New Release Books by Maria Ashworth

An adopted pup, has won the hearts of her parents until they decide to adopt one more, a Smelly Cat. The pup sees her new arrival as a nuisance and wants her gone. Can this pup see the advantages of having a Smelly Cat around?

A young girl's world is turned upside-down when her mother decides to remarry. Along with the ring comes a few more, Step One, Step Two, Step Three and Four. The girl will do whatever it takes to keep step siblings out of her life. She eventually realizes there are some benefits to having a blended family.This lighthearted story will reassure children that in spite of change, the outcome is worth the transition. It delights in the possibilities with having a blended family.

Gemma has a dilemma. She has no idea who to take for doughnuts for dad event at school. She wants to take her papa and daddy Sam but the invitation says, "bring your dad." Who will Gemma choose for her special date?

No one likes bedtime, even cats. Are they afraid of the dark? Or spooked by night noises? See if you can help put this cat to sleep.

Some boys like to wear pink and some girls like to play with trucks. So why can't a giraffe wear high heel shoes? Sami, the giraffe loves to do everything in high heel shoes. The herd cannot accept Sami's refusal to not stand in bare hooves. One day the giraffes encounter a terrible dilemma. See if Sami's diversity can change the minds of some stubborn giraffes. A gender-neutral picture book.

A beaver with no teeth. How can this be? Bucky knows how important it is to have choppers in order to build the perfect dam. Even though he was not born like the others he still can prove he is worthy to lead the den.

In this empowering book, it explores many ways one can make bring peace and kindness to others. Whether it be a small gesture like a hug or as grand as donating to charity. Each of us has the chance to make a difference with our words and actions. It reminds readers of the importance of doing, and reminding how to "Be THE ONE."

Zee wants to sat a caterpillar no matter how his friends tell him about the beauty of change.

Iggy Loo has spent a lifetime in his snow globe being admired by the little redhead. But more than anything, he envies the world that surrounds him and craves to experience life outside his globe. Through one shattering event he gets his wish. See if Iggy Loo will learn that life's simple pleasures are what make living in a snow globe so extraordinary.

Tommy James may be little but he knows how to wrangle in a bully like Bo Jones. A cowboy's story about wit and determination. Tommy James may be the littlest cowboy in Reckon' but he has the heart and determination of a giant. Bullied by Bo Jones, he quickly figures out how to get around this local cowboy. This is the first in the series.

Step One, Step Two, Step Three and Four takes a lighter approach to a child's life altering event, and looks at the positive aspects of having a growing family. Children ages 4 to 8 will be entertained with its fun text and lively illustrations. The book focuses on blended families but gives a lesson on acceptance.

A concept picture book that uses colors, numbers, animal sounds while incorporating a story about sharing, community and friendship.