Books published by Belle Isle Books

The Australian outback is a place full of wonder, color, and life!But it can also be unpredictable. When wildfires break out, all the animals are in danger! Join Kevin the kookaburra and his clever crew as they work together to save their home in the Australian outback.

Prickles is the happiest little hedgehog—except when she has to say goodbye. She loves her mom and dad more than anything, so one whole night without them seems like forever. Stick with Prickles to learn how to make goodbyes so much easier!

Anna Volkov has a lot on her mind. Her father has just been appointed Russia's ambassador to the UN, uprooting the family from Moscow to Manhattan-and with her relationship with her twin sister already on the rocks, it's shaping up to be a lonely, boring school year.However, when a strange old woman appears on the street one night to deliver a cryptic warning, Anna finds herself thrown headfirst into a war that has been raging in secret for hundreds of years-a power struggle between the evil Mystics, and the Aura Readers who oppose them. Unsure of whom to trust or what to believe, Anna must rely on her wits as she masters an ancient power, and put a stop to a conspiracy that could change her fate-and the fate of the world-forever.

“Who are you going to grow up to be?”How do our experiences shape who we are? How can we choose our thoughts to grow into positive people? Join a colorful little girl named Sarah on a walk with her mother, as they discuss the meaning of compassion, appreciation, acknowledgment, and learning from mistakes to discover the qualities that already live inside all of us, just waiting for the chance to bloom.

Boswell Bear has been patiently waiting for his first day of school! Set off on an all-day adventure with Boswell as he makes new friends, learns new things, and discovers just how fun school can be!

Beatrice the Turtle is afraid to come out of her shell. Then, one summer day, a butterfly lands in Beatrice's rock garden, and together, they embark on an inspiring journey through the forest.Join Beatrice in learning how a small act of kindness can change your life in a big way!

While researching family history for his semibiographical opera Monte and Pinky, Richmond-based poet and songwriter Richard Rose came face to face with the fact of his ancestors' involvement in the local slave trade. As a social and environmental activist, Rose became determined to explore and come to terms with the many consequences of the injustices in which his family took part.A story in verse, Coming Around is the companion piece to Monte and Pinky, following the life anddescendants of a slave named Simon Abouette and of the Ouillechaud family, who purchase him to work on their sugar plantation in the early 1800s. Interspersed with heartbreaking lyric pieces based on historical anecdotes from across the South, Coming Around is the culmination of one man's effort to heal the hurts of the past through humility, understanding, and acceptance.

Abby and her favorite four-footed friend Chowser discover all kinds of creatures while walking in the wild, wild woods one day. What they don't expect to find is Nick, a no good, icky, black-legged tick. Find out what happens when Nick the icky tick finds them...and the lessons they learn about how to stay safe on future outdoor adventures!Author Karen Gloyer, a Lyme disease survivor, created Nick, the No Good, Icky Tick as a simple way to teach children and families the importance of tick prevention and awareness. Gloyer knows, firsthand, the hardships that come with this debilitating ailment--and that prevention and awareness are key. Let Abby, Chowser, and Nick, the No Good, Icky Tick help teach the children in your life to "look carefully!" as they learn to keep safe outdoors. Helpful tips and an afterword by Kenneth B. Singleton, M.D., M.P.H., a leading U.S. authority on Lyme disease treatment and prevention, round out this important book.