New England

Ghost stories from The Witch City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Salem, Massachusetts!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that inside Howard Street Cemetery, the ghost of accused witch Giles Corey wanders among the gravestones? Or that outside the Ropes Mansion, the ghost of Abigail Ropes can be seen peeking out of the windows? Have you heard that the Gardner-Pingree House on Essex Street is home to the spirit of a murdered sea captain?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Salem forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Cape Cod have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of the Cape comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Get lost amongst the spirits that haunt the John Pope House. Or catch a glimpse of Jarvesville Historic District’s annual phantom parade. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Ghost stories from Connecticut’s spookiest seaport have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky seaport of Mystic, Connecticut!  

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know that a friendly innkeeper still checks in on guests at the inn he owned…200 years ago? Or that there may be a fiery curse on Mystic dating back to colonial days? Can you believe the Mystic River may be home to a ghost ship? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Mystic, and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Welcome to Cape Cod! Follow a parent and child seagull as they explore all around Massachusett's iconic cape. From the top of the Pilgrim Monument to the low sandy beaches, they enjoy time together exploring. They play baseball, bike past windmills, and harvest cranberries together in one of the cranberry bogs. Of course they make sandcastles and stay out late for a clambake! These tour guides will enjoy Cape Cod together and remind children and their loved ones of their own great visit to the Cape.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to Maine! Follow a parent and child moose as they tour Maine, exploring from the rocky coastline to the heights of Katahdin--the highest mountain in the region. Along the way they visit lighthouses, see tidal pools, fish for lobsters, and dig for clams. They drive the coast in an old pickup truck, sail from island to island, and camp out under the stars. Little children and their loved ones will love this beautifully-illustrated view of Maine to remind them of their own visit!Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to Boston! Follow a parent and child duck as they explore the state capital of Massachusetts and New England's largest city. From Beacon Hill to the Old North Church, they learn about the city's history. They visit museums, run in the marathon, and eat some great New England food at Quincy Market. Of course, they cheer for New England's wonderful and winning sports teams! Whether riding on the T, watching the duck boats, or enjoying July 4th fireworks, our feathered tour guides will remind children and loved ones of a great visit to Boston.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to Acadia National Park! Parent and child peregrine falcons tour Maine's gorgeous Acadia National Park in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Acadia! join the pair as they explore the mountains, coastline, tide pools, and surrounding communities of Acadia National Park.

Color your way through Cape Cod!

Best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock introduces young readers to the beautiful communities in Cape Cod. Young travelers and locals alike can color the sailboats and sand dunes at the Cape's beaches, or visit the Cape Cod National Seashore to say hi to a ranger. Color in ice cream and baseball players, kites and sunsets as you celebrate all that Cape Cod has to offer.

Ghost stories from Plymouth, Massachusetts have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of America’s Hometown comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Keep your eye out for the spirits of former Plymouth natives who were buried on Cole’s Hill. Or catch a glimpse of ghostly Revolutionary War soldiers wandering down North Street. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Maine engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.

See the West Quoddy Head Light, hike Cadillac Mountain, canoe at Sebago Lake, and swim at Higgins Beach. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Ghost stories from the Berkshires have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!/

em>Welcome to the spooky Berkshires!/em>

Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that at the Mount, the former home of famous author Edith Wharton, a shadowy phantom haunts the halls? Or that a ghost train still steams through the Hoosac Tunnel? Can you believe there's a top-hatted ghost who wakes guests in the night at the historic Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Berkshires forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost Stories from America’s first colonies have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

New England’s haunted Yankee history comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Meet the Mad Doctor who lurks in the White Mountains, learn what really happened at Spooner Well, and tread among the spirits in Mystic Seaport. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Nantucket ghost stories have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky shores of Nantucket!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that a ghostly sea captain with a whale-oil lantern wanders the waterfront on foggy nights? Or that a two-hundred-year-old pastor still calls an island church home? Can you believe that locals love living on Nantucket so much...some of them never leave?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Nantucket forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

IT’S A CRUEL SUMMER Arrrr! 

All Sam wants this summer is to watch baseball, play video games, and read his favorite supernatural series. Too bad his cousin, Alex, is visiting from San Francisco, and now Sam’s stuck playing tour guide to a kid he hardly knows... a kid who’d choose sailing camp over stealing bases any day. 

Then Sam and Alex find themselves swept up in an epic pirate adventure through the historic streets of Boston. With the help of a three-hundred-year-old ghost-pirate, they’ll have to piece together the clues of a long-lost treasure map—and master a tricky sailor’s knot—or risk becoming ghosts themselves! The cousins may not have much in common, but along the way they’ll learn that some bonds, like some knots, are truly unbreakable. 

