Children’s/Young Adult

The Bluest You

Travis G. Baker of Orono, Maine

The Bluest You is the story of a little blue bird who sets out to prove that he’s the biggest, fastest, and bluest bird in the deep green wood. After meeting an eagle, a hummingbird, and a blue jay, however, the little bird learns it’s not about being the biggest or fastest but being the bluest you you can be! Ages 4–8

Paperback, 11" x 8.5", 14 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-237-6 $17.95

Travis G. Baker is an author, illustrator, teacher, and hockey coach. He is an award-winning playwright, whose works include SQUATCH, One Blue Tarp, and Hockey Mom. His artwork can be found in cafés, galleries, and at the town pool in Orono. The Bluest You is his first children’s book.

Cheese Inside Your Head

Dennis Anthony Arbour (1950–2018)

Fuzzy Mouse has “Cheese Inside his Head”!! Will he listen to his wise parents or put himself in danger, ending up as Kitty feed?? This is an intriguing tale for children and adults to enjoy together. Ages 4–8

Paperback, 11.5" x 9", 24 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-222-2 $18.95

Dennis Anthony Arbour (1950–2018) was an exceptional individual and a talented artist. His life pursuits included West Coast American Indian carvings, designing for New York Illustrations, and original oil paintings. He is well known for his book Being the Phoenix, regarding his personal health battle. Spirituality and kindness were his guiding lights. He wrote Cheese Inside Your Head in 1996.

Reesie the Blind Dachshund

A True Story P. G. Lachance of Cape Porpoise, Maine Illustrated by Leah Payne

Reesie is a sweet little Dachshund who started her life in Louisiana but ended up in a shelter in Maine. When her new family adopted her, they had no idea how special she really was. Unlike other dogs, Reesie could not play fetch and kept running into things. No one knew she was blind! Learn about Reesie’s amazing journey and how she helped this family to learn that you don’t need vision to share and feel love. Ages 4–8

Paperback, 10" x 7", 18 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-240-6 $15.95

P. G. Lachance is a first-time children’s book author. After a career in the software technology world, he is satisfying a different creative side of his brain, writing, making music, and enjoying the simpler side of life. All profits from this book will be donated to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, which works to enrich the lives of the blind and visually impaired by providing them with superbly bred and expertly trained guide dogs.

Spring House

R. Christian Crabtree of Arrowsic, Maine

Fourteen-year-old Conner Williamson is sent to his grandfather’s small farm after his parents’ separation. As he adjusts to life in northern Maine, he befriends the vibrant Raylee Drew and the peculiar Dickie Chesterfield. Just as things appear to be settling into a peaceful routine, an unnerving incident and Dickie’s disappearance upend Conner’s world, and a terrifying fight for survival begins. Young Adult

Paperback, 6" x 9", 234 pages ISBN 978-1-63381-229-1 $16.95

R. Christian Crabtree is a lawyer and writer born and raised on the coast of Maine. After earning a bachelor’s degree in history from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania and a law degree from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, Chris spent twenty years in the corporate legal world before transitioning to life as a full-time author.

The Tobin Tree

Tana Leonhart of Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Tobin’s new family, her sixth-grade classmates, and a new best friend all become part of her search for the missing memories of her past. Anger and disappointment are eased by the beauty of the mountains and the wisdom of an old ranch hand. In the end, Tobin’s inner strength and connection to nature help her find her true self. Middle Grade

Paperback, 5" x 8", 287 pages ISBN 978-1-63381-236-9 $16.95

After a wonderful teaching career and years in the mountains of Colorado, Tana Leonhart now lives in Maine, near rocky shores and small, quiet beaches…a perfect place to write, paint, and play her flute. She is grateful for tiny green shoots in her spring garden, bluebirds at her feeder, and for the opportunity to share ideas and thoughts with others.

Bear and the Oxbow Island Gang

Rae Chalmers of Peaks Island, Maine Illustrated by Jamie Hogan Bear loses his temper after being bullied and fails his first week of sixth grade. Suspended from school and feeling like a loser, he is sent to his grandmother’s home on Oxbow Island. With the help of his island friends, he is determined to succeed and catch whoever is harming the island’s beavers and their habitat.

Middle Grade

Paperback, 5.5" x 8", 197 pages with b/w illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-211-6 $13.95

Before You Were Ours Top Se Didi Cooper of Kennebunkport, Maine Illustrated by Holly Ross Parent and child journey through the earth as they celebrate becoming a family. Nature, love, and earth magic bring them together in the most perfect ways. Just look to the moonbeams, the gentle breezes, and the kindness of the sun. Before You Were Ours celebrates traditional and nontraditional families, since every family is born from the magic of the universe.

