Books Published by Miriam Laundry Publishing

It’s Lolis’s first day of school, and while she should have been playing games and making new friends, Lolis instead feels overwhelmed.

To pass the first grade, Lolis needs to learn English. But, as a second language learner, Lolis feels alone and hopeless.

It’s up to Lolis to learn a second language, pass the first grade, and conquer the impossible all on her own. But maybe the impossible isn’t as untouchable as she thinks.
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Es el primer día de escuela para Lolis, y aunque debería haber estado jugando y haciendo nuevos amigos, Lolis se siente abrumada.

Para aprobar el primer grado, Lolis necesita aprender inglés. Como estudiante que aprende inglés como segundo idioma, Lolis se siente sola y desesperada.

Le toca a Lolis aprender un segundo idioma, aprobar el primer grado y conquistar lo imposible por su cuenta. Pero tal vez lo imposible no sea tan intocable como ella piensa.

BILINGUAL BOOK: ENGLISH & SPANISH / LIBRO BILINGÜE: INGLÉS Y ESPAÑOL

Every year Kim’s twin sister, Mandy, competes in the 4th of July Charity Bike Race for a chance to win the prize money for Camp U-Belong, a summer camp for children with disabilities.

But when Kim, a young girl with Cerebral Palsy, gets home from camp, she discovers that Mandy can’t compete in the race this year. Now it’s up to Kim to come up with a new plan, find a way to compete, and raise money for Camp U-Belong.

And she only has 2 weeks to do it.

Join the kids of Camp U-Belong as they face challenges, building lasting friendships, and discover the joy in helping others. The first book of the Kids of Courage Camp Adventures series will show its readers that no obstacle is too big when you have the courage to try!

Athena used to love going to the dog park, playing fetch and chasing birds. Then Brutus showed up and started bullying Athena and her friends.

With the Annual Olympus Park Dog Race coming up, it's up to Athena to raise everyone's spirits and help make the biggest event of the year the best one yet.

There's just one problem.

An even more vicious dog has other plans for the big day...

Athena the Brave follows the story of Athena, a white pomeranian, as she learns why our words matter and how to forgive and find friendship even in the most unexpected ways.

You may think being a child in a royal family is all fun and games, but KayTee, the youngest child in the Royal Rose family, would strongly disagree.

While her brother and sisters get to play croquet, ride horses, and go to parties, KayTee is cast aside. Until one day, KayTee decides to embark on her own adventure in the forest. There, she meets an elder who claims she has just what KayTee needs.

The Mysterious Gift is the heartwarming story of a young girl who learns that, to be special, all you need to do is embrace the beauty within.

When Jake and his family bring home a brand new dog, they have three words to say:

“Oh No, Riley!”

Through all of Riley’s misadventures, Jake must overcome big obstacles in his life, learn about unconditional love and take responsibility. But it will be much harder than Jake originally bargained for...

Oh No, Riley! is a fun children’s book for both readers and parents to learn how to adopt positive growth mindsets in their everyday lives. Readers will enjoy interacting with Riley’s adventures as they search for Riley’s hidden bones and practice dog training and confidence-building mindset exercises found in the back of the book.

Parents and teachers can access special bonus resources at www.doorwaytotransformation.com/linksandresources.

Wiley is his baseball team’s best hitter. With the play-offs around the corner, the pressure is on for Wiley to practice hard and play his best. But there’s one big problem.

Wiley suffers from frequent stomach aches, and they’re only getting worse.

When his coach suggests that he tries acupuncture, Wiley must make a difficult decision. He can either face his fear of needles and get better for the big game, or risk losing the play-offs as he watches from the sidelines.

Will Wiley conquer his fears and bring his team to victory?

Eleanora loves music. Happy, sad, soft, or loud. Whenever there’s a beat, Eleanora joins in with the fun.

But when it’s Eleanora’s turn to speak in front of her kindergarten class and share her Show and Tell, the fun disappears. The only way Eleanora will ever be able to conquer her fears and show her talent is with the help of a close, yet mysterious, friend.

