The "P" Book is the first book published by Grumpy Publications that doesn't rhyme. It is a tongue twister book designed to help kids with pronunciation and language control. The author, Thal Dixon lost his two front teeth in a big wheel accident at age four and spent a great deal of time in speech therapy practicing tongue twisters. He still enjoys the challenge to this day.

This award winning book by local Author Thal Dixon was written over twenty years ago to keep his oldest two children in their beds when they were visiting their grandparents. Jake receives a strange box before bedtime and then starts hearing voices about a small monster that wants to suck on his toes. After some tense moments, Jake learns that all he has to do to be safe from the Toemonster is follow the five rules. The rules won't be much of a surprise to most parents that have struggled with a child that doesn't want to go to sleep.

Tyler's Animals is a fun story designed to help kids and adults recognize how by overlooking each other's shortcomings, we are able to grow closer together in our families and personal relationships. It engages younger audiences while teaching an important social skill.

Read the story of best friends Chicken and Rabbit who were tempted to break the rules. "Just call me Chicken." was Chicken's reply. "There's things I won't do and things I won't try." Rabbit wasn't as confident and thought breaking the rules wouldn't have consequences. Find out what happens as readers learn that all choices have consequences.

Tragic Magic has been such a big hit with everyone who's read it! This brand new book is a fantastic read by multi-award-winning author, Thal Dixon, and award-winning illustrator, Mikey Brooks.

Some squares agreed with those with roots but some were filled with fear. "Block City will forever change if other shapes come here."
Children learn about acceptance and the foundations of our great country in "City Blocks". Available on Kindle, Hardcover and Paperback.

“If you dream it I can make it, every flavor that there is, every color, taste and texture, every topping, shake or fizz. In, "Ice Cream U.S.A." children learn how to make choices, dream big and follow their dreams. Available on Kindle, Hardcover and Paperback.

In the moonlight they're descending Like the shadows from the trees, Seeking unsuspecting families Like a swarm of angry bees. They are mean and nasty Grumpies... Find out how the "Grumpies" teach children to understand their own emotions. Available on Kindle, Hardcover and Paperback.

When a brother and sister find themselves stuck inside on a rainy day with nothing to do, a knock sounds at the front door. When they open it, a grinning bear stands there with a book in hand. Children learn how magical reading can be. Available on Kindle, Hardcover and Paperback

Mary Ann Pratt is a story for Parents that addresses the battle between working to provide for our children and spending quality time with them. It focuses on the ups and downs of parenting through the stages of growth. It is meant to remind us of how precious the time is when our kids our little and see us as heroes.

Back talking, sass-mouth kids? No problem. The Monster Patrol is on the case. They snatch up children in the middle of the night to teach them a lesson or two. Monster Patrol is a Best of State winner and a delightful tale for your kids to read. Available on Kindle, Harcover and Paperback.

Moose Management follows the adventures of Patrick and Penny Moose as they run a vacation rental business in Park City, Utah. They work hard to make sure all of the visiting animals have a great time in this vacation destination. The book serves as a great souvenir to anyone that has vacationed up in Park City.

Norman Knows is a story of a young boy that knows what he is supposed to do but doesn't do it. He tells his parents "I know, I know," but doesn't do what he says. After his parents give him a taste of his own medicine for a Saturday, Norman realizes that we show we care for others when we follow through and serve each other.

When a spoiled princess, Priscilla Joanna Angelica Gore, throws a temper tantrum in the middle of a shopping mall, her parents decide that enough is enough. But what they do just might surprise you. Enough is Enough is a new fantastic read by multi-award-winning author, Thal Dixon, and award-winning illustrator, Mikey Brooks.

Puzzle Place is a story about a community that is falling apart through discord and contention. They learn that the solution to creating a Utopian society is loving one another and working to become better themselves. As they make these changes, other puzzle pieces flock to their community from everywhere to join in the shared goal.

When a mean ogre comes to town to bully the citizens of Gaddington, the clever Mayor outwits the ogre playing on his greed for riches. From award-winning author, Thal Dixon, comes a story about greed, bullying, and how children can choose to become better than a tyrant. Available on Kindle, Hardcover and Paperback.

The S book is the 2nd book in our series of tongue twister books. You will sound like a sick snake as you try to keep up reading this crazy adventure of six seals swimming away from seven starving sharks. It is super.

The T book is the 3rd book in our series of tongue twister books. Tabitha Toucan is a teacher of tiny turtles. While teaching, Tabitha trips, setting off a chain of terrible events that ends with.....you will have to read the book to find out.

Have you ever felt different and unable to fit in? Have you felt like an alien? This award winning book by local Author Thal Dixon is about an alien turtle with extra legs. After struggling to find his way, he discovers his talent and through hard work becomes a successful tap dancer. Sometimes it pays to be different.