Meet Jack, a scruffy, young German shepherd pup. Jack likes his comfy bed. Jack likes his bouncy, blue ball. And Jack likes wearing his bright, red bandanna. But what does Jack love? Protecting the world from super villains! Well at least those in his own backyard! Thanks to Jack the backyard is safe from sneaky cats, Senor Toot, the super skunk, and Mr. Raccoon. Paperback

2015 Purple DragonFly Book Awards: Educational/Instructional; Animals/Pet Category. Newbie Fiction, Picture Books 5 and younger.

Many people suspect that their dog is exceptionally smart. Super Smart Sugar, the author's family dog, is intelligent and humorous. This book describes real situations that show Sugar's talents and skills. Readers are encouraged to identify their dogs' smart traits and compare them to Sugar's. Many readers will find that their dogs are intelligent, witty and loving. This book recognizes Sugar, an American Pit Bull Terrier, as an intelligent, humorous and cleaver dog. Hardbound

2015 Purple DragonFly Book Awards: Educational/Instructional; Animals/Pet Category.

The Ant and the Grasshopper is a classically written, full length story based on Aesop's famous fable. The characters' personalities and beautiful illustrations come to life, including the Grasshopper's forever fiddle! This lively story is full of suspense and intrigue and remains a beacon of strong moral lessons such as sharing, helping the neighbors, faith and greed. Paperback

Long ago and far away in the kingdom of Apple Ville, Princess Blossom enjoys spending her days riding her new pony Cinnamon. But when an evil curse befalls the land, it's up to Blossom to save the kingdom. With help from her cousin Summer, will Blossom find the courage to save Apple Ville before it's too late? This delightful book, aimed at ages 7-10 will whisk young readers away to a world full of mystery and adventure! Paperback

Lucy is a little lightning bug. She has no light. She watches the other lightning bugs use their glow to make formations in the night sky. Longing to join in, Lucy sets out to light herself with external sources, a campfire, a porch light and the moon, and yet fails. It is only when she utilizes her darkness to tackle a dangerous mission does she find that the purest source of light comes from within. Paperback

Princess and Pearl are two Gentoo penguin chicks who love splashing their days away in the ocean with their parents always close by. One day, their parents suddenly disappear and the pair embarks on an adventure to find them! The Flightless Adventures of Princess and Pearl, aimed at young readers ages 6-10, is a delightful story about diversity, growing up and friendship. Paperback

2015 PURPLE DRAGONFLY AWARDS, CHAPTER BOOK.