Every day is someone's birthday! Make the celebration silly with a really big dog!

Silly Milly is back to share her willy-nilly birthday fun! She has a very special birthday party planned and she can't wait to celebrate with all her furry puppy friends.

From meat treats, to games, to singing, and party favors – Milly's shindig is pawsitively awesome!

Lively limericks and repetition not only entertain young listeners and readers, they also help to develop reading skills and comprehension. It's a win-win for parents, teachers, caregivers, and children! Kids love the bright drawings and might even recognize another breed of dog or two.

See the real Milly on Instagram @sillymillythedane! 

Don't ever judge a cookie by its sprinkles!

Teach children that what’s in their hearts is more important than outside appearances.

Phil looks like a plain oatmeal cookie, but on the inside, he has a sweet, fruit filling!
On the dessert tray, he feels shy and a little bit jealous next to an assortment of decorated Christmas cookies. He secretly longs to be like them.

With the help of some diverse Christmas cookies, a superhero, a princess, a celebrity, and an athlete, Phil realizes outside differences don’t matter; it's the goodness in your heart that counts. An important lesson for kids ages 5 through 9, and a great reminder for us all!

 A Christmas Cookie Exchange is a colorful, rhyming standout with an essential, positive lesson presented in a festive, child-friendly way. 

Go beyond other Christmas books for kids with:

• A unique underlying message - self-love, inclusion, and acceptance are important in today’s world.
• Teaching opportunities - open discussions about meaningful topics and learn new words.
• Celebrate differences - People, like cookies, come in many varieties.

If you are looking for Christmas books for kids, A Christmas Cookie Exchange is a heartfelt story for the holiday season and the new year ahead!

Is Milly naughty or nice? Does she get a glimpse of Santa Claus?

Silly Milly is back for the most willy-nilly, very merry holiday ever! Lyrical limericks and vivid drawings will have both children and adults laughing with delight as this real-life Great Dane spreads holiday cheer with her unique “petitude. Pet owners will surely recognize her big-dog antics!

I have a Great Dane named Milly

She greets all the guests willy-nilly!

Mistletoe hanging high

Big dog kisses will fly

Oh Milly, you make Christmas silly!

With plenty of rhyming and repetition, A Silly Milly Christmas is perfect for reading aloud, early learning, elementary classrooms, and animal lovers everywhere. Great for ages 2 through 10!

Also available, read about Milly’s daily big dog shenanigans in Silly Milly the Dane, the first in her entertaining collection, and also A Silly Milly Fall, as Milly celebrates Halloween and Thanksgiving!

Whether you feel like a jolly elf, a frosty snowman, or a prancing reindeer – if you gift the paperback, the ebook will be FREE!

Kids love seeing pictures of the real Milly! Follow her on Instagram @sillymillythedane.

Help children better comprehend our Pledge of Allegiance!

Developed at the request of elementary school teachers, Our Pledge, Our Promise – The Pledge of Allegiance Explained defines each line of our pledge with short, lyrical verses and bright, expressive pictures. Children will better understand the profound meanings behind all those “big” words.

Go beyond rote memorization of our nation’s pledge:

•   Promote confidence through meaningful learning

•   Master advanced vocabulary

•   Instill the importance of unity and equality

This book will spark deeper discussions about the founding of the United States of America, our country’s history, and what patriotism means today. “Fun Facts” about the history of the flag and the pledge are also included to enhance learning. The proper way to fold the American flag is shown in an easy-to-follow diagram too!

For the classroom, homeschool, or distance-learning environment, Our Pledge, Our Promise – The Pledge of Allegiance Explained is a great addition to educate the leaders of tomorrow!

A super silly book about a super silly dog!

Children love to laugh and learn with Milly.  Find out how Milly dresses as a superhero, plays hide-and-seek, makes new friends, and so much more!

Told from her owner’s perspective, catchy limericks (funny five-line patterned poems) and plenty of word repetition help children have fun while developing their reading, rhyming, and memorization skills.

Perfect for children ages 2 through 8! Silly Milly the Dane is a hysterical read-aloud that parents, grandparents, and teachers enjoy too!

Grab your copy now before it's time to walk the dog! The ebook will be FREE with a paperback purchase. 