“SHMUG-A-LA’s my name and FUN is my game! I’m a Whach-a-ma-call-it, and so much more! We’ll think of things you never thought of before!”

Are SHMUG-A-LA’S fun-filled presence and ideas enough of a challenge to inspire a young boy to “choose fun” in the midst of a difficult set of circumstances in his life?

SHMUG-A-LA TAMES THE SHMOVID MONSTER follows the story of a boy who discovers the power of the imaginative and how a shift in focus and perspective can help conquer even our biggest monsters.

Meet Rosie Ann, an active little girl who loves to play, but hates piano lessons! Rosie thinks she hates music too!

Join Rosie as she faces adversity and discovers a lot about herself and music. Beautiful paintings depict music through nature and the five senses.

It’s almost time to fly south for the winter, but Goose-Goose doesn’t feel ready. Everything will be different! And scary! And new! So, he decides he just won’t go.

But when he finds himself in an unexpected situation, Goose-Goose discovers that when he leans on a friend and trusts his instincts, new can be pretty great.

Chantalabella has a school project due at the end of the week.

“It’s okay, I can do it later,” she says. But time is running out and Chantalabella hasn’t even started. Will she finish it in time, or will she miss the deadline on the biggest project of the school year?

Love from Your Heart is an inspiring story about how to care for oneself and others through creativity, responsibility, and friendship.

Trevor has one itchy back and two big problems:
His arms are too short!
Luckily, his big sister Lacey has a few tricks up her sleeve...

My Arms Are Too Short! is the second book in the Lacey series. It follows the fun story of Lacey, and her little brother Trevor, doing what siblings do best - pulling pranks and making memories. Readers will enjoy laughing, jumping, and spinning with Trevor and Lacey as they follow along with their silly adventure.

PureLove and a beautiful soul named Kathryn have a loving, healthy, and playful relationship in Heaven.

She is very curious about what it is like on earth and is excited to go, but she’s afraid she won’t feel close to PureLove while she’s there. Kathryn fears she will miss PureLove too much.

What will she do?
Will she be brave enough to go to earth?
If she goes, will she feel PureLove with her while she’s there?

Big Words for Little Hearts is an engaging guide that helps children learn how to promote mindfulness in their everyday lives. Simple repeatable mantras help children create a daily focus, breathing exercises allow children to build upon social-emotional skills and yoga poses maintain healthy minds, bodies and souls.

As they work through the big words found in this book, young children will enjoy the experience of growing their mindfulness along with their parents, caregivers and teachers. They will discover we can all learn from those around us, even from the littlest hearts.

One Joyful Scoop at a Time! is the fun-loving story of Bo, a little boy who loves to swim, play, run, and jump! But after an unfortunate swim lesson, Bo starts missing out on his favourite activities.

Book Available in both English and Spanish.

Learning to control our thoughts and be mindful of the way we talk to ourselves is a simple, but very effective, tool for building self-confidence and self-esteem.

With The Big Book of I AMs, children will learn powerful affirmations they can use every day to practise positive self-talk.

After weeks of being hospital bound fighting pediatric cancer, Tracy finally comes home. But she soon discovers that life at home will look very different from now on.

“Maybe you should lie down and rest before dinner, Tracy.”

“Wash your hands, Tracy.”

“You can’t go back to school yet, Tracy.”

Tracy just wants life to go back to normal, but at this rate, nothing will ever be the same as before. Join Tracy as she learns that she is not alone on this journey and there is hope. Tracy and the Heroes in Blue is the honest story of one girl’s journey to discovering that you can always find joy, even when life feels far from normal.

What is a “Cat”-titude?
It’s a cat’s attitude.

For as long as she can remember, Jazzy-cat was a happy-go-lucky cat. Then, Roscoe, the new family dog shows up and makes himself at home. He steals Jazzy-cat’s food, plays with her toys and soon becomes the center of attention. As Jazzy-cat struggles to adjust to her new life, she finds herself in a sticky situation that may cause her to lose more than her favorite place to nap.

Will Jazzy-cat figure out a way to live with Roscoe in peace or will she lose her friends forever?

