Books published by MindStir Media

When Ms. Rabbit and Mr. Hawk meet, it is pure magic. But Ms. Rabbit's friends do not understand their relationship and it causes her confusion and doubt. She no longer wants to see him which dismays him very much. How can Mr. Hawk show he really cares about her? Are they too different to be together? She has to learn to trust and in doing so, love. For when we have love, the world becomes a special enchanting place which Ms. Rabbit will soon learn.

"Merry Christmas from the Big Guy, the Rabbit and the Fairy," is a rhyming children's picture book that was written in 2014. However, most of the ideas and some actual quotes came from things that my boys said in 1997 when Nick was nine and Jack was seven. Nick was always the believer and Jack was the skeptic. With the help of Nick, Jack soon learned the benefits of believing. Marcus was four during the period of time in which this story was set, and therefore, did not contribute to this book. I have assured him that as I continue writing, he will make it into future stories.

The Legend and Adventures of Bob Wire is a collection of stories passed down from generations of ranchers, oilfield roughnecks, and boot and saddle makers. These stories along with a vivid imagination have been rolled into a Western legend of epic proportions. A story of transition, grit, and heroics, The Legend and Adventures of Bob Wire chronicles a way of life that is still ongoing today. The lessons learned here will last a lifetime. Enjoy!

Texting Gramma is a story about a baby boy named Samuel who can't wait to tell Gramma about the new discoveries each day brings. And what better way to do it than to find mommy's phone and send a text! Come join Samuel as he shares the world with Gramma through his own eyes!

This book is a colorful, easy to read, and beautifully illustrated story. It defines and discusses feelings, by making a comparison between our emotions and the weather. It focuses on six primary feelings, leads to discussions about feelings and helps to identify appropriate alternatives to unhealthy expressions, and provides insight to the child, by showing a connection between our feelings and our actions. This is accomplished by using age appropriate language and images. Using descriptions of the weather, the child can begin to label, understand, and express his/her feelings. The questions at the end of each section, allow the child to evaluate his/her personal expressions of emotions. In doing, so, Stormy paints a colorful portrait of the wonderful world of moods, experienced by young and old alike.

Michael J. Caron, a resident of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, has been an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, father, and grandfather who has always loved to write. For years he would write Christmas letters to over 100 friends and family, and each letter contained a family story. Each adventure is from an actual family event that Mike embellishes with wit and humor, and they always end with a lesson to be learned. With the encouragement of his two sons, daughter, and understanding wife his stories now come to life in a series of books entitled "The Adventures of Alex". Children will be kept laughing until each situation is finally resolved.

This is a children's story, delightfully illustrated, that will appeal to the imagination of 3-6 year olds, as well the parent, grandparent reader. The story evolved from a true-life experience of the author, who discovered a few active residents in the Christmas tree that she and her children brought home from a New Hampshire Christmas tree farm. The narrative follows, and the illustrations capture, festive holiday traditions including kindly Santa Claus and the playful addition of unusual guests within the Christmas tree.

Puddles is a very curious and bossy skunk who needs to solve the mystery of: Who Peed on the Floor? She knows it has to be one of her animal friends, but does not know which one it could be. So, she begins her search by asking each of her animal friends and is surprised by the outcome.

The Legend and Adventures of Bob Wire is a collection of stories passed down from generations of ranchers, oilfield roughnecks, and boot and saddle makers. These stories along with a vivid imagination have been rolled into a Western legend of epic proportions. A story of transition, grit, and heroics, The Legend and Adventures of Bob Wire chronicles a way of life that is still ongoing today. The lessons learned here will last a lifetime. Enjoy!

Chaz is a little boy who is faced with choices throughout his day. He has to think about the choices and consequences he is faced with and learn to make the right choices. Follow along as Chaz makes the right choices and has a good day.

