Early Reader Chapter Books (ages 5-8+)

Painting of joeys from upcoming book, Pip O'Possum

Oakwoods - A new series coming in 2025

Oakwoods, will feature unappreciated animals who will have adventures and grow in character. Pip O’Possum, Sally Skunkskin, Benjamin Bat, Hickory, Henry, and Hazel Squirrels, and Chester Crow. Like Ollie, the farm dog of Bandana Acres, this series will have a wise turkey vulture named Boon.


Bandana Acres Series

Cover image from the guided journal My Bandana Acres Journal, which includes all the main characters of the series.

Clean, Classic Series for kids

fun stories, traditional values

 Collect all five: for children transitioning from reading picture books. (Ages 5-8+)

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  • Leveled to help target reading goals

  • A Proven, Easy-To-Read Font For Beginning Readers (Sassoon Primary)

  • What If Pages For Discussion Beyond The Story With Application To Real Life

  • A Glossary For Reference

  • A Map to help understand where the animals live at Bandana Acres


Ollie is trapped in Feebs to the Rescue.

FEEBS TO THE RESCUE

Bandana Acres series, Book 1

The first of the Bandana Acres series features a kitten who learns she has courage and compassion when she comes to the aid of distressed Ollie, the farm dog.

Thought-provoking questions in the “What-If” discussion questions to apply to real life. Some decisions need to be made BEFORE something happens. Check it out.


Rascal raccoon is caught in a tree in Rascal’s Trip.

RASCAL’S TRIP

Bandana Acres series, Book 2

Young rascals lives on the edge and doesn’t give much thought before he acts on an idea. In this story, he earns a bandana for learning to think ahead to avoid negative consequences.

Lots of “what if” questions guide discussion about consequences in real life after the story.


Nibbler swims with a branch in Nibbler and Captain Make Peace.

NIBBLER AND CAPTAIN MAKE PEACE

Bandana Acres series, Book 3

There must be conflict between a fun-loving otter and a hard-working beaver! In this story both animals earn a bandana for learning how to settle their differences, particularly Nibbler, the beaver, who is angry because Captain damages his hard work on his lodge and dam.

Handling anger in real life is a big part of the discussion questions at the end of the story. (A timely topic in today’s world.)


Hootin and Kit chatting in Hootin Goes Outside!

Hootin chats with Kit in Hootin Goes Outside!

HOOTIN GOES OUTSIDE!

Bandana Acres series, Book 4

Papa Hoot is missing and Hootin must feed the owlets by herself. Have you ever known anyone who thinks they have to do it all? Well, that is Hootin. She earns a bandana for being flexible and trusting her Bandana Acres friends to give her a helping hand.

The discussion questions after the story will prompt you to answer questions about working and playing with others in your life.


Ollie gives Kit advice on trust in Kit's New Home

Ollie gives Kit advice about trust in Kit’s New Home.

KIT’S NEW HOME

Bandana Acres series, Book 5

A red fox named Kit tries to make friends with the wary barnyard animals and a pond turtle named Zartie. When he makes a promise to Zartie and fails to deliver, he’s apologetic. Later, when he’s in trouble, Ollie, the farm dog, comes to his rescue. He earns a banana for learning the value of trust.

Trust is easily lost and difficult to earn back. Children will think about honesty, responsibility, secrets (when is that okay?), promises, and more in the discussion questions at the end of this story.


Fox with book, a watercolor painting by Kathy J Perry

A watercolor painting of a red fox by Kathy J Perry