Children’s Books by Indie Authors
From imaginative adventures and heartwarming stories to creative coloring and activity books, these children’s books inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of reading and discovery.
Picture Books | Growing Readers | Middle Grade | Coloring & Activity Books | Holiday & Seasonal
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Picture Books
Illustrated stories made for sharing, exploring, and enjoying together, from silly adventures to sweet stories with something to say.
Suna & Jaro
MaKreWe
Curiosity, empathy, and the little wonders children notice that adults sometimes walk right past.
The Boy Who Ate Nightmares
Sneha Devasurendra
A cute-creepy picture book from the Midnight Library: the story of a boy who eats his nightmares instead of fearing them.
Under the Hood with Dad!
Bryant Cloud Johnson
Join Link, his dad, and their German Shepherd Apex on an A-to-Z trip through the garage!
The Best Way to Eat Pizza
Ms. Peggy Sue
Language enrichment for kids while talking about pizza
Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure
Kendall Concini-Moore
Big feelings, gentle hearts, and the comfort of family togetherness.
Bedtime
Natasha Cunningham
Explore simple nightly routines that help little ones settle down, feel safe, and drift off to sleep with ease.
Hector and Heloise in Paris
R. Janet Walraven, M.Ed.
Two hedgehog siblings sneak into the Louvre in Paris
The Wonderful World of Ben
Lorraine Blanche
Follow seven year old Ben on his home education journey. From gallery and museum trips to baking tasty maths inspired treats. Told in engaging rhyme.
What Smiley the Rescue Dog Didn’t Know
Olena Kagui
When Smiley was adopted by a new family, there were lots of things he didn’t know!
More of What Smiley the Rescue Dog Didn’t Know
Olena Kagui
A sequel to Smiley’s original book, What Smiley the Rescue Dog Didn’t Know, where he learns even more lessons!
What Smiley the Rescue Dog Didn’t Know Extended
Olena Kagui
A combined story of What Smiley the Rescue Dog Didn’t know, and his second adventure, More of What Smiley the Rescue Dog Didn’t Know
What Smiley the Rescue Dog Didn’t Know About Hawai’i
Olena Kagui
Smiley, an adorable rescue dog, learns all about the beautiful islands of Hawai’i, while learning lots of new Hawaiian words along the way!
Milly Has the Most Fun
Shantel Woodland
Milly loves to play, but her autism means play looks different than you might expect.
Into the Thicket
Gail Kuhnlein
A boy finds an injured baby rabbit and takes it thru a scary thicket to get quickly to wildlife rehabilitation.
Bea’s Dream
Myrna G Slagle
The making of a queen Bea learns about teamwork, trust, loyalty and many other qualities.
Embrace Your Features
Christina Testut
A children’s book that persuades us all to accept and appreciate the features that make us unique.
A Colorful Balloon Ride
Allistar Banks
Join Mary and Emily on a ride around the County Fair with Mr. John.
I am Bigger
Belle Green
Your preschooler can learn to handle frustration and celebrate success!
I Am a Good Friend
Belle Green
What do good friends do? Learn about sharing, taking turns, and more!
I Am Good in My Heart
Belle Green
Mistakes happen! They shouldn’t harm a child’s self-worth.
Robot Activated!
Belle Green
Rescue Robot rushes to save a derailed train full of teddy bears!
Valentine’s Day Rhymes
Belle Green
Celebrate with light hearted poems on gifts, hugs, and of course, Cupid!
I Am Kind
Belle Green
What does it mean to be kind? Help kids put kindness into action!
Tip the Lunchtime Robot
Belle Green
Tip cleans floors, but her heart’s desire is to be a chef!
There’s A Snake In My Soup
Denise Mahaney
ABC book featuring cute animals in everyday fun food.
The Ah-Choo Crew
Denise Mahaney
Fun filled family day of chaotic sneezers.
A Donkey Named Daffodil
Denise Mahaney
Daffodil learns being different is special.
