Children's/Young Adult

NEW CHILDREN’S/YOUNG ADULT

The Adventures of Gwen Penguin

Robin Wade of Freeport, Maine

Follow young Gwen Penguin’s journey as she leaves home, embarking on an adventure following the icebergs. As Gwen drifts along she meets new friends. With their help, Gwen rescues a turtle. Gwen and her friends work together gathering floating nets and plastic to make a safer world. As the icebergs melt in warmer waters, Gwen, with her new friends, returns home.

Ages 4–8 Paperback, 8" x 8", 30 pages with color photographs

ISBN 978-1-63381-245-1 $19.95

Robin Wade is a retired business owner, wife, mother, and grandmother. From the coastal shores of Maine, she has collected beautiful sea glass and artfully created the vivid illustrations for her children’s storybook, The Adventures of Gwen Penguin.

The Birthright

Susan A. Starr of Trenton, Maine

Seventeen-year-old Nicholas Fowler dreams of becoming an aviator, but his life on the farm offers no path toward that goal. When an opportunity to experience the exciting world of flight suddenly appears—a brass ring so to speak—he reaches for it. His spontaneous act challenges all that he knows as he struggles to maintain his grasp on that brass ring and learn to fly.

Young Adult Paperback, 6" x 9", 349 pages

ISBN 978-1-63381-254-3 $18.95

Susan A. Starr retired after a career in the U.S. Army and several years as an innkeeper alongside her husband, Chuck. The Birthright was inspired after discovering a woman’s diary from 1911 in an antique shop on the coast of Maine. Susan is also the author of Memoirs of a Mad Innkeeper: The Muffin Recipes Revealed!

Memoirs of a Mad Innkeeper: The Muffin Recipes Revealed! is available on page 27.

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Oxbow Island Gang: Lobster Graveyard

Rae Chalmers of Peaks Island, Maine Illustrated by Jamie Hogan

For Halloween, Bear returns to his grandmother’s home on Oxbow Island determined to build the biggest pumpkin pyramid in the world. He and his island friend Olivia are sidetracked when they discover evidence that someone is catching and keeping illegal-sized lobsters. Costumes and pumpkins are set aside as they race to discover who is threatening Maine’s lobster fishery.

Middle Grade Paperback, 5.5" x 8", 201 pages with b/w illustrations

ISBN 978-1-63381-250-5 $13.95

Rae Chalmers began her teaching career in a two-room schoolhouse on Great Cranberry Island off the coast of Maine. Since then, she has had the good fortune to explore, live, and work on many of Maine’s islands. Her middle-grade books reflect the values of Maine’s island communities: resilience, generosity, and respect for nature.

Bear and the Oxbow Island Gang is available on page 30.

NEW CHILDREN’S/YOUNG ADULT

Soren’s Story

A Parable About Bullies and the Peaceable Kingdom

Al Niese of Brunswick, Maine Illustrated by Amy Gagnon

Soren, a city park pigeon, is befriended by two kind girls. Bullies, two boys, who attack pigeons as bad and dirty, strike down Soren’s wise friend Bright Wings, making enemies of the girls. Soren tells how the four children, in a country meetinghouse, struggle to face each other and experience the peaceable kingdom (dove/pigeon) values: forgiveness, love, fairness, and peace.

Middle Grade Paperback, 6" x 9", 33 pages with color illustrations

ISBN 978-1-63381-244-4 $14.95

Al and his wife, Bronda, live in Brunswick, Maine. He is a former chair of the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. His interests include community mental health, interreligious dialogue, the United Nations Association, NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson, sailing, and antique reed organs. An Episcopal priest, he has served urban and suburban churches in New Jersey and Maine.

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NEW CHILDREN’S/YOUNG ADULT

The Village Blacksmith

A Poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

John William Babin of Portland, Maine

This book, first in its series, introduces the poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to an audience of young readers. It includes a story about the inspiration that led Longfellow to write this timeless classic and a second work titled “From My Arm-Chair”––a poem written to the children of Cambridge, Massachusetts, as gratitude for their gift of a chair.

Middle Grade Paperback, 9" x 7", 22 pages with b/w illustrations

ISBN 978-1-63381-253-6 $9.95

John William Babin is the author of the book Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in Portland: The Fireside Poet of Maine, published by The History Press. John’s work as a research assistant has been acknowledged in a number of published books and articles. John works at the Maine Historical Society as the Visitor Services Manager—Wadsworth Longfellow House.

CHILDREN’S/YOUNG ADULT

Before You Were Ours

Didi Cooper of Kennebunkport, MaineIllustrated by Holly Ross

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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.

Bernard Langlais Revisited

Maine Art Series for Young Readers

Pat Davidson Reef of Falmouth, Maine

Ages 4–8 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

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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.

Dahlov Ipcar / Artist is available on page 22. David C. Driskell: Artist, Educator, Author is available on page 22.

Ages 8–Adult Paperback, 12" x 9", 70 pages with color illustrations and photographs

ISBN 978-1-63381-160-7 $24.95

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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!

The Boston Terrier Who Thought He Was a Loon

Michelle Patch of Raymond, MaineIllustrated by Thomas Block

Ages 4–8 Paperback, 11" x 8.5", 14 pages with color illustrations

ISBN 978-1-63381-237-6 $17.95

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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

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The Canoe Maker

David Moses Bridges, Passamaquoddy Birch Bark Artisan

Jean Flahive of South Portland, Maine, and Donald Soctomah of Princeton, MaineIllustrated 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

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

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Dahlov Ipcar / Artist

Maine Art Series for Young Readers

Pat Davidson Reef of Falmouth, Maine

David C. Driskell: Artist, Educator, Author

Maine Art Series for Young Readers

Pat Davidson Reef of Falmouth, Maine

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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

Bernard Langlais Revisited is available on page 20. David C. Driskell: Artist, Educator, Author is available below.

Ages 8–Adult Paperback, 12" x 9", 45 pages with color illustrations and photographs

ISBN 978-1-63381-087-7 $20.95

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This book is a visual biography for young readers between the ages of 8 and 12 and all adults who are looking for an introduction to an important Maine artist, David C. Driskell, who made Maine his summer home for 57 years. His unique artistic style and books have made major contributions to mainstream culture in America and he is represented in museums across the nation.

Bernard Langlais Revisited is available on page 20. Dahlov Ipcar / Artist is available above.

Ages 8–Adult Paperback, 12" x 9", 36 pages with color illustrations and photographs

ISBN 978-1-63381-212-3 $22.95

Reesie the Blind Dachshund

A True Story

P. G. Lachance of Cape Porpoise, MaineIllustrated 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

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