Childrens Biographies

From bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a full-color picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about how a small spark can create a big light. No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Edison was educated by his mother, who oversaw his rigorous at-home education while also allowing him great freedom to explore and dream. Those early years of encouragement and loving guidance formed the man who would apply those valuable lessons as well as his rich imagination to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more. Also included is an annotated list of resources and suggested readings. 32 pages, hardcover. Ages 4 to 8.

Small moments can create big change and the Turnabout Tales series highlights little-known yet fascinating stories of historical figures who went from underdog to hero, and the adults who inspired them to be true to themselves and do big things that changed the world.

Sweet and sheltered Princess Lilibet finds herself swirling in uncertainty and fear when war breaks out! As she navigates her new reality, longing to be brave (always with an animal by her side), she works to help with the war effort in the little ways she can and soon discovers something about bravery which, in turn, helps shape her historic reign as Queen Elizabeth II.  With whimsical illustrations, the historical events of both World War II and the Queen’s childhood are brought to life in an engaging, heartfelt way that will both educate and inspire. References and pages of historical detail included in backmatter. 64 pages, hardcover. Ages 4 to 10.