Spotlight: The Cats' Museum by Viviana Falleti

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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF CATS WORKING AT A MUSEUM ???

Catherine the Great, in 1766, recruited stray cats to protect her beloved Hermitage Museum from rodents. Generations later, to this day, cats are still working there, protecting the artwork and doing their zany mischief…tune in for a splash of fun!

Award-winning author Viviana Falleti has a new book out The Cats’ Museum. This spunky, historically-based book contains illustrations from the world-famous artist, Victoria Fomina. Victoria has just recently won an international award for the illustrations in this book. Publishers Weekly / Booklife and Kirkus have given The Cats’ Museum great reviews, and it has received the Mom’s Choice Award. 

Just for your info, this is a high-quality, hardcover, oversized book (11” x 10.5”). This larger size makes the exquisitely-detailed illustrations even more beautiful.

Little Feather Press is becoming the go-to place for the parent who is “hungry for wholesome.” Happy reading!

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About the Author

Viviana Maria Falleti is a woman of faith, an insightful children’s storyteller, a lover of all things cats, and an aficionado of splendidly-illustrated books. She aims to produce only the highest quality books, containing wholesome and engaging stories every child is sure to love. The talented world-famous artists she employs bring her wondrous books to life even more. 

Viviana created Little Feather Press for the parent who is ‘hungry for wholesome’. Every book ordered from Little Feather Press can be presented to a child with the assurance that the child’s innocence and the beauty of childhood are respected. The stories entertain in the magical world of a child’s mind, without any corrupting influences.

In her childhood in Germany, Viviana would never tire of listening to storybooks that her mother lovingly read to her. She draws inspiration from those memories. 

Viviana was born in Germany but has lived most of her adult life in America. She has a lovely daughter Ashley and son-in-law Brent, two wonderful nieces Maria and Maria Luisa, and a suave Italian husband Gino. Her current residence is in Southwest Florida. 

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Spotlight: Dara the Pirate Panda by X. Wang

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Date Published: July 30, 2024

Join Dara the Panda on an adventurous pirate quest where the true riches are the bonds of friendship and fun!

Ahoy, little adventurers! Meet Dara, the imaginative panda who dreams of being a pirate. Wearing her striped shirt, pink bow, and red skirt, Dara sets sail with her friends—Mike the monkey, Tao the tiger, and Lulu the colorful bird—on a thrilling treasure hunt. As they explore leafy forests and rocky rivers, they encounter exciting surprises and new friends along the way.

As Dara and her crew brave storms and meet a friendly pirate crew, they discover that the real treasure isn’t gold or jewels but the joy of friendship and the fun they share. With bravery and camaraderie, Dara and her friends overcome the storm's fury and find that the greatest rewards come from the friendships they build and the adventures they share.

Adventure awaits in every treasure hunt. Get your copy today and follow Dara the Panda on an imaginative adventure as she sets sail on a pirate quest in her latest tale!

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About the Author

As a child with a vast imagination, Xiao spent countless hours creating new worlds and playful adventures in her backyard. Now, she channels those experiences and her creative spirit into writing engaging stories for young children. With a happy smile and a pen dancing across the pages, Xiao brings new characters to life, hoping to encourage children to use their own imaginations and creativity while learning about friendship, determination, and kindness.

When Xiao isn’t dreaming up new adventures for her characters, she happily tends her flowers, learns to sew, or plays outside with her own little bundles of joy. Join Xiao on many journeys through the wonder of words and spark children’s imaginations everywhere!

Spotlight: The Legendary Mo Seto by A. Y. Chan

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Middle Grade, Martial Arts, Action/Adventure

Mo Seto, martial arts movie star! Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? Too bad there's a height restriction to audition. But 12-year-old Modesty (Mo) Seto has never let her height get in the way before, not when she became a black belt, or when she fought the meanest boy in her class, and she’s not going to let it stop her this time! Now if only she can figure out a way to grow five inches and fool everyone at the auditions…and find time to search for her missing father (who just might be harboring a dangerous secret of his own). Join Mo on an adventure (and audition) of a lifetime and find out if powerful things really do come in small packages!

Excerpt

I may be small, but I am fierce. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. Over and over again. Fierce.

“Charyeot,” the taekwondo tournament referee says in Korean. Attention.

I snap my arms to my sides.

“Kyeong-nae,” the ref says. Bow.

I turn to face my opponent, Dax Washington. His dark skin glistens with sweat. We dip our heads.