Little Isabella the tiger moth's dream is to fly to Strawberry Moon. But the moon is far away and Little Isabella is worried about the journey.

Can she conquer her fears and follow her dream?
What friends might she meet along the way?
What dangers will she face?
And where does magical moondust come from?

Read Little Isabella the Tiger Moth and join Little Isabella as she makes a surprising discovery....

Octavia is a spunky little girl who loves to bake cookies with her Mama. Mixing flour, butter and eggs are one of her favourite things to do. Today, Octavia wants to do things differently.

When Mama steps out of the kitchen, Octavia takes over with an “I can do it” attitude. But as flour and cocoa cover the walls, cabinets, and countertop, she starts to question herself.

Will her cookies turn out as good as Mama’s cookies?

Octavia Can Do It! is the humorous story of a young girl as she discovers that even the most independent people need a little help sometimes.

Book Available in both English and French.

Push... Poke... Nudge... Farmer Joe wouldn’t budge!

With Farmer Joe sick in bed, who will take care of the animals today?
Farm Dog Fred bravely steps up to help Farmer Joe and his friends, but he must overcome obstacles that stand in his way. Fred’s friends are all counting on him.

Can he save the day?

Farm Dog Fred Saves the Day is an interactive rhyming story about one dog’s bravery, self-confidence and determination. Farm Dog Fred encourages young minds to come alive. Parents, grandparents, teachers and children will enjoy acting out animal sounds and identifying sight words as they join Farm Dog Fred on his farm adventure.

Farm Dog Fred Saves the Day will have your little ones identifying animals, shouting out their sounds and acting out the scenes.

Why do the kids laugh at her? Peyton is sad that she gets made fun of for seeing the world in magical ways that the other kids just don’t. They see clouds. She sees spaceships. They see rocks. She sees faces. Peyton begins to wonder if the kids are right—maybe she is making it all up.

But Peyton receives a special gift that will ultimately change how she sees the world and herself.

Peyton and the Magical Compass encourages children to be confident in their gifts, trusting in their imagination, and in themselves. Beautifully illustrated by Shany Ahmed, this story is sure to delight you and your young reader as you enter a world of magic through the innocence and wonder of a true believer’s eyes.

2020, the world went on pause.

It was a year of challenges and a spectrum of new experiences.

WE ARE ONE has been framed as a conversation.

It is a calling, an appeal.

It is time to come together as One.

To embrace that we are not separate from each other, but part of One another.

Together it’s time WE become Extraordinary.

Not just for Humanity.

Written & Illustrated with love, light and raucous inspiration.

“Oma how did you get from Germany to Iowa?”
“Amanda, that is a wunderbare Geschischte!”

When Lydia is sent out for a winter coat, she does what any young woman would do – she chooses fashion over function. Little does she know that this choice will change everything…

Follow Amanda and her Oma in this true story about how one suit jacket was able to conquer borders and create family in the most unexpected way. A heartwarming story about family, immigration, and love beyond boundaries, It’s A Wonderful Story will show readers that the more we learn from each other, the more we can appreciate and celebrate our differences.

Like Oma Lydia says, “Anna and I weren’t much different at all, only the places we called home were different.”

Scoopie has just turned four, and she is getting a puppy for her birthday!

Scoopie and her new puppy, Sandy, become instant best friends. They play together, eat ice cream, and sleep in the same bed!

But when Sandy falls ill, Scoopie is left with endless questions:

What’s wrong with Sandy?
Will she get better?
When will we get to play again?

With just one diagnosis, everything changes.

Best Friends Forever: A Puppy’s Tale is a tender, heart-warming story about love, loss, and everlasting friendship. It is a wonderful resource for parents and teachers that will help them guide children through the real-life experience of owning, loving, and losing a beloved family pet, and finding the courage to share that love again.

Instead of preparing for his presentation on climate change, Eddy daydreams about catching robbers and saving the world. But when Eddy shows his superhero costume to his friends, he’s surprised to hear their reactions…

“I wish your costume could help me save the fish.”
“I went to watch the polar bears last week, but I didn’t see any!”
“There was a fire in a forest nearby.”

