Join a lovable group of rock friends (and one wise little ladybug), on an fun and funny adventure about the importance in believing in yourself.Everyone's favorite rock group is back! When Tess, a tin foil ball, rolls onto the hill and meets Marvin, Ricky and the rest of the rocks, she immediately worries that she's not good enough:
"Do you want to play?" asked Parker and Kai. "No thanks," whispered Tess. "I'm just rolling on by. I'm sure that you've noticed I don't really fit in. I'm not even a rock, I'm just made of tin. I'm not smooth and solid, and I'm not strong like you... I'm a tin foil ball - there's not much I can do."
But when the rocks go off looking for a lost pebbles and get lost in the woods later that night, it's Tess to the rescue, as she realizes that everyone has value, and even a tin ball can be a rock star!
From the author of the best selling Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, The Masterpiece and The Bear and the Fern, comes this sweet, heartwarming story about friendship, teamwork and self-worth. 
Combining the spirit of The Giving Tree with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Tess, the Tin is ideal for children ages 4-8. This latest story featuring the "You Rock Group" is a book that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and ask to read over and over again!

Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock

Children's Books

Miletsky, Jay

Literature & Fiction

Lyric and Stone

This fun-filled, light-hearted book, told from a parent's point-of-view, is a clever, fun and funny story that will keep kids laughing from cover to cover while waiting in suspense to see how the "Nose-Biting Monster" is finally tamed! I've figured out how I could end this for good, so my monster will act the way all monsters should... The one, surefire way to get out of this pickle is to give my fierce nose-biter A BIG MONSTER TICKLE! The story celebrates the special bond that gets formed between children and their parents, and how children can express their love even before they have the words to say it.From the author of the best-selling book, Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, this lyrical, beautifully illustrated story is a fun read that will have both boys and girls ages 3-11 giggling from beginning to end. It combines the rhythm of Dr. Seuss, the heart of Shel Silverstein and the playfulness of Mo Williems. Perfect for all children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and up, and Pre-K -5th grade.

Beware of the Nose-Biting Monster!: a Cautionary Tale for the Petrified Parents

Product Description 
Mr. Jay, bestselling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll, brings back the ‘You Rock’ group in an outlandish assortment of 28 single-page, lyrically written, hillarious stories that both kids and adults are sure to love! 
 Join Ricky, Marvin, Tess and all of their rock friends, as they meet up with a strange purple cow and some tux-wearing ducks; go to a birthday party for a 14 million year old boulder; discover the unhappiest place on Earth; form a very unique kind of rock band; engage in a high-speed chase in outer space; and of course, learn the truth about whether or not pebbles actually eat chili. 
 If you love Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll, or just enjoy fun-to-read, lyrically written stories, Do Pebbles Eat Chili? is the perfect book to add to any bookshelf or classroom. It’s a unique collection of imaginative tales that are both funny and thought provoking, making it an ideal gift for any occasion, and for kids and adults of all ages! 
 About the Author 
Mr. Jay is a reformed marketing entrepreneur who has shifted his focus to the far more challenging and exciting world of children’s book writing. He is the best-selling author of 
Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll, 
The Bear and the Fern, 
The Masterpiece and others. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Amanda, daughter Bria and son Oakland, who are the inspirations behind his books.

Do Pebbles Eat Chili?

Mr. Jay

In today's day and age, it's easy to see doom and gloom everywhere we look. But sometimes seeing the positives is just a matter of changing your perspective. Tyrannosaurus Hex and the Unluckiest Day Ever, underscores this point in a whimsical, lyrical and beautifully illustrated book about Anda, the T-Rex, and the horrible luck that she's dealing with. Oh no! Nothing is going right for poor Anda, the T-Rex! First she trips over a tree and hurts herself. Then the local ice cream shop runs out of her favorite flavor. And then the whole day gets washed out with an unexpected rainstorm! Anda is clearly hexed with terrible luck that follows her around everywhere she goes - until her happy-go-lucky friend, Bull, shows her that good and bad luck is simply a matter of changing the way she looks at things.

Tyrannosaurus Hex and the Unluckiest Day Ever

Miletsky, Mr. Jay (Jay)

Animals

Patrick Picklebottom is back - and so is his love of books and reading!\nThis time, when Patrick sees a sign announcing story time is coming up, he's the first to arrive. But to his dismay, however, he arrives hours early, and the wait just feels like forever. Patrick has his work cut out for him to keep himself occupied, and not go stir-crazy during his very long wait.\nWas it five yet? He looked at the clock just to see, 
but oh no! It was only two minutes past three. 
It felt like a week had already gone by - 
and for a moment he thought he might break down and cry.\nHe had to find something to pass time along, 
so he decided to start...by singing a song. 
He began with "Dem Bones," right into "Blind Mice" 
then some '80s rock ballads that he thought were quite nice.\nHe was dancing around, having all sorts of fun, and the next thing he knew, it was 3:31.\nJoin Patrick Picklebottom as he explores his imagination to make the longest wait ever a while lot more fun. Using art and music, Patrick creates new worlds for himself and the reader, showcasing that in any trip, there's far more fun in the journey than in the destination. And with a surprise twist at the end, we never know where his imagination will take us next!\nFrom the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book comes a new cast of lovable characters and a story you and your children will cherish for years, and read over and over again.\nCombining the spirit of She Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems, and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Patrick Picklebottom and the Longest Wait is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade.\nIdeal for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, and grades k-3

Patrick Picklebottom and the Longest Wait

Jay, Mr.

Pretty Loved

The perfect book for parents to read to their infants or toddlers at bedtime, snuggle time... or any time!"\nThe word "pretty" doesn't only refer to how someone looks. Pretty Loved showcases all of the different and wonderful qualities that your baby has that you love about them so much!\nYou're pretty kind, you're pretty fun, and if you'd please just wait 
my hope is pretty soon you'll see, you're really pretty great.\nWithout a great big hug from you, my day is incomplete, 
I treasure every single one - I'd say you're pretty sweet.\nIn moments that I hold you close, I feel my soul is freed, 
There is no question, please have no doubt...you're pretty loved, indeed.\nWritten in first person as a dialog between a parent (or grandparent) and a small child, Pretty Loved uses a variety of adorably illustrated animals, including hippos, penguins, giraffes, elephants and more to detail all of the reasons why that child is unconditionally loved.\nAn ideal addition to any bookshelf, and perfect gift for any new parent, Pretty Loved is destined to stand the test of time, along with classic titles such as Sam McBratney's Guess How Much I Love You, and Robert Munsch's Love You Forever.\nWritten by Mr.Jay, bestselling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, this unique, lyrically written "I love you" book will become a cherished gift and go-to item on any bookshelf.\nIdeal for babies, infants, toddlers, ages 0-3 years old.

Today's media is all around us is unavoidable. Social media and the 24-hour news cycle has helped evolve jouranlism into an industry that often injects bias, negativity and sensationalism into it's stories in order to increase visibilty. Even worse, the general population has had a diminishing attention span, with the majority of people rarely reading beyond the headline.\nHave You Heard the News? gives kids a first glimpse at some of the red flags they need to watch out for as they grow up in a media-driven world. As Bria, the Ladybug, and her frog friend, Oakland Jack, set out to enjoy a day in the park, their fun is almost ruined by a panicky duck's misunderstanding of current events as reported in a local newspaper.\nThrough a fun, engaging story with mesmerizing artwork, Have You Heard the News? helps kids sharpen their critical thinking skills, and gives parents and teachers an important tool for helping prepare kids for the world around them.

Have You Heard the News?

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