Books Published by Miriam Laundry Publishing

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.