
The image of the swashbuckling adventurous Pirate has always struck a chord with kids of all ages. In recent years, Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” has fueled a renewed interest in the genre. A singalong book, “Portside Pirates”, aims to captivate young audiences with a vividly illustrated and engagingly sung tale across the deep blue sea.
Debbie Harter
Bear’s Busy Family

“Bear’s Busy Family”, from the Bear series of children’s board books published by Barefoot Books, invites young readers to meet the members of the bear family as they work collectively to prepare for a family members birthday party. Writer Stella Blackstone spins a lyrical tale with rhyming words which dance off the page. Coupled with Illustrator Debbie Harter’s fun, imaginative imagery, a young reader will delight in being swept away by this charming little book.
Bear at Work

One of the Bear series of children’s board books published by Barefoot Books, “Bear at Work”, tells a whimsical tale of a day in the life of a postal worker bear living in a small town. Embodied with Debbie Harter’s vibrantly rich illustration style as well as Stella Blackstone’s playful use of rhyme, this inviting little book easily captivates the attention of young readers.