Gooberly Press is the publishing imprint of children’s book authors Dave and Susan Bastien. We’re independent publishers of children’s books that inspire a child’s imagination, with stories that are entertaining and illustrations that are engaging.
These are our current titles, but check back often because there are more coming soon!
Pick Me! Pick Me! The Story of the Magic Pumpkin
This is an enchanting tale that forever transforms the experience of pumpkin picking into a new family tradition.
Using their Magic Pumpkin Charm, children find their Magic Pumpkin and bring it to life to share the wonder of its single most important day: Halloween!
Pumpkin picking will never be the same! Read more…
Hannah's Beautiful Hair
Hannah would do just about anything to avoid brushing her hair. When she saw her mother holding the hairbrush she would start to cry before it even touched her head!
One day, as Hannah complained, her mother became frustrated and decided that she’d had enough. “Hannah”, she said, “I’m tired of chasing you down to brush your beautiful hair. You can let it turn into a big ole bird’s nest if that’s what you want!”
Little did she know that her words just might come true! Read more…
Always Dance Like You Have Tiger Pants
Amanda got her first job, working at a second-hand store. Bag after bag she placed clothes on racks until all of the bags for that day were empty.
One day, she reached into a bag and out came a beautiful pair of tiger pants. She had always dreamed of being a dancer, standing in the spotlight on a glamorous stage in front of a cheering audience, and she believed these pants would make her dream come true.
But things happened – as they usually do! Read more…