Riya Aarini
Children's Author
Picture Books
Mouse Country is about to hold its famous Country Bake-Off! Joyful Jazella is eager to enter the competition. But Proud Pazenna has an extravagant kitchen and fancy spices—and is sure she’ll take home the prize. Will Jazella’s cake impress the judges, or will Pazenna outbake her?
Picture Book
Age Range: 4-8
Pub Date: March 2, 2022
Size: 8 x 10
Page Count: 32
ISBN: 978-1-7363169-6-2
Cole and Claudia are hungry and penniless on Christmas Eve. The children’s chance meeting with Santa Claus turns their sad days into bright, joyous ones!
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Picture Book
Age Range: 4-8
Pub Date: Oct 16, 2021
Size: 8 x 10
Page Count: 32
ISBN: 978-1-7363169-3-1
"This is such a great story to read with your children in the holiday season, it has magic, kindness, love and most of all shares a deeper meaning to Christmas." - Joey-Susan L.
When a group of pesky animals raid Mr. Bagban’s garden, the gardener grows frustrated. Mr. Bagban tries everything to protect his veggie patch, but the animals just keep stealing! Will Mr. Bagban come up with a way to keep the thieving critters out? Find out in this hilarious garden tale!
Picture Book
Age Range: 4-8
Pub Date: June 5, 2021
Size: 8 x 10
Page Count: 36
ISBN: 978-1-7353473-7-0
"A cute reading time story that kids will enjoy and get a kick out of." - Becky B.
Pickerton Wickerton is a particular pig who loves to stay clean. But when he accidentally steps into a puddle of mud, he becomes upset! Will Pickerton realize that all it takes is a jiggle to shake off the dirt?
Picture Book
Age Range: 4-8
Pub Date: Feb 20, 2021
Size: 8 x 10
Page Count: 32
ISBN: 978-1-7353473-4-9
“The rhyming was brilliant and the illustrations were lovely." - Victoria J.
Poetry
Collector of Things & Other Poems is an illustrated collection of contemporary light verse for children. Featuring whimsical characters, like Millionaire Montgomery and the Bigalaboo, this collection of over one-hundred humorous poems is sure to inspire bellyfuls of giggles!
Poetry
Age Range: 7-10
Pub Date: Sept 4, 2021
Size: 7.5 x 9.25
Page Count: 152
ISBN: 978-1-7353473-9-4
"Imaginative, fun, silly, laugh aloud, simplistic yet detailed illustrations, and oh so much fun!" - Kristen M
Early Readers
Ollie wants harmony between the different members of the garden. But fights between the animals keep them apart! Ollie reminds the animals of their importance, no matter what their abilities or physical features, and sets out to bring peace to his garden kingdom!
Early Reader
Age Range: 6-10
Pub Date: Nov 14, 2020
Size: 6 x 9
Page Count: 36
ISBN: 978-1-7353473-0-1
“Lovely story about friendship, fairness and trying to create harmony." - Joanne A.
Ollie gets a chameleon he calls Haffiness. When Ollie forgets to give his pet the attention he deserves, the lizard disappears! Will Haffiness return out of the blue? Follow Ollie as he discovers that Haffiness can be found in the most unexpected places!
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Early Reader
Age Range: 6-10
Pub Date: Sept 12, 2020
Size: 6 x 9
Page Count: 36
ISBN: 978-1-7331661-9-5
“The story is very cute and will put a smile on a child’s face.” - Whispering Stories
Ollie carries his backpack wherever he goes. Soon enough, it starts to fill up with worries, from his wilted sunflower to his broken toy. Will Ollie discover the joy of letting go of his cares and become carefree again? Pick up this early reader to find out!
Early Reader
Age Range: 6-10
Pub Date: July 12, 2020
Size: 6 x 9
Page Count: 36
ISBN: 978-1-7331661-4-0
"This was such a poetic and thoughtful picture book." - Long and Short Reviews
Middle Grade
Nilay accidentally releases a newbie genie named Jai. The duo find themselves on a comical quest to ancient India, following the historic trail of India's silk weavers!
Middle Grade
Age Range: 8-10
Pub Date: Dec 3, 2019
Size: 5.5 x 8.5
Page Count: 104
ISBN: 978-1-7331661-1-9
"Especially recommended for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library Historical Fiction collections." - Midwest Book Review