true friendship is key and taking down bullies one act of kindness is possible.

What Reader are Saying:

“My 7 year old and I absolutely love this book. The story is very heartwarming and encourages kids to be kind and include other kids, come up with creative solutions and keep looking for true friends that will be there for them no matter what. A great story about friendship. The tips at the end of the book are cute and helpful. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and inspired my 7 year old to find Zoe's website and look through more of her work. We love how Dino starts out grey and gets his colors back as his friendships blossom. We also love that the characters are diverse and my daughter really liked the cool stone wheelchair and the various hairstyles. She was so inspired, she plans to be Dino Deegan for our book week (Australia) and Halloween! We found a dinosaur costume and she's going to wear a tie-dye shirt over it. She also noticed the dogs in the book and we loved that they are the Author's dog and the illustrator's dog who recently passed away. Beautiful book”- Casey Lewis

“This is probably one of the best books we read in the last couple of months. And I’m not just saying that because of the main character being a dinosaur, the kids being very diverse, the rhymes flowing beautifully, or the illustrations being magnificent. What we loved most in fact was how the main character and the other kids in the book underwent a significant personal development that was visualised in the book through art (Spoiler: The dino starts out as being grey = mainly invisible to others, and turned colourful towards the end = having found a true friend and recognition for who he is). Overall, a great read that I’ll recommend to my sons’ preschool and school, respectively.” – Dr. Jana Broecker- Author and Scientist

Ideal for ages 7, 8 & 9,10, 11 and grades 2-5

The Math Menace can strike at any moment, but has it messed with the wrong students this time?

It was a regular school day for the students of Room 23, until the math menace arrived disguised as a surprise test ready to ruin the day! Anxiety grips Max's friends and chaos ensues as they feel unprepared to pass this test.

Her words shook the room like a hard boom of thunder,
And filled it with chaos, confusion, and wonder.
Panicked, the students became really scared,
Then Ivan yelled out, “I feel so unprepared!”

But, Max has a little secret up her sleeve...she's SUPER! Max wants to help her friends overcome their test anxiety and take down the math menace one problem at a time, but will her antics work? Can she get her friends to join in and take down the Math Menace too?

Readers agree…Max DOES help save the day!

“The message of this story is one so many children (and adults) can relate to. Anxiety can prevent us from accomplishing our goals and it is so very important to learn how to control the symptoms."-– Alison Paul Klakowicz, BA, MS, Host and Creator of Hodge Podge Podcast and Blog. Author of the award-winning children’s travel and adventure picture book, Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck

"What a positive message to send kids about overcoming pressure and worry. This book is an inspiration to children that have trouble finding courage in overwhelming moments. Max put on her mask and mustered up bravery to overcome her fears. A great book for children to read right now that are needing to wear masks! ♡
Highly recommend!" - Author Tina Marie Young


Ideal for ages 7, 8, 9,10, & 11 and grades 2-5

Gilly loves scaring, but has his scare tactics gone too far?

Scaring Trick-O-Treaters is a skill Gilly has mastered. He even scares his friends when it's not Halloween, and sometimes that makes them sad.

One day, Gilly's scaring becomes too much for Maddy Mummy, Wanda Witch, Skel'ton Steve, Franky Stein, and Zombie Zane, and they decided to confront Gilly about their concern.

Then suddenly, they all appeared and marched in his direction.

They looked upset, “But why?” he thought. There was a disconnection.

Gilly then got nervous as he squeaked a feeble “boo.”

Then Skel’ton Steve exclaimed, “We have a bone to pick with you!”

★ What do you think happens next? ★

• Will this confrontation between friends leave Gilly a spooky wreck?

• Will he realize the errors in his ways and do better?

• Or will he ignore his friend’s plea and keep scaring like the ghoul he is?

Gilly Ghost Loves Scaring the Most teaches children the concept of boundaries, and how it's important to establish and understand them. This book will be a wonderful addition to households and classrooms who are learning boundaries between friends and family.

What Readers think:

I LOVE the fun, punchy rhymes- it makes this a great read-aloud! This story is very relatable and has a great lesson (but it’s not overly in your face - my kids hate those books lol) — this is the perfect balance. These lines gave me goosebumps (pictured): “Gilly was relieved that they addressed their great concern. ‘Cause no one can do better if they never get to learn”. It’s a great reminder for kids (and grownups, too). I also LOVE that the author uses vocabulary that is a bit more challenging— it’s a great way for kids to learn new words! ~ Katie Weaver- Author of When the Sky Roars

I am a teacher, so I read a lot of books to my class. They LOVED this book!!! It is one of the cutest books that I have seen in a long time. Perfect for the Halloween season, as well as any other time if the year!!! It helps teach and illustrate some important values of friendship. The author brings the characters to life in a fun and child friendly way. My first graders loved it!!! They keep asking me to read it again!!! Do yourself and your children a favor. Buy this book. You won’t be sorry!!! ~ Amazon customer

Ideal for ages 5,6,7, 8, 9,10, & 11 and grades K-5

Max has a loved one currently on a military deployment. Or so she thought. ★

During a class assembly, Max gets some strong "Super Max" vibes. A special visitor has arrived at the school, and all eyes are now staring at her. Why is everyone looking at her, and who is the special visitor to the assembly?

She saw a face that mirrored hers, with eyes so full of mist.
A beaming loving grin and daisies clutched inside his fist.
She recognized the uniform with black and brown and green,
and on his chest, her last name sewn, could easily be seen.

★ Who is this special visitor? ★

Is it a brother? A Cousin? An Uncle? Her Father?

Join Max as she discovers who this surprise visitor is, and why they are setting off her "Super Max" vibes.

Written in rhyme with captivating illustrations, Super Max's Hero Surprise will take readers on an emotional journey as it captures the strength of family ties, the emotions of living through deployment separation, and the joyous feeling of re-connection.

Ideal for ages 7, 8 & 9,10, 11 and grades 2-5

Can the bond between the two sisters survive the throes of death, grief, and everything in between?

• Will new revelations deter Jade from her progress? Will she lose her way and remain stuck in a transition state?