Love & Hearts for Everyone
Tatiana Bastone
Book about Live, Family and Kindness. Fit for Valentines and all year round.
Sweet Dreams Little Star
Tatiana Bastone
A heartwarming collection of gentle bedtime lullabies for babies, toddlers, and young children.
ABC Animal Adventures
Tatiana Bastone
Each page introduces a new animal friend through cheerful verse and vibrant illustrations that make learning letters fun and memorable.
Food Adventure
Tatiana Bastone
Fun Book to Introduce Vegetables to children and encourage healthy eating.
The Young Explorers’ Time Machine
Jiree Kuhu
Young explorers time-travel through ancient civilizations and world-changing inventions.
Sharks at Bedtime
Marna Mae
Learn about types of Sharks and Bedtime Routines
Racc and Oon with A Spoon
Ashley Young
Two raccoon parents, 86 furry children, and just one spoon: a funny bedtime picture book.
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Growing Readers
Books for children beginning to read independently and ready to move into longer stories, from early reading adventures to first chapter books.
The Accidental Adventures of Jack Potts
Suzanne Furness
In a world called Underbed Storage expect the unexpected.
Money Magic for Kids
Mark Oliver
Timmy the Money Wizard and Drago the Banker teach kids to earn, save, spend and share in Moneyland.
The Written Adventure of Nella Lace
Laura Leeson
Unicorn learns to confidently communicate through letters.
Trapper John and Rocky Raccoon’s Adventures: Island Dreams
Sir Henry Wilder
When Trapper John sets sail to explore a mist-shrouded island, he expects quiet shores and towering pines, not a pesky talkative raccoon.
Trapper John and Rocky Raccoon’s Adventures: Beacons of Reefbreak
Sir Henry Wilder
As John and Rocky explore the mist-shrouded island, they are uncertain of the mysteries that await.
Trapper John and Rocky Raccoon’s Adventures: Passage Through Shadows
Sir Henry Wilder
The mist thickens. Dangers hide in the shadows, waiting… lurking.
The Shadow Stone
Sir Henry Wilder
At last, the island reveals what it has been protecting. When shadows align and the final clue is uncovered, Sawyer must decide how the story should end and what it means to be a true caretaker of the past.
Beyond the Fold
Sir Henry Wilder
A Trilogy of Clues, Courage, and Discovery. Some Secrets Were Meant To Be Revealed.
Return to Reefbreak Island
Sir Henry Wilder
A boy, his grandfather, and a clever raccoon return to a mysterious island where ancient clues reward patience, not greed, and lead to a long-lost piece of history.
A Guiding Light from Heaven
Patty Mankowski
A story born from a thunderstorm night involving a mom and her little girl with a message that will give them courage.
Teddy Lou, Bell Guru
Chris Demeropolis
Curious Teddy Lou follows bells, rhymes, and a scientific surprise.
Willow the Whispering Witch
L A Oldham-Sear
Willow discovers that her uniqueness is her greatest strength
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Middle Grade
Stories for confident independent readers ready for bigger adventures, deeper themes, and more developed characters and worlds.
The Gryphon Riders of Ramonabrae
K.A. Claytor
Peregrym must find the courage to fly into The Valley of Fire to save her little sister LunaDew, or risk losing her forever.
STEM Day
Amy Doslich
Learn about STEM jobs you never knew existed!
Princess Liz and the Quack Riders
Engel Dreizehn
A New Rebel Princess is about to QUACK Tyranny!
Stormy Normy Finds His Forever Home
Leisa Fail
An inspiring illustrated adventure about resilience, friendship, and being yourself.
Stormy Normy and the Tom Quilty Cup
Leisa Fail
His owner sets a big goal of competing in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup.
Stormy Normy Goes Reining
Leisa Fail
Stormy Normy soon discovers that reining is a whole different adventure.