Kids love to see pictures of the REAL Milly too! Follow her on Instagram @sillymillythedane.

Want to read more about this super silly dog?  A Silly Milly Fall tracks Milly through her Halloween and Thanksgiving festivities, while A Silly Milly Christmas captures all of Milly's winter holiday fun!

Oh Milly, you sure are amusing!

The air is getting chilly, and Milly is ready to celebrate two beloved fall holidays in her own unique, willy-nilly way!

Milly adores Halloween! What costume does Milly choose? Does she meet a goblin or a ghost?

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Does Milly help stuff the turkey? What is her favorite side dish?

Milly's silly fall escapades, recounted in a series of lively limericks, will cause everyone to fall in love with the memorable Great Dane from Texas. This energetic, vibrant rhymer is perfect for little animal lovers. Read it at home, at school, or anywhere during the autumn months as you prepare for festivities of your own. With two holidays in one book, you can read it all at once or enjoy each holiday filled with Milly's shenanigans separately!

Get a copy today before the football game starts!

Big dog lovers will also enjoy Silly Milly the Dane and A Silly Milly Christmas, other limerick-based books in Milly's entertaining collection.

Follow Milly on Instagram @sillymillythedane!

So, you might know how to catch a mermaid, but do you know how this mermaid came to be?

Not swimming as a human

A mermaid you will be

With a tail glowing turquoise

Splashing water playfully…

Maiden Mermaid: The Tale of Sirena is a Texas family folktale written in lyrical language about a young, impetuous Native American maiden who makes a deal with a talking catfish to win her true love. All Sirena wanted was her “happily ever after.” 

Like many stories of old, the endings aren’t always as expected, and there are essential life lessons to promote discussions and deeper thinking:

• Being patient
• Trusting carefully
• Making wise choices
• Imagining what happens next

Children, parents, teachers, grandparents, and lovers of myths, legends, fairytales, and folktales will be captivated by Maiden Mermaid. 

Downloadable activity sheets developed especially for this book are available from the publisher. See the bronze sculpture of Sirena the Mermaid on the banks of the creek in Salado, Texas.

Learn about the true spirit of gratitude and Thanksgiving with a storybook for kids 3 to 5

Thanksgiving books for kids teach us about coming together with our loved ones and to give thanks for all that we have. I Am Thankful is an adorable, rhyming storybook that follows three different families as they celebrate the holiday with their own traditions, acts of kindness, and ways of giving back.

Kids will learn how to be thankful for the people and world around them as they delight in the sweet illustrations that show diverse families and exciting Thanksgiving adventures. This heartfelt, poetic story will show young ones the meaning of giving and sharing.

Go beyond other Thanksgiving books for kids, with:

• A holiday adventure―Enjoy an extended, rhyming story with 50 pages of Thanksgiving fun!
• Your own thankfulness practice―Discover a short section in the back including activities and crafts designed to foster more thankfulness.
  
• An inclusive story―Learn the true meaning of community with a diverse cast of characters and a universally welcoming story.
  

If you are looking for Thanksgiving books for kids, I Am Thankful is a warm, fun story for all.

Do you have an indecisive child in your life?

Meet Evan! Evan loves starting the day with a yummy breakfast. But, what should he have today…

Mom’s poised in the kitchen
As busy as can be
I ask, what’s for breakfast?
And she says, let’s see!

With his mom’s help, Evan ponders so many options. More than just a book about a boy and an omelet, this story highlights the inquiring mind of a preschooler and the patience and dedication of his mom.

An Omelet for Evan, with a pleasing rhythm and bright vintage art, will

• Develop reading confidence,
• Encourage decision-making and gratitude,
• Introduce yummy breakfast foods.

Does your child struggle with getting their chores done?

Meet Ava! Ava would rather do want she wants to do instead of helping others. When someone asks her to help, she whines…

Chores make me snore
They're a drag and a bore.
What I'd really adore
Is to play a bit more!

But when Ava gets encouragement from a few surprising characters, she quickly realizes that being helpful makes her happy!

Chores Make Me Snore, with lyrical rhyming text, catchy mantras, and vivid vintage illustrations, important character traits are reinforced such as

• Kindness
• Respect
• Unselfishness