The Firefly Jar Bookshop
The Painter's Butterfly by Rebecca Weber
12-year-old foster child Nova finds a magical easel and learns the true meaning of home.
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Dandelion by Kayla Hicks
In a garden of flowers, Dandelion just wants to be seen as more than a weed and taken home too.
Miles Shares His Smiles by Nancy Lullo
Follow Miles as he shares his smiles on a journey with children of diverse cultures and special needs.
*Net proceeds go to the Epilepsy Foundation.*
Pinkies Up by Raven Howell
Children gathering in party celebration learn about the importance of cooperation and teamwork.
Skylight by Patchree Jones
A middle grade Thai fantasy where twelve-year-old Sofia Luana and her best friend Cara find themselves in a Thai world in the sky; explores the boundaries of family, friendship, and how to fight a world that wants to use you.
Roll for Initiative by Jaime Formato
Roll for Initiative follows sixth-grader Riley Henderson as she steps out of her brother’s protective shadow and behind the Dungeon Master's screen, discovering friendship, resourcefulness, and the ability to take initiative on her geeky journey towards independence and self-reliance.
Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy by Hallie Christensen
Three siblings must survive the holiday in a spooky, magical house filled with cats and their creepy Great-Aunt Poppy, who they're pretty sure is a witch!
People Safari by Feather Chelle
Take a journey to spy upon the peculiarities of the world of people through the eyes of animals.
On Poetry Street by Brian Moses
This poetry collection for 7+ readers includes 52 entertaining poems that will stimulate the imagination and get the creative juices flowing.
Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy by Sandy Deutscher Green
When the ghost from his nightmares leaves behind cryptic notes, a 13-year-old boy must uncover the dark secret of a cursed lake—
or remain haunted forever.
River of Crows by N.P. Thompson
A cryptic prophecy. A dangerous quest. An explosive family secret. And a crow with a white feather who is more than he appears…
Unicycle Dad by Sarah Hovorka
Unicycle Dad shares the inherent struggles and quiet joys of a single-parent, impoverished household.
Meatballs for Grandpa by Jeanette Fazzari Jones
In this sensory-rich picture book, a little girl and her grandparents make the family’s traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe together―and hope to jog Grandpa’s fading memory.
No School, My Rules! by Stephanie Lupo Henson
A heartfelt story that takes readers on a lyrical journey through the eyes of a child who questions the need for school.​
Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It? by Sarah Ziman
In this debut collection for children, Sarah takes the reader on a vibrant journey based on her acute observations of everyday life and language.
Counting Kitties by Sarah Linx
Beginning readers can practice their basic reading and counting skills while learning about situations that pets could get themselves into during a typical day.
The Rise and Fall of Rhymes and Rhythms by Yewande Akinse
With a clear voice, humour, and great empathy, these poems explore questions of being and belonging, and contemplate past, present and future surroundings with a curiosity and an open-mindedness that expands on the human condition.
*Includes some mature content.*
Invisible Things by Susan Andrews, Jerrold Connors, Laura Cooney, and Jennifer Thomas
This fully illustrated zine contains 20 poems that explain the many mysteries that confound modern children.
Last Girl In by Cheryl Diane Parkinson
Kerry-Ann is determined to carry on playing cricket with her friends. So she devises a daring plan to stay in the game she loves.
The Groundworld Heroes by Adrian So
When Groundworld is on the brink of extinction, it takes one mole with courage to save the day.
Autumn Moonbeam by Emma Finlayson-Palmer
With her best friend Batty by her side, can Autumn overcome her shyness, lack of confidence and magical mishaps to be chosen to join Sparkledale Dance Academy?
Sadie Does Not Like Sorries by Susan Drew
A playground ball. A tussle. A girl who does not like saying sorry.
Sadie Does Not Like Sorries is a story about the importance of apologizing.
Will Sadie say sorry in time to enjoy recess with her friends?
Arty by Penny Schneider
Arty is not your typical see a fish you fight Betta. What HE wants most of all is a friend. Then along comes a silly sea slug, and his world flips upside down.
Billy Joins the Circus by Anna Christina
Yes you can! Follow your dreams...
Billy Joins the Circus is a joyful story about a monkey who wants to join the circus.
STARMINSTER by Megan Hopkins
Astrid is swept into a breathtaking and magical world of new friendships, sweeping adventures and unimaginable discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster.
Acorn and Button by Laura Petrisin
When a pretentious button meets an unassuming acorn in the big woods, their friendship is off to a rocky start. However, they soon learn to rely on each other. Button teaches Acorn some etiquette, and without even knowing it, Acorn shows Button how to loosen up a little.