Soon, Eddy discovers that a danger even bigger than thieves and robbers is threatening the world…

…and it’s up to him to save it.

To everyone else at Meadowbrook Public School, it’s just an ordinary Monday.

But to Annie, it’s so much more.

Today is her first day at a brand-new school. She can feel the butterflies fluttering in her tummy.

Even though Annie’s Mom reminds her that she can do hard things, she wonders if it’s really true.

As she sits alone at recess, she begins to lose hope.

Maybe I can’t do hard things.
.... Or can she?

Join Annie as she overcomes her fears and takes a brave step towards kindness and friendship that leaves a positive effect on her entire class.

“Eeeek!”

While Ally is snorkeling in La Jolla, a seal pup tugs on her flipper and changes her life forever. Though frightened at first, Ally quickly notices that the seal is just playing with her. But when Ally sees a group of people taking photos of the seals, touching them, and kicking sand their way, the mother seals flee into the water, leaving their pups alone.

With a passion for protecting her new friends of the sea, Ally realizes that it's up to her to help the seals and bring a voice to the voiceless.

Uh-oh! I don’t think I like this!

Suddenly, the little turtle felt nervous and scared!

Maybe I don’t want to be someone’s pet after all!

Young and old alike can have fears when facing uncertainty and changes in life. Change can be scary! The question is…How do we manage these very real feelings?

Toby the Turtle is the heartwarming story of a little turtle going through a BIG change. On his new journey, Toby must learn to adapt to change, overcome his fears, and find friendship in the unknown.

When Billy plays baseball, he isn’t thinking about homeruns. Instead, Billy dreams of cake pops, caramel, and cheesecake.

Billy doesn’t like playing baseball, but when his dad tells him that sports are for boys, Billy has no other choice than to join the games and give up on his dreams of becoming a baker.

Until one day, Baker Beau visits Billy’s class, reminding him that batter is for more than just baseball.

Have you ever been told, “You’re too young”?

Niren and Mikki are on a quest to make a difference, but no one will let them.

You’re too young!

It’s too dangerous!

These are too heavy for you!

That’s all they keep hearing lately.

…Until they realize that the chance to become heroes has been hiding right under their noses all along.

Talent Day is Lucky’s least favourite day of the year. While her friends can twirl and twist and jump, she never has any talents to share! Lucky worries that she’ll never be good at anything. But then, Lucky tries a new experiment: the BIG Explosion! 

With a bottle of pop and a handful of mints, Lucky realizes that her talents weren’t so far away after all…

Lucky's Hidden Talent is a book all about one girl's mission to find her unique talent, opening the door for all children to discover their unique talents.

Gertie is determined to win the Groundhog Day Celebration Competition. Jeff may think that she is too short to win the competition, but Gertie is in it to win it! That's when the fun gets started with more twists and turns than a pretzel.

Gertie Saves the Day is more than a book about Groundhog Day. It is a story that explores the excitement of a special event, competition, disappointment and friendship. It is a book that children will want to read over and over again and will make a wonderful addition to any classroom or home library. 

This is the heartwarming story about a little girl and the friendship she shares with her hard-headed dog.

When Paula-Jean finds out that her parents have decided to adopt a brand-new puppy, she couldn't be happier. But all doesn't go as planned when this new puppy starts barking at peacocks, chasing squirrels, and shaking water everywhere.

As Paula-Jean discovers how to manage her energetic puppy, she also realizes the importance of responsibility and experiences the enduring bond between a girl and her puppy.

Meek Mouse has lost her squeak. She doesn’t remember where or when she lost it. She wanted to be a Teacher Mouse, but her friends laughed at her dream. With the help of a friend, Meek Mouse goes on a journey to find her squeak. Will she ever find it?

The only unusual thing  about Charlie is the Bright Purple Monster that lives on his shoulder.

Charlie wants to speak up in class, make friends, and score his first goal. The Bright Purple Monster wants to stop him.

“Don’t say that, Charlie!”

“They won’t like you, Charlie!”

