The beauty of nature!
Inspiring Young Readers to Care
for planet Earth and Each Other
Encourage kindness, teamwork, and making a difference—one heartwarming tale at a time.
With unforgettable characters, unusual friendships, and a positive message about embracing differences, each story brings kids and talking animals together for meaningful adventures that make waves!
Small Hands Big Change
Caring for planet earth and each other through kindness and teamwork. What if small hands could create big change?
Small Hands, Big Change is an inspiring collection of four heartwarming stories that show children how kindness, courage, friendship, and compassion can make a difference in the world. Through relatable characters and meaningful adventures, young readers discover that even the smallest actions can have a lasting impact.
Perfect for ages 4–10, this uplifting book encourages empathy, confidence, inclusion, and community awareness while supporting important social-emotional learning skills.
BOOK TRAILERS
Story Sneak Peeks
Washed Out to Sea
Unfamiliar waters call for an unlikely ally– join a little boy and his Beluga pal on a journey like no other!
Join a young boy on a thrilling adventure as he is swept out to sea by an unexpected wave! Accompanied by his unlikely new friend, a Beluga whale, Jake must rely on their friendship and courage to find their way home.
Oscar's Rescue
A young bird, considered to be different by his brother, is pushed out of the nest. Lucky for little Oscar, a boy who is also different rescues him. But maybe—just maybe—it’s okay to be different.
When a brave and compassionate boy helps him to find his wings and the confidence to soar into the sky, they both discover the powerful benefits of friendship and kindnes
Sea Glass Kids: Problems in the Ocean
Join Isabella, Olivia, and Jake on an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves in Sea Glass Kids - Problems in the Ocean.
This inspiring tale follows three passionate young friends as they confront the growing issue of marine pollution. Fueled by their love for the ocean and its creatures, they discover that even kids can make a big difference.​
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Meet Leslee
Leslee Flanagan loves to write. Her experiences as a teacher, mom, and grandmother provide numerous ideas for writing her stories. Over the years she has nurtured and cared for a wide variety of animals both domesticated and wild. In recent years she can be found volunteering at the Beluga habitat at the Aquarium near her home. Leslee loves the challenge of learning new things. With her books she hopes you will be inspired to keep learning and have fun along the way.
