Publishers: Purple House Press

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a blend of stories and nonfiction centered on animals and nature, often woven with elements of fantasy or historical settings. Many books explore themes of friendship, personal growth, and community through approachable narratives suited for younger readers. The range includes both imaginative tales and educational content, providing varied entry points for exploration.

What you’ll often find

  • Animal-centered stories featuring mammals like squirrels, mice, and other small creatures.
  • Adventures that mix fantasy elements with naturalistic settings and occasional magical themes.
  • Nonfiction works focusing on historical events, especially related to wartime experiences and social roles.
  • Books that incorporate values such as self-reliance, friendship, and community bonds.
  • Seasonal or holiday-themed stories grounded in family and cultural traditions.
  • Humorous and classic children’s literature with simple, engaging narratives.
  • Christian and religious motifs integrated within fantasy and animal stories.

How to browse this shelf

  • Look for animal-focused titles to find both fiction and nonfiction that explore nature and character growth.
  • Explore historical or wartime nonfiction for educational perspectives on social and career themes.
  • Choose fantasy-tinged stories when interested in imaginative worlds blended with real-life lessons.
  • Seek out holiday or family-themed books for culturally rooted narratives and celebrations.
  • Use thematic groupings like humor, self-esteem, or friendship to match mood or reading goals.
  • Try selecting books with religious or spiritual elements if you prefer stories with moral or faith-based layers.
  • Start by distinguishing fiction from nonfiction to navigate between storytelling and factual content.

Good fit if you like

  • Gentle narratives that combine animal perspectives with lessons about community and courage.
  • Books that balance educational content with approachable storytelling.
  • Stories with a calm, reflective tone that still include moments of adventure or humor.
  • Reading experiences that connect historical context to personal and social development.
  • Works that integrate values and faith without heavy-handedness.
  • Shorter, accessible chapters suitable for emerging or developing readers.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • The Christmas Star — Alta Halverson Seymour

    The Christmas Star — Alta Halverson Seymour

  • Time at the Top and All in Good Time Two Novels — Edward Ormondroyd

    Time at the Top and All in Good Time Two Novels — Edward Ormondroyd

  • Bird Watchers and Bird Feeders — Glenn O Blough

    Bird Watchers and Bird Feeders — Glenn O Blough

  • Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum — Lisa Wheeler

    Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum — Lisa Wheeler

  • The Tangled Skein — Alta Halverson Seymour

    The Tangled Skein — Alta Halverson Seymour

  • The Space Child’s Mother Goose — Frederick Winsor

    The Space Child’s Mother Goose — Frederick Winsor

  • The Surprise Doll 60th Anniversary Edition — Morrell Gipson

    The Surprise Doll 60th Anniversary Edition — Morrell Gipson

  • The Gift of Black Folk — W. E. B. Du Bois

    The Gift of Black Folk — W. E. B. Du Bois

  • Archimedes and the Door of Science — Jeanne Bendick

    Archimedes and the Door of Science — Jeanne Bendick

  • Mrs. Pine Takes a Trip — Leonard Kessler

    Mrs. Pine Takes a Trip — Leonard Kessler

  • Cowboy Charlie The Story of Charles M. Russell — Jeanette Winter

    Cowboy Charlie The Story of Charles M. Russell — Jeanette Winter

  • Coal Camp Girl — Lois Lenski

    Coal Camp Girl — Lois Lenski

  • Who Owns the Sun? — Stacy Chbosky

    Who Owns the Sun? — Stacy Chbosky

  • A Pair of Red Clogs — Masako Matsuno

    A Pair of Red Clogs — Masako Matsuno

  • Miss Suzy — Miriam Young

    Miss Suzy — Miriam Young

  • Urchin and the Raven War — Margaret I. McAllister

    Urchin and the Raven War — Margaret I. McAllister

  • Urchin and the Rage Tide — Margaret I. McAllister

    Urchin and the Rage Tide — Margaret I. McAllister

  • The Mad Scientists’ Club (Mad Scientist Club) — Bertrand R. Brinley

    The Mad Scientists’ Club (Mad Scientist Club) — Bertrand R. Brinley

  • Man of the Family — Ralph Moody

    Man of the Family — Ralph Moody

  • Little Britches Father and I Were Ranchers — Ralph Moody

    Little Britches Father and I Were Ranchers — Ralph Moody