Michael J. Caron, a resident of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, has been an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, father, and grandfather who has always loved to write. For years he would write Christmas letters to over 100 friends and family, and each letter contained a family story. Each adventure is from an actual family event that Mike embellishes with wit and humor, and they always end with a lesson to be learned. With the encouragement of his two sons, daughter, and understanding wife his stories now come to life in a series of books entitled "The Adventures of Alex". Children will be kept laughing until each situation is finally resolved.

Vibrant mixed media collage follows the growing cycle of three types of seeds - Corn, Beans and Squash - through the seasons from seed to soup.

Faith a Leapin': The Beginning, the first installment in the new multilingual series, will be sure to capture your heart, as Hope gives birth to Faith. A true mother's heart believes love will lead her daughter to find her again one day. Follow along as Faith travels to her ultimate destination. In so doing, you'll discover that if you believe, have faith and hope, then you will discover love.

A new steam engine has arrived on the Chugga Valley Railroad. His name is Willy Whistler, and he has a disability. This means he has a minor problem. He cannot speak; he can only whistle. All of the engines are friendly to him, except Danny Diesely, who calls him "useless" because of his disability. But when Danny gets into trouble, Willy saves the day and helps him get his passengers delivered on time. In the end, Danny realizes that Willy's disability is really an ability, and the two become friends. Indeed, even though Willy has a disability, he is a very helpful engine!

Soon to be a favorite among children and adults alike, this book is more than just a story. It is a teaching tool, helping children understand at an early age that we are all different. Watch your child grow right before your eyes as he or she enjoys this interactive book, coloring all the characters. See them go on their own journey of self-learning and understanding how we all have differences. With this book your children will always remember that being themselves is good enough.

Journal Books from Fertile Ground Creations are fun, illustrated stories from author and yo-yo professional Clyde Heath. Booker Weed and friends strive to be the best they can be no matter what is happening at home, in their neighborhood, or with their friends by making healthy positive choices instead of excuses. The reader will learn to understand that "Blame is not the Game", but instead to understand they have what it takes to press on to be the best they can be no matter what. Fertile Ground Creations believes if you "Encourage a child to journal, their thinking turns to writing." We also believe that, "Growing literacy of the heart and mind cultivates the landscape of a child's future." Therefore our children's books conclude with a journal to inspire kids to read, think and write.

When a kind king decides to retire, he must set out to find a replacement for the throne. But with three lovely daughters to choose from, how will he know which daughter will serve best as the future queen? Fortunately, the wise king quickly devises a plan that will test the young princesses on their character and servitude. For the next three days each princess is put through a trial that will teach them and us, that in the end, it is your attitude that makes the difference.

What do you do when flying a kite with your very best friend ends up with a mop and a bucket? You try again! Enjoy the first in a series of escapades with two very best friends, Little Mouse and Flying Pig. You will find character building stories with whiskers and a curly tail and always a smile.

Edison the Firefly was a little different than the other fireflies - he couldn't glow. He tried and tried but instead of giving up, he turned to science once again. Join Edison as he shows you his discovery and how it helps others. This second book in the new multilingual edition not only teaches science in Edison's fictional world but will also educate you with translations in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Edison will surely brighten your day!

Skinni Mini coloring book tells a story about animals encountering each other, becoming friends and going on an adventure together in search of a cleaner environment.

Weepy is a dragon, sure, but the dragons nearby would agree that he doesn't act like a dragon at all. He's not angry, scary, and mean. He only eats vegetables with his sharp teeth. He uses his fire-breath as a nightlight because he's afraid of the dark. Worst of all, he tends to cry, something the other dragons - especially his powerful father - would never do! Weepy wants to be more "dragony," but he soon finds that being different has its advantages.

This book has a whimsical rhyme about misbehaving characters that have bad habits called the Itty Bitty It. Two children stumble across a few Itty Bitty Its and watch them as they misbehave with each other. At the end of the story children are told to avoid acting like the Itty Bitty It because it is not a very nice way to be. It's a creative and unique way for children to learn how not to act like that character because having good manners matters.

