Below are some of our most recently released books.
Meet Luna Baboona, a fluffy white dog with a very favourite blue ball. When Luna heads into the backyard ready to play, she doesn’t expect a bold little squirrel to swoop in and claim her treasured toy! What begins as frustration and possessiveness soon turns into something much bigger, as Luna faces an unexpected choice: protect what’s hers, or listen to her heart. The Adventures of Luna Baboona: The one with the Squirrel is a warm, gently told story about big feelings, empathy, and learning to share. Through a moment of kindness and an unlikely friendship, Luna discovers that compassion can open the door to connection, and that sometimes, the best games are played together. Perfect for young readers navigating social-emotional learning—and the caregivers who support them—this tender tale celebrates understanding, generosity, and the magic that happens when we choose kindness.
When Charlie heads out onto a misty northern lake with his dad, he’s sure today will be special—he’s finally fishing with his lucky lure. But when the line snaps and the lure disappears beneath the water, Charlie is heartbroken. That’s when Dad shares a family legend about Jingles, a friendly golden-scaled fish who gathers every lost lure from the lake’s depths. Each shimmer below the surface, he explains, is a memory, a reminder to fish with patience and respect for nature. Inspired by the story, Charlie begins to see the lake differently. He fishes more gently, listens more closely, and learns that some magic is real, even if you can’t always see it. Jingles and the Lucky Lure is a lyrical picture book that celebrates kindness, stewardship, the quiet wonder of the outdoors, and the stories that connect us across generations.
As war brews between the alien Migs and Marines on the twin planets of the Gourt system, twenty-five-year-old Jesse Dragonfly now leads a hidden settlement of rescued orphans. Working as a crystal trader with her brother, Thomas, she tries to remain neutral, but everything changes when she rescues a wounded Marine colonel from a battle and brings him to safety. As Jesse begins to suspect that Thomas is secretly selling crystals to the Marines, her uneasy partnerships become strained. When the head of the Space Council asks her to use her matrix Trianic—a rare skill she alone possesses—her loyalties are tested. Hunted by the Council and betrayed by the only family she has left, Jesse must confront old traumas as she decides who, if anyone, she can trust. While the war escalates around her, she knows her choices could shift the balance of power across the entire Gourt system. Alliance is the second book in the Dragonfly of the Gourts series.
The Architecture of Inequality is a work of civic philosophy that examines the structural foundations of American democratic life through the time-honored method of Socratic dialogue. Set in a university seminar room, the book brings together thirteen student characters—representing a wide range of American experience, ideology, and aspiration—as they discuss important issues in today's America. Among these are: • the causes of economic and gender inequality • the decline of democratic institutions • the problems in civil society • the impacts of globalization and division • the ongoing conflict between American ideals and reality Drawing on empirical data, philosophical tradition, and lived experience, the dialogues model what genuine civic discourse looks like. The student characters do not merely represent positions—they undergo intellectual and moral transformation, modeling the civic growth that American democracy so urgently requires. Written by a scholar whose career spans corporate and international finance, distinguished faculty governance, and deep engagement with civil society and democratic theory, this is ultimately a book of civic hope—not the easy hope that denies structural crisis, but the harder and more enduring hope that comes from examining that crisis clearly, honestly, and together.
Set on Dee’s Funny Farm in Canada, Life with Johnny is a heartwarming and hilarious true-to-life tale about one very small raccoon who brought very big chaos into Dee’s world. When Dee rescues a tiny, wide-eyed baby raccoon named Johnny, she has no idea how much mischief can fit into such a small, fluffy body. From sneaky snack thefts to unexpected “helping” around the farm, Johnny quickly proves that raccoons are equal parts clever, curious, and completely unstoppable. Life on the farm, already full of quirky animals and countryside adventures, becomes wonderfully unpredictable. Just when Dee thinks she’s figured Johnny out, along comes his equally spirited little sister, Zeppy. With two raccoons tumbling, climbing, splashing, and scheming, the farm is never the same. The antics double, the laughter grows louder, and Dee learns that sometimes the messiest moments make the sweetest memories. Warm, funny, and full of heart, Life with Johnny is a charming celebration of compassion, chaos, and the wild magic of life on the farm.
In a small village deep within the countryside, there is a quiet pond. It’s a place filled with magic, and at the edge of the pond, among the cattails, lives a young girl named Izzy. Izzy’s Pond is a charming story about slowing down and looking at the small things. This book reminds us that positivity, building confidence, and discovering ourselves and the beautiful world all start within.