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Follow Princess Journee and her unlikely band of friends on a magical quest through the WHOAMI Forest to the legendary Pond of Reflection—a place that reveals hidden truths and helps them discover who they were created to be.

Perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Redwall Series, this allegorical series explores faith, identity, and the power of friendship in a richly imagined world.

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Editorial Review by Readers’ Favorite

The Chosen Path by Catherine Ann Russell is a children’s Christian novel, packed with fantasy adventure elements. This story completely won me over by trading a typical fantasy quest for a deeply spiritual journey.

The gorgeous artwork by illustrator Candice Broersma really brings this magical world to life. Her imaginative illustrations do a fantastic job of capturing the mood and visual elements of Journee’s quest.

My favorite part is how visually the story handles internal growth. Having Princess Journee’s shield change colors to track her spiritual transformation is such a clever idea for a younger audience. It makes concepts like forgiveness, perseverance, and hope very easy to look at and actually understand.

I also loved how Russell keeps the pace moving fast while still giving the characters enough room to learn from their mistakes. The side characters, like the protective guides pulled straight from biblical wisdom, give the challenging trek a really warm, comforting feeling.

It is very rare to find a middle-grade book that keeps the stakes high but still leaves you with such a gentle, positive message. Kids who love magical worlds with an actual point to them will definitely connect with the heart at the center of this story.

Ratings: scale 1-5
Appearance 5, Plot 5, Development 5, Formatting 4, Marketability 5,
Overall Opinion 5

Boo Bear’s Light: An ABC Rhyming Picture Book for Children

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This trailer was produced without using generative AI tools on the book illustrations to protect the integrity of the illustrative art and wishes of the artist, Jessica Robin Harkey.

Allow the whimsy to sweep you away. then buy the book. you won’t regret it. enjoy!

Book trailer by Alejandro Ariel Martin of Bloom-Design Agency

Boo Bear’s Light: An ABC Rhyming Picture book for children is available for purchase

From A to Z, one little bear shares a great big light.
Embark on a gentle rhyming adventure that celebrates the value of every living creature, great and small.

When Boo Bear discovers a lost and injured firefly named Jack, he makes it his mission to help his new friend find his way home. With the loving support of Mama Bear and Papa Bear, Boo and Jack ride safely on Papa Bear’s back as they journey through the woodland, guided by compassion, courage, and care.

Told in soothing rhyme and steady rhythm, Boo Bear’s Light guides young readers through the alphabet from A to Z while sharing a heartwarming story about kindness, family, and the light we shine for one another. Along the way, children can search each page to find a hidden letter, with a picture key in the back for extra learning fun.

Can you find all 26 hidden letters?

Perfect for bedtime reading, this beautifully illustrated watercolor tale reminds us that even the smallest act of love can glow brightly in the dark.

This all began in 2019, with a dream and a Directive

I know—it sounds a little unusual. But in 2019, I woke from a dream with a heavy heart and a clear sense that I needed to write down what had taken shape in my mind. So I did.

What emerged were the first sketches of The Pond of Reflection, a story I later realized was rooted in a single Biblical proverb. Surprising? Yes. But it was the spark that lit the fire.

That dream marked the beginning of The Pearls of Wisdom Series: Stories Inspired by a Biblical Proverb, a Middle Grade christian fantasy adventure designed to capture the hearts of all ages. Since then, my passion has grown beyond storytelling. Through the proceeds from this blossoming collection—now nine books and counting—I’m committed to feeding infants and children in need.

The Mission began with the books…

I founded the Basketful Relief Project (BRP) in 2019 alongside the beginning of my author journey. The BRP is dedicated to financially support emergency famine relief and crisis efforts for infants and children at home and around the world. The BRP donates percent proceeds to established relief organizations from the purchase of this book

Pages with purpose. plates with plenty!

A FEEL GOOD FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Were you thinking of buying the entire Pearls of Wisdom book series or picture book collection? Purchase directly through the BRP and we will make a 10-15%% donation to Feeding America in your name. With a 2x match, that’s a lot of meals! Find out more.