Flossie Flies Home
Written by Penelope Colville Paine, Illustrated by Carl Wenzel
Publication date: July 2015
Honeybee Flossie looks forward to growing up and becoming a worker bee, But she is tempted away from her tasks by a handsome dragonfly only to find herself a long way from home. With some help from her sisters Flossie focuses on what is important and learns to stand up for herself. Delightful illustrations reflect nature and the special roles bees have.
ISBN 9780977476350
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Time For Horatio
Written by Penelope Colville Paine, Illustrated by Itoko Maeno
Horatio creates a vision of a kind and compassionate world.
In this charming myth, an abused kitten can’t understand why everyone is so mean to him… dogs chase him, wasps sting him, gulls squawk at him, and people tease him. Then Horatio is befriended by a gentle London lad who takes him to the Royal Observatory where he learns that the world runs on MEAN time. In an effort to establish KIND time, Horatio climbs to the very top of Big Ben. Itoko’s magnificent illustrations take you on an unforgettable tour of the Thames River and the inner working of Big Ben.
48 full color pages, Hardcover
For ages 4 – 11
My Way Sally
Written by Penelope Colville Paine, Illustrated by Itoko Maeno
Learning to be a leader can change things for the better.
Sally, a fox hound puppy who befriends a fox kit, soon learns she is to chase her friend in the hunt. She also learns that, when you are a leader, everyone looks up to you… and you decide which way to go. In adventures that take her all the way to Windsor Castle, Sally works hard to command the respect of the pack, and leads them on a win-win chase even the fox enjoys.
48 full color pages, Hardcover
For ages 4 – 11
Clarissa
Story Created by Penelope Colville Paine
Written by Carol Talley, Illustrated by Itoko Maeno
Clarissa teaches children to recognize their special worth.
Children are special in their own special ways. Clarissa is just a plain brown cow – to herself and almost everybody else on the Larsen Farm. This story of how she rescues a troop of prize animals and proves the worth of her own abilities is a blue-ribbon lesson for every youngster who learns it. Itoko Maeno’s award winning illustrations depict the lush Wisconsin dairyland, a magical county fair, and a child-enchanting cast of two and four-legged characters.
32 full color pages, Hardcover
For ages 4 – 11
Papa Piccolo
Story Created by Penelope Colville Paine
Written by Carol Talley, Illustrated by Itoko Maeno
Papa Piccolo shares his strength and finds his tender heart.
Piccolo leads a free-spirited life of adventure and possibilities – until two homeless kittens decide to adopt him. As he enters into a new kind of adventure, children will delight in seeing how the kittens help Piccolo discover his own tender heart. Itoko’s captivating illustrations bring the story alive and capture romance and beauty of the canals, bridges, markets, and byways of Venice.
32 full color pages, Hardcover
For ages 4 – 11
Molly’s Magic
Written by Penelope Colville Paine
Illustrated by Itoko Maeno
Molly’s creativity is as charming as the Emerald Isle.
In this charming story of farm life in western Ireland, the O’Malley family’s plan to supplement their meager farm income with a seaside tea garden, which seems destined to failure. Then, Molly’s example shows them that adversity can best be overcome with a little creative thinking. The extensive Discussion Guide makes sharing the book’s messages with children a delight as you explore Molly’s creative problem-solving strategy, discuss farm life and animals, and examine the customs and geography of Ireland.
32 full color pages, Hardcover
For ages 4 – 11
Mimi Makes a Splash
Written and Illustrated by Agnes Rosenthiel
Translated and Edited by Penelope Colville Paine
Mimi encourages all children to use their imaginations and creativity.
Mimi is a role model for everything childhood should be. Whether plunging into the sea or inventing games to play in the dark, Mimi is a fearless explorer. As she embarks on one imaginative adventure after another, Mimi is charming, disarming, creative, confident and enjoyed by millions of adults and children worldwide. Each book contains ten delightfully imaginative picture stories. Perfect for preschoolers, her questions at the end of each story stimulate discussion. Her “Bright Ideas” at the end of each book list fun-filled family activities.
48 full color pages, Softcover
For ages 3 – 8
Mimi Takes Charge
Written and Illustrated by Agnes Rosenthiel
Translated and Edited by Penelope Colville Paine
Mimi encourages all children to use their imaginations and creativity.
