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Common Deer Press Uncommon Books for Children & Teens Common Deer Press is on a mission to find and publish extraordinary and enduring books for children and teens.

Books that change lives. Books that build bridges, connect cultures, transcend differences and, by showing the humanity in others, open hearts. We believe that when you captivate a child with books, worlds of possibilities open up to them. Books widen the aperture of what a child’s life can become. Throughout our publishing endeavours, we strive to be excellent partners to our authors, distributor

s, and suppliers; helpful guides to parents, educators, and librarians; and caring allies to the literary community.

01/01/2025

Thrilled to share new books coming in 2025 from Common Deer Press

Emily and Sam The Spelling Bee Showdown by David Cole and Matty Mitchell (early reader chapter book)

Hiss by Kirsten Marion (middle grade book)

Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West (early reader chapter book)

Happy Holidays from the team at Common Deer Press.
23/12/2024

Happy Holidays from the team at Common Deer Press.

Posted  •  This was one of the reviews I just loved for The Great & the Small's first edition. The illustration shown wi...
20/12/2024

Posted • This was one of the reviews I just loved for The Great & the Small's first edition. The illustration shown with the review didn't make it into the second edition. One of the comments I had from people was that people who were squeamish with rats couldn't read the book. 🐀 😱 💔

For the second edition, published with a new backstory of buried trauma for the teenage protagonist, I took out 99% of the rat illustrations and replaced them with illustrations of Ananda. 💜 💜 💜 I wouldn't change a word or an illustration, now.

The Great & the Small, 2nd edition: a heart project reimagined. 🐀💜 Available now!

Click the link in my bio!

Series to read!Emily and Sam is a chapter book series created by David Cole and Matty MitchellThe Math Kids is a middle ...
17/12/2024

Series to read!

Emily and Sam is a chapter book series created by David Cole and Matty Mitchell
The Math Kids is a middle grade series created by David Cole and Shannon O'Toole

Both series are packed with action, adventure, and learn-along opportunties for readers.

Posted  •  ᥫ᭡. Review: The Great & The Small 🤍🕊️🐇✨ᥫ᭡. Author: A.T. BalsaraIf you’re into stories about trauma, redemptio...
04/12/2024

Posted • ᥫ᭡. Review: The Great & The Small 🤍🕊️🐇✨

ᥫ᭡. Author: A.T. Balsara

If you’re into stories about trauma, redemption, and unlikely connections, *The Great & The Small* will hit you right in the feels.

Meet Ananda, a teen who feels totally out of place at home and school, especially with her weird ability to connect with animals. Then there’s Fin, a Tunnel rat who’s willing to do whatever it takes to please his ruthless uncle, the Beloved Chairman. When their worlds collide after a chance encounter, their lives become tangled in a fight for survival—and a deeper journey into their own pasts.

What I loved most? The emotional depth. Both Ananda and Fin are struggling with some heavy stuff—secrets, trauma, and fear of the future—and their unlikely bond is what makes the story shine. Their personal battles and growth mirror each other in a way that kept me hooked from start to finish.

This book isn’t just about rats and humans; it’s about the fight to survive, the scars we carry, and how sometimes, we find strength in the most unexpected places. The mix of fantasy and real-world themes (plague, dictatorship, and trauma) makes this an unforgettable read. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest moments, we can still find light and hope.

The slow build-up, the heart-pounding moments, and the emotional rollercoaster had me flipping pages non-stop. If you’re into books that make you think and feel ALL the things, *The Great & The Small* is a must-read.

QOTD: If you had to choose between sticking to your past or forging a new path, which would you choose?

When you are looking for   deals...don't forget to add a (or some) book(s) to your cart!Shop local when you can. A book ...
29/11/2024

When you are looking for deals...don't forget to add a (or some) book(s) to your cart!

Shop local when you can.

A book is always the right size for a gift!

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22/11/2024

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School Visits!Author David Cole is available to visit schools and libraries (in person or virtual) to discuss:The Math K...
20/11/2024

School Visits!

Author David Cole is available to visit schools and libraries (in person or virtual) to discuss:

The Math Kids ( series)
Emily and Sam ( series)

DM us to discuss!

Hedy Lamarr was born Nov 9th!In ASHA AND BAZ MEET HEDY LAMARR readers go back in time with Asha and Baz and learn-along ...
09/11/2024

Hedy Lamarr was born Nov 9th!

In ASHA AND BAZ MEET HEDY LAMARR readers go back in time with Asha and Baz and learn-along with this famous actor and inventor. Discover STEM/STEAM in action with Hedy's inventions - and how it affects us today.

Available now where you buy books this can be read independently or as part of the ASHA AND BAZ series.

Written by Caroline Fernandez and illustrated by Dharmali Patel.

06/11/2024

Nov 6th is

Common Deer Press is a proudly Canadian independent publisher of uncommon books for kids and teens.

Nov 4th is Mary Sherman Morgan's birthday! This amazing   created a new rocket fuel which helped the US launch into the ...
04/11/2024

Nov 4th is Mary Sherman Morgan's birthday!

This amazing created a new rocket fuel which helped the US launch into the space race.

Written by Caroline Fernandez and illustrated by Dharmali Patel - ASHA AND BAZ MEET MARY SHERMAN MORGAN is a which tells the story of Mary's life for young readers.

Find it where you borrow/buy books.

Book-end-ing our Spring cover reveals to say how proud we are of the upcoming titles for 2025. We are honoured to work w...
01/11/2024

Book-end-ing our Spring cover reveals to say how proud we are of the upcoming titles for 2025.

We are honoured to work with such talented authors, illustrators, editors, designers to bring uncommon books to children and teens.

The countdown is on for EMILY AND SAM THE SPELLING BEE SHOWDOWN.Written by David Cole and Illustrated by Matty Mitchell ...
31/10/2024

The countdown is on for EMILY AND SAM THE SPELLING BEE SHOWDOWN.

Written by David Cole and Illustrated by Matty Mitchell - this is book 3 in this series.

Pre-order now!

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Common Deer Press seeks to expand the mind of readers through uncommon and exceptionally well-written literature.

At Common Deer Press, we believe that books are magical. Black ink on plain white paper can cause you to cry, laugh, sigh, get angry, anxious, nervous. Fall in love. Inspire wonder. They can transport you to far off lands---places you’ve never been to. Even other worlds. They can make you think seriously about things you’d never even considered before. Time travel exists, my friends. We do it every time we open a book. The teleport machine was invented centuries ago when the first caveperson made the first marks in the stone and someone else saw them and imagined something.

Our vision is to publish books that are so beautifully written they border on art. We strive to to be both publishing partners and a caring people to our community of authors. We are willing to take smart risks and think outside of the box--unless the box is the innovation. We will bring exceptional books to the reader via imaginative marketing efforts.