EliteBooks Discover the Best of Indie Literature

A child's imagination arises from their power of thought and how they interpret their environment. Imagination assists in their emotional development and further aids their creativity. Wee Willy Wallaby: What Do You Want to Be? takes us into the imagination of a young wallaby as he explores his endless possibilities.

A Child’s Bedtime Prayer introduces the young child to prayer. This simple prayer gives the child a quiet moment of thought before retiring to bed. The prayer is meant to be rhythmic, simple, and easy to learn and recite. What a child learns early in life stays with them forever. The bright colorful illustrations support the child’s desire to listen to the book and interact with the text. The combination of text and artwork provides a unique way to learn and experience the value of prayer.

A young girl goes in search of her beloved grandmother. She looks for her grandmother in all their favorite places but is still unable to find her. Her mother helps her understand that her grandmother has gone to heaven. Grandma's Gone To Heaven was written to help young children ages 3-7 better understand the death of a grandmother.

Two brother bears live in the forest. Little John looks up to his big brother Jasper. He wants to do all the same things Jasper can do in spite of being younger and smaller. Although Little John starts off feeling sure he can keep up with Jasper, after several failures he is ready to give up. Then the brothers meet a frantic mother deer who needs their help. Little John discovers that sometimes what you first see as a weakness is really a strength. You just need to find your own way to be strong.

Bernie loves visiting with his Great Auntie Lou. But today, she dropped an egg, spilled the milk, and had a car stuck in her hair. Something was wrong with Auntie Lou. A child may become worried by an elderly loved one's clumsiness or confusion. Auntie Lou, There's a Boat in Your Shoe helps children understand possible signs of dementia and reminds the young reader that their loved one still wants to be a part of their life and share in the making of new memories.

New life, new murderFeisty, independent Dee and her loyal Goldendoodle, Rosie, leave Chicago’s chaos for Colorado’s tiny home bliss. A former investigative journalist, Dee is eager to trade headlines for horticulture. But peaceful plans go up in smoke when her neighbor Marty Collins winds up in a fiery grave.Sheriff Taylor’s apathy leaves the case cold, but Dee’s journalistic instincts ignite. Digging her way through buried secrets, Dee heats up the hunt for the elusive murderer. Things get even more dangerous when another Meadow Wood neighbor is found dead in the woods.You may think you know who the killer is as Dee gets closer to unearthing the truth, but don't be fooled. Will the ...

Warning: Includes a hero who is as sweet as he is sexy, and may cause intense yearning and unintentional hugging of your reading device. Maybe even licking.Love is the lure that could break her curse—or her heart…Growing up among witches as a rare and powerless male descendant hasn’t been easy for Basil Murray. When he learns his true identity, he’s all too eager to claim his own magic, but the tangle of lies that shaped his past might just kill him before he unlocks the secret to his powers.And the beautiful fae whose life he saves may be at the center of it all.Fae bounty hunter Isa’s days are numbered. The death curse she’s stalled will soon kill her, unless she ends the blood...

In a world where darkness seems to prevail, Tydie and his family find themselves in the midst of a divine test. Loved ones have vanished, and chaos reigns, but through faith and perseverance, they seek the light of salvation. "Snatched Up: The Aftermath" is a powerful tale of redemption and hope, reminding us that even in the darkest times, God's grace is ever-present.As Tydie navigates the trials and tribulations of a world turned upside down, he discovers the strength that comes from unwavering faith. With every challenge, he learns to trust in God's plan and to lean on the promises of Scripture. This journey is not just about survival, but about finding the path to eternal salvation.From ...

As Chicago's most respected food critic, I thought I'd tasted it all. Until I encountered Adrian Vale's chocolates—and the darkness lurking beneath their perfect shells.My gift of tasting emotions in food has always set me apart, but Adrian's creations awakened something deeper. Each truffle carried a void, an emptiness that called to the shadows within my own soul. When I discovered his deadly secret—the true source of his chocolate's unique intensity—I should have run straight to the police.Instead, I found myself drawn deeper into his world—a world where justice is served in dark chocolate and passion bleeds into obsession. Adrian sees me for who I am, embracing the parts of mysel...

"Squinny the Squirrel and the Enormous Nut: A Lesson in Sharing and Cooperation" is a delightful and educational story designed to captivate young readers while fostering important social and emotional skills. Through the adventures of Squinny, a curious squirrel who finds herself in a bit of a pickle, children are gently introduced to the concepts of sharing, cooperation, planning, and emotion regulation. As Squinny navigates her emotions—ranging from excitement and delight to fear and frustration—young readers will learn the names and meanings of these emotions, helping them to better understand and express their feelings.The story is crafted with care to include alliteration and rhymi...

Over the past year, true crime writer Sky Stryker has spent too much time inside the NYPD—sometimes as a consultant, sometimes as a suspect. She’s helped them crack impossible cases, including the murder of her own cousin. But now, they want her to walk away from an active investigation.Even though a killer is still out there.Even though another body is just a matter of time.Desperate for a distraction, Sky takes on a missing persons case—a high school boy who vanished without a trace. In a city like Manhattan, the odds of finding him alive are slim. And then he turns up dead. Suffocated. Dressed in a sailor outfit, his face painted like a doll.The discovery is unsettling, but to Sky�...

"Kristen Wade captivates readers with masterful storytelling and engaging dialogue that paints a compelling world-ending narrative." -Essien Asian, Five Star rating on Readers' FavoriteBased on the Critically Acclaimed, Award-Winning ScreenplayIn a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest, where mysterious creatures hunt the isolated, and survivors fight for dominance, can Ren protect her family in a world turned deadly?In the wake of a catastrophic meteor shower, Ren, a haunted but brilliant 17-year-old, is thrust into a fight for her life. After a tragic loss, what was meant to be a peaceful sailing trip with her family spirals into chaos when a tidal wave leaves them stranded and adrift.Rescued...