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JM Little
Children & Youth

JM Little is the children’s imprint for picture books, early readers, middle grade, and youth-facing releases.

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Audience

Parents, educators, caregivers, and young readers seeking children’s titles and read-aloud-friendly books.

House rule

Children’s content for roughly ages 0–12, including picture books, early readers, and middle grade.

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From JM Little

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Peaches Can Do It!
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Peaches Can Do It!

Daphanny Baker

From abandoned to anointed—Peaches never stopped believing. When tragedy stole her mother and uncertainty left her knocking on strangersʼ doors, young Peaches could have given up. But instead, she discovered something stronger than fear—faith. Taken in by a loving couple who raised her in the church, Peaches began a lifelong journey marked by heartbreak, healing, and ultimately, hope. In Peaches Can Do It!, Daphanny C. Baker shares her powerful, true story of resilience. From singing in the choir to preaching from the pulpit, from mothering five children to becoming a four-time author, Peaches rose because she believed those four words: I can do it. This inspiring memoir will uplift anyone facing loss, rejection, or the weight of starting over. If youʼve ever wondered whether your beginning defines your end, let Peaches remind you: with God, youʼre never alone—and youʼre more than capable.

Edition
The Princess and the Black-eyed Pea
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The Princess and the Black-eyed Pea

Deborah Eiland

This book is an adaptation of the fairytale, The Princess and the Pea. This version focuses on one of the characters in the story, the Princess Come along as we see the adventures of Princess Breauna on her way to the Dinner Celebration for the Prince. You will also discover how a Queen and a black-eyed pea help two people develop a true friendship.

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