“You’re going to miss, Charlie!”

If it was up to Charlie, he’d send the Bright Purple Monster on its way. But conquering his fears and silencing the monster on his shoulder isn’t easy. There’s no way Charlie can stand up to The Bright Purple Monster. At least, that’s what he thinks…

Bears can be a lot like people.

We aren’t so different from bears. We both live with our families in cozy homes and eat food like fish and berries. But sometimes, we don’t treat bears the way we’re supposed to. If we don’t make a change, we could lose some of our beautiful bears. How can we protect our environment and keep both bears and people safe?

From the day Benny’s family adopted him from the pound, Nacho has filled their home and their hearts with love. Come along as they explore sunny days, family, friends both human and four-legged, unconditional love, and a bit of squirrel chasing too!

Written in lyrical rhyme and told through colorful illustrations, Good Boy, Nacho! is a book that both children and adults will enjoy - over and over again. There is no doubt that Nacho will become one of the most beloved characters on your bookshelf.

An empowering, insightful story of a young girl's journey to understanding the importance of healthy sleep habits.

Leena never goes to sleep on time. Why sleep when she could play her cool new video game instead? Interestingly enough, the main topic for this week in her class is on the science of sleep. As she goes through her days feeling crabby and tired, will Leena finally uncover the secret of a good nights sleep? 

Help your children gain knowledge and understanding of the various components of well-being. The Be Well Children's Books series helps parents inspire and empower their children to take accountability and make choices aligned with their well-being, so they can live their optimal lives. These books can also help teachers open a dialogue with their students on various aspects of well-being, which otherwise do not get addressed. 

This fun-loving grandmother teaches, Jack and Louise, the sport of Pickleball in a wise and playful way - and the results are even better than she hopes.

With clever rhymes and outstanding illustrations by award-winning artist, Kevin Fales, Bend Your Knees, Louise! guarantees to make believers - and devoted pickleball players - out of its readers.

I want to ... but can I?

How often have you heard a child ponder that question? They can become lost in self doubt, and feel powerless.

Nolan is one such child. His heart is calling him to find a way to help; but can one person, especially someone little like him, really make a difference?

Through magical illustrations, and lyrical rhyme, this book's timeless message will plant seeds of hope in its readers heart, and inspire them to take action.

Follow Nolan on his beautiful journey to discovering his personal power, the power that lives in each and every one of us … The Power of One!

Parents, teachers and children will love Alex and his Amazing Abilities. The story chronicles the life of a boy named Alex who has been diagnosed with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder.

The story talks about his frustrations of having an Individual Education Plan, “IEP” and feeling different from others … until grade eight. Alex’s teacher, Mrs. Hunter introduces the “IEP” talk and shares the special strengths that many students with learning disabilities have in common. Mrs. Hunter shows Alex how to turn his disabilities into Amazing Abilities.

This book can be used as a teaching tool for parents, teachers and children to discuss Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and how to provide support so that they can turn their disabilities into amazing abilities. 

What if you could actually go into the world of a supernatural library book, and become the main character?

Take a fourteen-year-old boy with an unusual problem, stir him into a pan simmering with one cup mystery, and two cups fantasy. Add a dash of history, a bit of murder, and a girl who is over a thousand years old. Season it all with a very unusual ghost. Bake it in a supernatural library, and what do you have? Jake Knight and The Tale of Vindicatum.

When Jake takes this book out of the library, he has no idea what he will find. He and his best friend, Petie, actually go into the strange book! Will they be able to survive the dangers there? Will Jake finally overcome his own special struggles? What does the mysterious title, Vindicatum, mean? One thing is certain: there is no guarantee they will come back alive.

Did you know ... there are shark teeth in the desert sand of Saudi Arabia? Japan has restaurants that deliver food by conveyor belt? It would take 550 days to walk the length of the Great Wall of China?

Join us on a trip around the world and meet some amazing friends as we learn about languages, cultures, geography, foods, and much more. Saying Hello is an engaging peek into our world that shows the many ways we are similar, as well as how fun and interesting our differences can be.