Mimi is a role model for everything childhood should be. Whether plunging into the sea or inventing games to play in the dark, Mimi is a fearless explorer. As she embarks on one imaginative adventure after another, Mimi is charming, disarming, creative, confident and enjoyed by millions of adults and children worldwide. Each book contains ten delightfully imaginative picture stories. Perfect for preschoolers, her questions at the end of each story stimulate discussion. Her “Bright Ideas” at the end of each book list fun-filled family activities.
48 full color pages, Softcover
For ages 3 – 8
Kids At Weddings
Wedding Gifts for Children – Ring Bearer, Flower Girl, Attendants, Wedding Guests
Since 1999 Paper Posie has published best selling books and products for young wedding attendants or guests.
10 Neat Things About Being a Flower Girl
This charming book, beautifully illustrated by Itoko Maeno, helps little Flower Girls understand their roles in the wedding. A wonderful gift to give before the wedding event, one that every Flower Girl will treasure.
6 1/4″x 6 1/4″ Hardcover
24 full color pages
ISBN 9780970794413
10 Cool Things About Being a Ring Bearer
A great way to help little Ring Bearers understand what their roles will be in the wedding. Fun illustrations and a place to personalize the book make it a wonderful gift for Ring Bearers to receive before the wedding takes place.
6 1/4″x 6 1/4″ Hardcover
24 full color pages
ISBN 9780970794420
Flower Girl A to Z
Every Flower Girl is the star (just look in the mirror on page 29!) in this trendy new guide for today’s Flower Girls. Written in rhyme with pictures that reflect the diversity of our world, this book is perfect for Flower Girls in any wedding.
6 1/4″x 6 1/4″ Hardcover
32 full color pages
ISBN 9780977476336
Ring Bearer A to Z
Colorful and trendy, Ring Bearer A to Z will make sure every young attendant will have fun learning about the special part he will play in the wedding. Written in rhyme, each letter of the alphabet ties in to a tradition or sentiment involving the upcoming wedding. There are full color photographs throughout plus a mirror on page 29.
6 1/4″x 6 1/4″ Hardcover
32 full color pages
ISBN 9780977476343
Wedding Day Kit for Children
Wedding Day Kits for Children are crystal clear plastic self-closing envelopes with handles filled with fun things to do. Wedding Day Kits are perfect for keeping children occupied during long wait times at weddings. Each kit contains: Unbreakable Mirror, Flavored Lip Balm, Two Postcards, Three Crayons, Nine Wedding Stickers, Photo Frame, Wedding Tattoo, Wedding Scavenger Hunt, and Ready to color and make Wedding Fortune Teller.
6 1/4″x 4 1/2″
Love to Color
Love to Color Wedding Coloring book is designed with space for young children to include themselves in the pictures. Created to celebrate today’s diverse weddings, each 20-page coloring book includes a set of three crayons.
8″ x 9″
20 Pages
ISBN 9780970794406
Gift of Love
Gift of Love follows adorable animals, each adding their bloom to create a lovely daisy chain, a perfect gift for someone you care about.
3″ x 4″, Hardcover
24 full color Pages
Gift of Flowers
Gift of Flowers identifies individual flowers and their meanings ending in the creation of a beautiful bouquet, a perfect gift for someone you care about.
3″ x 4″, Hardcover
24 full color Pages
Gift of Luck
Gift of Luck brings together a variety of nature’s gifts and a bounty of good fortune, a perfect gift for someone you care about.
3″ x 4″, Hardcover
24 full color Pages
Gift of Taste
Gift of Taste eloquently combines ingredients to create a deliciously tempting cake, great for celebrating a wedding, birthday or other happy occasion.
3″ x 4″, Hardcover
24 full color Pages
Flower Girl Tee Shirt
Great to wear at rehearsals and all the events around the wedding, these cotton-blend tee shirts are a big hit with Flower Girls.
Available in Size Youth Small
Ring Bearer Tee Shirt
Great to wear at rehearsals and all the events around the wedding, these cotton-blend tee shirts are a big hit with Ring Bearers.
Available in Size Youth Small