Welcome to the Book Jacket
AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE BOOKS IN THE WAKELESS BOOKSHOP
Table of Contents
POETRY BOOKS
Thin Windows: A Narrative Collection
Thin Windows is a journey through worlds where the boundaries between fate and free will, life and afterlife, and hope and despair become unsettlingly thin.
Each poem in Thin Windows unveils a unique narrative, from the mythical revival of the sun to the haunting landscapes of a zombie Atlantis. Lockett’s use of language is both lyrical and precise, drawing readers into realms that challenge their perceptions and ignite their imaginations.
PICTURE BOOKS
Bear Bridge
Friendship Build Bridges! When a tiny ant is swept away and meets a kind-hearted bear, an unlikely friendship blossoms.
Friendship can bridge any gap—even rivers! When a tiny ant is swept away and meets a kind-hearted bear, an unlikely friendship blossoms. This charming 32-page tale, complete with captivating illustrations, teaches children aged 4-8 about teamwork, kindness, and the strength found in unexpected allies. Perfect for sharing with little ones, Bear Bridge is a heartwarming reminder that true friends can accomplish anything together, no matter their size.
Monet and the Monster Magic
What could be hidden beyond the trees? In Monet and the Monster Magic discover a world of colorful monsters who use magic to stay hidden from the world.
What if there was a magical world hidden just beyond the trees? Monet discovers an enchanting glade filled with colorful, cake-baking monsters who use their magic to stay hidden from the human world. In this whimsical 32-page story, young readers aged 4-8 will join Monet on a journey of friendship, wonder, and a little bit of mystery. Featuring bright, imaginative illustrations and a lovable cast of monsters, this book is perfect for bedtime or storytime, reminding children that sometimes the most magical things can’t be seen.
The Race to Flutter Flower Field
Swift, the fastest rabbit in the forest, faces off against the sly and scheming fox in a high-stakes Race to Flutter Flower Field.
Swift, the fastest rabbit in the forest, faces off against the sly and scheming fox in a high-stakes race to Flutter Flower Field. Bursting with rhythmic storytelling and stunning illustrations, this 64-page adventure is perfect for readers aged 6-10 who love tales of courage, teamwork, and perseverance. Follow Swift as she races against the odds, learning that true heroism isn’t about winning—it’s about protecting those you love. With vivid imagery and a heart-pounding narrative, this book will leave children inspired to race toward their dreams.
Griz and Oz
Griz and Oz is a warm, lyrical picture book about a curious ostrich and a wise grizzly who discover that the true magic of any place is the friends you share it with.
Oz is a curious ostrich who wanders the savannah ‘with questions in tow’. One day he asks his old friend Griz, a well-traveled grizzly, what an ostrich should wear to the beach. Griz tells Oz how similar the savannah and beach are – along with all of the things he dislikes!
As Oz imagines the beach and then pictures the troubles Griz describes, he wonders how his friend could ever love the savannah. Griz, surprised to see his friend’s sadness, offers a quiet truth: places change with the company you keep, and the best parts of any place are the moments spent with friends.
This tender picture book traces how curiosity, the comfort of a wise friend, and a single question can reshape what a journey — or a simple visit — means. What does an ostrich wear to the beach? The answer unfolds in a gentle lesson about companionship, place, and the courage to try something new.
There Used To Be A Forest Here
This illustrated poem about what once stood where our homes stand now mourns the biodiverse forests that have been destroyed by human development.
What is truly lost when we cut down our forests? When the last whispers of the old woods begin to fade, what will be remembered of thier songs?
Explore the magic of our wild woods and the cost of deforestation and human development through this illustrated poem.
What do we owe the wild places, and how do we keep those places alive?
FANTASY BOOKS
Silent Orchard Rising Storm
Book 1 of Shadows Beneath the Wings is an epic fantasy series set in the war-torn land of Aros, where dragons manifest whenever conflict stirs and wizards harness the same primal magic to shield—or to shatter—nations.
Through deserts roamed by colossal caravans, seas patrolled by both knights and monstrous dragons, and forests guarded by hidden treetop fortresses, each book follows the evolving journey of Kadara—a former dragonslayer who longs for peace but is fated for something far greater.
Bound to a legendary sword wrought from “dragonstone,” and surrounded by newfound allies from every corner of Aros, she contends with the looming threat of a warlord bent on scorching the realm to its foundations.
At its core, Shadows Beneath the Wings explores the cost of violence, the power of unity, and the difficult choices one must make to protect both life and hope. If you crave stories of reluctant heroes, morally complex dragons, and the triumphant resilience of those who dare to stand against destruction, this series beckons you to take flight.