Linda Ronstadt was born in Tucson, Arizona during the Truman Administration, one year after World War Two ended. She grew up listening to a wide array of musical styles, from Jazz to Country to Mariachi to Opera to early Rock & Roll. At the age of eighteen, she dropped out of college and headed to Hollywood in search of fame and success as a musician. Shortly afterward, she formed The Stone Poneys - a Folk Rock band responsible for the revolutionary and poignant classic 'Different Drum'. After three albums released on Capitol Records, the group disbanded in 1968 and Linda experienced several years of career ups and downs. In 1975, Ronstadt became a superstar with the explosion of Heart Like A Wheel, a shimmering aural masterpiece considered to be the blueprint of the Country Rock genre still in effect today. Linda became the most successful female singer of the 1970s, and, ultimately, one of the most successful recording artists of all time. As of 2014, Linda has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and has won 12 heralded Grammy Awards including the 2011 Lifetime Achievement honor. 2014 was also the year that she was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and awarded The National Medal Of Arts from President Barack Obama. Despite losing her singing ability to Parkinson's Disease, Linda Ronstadt continues to influence people with her remarkable body of timeless recorded works. This is her story, penned by writer Mark Watson for the sake of posterity.

Jamie, Charlie and their dog, Star, join their Uncle Max on a trip to Homer, Alaska to attend a global warming symposium. It was a much-anticipated vacation to the 'last frontier' and becomes everything but a vacation. The small town of Homer lies at the tip of the Kenai Peninsula. The town's social structure is made up of fishermen, artists, tourists and unfortunately a few unscrupulous people who cause the death of the symposium organizer and the wounding of an Alaskan State trooper. There are lots of twists and a few surprises in Homer: The Disappearing Man.

Built on the premise that relationships are the most difficult of human endeavors, Promise portrays the ultimate price paid for emotional dishonesty. Lyrical and poignant, the story revolves around Dave Tackett, a seemingly placid teacher living in a small Midwestern town and haunted by past events he can't reveal. Legal actions over a fellow teacher's questionable morals awaken painful memories and trigger a searing flashback that, in turn, brings Tackett to a shocking realization of the consequences of his ethical choices. At times blunt and graphic, this accessible novel compels the reader to its disturbing and unexpected conclusion.

The Medelia Chronicles retell the story of the mythological hero. Students of mythology would argue that the hero's journey is everyone's journey, each reader reliving the drama of that ancient story. Hidden in the retelling is the road map for the understanding of our lives, how we treat one another and wish to be treated, our tolerance for the perceived differences in others, and our deep longing to be connected to each other and to something greater than ourselves. In The Beginning, the first of six books in Mundahl's magical adventures, opens with the creation of the ninth world, Medelia, the World of the Humans. After the creation, there is perfect peace for twenty-four generations. The period of harmony ends when one of the seven creators, Orbenos, betrays the humans by whispering his name and role in creation to a young man, Thomas Hunter, from the Kingdom of Moriand. With the breaking of his sacred promise to remain anonymous, Orbenos is banished from the Heart of Heavens. As a result of the betrayal, the eight Laws of Understanding, the cornerstones of the World of the Humans, are weakened and at risk of dying. If their light fades completely, Medelia will slip into darkness from which there may be no return. Thomas' grandson, Charlie, sets off on a quest to safeguard the laws and in so doing retells the ancient story for us all.

"Brendan Smith has been a columnist for the Weirs Times since 1995. Many of his early columns focused on his adjustment to life in Central New Hampshire after having moved there from Long Island, New York, in 1985 and were presented in his first book, The Flatlander Chronicles. Today his weekly A F.O.O.L. (Flatlander's Observations On Life) in New Hampshire column focuses not just on his continuing adjustments but on life in general in New Hampshire and beyond. From politics to health to technology to shopping and more, Brendan has been entertaining readers of both The Weirs Times and Cocheco Times for years with his unique humor and take on things. Best of a F.O.O.L In New Hampshire contains a perfect sampling of those columns"--