Soapy Sally and the Cousin Crew: Legacy of Bubble Fox Hollow
Amy Lucille with Myles Cooper
A shattered mirror draws five cousins into magical family secrets.
Soapy Sally and the Cousin Crew: Return to Bubble Fox Hollow
Amy Lucille with Myles Cooper and Lilli Grace
Bubble Fox Hollow is calling them back… And this time, saving the Hollow means healing the heart of magic itself.
Soapy Sally and the Cousin Crew: Halloween in Bubble Fox Hollow
Amy Lucille with Myles Cooper and Lilli Grace
Sweet things are coming to Hollowheart Castle. Eventually. Hopefully. If they can find them.
I Know What UFO Did Last Summer
Kevin Garone
Alien-obsessed Marv is convinced a UFO has landed behind his house, but the truth is more dangerous…
Night of the Living Toilet Paper
Kevin Garone
Marv and his friends are back. Will they be able to stop a new threat to their town?
The Band From Another World
Kevin Garone
Marv and his friends are back for a thrilling conclusion to the Alien Survival Guide trilogy!
Endingen Mole
Stephen D. Ferrett
A solitary mole discovers a map and journeys beyond his tunnels.
Bran – White Raven
Stephen D. Ferrett
When legends awaken, heroes must resist power without magic.
Guardians of the Elements
Stephen D. Ferrett
The exciting third and last instalment of the Endingen Mole Trilogy
The Painter Who Steals Seasons
Vinod Rawat
Experience a burst of Chroma-Magic in this fast-paced, adventure story book!
The Silent Journey
Havelah McLat
In 1932, deaf eleven-year-old Anika Bahdan escapes famine-depleted Ukraine with one hope: to reunite with her papa, Tato, in America.
The Everyday Case Files
I. Babel
Gentle, humorous school mysteries helping kids decode everyday moments.
The Adventures of Morish
Elorine Jade
A gentle forest adventure about friendship, courage, and quiet inner strength.
Storm of Clocks
Suzanne Furness
A Cornish set fantasy full of folklore and adventure.
The Glow in Her Hands
Marg Gibbs
Middle grade story of loss, change, friendship and family set in Norway and Australia and a mystical stone
Sherlock Hamster & The Empress Emeralds Escapade
M. Anthony Harris
A mink client. A stolen necklace. Nothing is what it looks like.
Sherlock Hamster & the Abduction Adventure
M. Anthony Harris
Sherlock Hamster is a private investigator with a nose for solving mysteries.
Sherlock Hamster & the Haunted House Hullabaloo
M. Anthony Harris
Ghosts? Ghouls? Creepy creatures? Sherlock Hamster ain’t scared of them…Or at least, not too much.
Sherlock Hamster: Books 1-3 Omnibus
M. Anthony Harris
Three fur-raising Sherlock Hamster detective adventures in one omnibus.
Odilia and the Stones of Power
Barb Matysik-Hopkins
A stolen box and magical stone reveal a family secret.
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Coloring & Activity Books
Creative books made for little hands and big imaginations, filled with coloring, activities, and screen-free fun.
Racc & Oon: with a spoon coloring book
Braydan Young
A silly, food-filled coloring book starring two raccoons and their very big family.
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Holiday & Seasonal
Stories that celebrate holidays, traditions, seasons, and those special moments kids look forward to throughout the year.
Vico’s Christmas Storybook
Georgi Kisyov
Heartwarming Christmas stories about family, kindness, memories, and everyday magic.
Love & Hearts for Everyone
Tatiana Bastone
Book about Live, Family and Kindness. Fit for Valentines and all year round.
The Angels That Christmas
Jacqueline Johnson
The first Christmas was a spectacular lighting show.
Soapy Sally and the Cousin Crew: Halloween in Bubble Fox Hollow
Amy Lucille with Myles Cooper and Lilli Grace
Sweet things are coming to Hollowheart Castle. Eventually. Hopefully. If they can find them.
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