Delly Porter can feel the soft dirt road under her bare feet, and most days she does not mind having no shoes.
Delly loves drawing, helping at school, and making beauty from whatever she has. But when a classmate’s cruelty makes her ashamed, the joy she once carried so easily begins to hurt. As the school prepares for a Shoebox Social to raise money for art supplies, Delly must hold on to her own worth in a world where some people judge by what money can buy.
The Orange Shoes is a tender historical-feeling picture book about poverty, dignity, creativity, and kindness. It speaks to readers who understand how powerful teasing can feel, while gently showing that value is not measured by possessions.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
Before sailors dared the deep ocean, the sea already belonged to mysterious creatures who watched from below.
In this original legend, mermaids live in the ocean’s depths, shy and gentle, beloved by the waters around them. When people begin sailing farther from shore, storms and shipwrecks bring danger, and the mermaids try to help. But not every life can be saved, and the story imagines sea glass as something precious born from sorrow and compassion.
The Legend of Sea Glass is a lyrical picture book for readers who enjoy mermaids, ocean lore, and beautiful explanations for natural treasures. It blends fantasy and feeling, giving beachcombers a new way to wonder about the colorful glass they find by the waves.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
