Santa’s Holiday Mix-Up
“…an upbeat tale that overflows with cheer.” -Publishers Weekly BookLife Santa and his sleigh are loaded up with gifts and headed to spread holiday cheer with nothing standing in the way! Well, except for an unfortunate calendar mix-up that sends an unsuspecting Santa to Holidayville during the Fall Festival instead of on Christmas Eve! In the enchanting town of Holidayville, Rihanna and Harlem, two curious five-year-olds, run into an unexpected guest whom they convince to stay for the festival fun. Besides, Santa has always wanted to participate in another holiday tradition. With help from his new friends, will Santa find a way to enjoy this magical mix-up while keeping his identity a secret? Santa’s Holiday Mix-Up is an inspiring story about new adventures and being accepted just as you are.
Holidayville’s Lucky Easter Surprise
Rated “GET IT” by Kirkus! Holidayville’s annual Easter egg hunt has everyone searching for the prized golden egg, including Imani, Chase, and Kayla. Lucky the Leprechaun is taking a nap on his pot of gold in a bush not far from Holidayville’s town center. Unbeknownst to Lucky, everyone is looking high and low for a magical golden egg, and three friends believe the sparkle from his hiding place is the sign they need. When the trio reaches for the golden sparkle, will they find the mysterious golden egg or something more fascinating? Will Lucky escape before being discovered, or will a timely snap of his finger send them all on a new adventure?
Cupid’s Most Thankful Thursday
“…a heartwarming addition to holiday-themed children’s book collections.”- Publishers Weekly BookLife Cupid’s visit to Holidayville couldn’t have come at a more important moment. On Thanksgiving day, Gabrielle and Michael find themselves drawn into a journey guided by Cupid’s arrow—one that leads them to Ariel, a lonely girl whose wish to feel noticed and accepted has gone unanswered. As the trio moves through town, small acts of kindness begin to add up in big ways. Will Cupid’s visit help Holidayville discover that love isn’t just about hearts, candy, and cards, but about gratitude, courage, and community? Cupid’s Most Thankful Thursday reminds us that “you are never invisible to those meant to see you. And you are always worth being seen.”
Meet the Residents of Holidayville
Santa
● Favorite color: red
● Favorite food: peppermint bark
● Favorite outfit detail: the suit, obviously, but he keeps a spare set of boots "for emergencies"
● Secret talent: can scale rooftops and chimneys across the entire globe in one night
● Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Rihanna
● Favorite color: ocean blue
● Favorite food: caramel apples with extra caramel
● Favorite outfit detail: a tiara
● Secret talent: negotiating and asking the right questions
● Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Harlem
● Favorite color: orange
● Favorite food: kettle corn
● Favorite outfit detail: a mermaid gown
● Secret talent: can talk anyone into joining a festival game
● Zodiac sign: Leo
Chase
● Favorite color: green
● Favorite food: jellybeans
● Favorite outfit detail: sneakers
● Secret talent: can estimate the number of anything in a room at a glance
● Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Imani
● Favorite color: yellow
● Favorite food: her mom's Sunday pancakes
● Favorite outfit detail: always has a small notebook tucked somewhere
● Secret talent: top-notch planner
● Zodiac sign: Libra
Kayla
● Favorite color: purple
● Favorite food: strawberries
● Favorite outfit detail: cargo pants
● Secret talent: notices when something is off before anyone says a word
● Zodiac sign: Taurus
Lucky
● Favorite color: green, though he insists it's "so the gold looks shinier by comparison"
● Favorite food: anything involving potatoes
● Favorite outfit detail: the hat never comes off, even to sleep
● Secret talent: undefeated at ring toss
● Zodiac sign: Pisces
Gabrielle
● Favorite color: pink
● Favorite food: sweet potato pie
● Favorite outfit detail: tie-dyed top
● Secret talent: offering a helping hand to someone in need
● Zodiac sign: Aries
Michael
● Favorite color: navy
● Favorite food: his mom's macaroni and cheese
● Favorite outfit detail: whatever is clean, he doesn't overthink it
● Secret talent: can ask the one question that changes everything
● Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Ariel
● Favorite color: burnt orange
● Favorite food: peach cobbler
● Favorite outfit detail: anything with pockets, so she always has somewhere to put her hands
● Secret talent: Can name every constellation visible from her backyard
● Zodiac sign: Cancer
Cupid
● Favorite color: red, though he argues rose gold is underrated
● Favorite food: whatever is on the table when he crash-lands somewhere
● Favorite outfit detail: a bow and quiver
● Secret talent: building guidance systems
● Zodiac sign: Aquarius