Proving Press

01/06/2025

On a beautiful day by the ocean, Paul the blue penguin and his best friend Tommy the turtle are gathering food for the season. All of a sudden, Paul gets a whiff of an unfamiliar fish smell. Following the smell, Paul and Tommy embark on an adventure that leads them into a nearby Jewish community. There they discover gefilte fish and help themselves to the treat.

Back home, the two friends realize they are in trouble and work together to right their wrongs. Join Paul and Tommy as they learn about Passover traditions and the power of apologizing.

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The Reluctant Penguin: The Great Gefilte Fish Caper

01/02/2025

“If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” – Margaret Atwood

12/30/2024

"... a fascinating account of a trip around the world in the midst of the Cold War! If you are like me and love Las Vegas, you will also discover an intriguing inside story of one of the famed Copa Girls at the Sands Hotel."

-Larry Gragg, author of Becoming America's Playground: Las Vegas in the 1950s (2019), Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor, History and Political Science

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A Lot of World to See

12/26/2024

“No one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” – Charles de Lint

12/23/2024

The Morning Glory Airport has been in the works for a number of years. One fine summer day, Nancy Corbett became entranced with a huge outcropping of morning glories, blossoming in a number of hues while they draped themselves over six sections of chain link fence.

She invited her friends to her backyard-and with this book, that includes YOU-to observe the birds that flew into the foliage. It was almost as if they were busy travelers entering an "airport" of colorful flowers, each with a variety of intentions, but mainly to move on to the numerous bird feeders in the enclosure.

Enjoy the poems that resulted from her observations.

As to the Other Flights of Fancy, the retired English teacher wanted to include other works for your entertainment and amusement...because not all of her writings are "for the birds."

"This is a delightful book and I enjoyed every page of it. Great poetry and I highly recommend for bird lovers everywhere." - Amazon Reviewer

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The Morning Glory Airport and Other Flights of Fancy

12/20/2024

“I kept always two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

12/16/2024

One snowy day in Brooklyn, James and Sally discover that they have new neighbors next door-a girl named Tovah and a boy named Esair.

When James and Sally spy a menorah through the next-door window, they wonder why their new friends don't have a Christmas tree. But as the four children get to know each other, they discover the joy of learning about new holiday traditions.

Exploring the differences between Christmas and Hanukkah, Let's Be Friends teaches kids that learning about others can be fun and lead to friendships that last a lifetime.

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Let's Be Friends

12/12/2024

"Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on." - Louis L’Amour

12/09/2024

In the spring of 2003, I came to a tiny village in southwest France. Walking down the shaded paths, listening to the sound of the waterfalls along the River Sor, surrounded by the lush beauty of the Montagne Noire, my heart immediately was swept away and so began my dream of living here.

Come along with me and experience the beginnings of the artist retreat La Cascade, the joy, laughter and embarrassing moments as I try to become a part of this village. You'll meet the local characters, explore the surrounding area and all the treasures it offers and enjoy my favorite recipes. I'll take you further afield for adventures in nearby Toulouse, Avignon, Lyon and Arles. Share the art, food, culture and friendships. Let the journey begin!

Vignettes from My French Village

12/05/2024

“Keep reading. It’s one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have.” – Lloyd Alexander

12/02/2024

Nearly two decades have passed since the Sifiq occupation and the resulting civil war ended in Turand.

Through faith and hard work, Turandans have recaptured the vitality and prosperity that once characterized their nation. However, new questions assail them and the leaders who guided them to victory and peace. Their High Priestess Valkana has mysteriously vanished, and only the Valkana's presence allows Turand to thrive in spiritual harmony. Through lapses into the wealth of memories, King Gregor and Lord Victor Garogan seek strength to face a painful present. Neither makes any effort to conceal his love for Alexa while mourning the loss of the woman each loves more than life itself. At the same time, they search for reasons behind her unexplained, heartbreaking disappearance.

In Return to Turand, award-winning author Sandra Valencia continues the saga that began as years of dreams. She hopes the lessons learned in Turand will touch the hearts and lives of her readers-and perhaps her world.

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Return to Turand: Echo Sonata (Legends from Turand)

11/28/2024

“A word after a word after a word is power." ― Margaret Atwood

11/25/2024

It's been a long hot season filled with many ups and downs. Everyone has worked so hard to get to this point-the final game. But ugh. It's 90 degrees, no shade and no breeze. It's going to be a miserable day...or is it?

"I absolutely love this book! Not only is it perfect for my classroom but also my own children. The way Lia-Mae Kass portrays her thoughts, emotions and experience through words and pictures captivated kids and adults. It allowed for wonderful conversations and life-lessons." - Amazon Reviewer

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To Whom it Concerns

11/18/2024

"Author Sandra Valencia has a wonderful way of contextualizing her work so that newcomers and faithful readers alike can dive straight into this tale and feel engrossed no matter how long ago they may have read the previous works in the series." - 5-STAR REVIEW FROM K.C. FINN FOR READERS' FAVORITES

Humiliated by his final confrontations with Alexa Maraná, Sifiq King Bin-Lot encourages ruthless raids against Turand.

Furious over Alexa's captivity and abuse, Gregor recalls his solemn pledge to protect his beloved Turand from further Sifiq aggression. All efforts for a peaceful solution fail.

Facing daunting odds but determined to end Sifiq threats to their family and country, King Gregor and Crown Prince Nikolai decide on the one action Bin-Lot will never expect.

In the meantime, recovered from her agonizing ordeal, Alexa responds to mystic voices speaking through her dreams. Guiding her to bridge time and tragedies, the voices lead Turand's Queen and High Priestess to the astonishing revelation of why King Gregor is so different from other Turandans. Alexa must then search her soul for the courage to leave home and her children to deliver the miracle Gregor will need to stop the Sifiq from ever threatening Turand again.

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Bridges of Turand: Ode to the Heroes (Legends from Turand)

11/14/2024

“I believe that writing is derivative. I think good writing comes from good reading.” – Charles Kuralt

11/11/2024

WORD UP! IS VOLUME I OF IV featuring 25 spectacular rhyming stories for children that promote and support reading proficiency, language, and literacy development. These skills prepare children ages 0–9 for 3rd grade reading readiness. Did you know that the American prison industry can predict future inmates based on a child’s 3rd grade reading level?

The Mark-Alan 100-WORD book series is backed by evidence-based research and includes child-friendly definitions in English and Spanish.

These stories have the creative vibes of classics that will be enjoyed in homes and classrooms for generations. Moreover, the educational, entertainment, cultural, emotional, and spiritual values of the Mark-Alan 100-WORD children’s rhyming book series confirms that Word Up! is a win for children, a win for families, a win for education, a win for society, and a loss for the American prison industry.

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Word Up!: Language in the Key of Life

11/07/2024

“You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” ― Jack London