Books published by Starry Forest Books, Inc.

If a kitten hates the water ‿ can it come to love a mermaid? Find out in this story about setting goals, problem-solving, and (eventually) making friends. Cadence is a very busy little mermaid‿dancing with dolphins in the morning and practicing Tai Chi at the lighthouse in the afternoon‿but something is missing. She really wants a kitten! When she discovers a family of felines onshore, Cadence can‿t believe her luck. But, as the mermaid tries to play with one of the kittens, she soon discovers that cats do not like water and are very pointy in all the wrong places. Ouch! With her kitten dreams dashed, Cadence couldn‿t be sadder. Is there a pet out there that can love her and the sea? Maybe there‿s one right under her fin! From author Judith L. Roth and artist Jaclyn Sinquett, Cadence and Kittenfish: A Mermaid Tale reminds us to follow our hearts and our fins‿and be ready for some surprises!

KIRKUS REVIEWS' BEST BOOKS OF 2022“An engaging book about accepting endings and celebrating beginnings “ ‿ Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Start with THE END in mind with this playful and whimsical picture book that explores conclusions, transitions, and new beginnings ‿ and how to have fun in the middle. This is THE END of endings as you know them.  Endings can be hard, whether it‿s the end of school or changes to daily routines and activities. With humor, heart, and a sense of childlike wonder, author John Bray reminds us that endings both big and small can be the start of something new and different. “THE END of one thing is the beginning of something else. And the beginning of one thing is THE END of something else. And that‿s okay.â€?  At once silly and smart, The End encourages kids to navigate beginnings, middles, and ends with curiosity and imagination. Perfect for fans of B.J. Novak‿s The Book With No Pictures, this picture book is bound to entertain young readers who love to ask questions, read funny stories, build blanket forts, and complicate the passage of time. With vibrant illustrations by artist Josh Cleland, The End is just the beginning of a re-read!