Winner of 2 Benjamin Franklin Awards, the International Gallery Award and name "Most outstanding Children's book" at the Mom's Choice Awards! 
 Recommended by the Dove Foundation, Children's Book Watch and many other professional reviewers. 
 Ashley wants to give up in the face of a challenge, but with Ruby Lee's encouragement she learns to face her fears and she grows as a result. 
This critially acclaimed, international award winning, best seller encourages children to face life's challenges with courage and faith.

Ruby Lee The Bumble Bee: A Bee's Bit Of Wisdom

Children's Books

Dawn Matheson

Animals

Bumble Bee Publishing

"I'll just make a mess of it. I'm no good at anything!" When young Ashley is handed a challenge she’s sure is beyond her, it’s Ruby Lee to the rescue! Ruby Lee’s wisdom and common sense are just what Ashley needs to gain confidence and “bee-lieve” in her abilities. Inspired by the life lessons of Mary Kay Ash, this award- winning picture book encourages children to meet life’s challenges with courage and faith. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Special Tribute Edition will go to benefit the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation. The Foundation seeks to eliminate cancers affecting women by supporting top medical scientists who are searching for a cure, and to end the epidemic of violence against women by providing grants to women's shelters and supporting community outreach programs.

Ruby Lee the Bumble Bee: A Bee's Bit of Wisdom, Special Tribute Edition

Matheson, Dawn

This bundle includes Ruby Lee the Bumble Bee "A Bee of Possibility" plus the adorable plush toy made by famous toy maker Mary Meyer Toys. Approximately 7.5 inches tall, soft yellow and black plush fabric, iridescent white wings and color fast ruby red cheeks. Meets all safety standards. Individually wrapped units

Ruby Lee Plush Toy

Strongly recommended for parents and educators by 
 - School Library Journal, - Children's Book Watch - About.com Children's Books (A top 10 web resource as rated by the Nielsen NetRatings)
Yesterday We Had a Hurricane tells the experience of a hurricane as seen through the eyes of a young child. Young readers will learn all about these "big storms that come from the ocean." They'll find out about the effects of wind and rain, as well as some of the more lighthearted and practical alternatives to doing without electricity.

Yesterday We Had a Hurricane

Deirdre McLaughlin Mercier

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Named a National Book of the Year Award finalist!  Recommended by Children's Book Watch, The Reading Tub, The Dove Foundation and many other professional reviewers.  Our adorable "can-do" bee is back in another delightful tale.  Told through lilting verse, the story is a gentle introduction to the life lesson that there is always way, if we believe there is and look for it. Through Ruby Lee's example, young readers are encouraged to think not of the limitations but of possibilities.

Ruby Lee the Bumble Bee: A Bee of Possibility (A Mom's Choice Award Winner!)

African Wildlife: A Photographic Journal

From one of the world’s greatest nature photographers, this stunning 272 page photographic journal leads the reader through the magnificent, awe-inspiring land of southern Africa. Ronn Maratea’s, superb photographs are organized by chapters like "The Royal Family of the Bushveld” , “Voices of the Night” and “The Grey Ghosts of Africa”. Writer Pamela Barcita skillfully blends her research with African folklore and tribal legends producing a text that both entertains and enlightens. The result is a beautiful and timeless book which emphasizes the intricate diversity of southern Africa, and underscores the delicate interdependence of all life forms.

Arts & Photography

Ronn Maratea

Pamela Barcita

Individual Artists

From one of the world’s greatest nature photographers, this stunning 272 page photographic journal leads the reader through the magnificent, awe-inspiring land of southern Africa.  Ronn  Maratea’s, superb photographs are organized by chapters like "The Royal Family of the Bushveld” , “Voices of the Night” and “The Grey Ghosts of Africa”.  Writer Pamela Barcita skillfully blends her research with African folklore and tribal legends producing a text that both entertains and enlightens.  The result is a beautiful and timeless book which emphasizes the intricate diversity of southern Africa, and underscores the delicate interdependence of all life forms.

Named "One of the best children's books of 2007" by Bank Street's Children's Book Committee. 
Yesterday We Had a Hurricane tells the experience of a hurricane as seen through the eyes of a young child. Young readers will learn all about these "big storms that come from the ocean." They'll find out about the effects of wind and rain, as well as some of the more lighthearted and practical alternatives to doing without electricity.

Yesterday We Had a Hurricane / Ayer Tuvimos un Huracon

Literature & Fiction

It's the little book that inspired President Bush to visit the first Thanksgiving site (in Virginia). 
 As seen in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and many other prominent newspapers and magazines. 
History Was Never This Much Fun! 
It is mystery and intrigue at the White House. Why would an American President pardon a turkey? How did the turkey become the symbol of Thanksgiving? Such are the questions that perplex a young student, who wonders how these traditions got started. In his quest for answers, he discovers that the historical truth of the first Thanksgiving isn t quite as expected. 
The mystery unfolds in delightful fashion in the new children's picture book Pardon Me. It's Ham, Not Turkey. 
From celebrated author Lisa Suhay (There Goes A Mermaid!) and award-winning illustrator Pamela Barcita (Ruby Lee the Bumble Bee), Pardon Me teaches children about the true first Thanksgiving, not the version that many textbooks relate. It also introduces the concept of the President pardoning a pig rather than a turkey, and promotes the idea of the humble pig rather than the long-celebrated turkey as the symbol of this national holiday. 
With its charming, whimsical illustrations, Pardon Me is a delightful interweaving of fact and conjecture that provides a thoroughly enjoyable history lesson for all ages. The story ends with a call-to-action that encourages readers to sign an online petition supporting a pig pardon. 
Learn more about this famous book and the PigPardon Campaign by visiting pigpardon.com.

Pardon Me. It's Ham, Not Turkey

Lisa Suhay

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Ruby Lee The Bumble Bee: A Bee's Bit Of Wisdom

Ruby Lee the Bumble Bee: A Bee's Bit of Wisdom, Special Tribute Edition

Ruby Lee Plush Toy

Yesterday We Had a Hurricane

Ruby Lee the Bumble Bee: A Bee of Possibility (A Mom's Choice Award Winner!)

African Wildlife: A Photographic Journal

African Wildlife: A Photographic Journal

Yesterday We Had a Hurricane / Ayer Tuvimos un Huracon

Pardon Me. It's Ham, Not Turkey