Welcome to the spooky streets and shores of Newport!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that a flaming phantom ship with one lone passenger sails along the shores of Newport in the winter? Can you believe that the beautiful mansions owned by America’s wealthiest families are now home to ghosts? Can you believe the spirit of a keeper refuses to leave the lighthouse he once looked after?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Newport, Rhode Island, and have you sleeping with the light on!

Ghost stories from Burlington, Vermont have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

The haunted history of Burlington comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the Howard Opera House for a spectral show. Or spend the night at the South Meadow on Raymond Place, but don’t count on getting much sleep while surrounded by restless spirits. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Welcome to New Hampshire! Parent and child snowshoe hares tour New Hampshire in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, New Hampshire! join the pair as they boat on the lakes, ride the Cog Railway Train, and explore the rocks of Polar Caves! Along the way, visit historic Portsmouth, meet animals at the farm, and hike or ski in the mountains! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Ghost stories from America’s Nutmeg State have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Connecticut’s haunted history and local legends come to life—even when the main players are dead. Discover the headless horseman of Canton, learn about the witches of Nineveh Falls, and come see about a pirate’s curse. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Ghost stories from Nashua, New Hampshire have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky Nashua, New Hampshire!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that Nashua's historic Clocktower Place is buzzing with supernatural activity? Or that when the sun goes down in Mine Falls Park, ghostly miners wander the woods in search of hidden treasure? Can you believe that on autumn nights, when the moon shines bright, a mischievous spirit takes the shape of a raccoon?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Nashua forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Amherst, New Hampshire have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky roads of Amherst, New Hampshire! 

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know Town Hall once had skeletons in the basement? Or that a haunted cottage sits near the shores of Baboosic Lake? Can you believe ghostly wolves roam the forests at night, their eerie howls echoing until dawn? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Amherst, New Hampshire forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! 

Color your way through Maine!

Best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock introduces young readers to the beautiful and exciting sites of Maine. Young travelers and locals alike can color the boats in Sebago Lake, visit Acadia National Park, and explore the coastline, forests, and cities in the Pine Tree State. Color in ice cream and lobster and historic sites as you celebrate all that Maine has to offer!

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby Mystic engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their seaside town so great.



Families can experience all that Mystic, CT, has to offer: dive into history and climb aboard ships at the Mystic Seaport Museum; visit the beluga whales at the Mystic Aquarium; shop and eat at Old Mistick Village; hike at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center; swim, sail, and paddleboard in the Mystic River; and so much more!

Explore magical Mystic with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

A tale familiar to 1,000s of New Hampshire school children told and illustrated by locals Eric Pinder & T.B.R. Walsh.

Stray cat Nin drifts from house to house until he meets a meteorologist named Mark. Then Nin begins his greatest journey yet—to the top of Mount Washington. Follow Nin to a land where the wind howls, snow swirls and wild bears roam. At the Mount Washington Observatory, Nin learns that the best friends—and a wonderful home—can be found anywhere, even high above the clouds.

Welcome to Rhode Island! Follow parent and child Rhode Island Red Chickens as they tour the Ocean State together. Join the pair as they visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Green Animals Topiary Garden, and the Beavertail Lighthouse. Along the way they ride the Flying Horse Carousel in Watch Hill, play on Narragansett Beach, celebrate July 4th in Bristol, and see the amazing WaterFire in Providence! Our feathered tour guides will remind children and their loved ones of their own great visit to Rhode Island.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Rhode Island engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes the Ocean State so great.

See the Big Blue Bug, sail in Narragansett Bay, take a bike ride on Block Island, and watch the parade in Bristol. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

In this board book for our littlest readers, ages 0 to 3, we'll learn to count down from 10 to 1, while discovering Fenway Park, ducklings in the Public Garden, pedaling swan boats, Old North Church, and more! There's so much to see—won't you join me?

Nimbus T. Cat lives with the scientists who work and study at Mount Washington’s famous Observatory. But what’s a curious cat to do when everyone around him is busy? Go for a hike of course!

Join Nimbus in the beautiful White Mountains as he hikes his way through the autumn fog, skitters to safety on the winter ice, battles through the blustery spring, and finds refuge at the Observatory during a summer thunderstorm. When he’s done exploring, you can find him greeting visitors and admiring the view.

