Most Popular Books by Bernadette Watts

A heart-warming and original version of the Christmas story with lively illustrations

A modern environmental fairytale from celebrated illustrator Bernadette Watts about connecting to nature and discovering joy and hope in plants and animals. Millie’s parents care a lot about the Planet. In fact, sometimes they are so busy that Millie passes lonely hours admiring Mrs. Periwinkle’s wonderful garden. One day, she gives Millie three potted plants. As they grow, so does Millie’s joy—until one night a dreadful storm threatens to knock the pots all over! Can Millie overcome her fear of thunderstorms to show the earth how much she cares, too? A lovely tale of how Mother Nature—and a little hedgehog—can bring us all together.

Classic Grimm''s tale with traditional illustrations as an antidote to Disney

Sandeiko and the Ancestral Gateway is an epic tale set in the mystical realm of Akebulan, where the young and curious Sandeiko embarks on a transformative journey to become a Griot-the guardian of ancestral wisdom. Under the guidance of the Great Griot, Sandeiko learns ancient arts, unlocking the ability to connect with time''s threads and uncover long-buried secrets. As Sandeiko trains, a dark force emerges, threatening to unravel reality. In a distant village, Diallo, a banished nobleman''s son consumed by vengeance and power, seeks to wield forbidden magic to unleash a catastrophic plague. Joined by companions Bala and Manjabi, Sandeiko must master the art of storytelling and confront Diallo to restore balance. Blending magic, mystery, and heroism, this first installment of the saga explores themes of redemption, the eternal battle between light and darkness, and the transformative power of wisdom and courage.

As the war comes closer to her house in the woods, Varenka and the refugees living with her pray for a protective wall to surround the house.

David waits for Mother to come home from the hospital with his new baby sister.

The love of a penniless musician and a poor seamstress survives the trials of fame and fortune.

A once proud scarecrow becomes more and more bedraggled as the children neglect him during the winter months, and he loses hope of ever feeling happy again.

After Saint Francis grants his wish for a golden cage, Crow realizes the folly of envy and the value of freedom and love.

A poor orphan girl gives all she has to others, geese convince a fox not to eat them until all have said their prayers, and a mother forgets how to stop her little girl''s magic pot from making porridge and floods the village