I look up to see Dax towering over me, his eyes stormy.

It suddenly occurs to me how much “fierce” sounds like “fears.” Not that I’m scared or anything. I’m not.

“Sijak!” The ref throws up his hand. Begin! Immediately Dax’s large fists hammer down like a hailstorm.

Well, maybe I’m a little worried.

Dax lunges. I block his front kick with my forearm. I flinch and reel back. The ref blows his whistle, but Dax doesn’t stop. I barely have time to move before—oof—another kick nails me in the elbow.

Okay, fine. I’m totally panicking.

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About the Author

A. Y. Chan grew up in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area reading all the middle grade and young adult books she could get her hands on. To this day, those remain her favorite genres. After achieving her black belt in Taekwondo, she explored other martial arts, such as Wing Chun, Hapkido, and Muay Thai. These days, she continues her martial arts training some mornings, writes in the afternoons, takes long walks to muddle out plot points, and falls asleep reading.

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Spotlight: On the Bright Side by Anastasia Difino and Taylor Barron (Illustrator)

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“The world can be so difficult to face...but, on the bright side, it can be a really, really beautiful place."

Exploring themes of optimism and community, On the Bright Side takes readers on an emotionally uplifting journey through a playful mix of narrative rhyme and bright illustrations. In an effort to encourage children to see the good, share the good, and be the good on this Earth, this story highlights the "bright side" of some of life's challenges, in addition to promoting love, togetherness, and collaboration for a better tomorrow.

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About the Author

Anastasia Difino is an elementary school teacher striving to inspire young children to find and be their best selves, not only academically, but socially and emotionally. Born and raised in Queens, New York, she obtained a B.A. in Communications from Hofstra University and an M.A. in Education from Queens College. Writing a children's book has been a long time dream of hers and, so, On the Bright Side was born with goals of promoting optimism and togetherness in children. When she's not in the classroom, Anastasia can be found loving life in New York with her husband and two boys.

Spotlight: Rooster and Squid by Jen Cole

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Bowling Burglar

Juvenile Fiction / Pets / Humor / Mystery

Date Published: May 14, 2024

Publisher: Lucid Books

Rooster, a handsome Golden Retriever who loves belly rubs and bacon, and Squid, a mangy grey cat who loves big naps and butt scratches, are an unlikely duo. Even though their early days were spent scrounging for food and seeking shelter, they knew they were meant for more. As luck would have it, they were rescued by the town veterinarian and welcomed into the best family ever.

Life with their new family is never boring. In Bowling Burglar, a family picnic in the backyard is interrupted by breaking glass and a scream from next door. As the mystery unfolds, Rooster and Squid are smack dab in the middle of the chaos.

About the Author

Jen Cole grew up in Kingwood, Texas, where she developed an early love for sports and animals. She attended Texas A&M University where she received a degree in Biomedical Science, competed for its Division I tennis team, and continued her education at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband, Wil, currently reside in The Woodlands, Texas, have three children, and have practiced small animal medicine for over 25 years in Spring, Texas. After retiring, Jen decided to tap into her creative side and combine her love of writing with her love of caring for animals.

Connect:

Website: www.roosterandsquid.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-cole-208b642a1/

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Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/roosterandsquid

Spotlight: One Little Witch by Crystal Beach

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A brilliant Little Witch counts the pumpkins in her pumpkin patch and discovers some surprising surprises. Join author and illustrator Crystal Beach (One Polar Bear and Two Polar Bears) as she captivates you with her latest adventure story and a brand-new series—One Little Witch. You and your child will be delighted by this hilarious tale as together you learn counting and sight words, and experiment with sound.

A charming holiday tale for autumn, or any time of the year, One Little Witch is filled with pumpkins and childlike enthusiasm for learning. This little book is sure to enchant, and will make a spooky addition to your child's library.

If you can be anything, be inclusive.

About the Author

Crystal Beach is an adoptive mother and caregiver of two adoptive children who have complex medical needs and disabilities. Her children are often represented in her work as strong, caring individuals with special gifts and powers. Her writing projects are intended to ensure financial support for her children's future.

Crystal has a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Her focus is in children's literature, publishing, and journalism. She has had many careers including ten years as a MedA with the Canadian Naval Reserve, advertising with a daily newspaper, communications and marketing, training as an EMT, and continued studies in developmental psychology.

She and her family live in Regina, Saskatchewan in a simple little house with two giant support dogs.

For more information visit www.crystalbeachauthor.com

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