Ghost stories from New England's famous island have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Martha’s Vineyard!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know there’s a house in Edgartown full of ghosts who refuse to leave? Or that the little girl who haunts a home in Vineyard Haven is just looking for a playmate? Can you believe the sound of the wailing wind is really a ghostly woman, searching for her husband who died at sea?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Martha’s Vineyard, and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Welcome to Vermont!Follow parent and child bears as they tour Vermont together. Join them as they ski the slopes, collect maple syrup, and hike the Long Trail. Along the way they milk dairy cows, go fishing, kayak on the rivers and lakes, and even see Champ--the monster of Lake Champlain! All the treasures of Vermont are here, from covered bridges to hills dappled with fall foliage to remind children and their loved ones of their own great trip to Vermont.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

With vivid, design-centric illustrations that and short whimsical rhymes, B Is for Boston Board Book shows off the iconic people, places, food and music of Boston. From the New England Aquarium to the Zakim Bridge, this alphabetical tour of the city includes stops at the Old North Church, Boston Harbor, the New England Aquarium and the Public Gardens. Boston sports fans won't be disappointed either with a stop at the Green Monster of Fenway Park and iconic Boston sports legends' jerseys. Can you guess them all?

This Boston children's book is a durable version of the beloved picture book B Is for Boston and is great for traveling and little hands. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any local or visitor smile.

Color your way through Boston!

Best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock introduces young readers to the beautiful and exciting city of Boston. Young travelers and locals alike can color the boats in the harbor, visit the duckling statues and Swan Boats in Boston's parks, and explore museums. Color in ice cream and lobster and historic sites as you celebrate all that Boston has to offer!

Color your way through Vermont! 

Best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock introduces young readers to the beautiful towns, parks, and sites in the Green Mountain State—Vermont! Young travelers and locals alike can color the chairlifts and mountains of ski slopes, or splash in a swimming hole on a hot summer day. Readers can color in maple trees and cows, biking trails and hot-air balloons, lakes and streams for fishing and canoeing, and more! Add your colors and celebrate all that Vermont has to offer.

Ghost stories from New Hampshire's White Mountains have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky White Mountains of New Hampshire!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that playful ghosts haunt the Moat Mountain House in Conway? Or that the historic Blair Bridge in Campton is said to be cursed? Can you believe that on snowy nights in Woodstock and Lincoln, you may still hear the ghostly echoes of a plane lost long ago?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see New Hampshire's White Mountains forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

I scream, you scream . . .

Vermont has always been Phil’s favorite place in the whole world. From maple syrup farms, to shimmering Lake Champlain, to Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, what’s not to love? So when Phil’s family heads to Burlington for the Fourth, he is thrilled! That is, until the twins, Fia and James, tell him about all the people who have vanished in the lake . . . and the terrifying beast said to lurk below its surface.

Phil isn’t about to let some silly old legend ruin his summer—or his ice cream. But when a creature in the water nearly attacks him, Phil and his friends will have to team up to take down the lake beast once and for all—unless it gets them first!  

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby Cape Cod engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes the Cape so great.

Little ones will love pointing out their favorites in Local Baby Cape Cod, like sandcastles at Herring Cove Beach, ice cream in Truro, whales off the coast, the lighthouse in Chatham, and sunset in Provincetown. Explore Cape Cod with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Meet the amazing animals of New England!

From the adorable ant to the zany zebra swallow-tail butterfly, the lucky lobster to the talkative turkey, the jaunty jellyfish to the majestic moose—there are so many curious, courageous, captivating creatures to see!

New England's animals—big and small, from land and sea—are celebrated with fanciful, alliterative text and exquisite cut-paper illustrations. This is a perfect read-along with any little animal lover, who will love learning about the animals and the alphabet.

Ghost stories from Maine’s Haunted Lighthouses have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky lighthouses of Maine! 

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that a ghostly crew of shipwrecked sailors haunts the shores near Boon Island Lighthouse? Or that Hendricks Head is home to a mysterious "Lady of the Dusk"? Can you believe that when the fog rolls in at Owl's Head Lighthouse, a phantom sea captain still stands watch . . . long after his final voyage?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Maine’s lighthouses forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Bar Harbor have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky Bar Harbor, Maine!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that the shipwrecked souls of the missing Mary Jane have stuck around Mount Desert Island for centuries? Or that a terrifying "Shadow Man" haunts the Village Burying Ground? Can you believe Bar Harbor is home to ghostly animals who've never quite departed—including cats, horses, and even a phantom cow?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Bar Harbor forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

The creators of A Nantucket Nanny cross the water to Martha's Vineyard, offering smiles for all ages in this new collection of limericks.

With vivid, design-centric illustrations that and short whimsical rhymes, B Is for Boston shows off the iconic people, places, food and music of Boston. From the New England Aquarium to the Zakim Bridge, this alphabetical tour of the city includes stops at the Old North Church, Boston Harbor, The New England Aquarium and the Public Gardens. Boston sports fans won't be disappointed either with a stop at the Green Monster of Fenway Park and iconic Boston sports legends jerseys. Can you guess them all?

This Boston children's book is a full-size picture book with gorgeous illustrations printed on premium gloss paper. Whether on a coffee table or on the nightstand, this large-format book is sure to make any local or visitor smile.