Paperback, 8.25" x 10", 24 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-178-2 $19.95 Hardcover, 8.25" x 10", 24 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-179-9 $29.95

Bernard Langlais Revisited Top Se Maine Art Series for Young Readers Pat Davidson Reef of Falmouth, Maine This book is a visual biography for young people and art lovers about Maine artist Bernard Langlais. It explores visually the artist’s style in creating wood sculptures, fine line drawings, and oil paintings on paper. Also included in the book are examples of works by Langlais selected from across the state. It is designed for both children and adults to enjoy. David C. Driskell: Artist, Educator, Author is available on page 4. Ages 4–Adult

Paperback, 12" x 9", 70 pages with color illustrations and photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-160-7 $24.95

The Boston Terrier Who Thought He Was a Loon Top Se Michelle Patch of Raymond, Maine Illustrated by Thomas Block While sunning himself on the warm sandy beach, Rollie heard a strange noise. Suddenly, the noise was closer and louder than before. He searched the water to see where it was coming from—looking through the waves and the boats—there it was! Looking back at him was what Rollie could only believe was a reflection of himself. 2017 New England Book Show, Committee Pick Ages 4–8

Paperback, 12" x 10", 26 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-097-6 $18.95

The Canoe Maker Top Se David Moses Bridges, Passamaquoddy Birch Bark Artisan Jean Flahive of South Portland, Maine, and Donald Soctomah of Princeton, Maine Illustrated by Mari Dieumegard Young Tobias and his father, David Moses Bridges, the tribe’s master canoe maker, go deep into the Maine woods to find the perfect birch to build a birch-bark canoe. In this magical tale, David weaves Native American storytelling into the ancient art and spirituality of canoe making, including the heart-rending legend of the partridge, the first canoe maker. 2020 Maine Literary Award Finalist, Book Award for Children's Ages 4–8

Paperback, 9" x 10", 38 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-171-3 $17.95

Dahlov Ipcar / Artist Top Se Maine Art Series for Young Readers Pat Davidson Reef of Falmouth, Maine This book is a biography for young people about Maine artist Dahlov Ipcar, who has a distinctive style. It explores visually her growth as an artist from selected childhood works to her adult masterpieces in museums. In the book are examples of murals, illustrations in children’s books, and cloth sculptures. It is designed for children and adults to enjoy. 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist, Art David C. Driskell: Artist, Educator, Author is available on page 4. Ages 4–Adult

Paperback, 12" x 9", 45 pages with color illustrations and photographs ISBN 978-1-63381-087-7 $20.95

Dogs vs. Aliens

Robert J. Ristino of Swanville, Maine Aliens from intergalactic space accidentally land in Brooks, Maine. Their prime directive is to eliminate any and all lifeforms that threaten the orderly evolution of the universe. Among these is one extremely dangerous species—humans. As the aliens plan to destroy the humans, they unexpectedly come into conflict with the humans’ courageous protectors—the dogs of Brooks. The Illuminati Circle is available on page 29.

Middle Grade

Paperback, 5.5" x 8", 163 pages ISBN 978-1-63381-200-0 $17.95

Little Bird, Little Bird, Where Is Your Nest?

Ali and Karyn Koulopoulos Illustrated by Karyn Koulopoulos

Join Little Bird on his journey to find his home and set his song free. As he explores his world and ends up in all the wrong places, he learns to see his own value and begins to understand that home is more than just a place. Included with the book is an original song by Chad Hollister. Ages 4–8

Paperback, 9.5" x 8.5", 24 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-209-3 $19.95

Hardcover, 9.5" x 8.5", 24 pages with color illustrations

ISBN 978-1-63381-210-9 $24.95

Masterson’s Magical Merry-Go-Round

Marty Martin Miller of Gorham, Maine and Eleanor Morris Botka of Raymond, Maine Illustrated by Laura Lander

A once-handsome painted horse and his merry-go-round friends long for the days when they were young, beautiful, and filled with joy. A severe summer storm adds to the carousel’s woes by leaving the animal rides scarred and disheartened. The owner calls his granddaughter to restore Paint, her favorite childhood ride, and his popular companions on the twirling platform. Avery and her art school classmates lovingly labor together to reawaken Masterson’s Magical Merry-Go-Round. Ages 4–8

Paperback, 11.25" x 8.5", 30 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-214-7 $18.95

Pardon Me, I’m Perfect Karen St. Germain of Scarborough, Maine Illustrated by Veronica Rose Jones

Meet Peter—a pollywog of great stature and strength. He is proud and loud and quick to flex his muscles. Insults and arrogance chase away his peers. Peter’s quest to be crowned the new king takes him on a journey of surprises. Follow his path of disappointment, discovery, and second chances. Ages 4–8

Paperback, 12" x 10", 20 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-204-8 $17.95

Sea Glass and the Lighthouse

Written by Kelly Brooks-Bay

Illustrated by Lindsay Weirich

Sea Glass and the Lighthouse Top Se Kelly Brooks-Bay of Orrington, Maine Illustrated by Lindsay Weirich On a Maine island, two friends are searching for sea glass. What they find…is quite unexpected. What would you do if the ocean brought you a mysterious crate? Would you open it? Bring home what you found? Maggie Sue and Oscar did not expect this kind of treasure. See what happens in the first of their Sea Glass adventures! The Rainbow Pants is available on page 30. Ages 4–8

Paperback, 8.75" x 9.75", 32 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-123-2 $ 14.95

The Thank-You Game Top Se Katie Bloom of Cape Elizabeth, Maine Illustrated by Veronica Rose Jones Find and discover all that Alex can be thankful for as she moves through her day and interacts with her friends and community. Help Alex learn that when she is thankful, she is not frustrated; when she is thankful, she is able to share; when she is thankful, she sees more clearly what she has; and when she is thankful, she feels happy.

Ages 4–8

Paperback, 9" x 8.5", 25 pages with color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63381-193-5 $16.95

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