Islandport Press

Our Award-Winning Titles

Dahlov Ipcar's Farmyard Alphabet
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar

Bronze Medal, Best Board Book
2011 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards

Honorable Mention, Best Children's Book
2011 Maine Literary Awards

The artist's first board book, this alphabet book takes readers on a fun-filled journey through farm life with strong proud horses, fat happy pigs, playful kittens and more. This is Dahlov Ipcar's first new book in more than 20 years.
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The Fish House Door
written by Robert F. Baldwin, illustrated by Astrid Sheckels

Best Children's Book, 2011 Maine Literary Awards

Gold Medal Award, 2010 Moonbeam Award, Best Picture Book (All Ages)

Shawn comes from a long line of island lobstermen. And there are just some things he takes for granted -- until someone from away comes to visit and gives him a new perspective. Beautiful watercolors by award-winning illustrator Astrid Sheckels and a poignant story from Robert Baldwin will make this an instant classic.
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Mercy: The Last New England Vampire
by Sarah L. Thomson

Silver Medal, Best Young Adult Fiction, Horror/Mystery
2011 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards

Fourteen-year-old Haley is struggling to cope – with her stepmom and baby brother, with her beloved cousin's terminal illness, with dropping grades at school. When she digs deep into her family history for a school project, she uncovers a disturbing New England tradition and a ghostly past. Mercy, by accomplished children's author Sarah L. Thomson, is inspired by a true New England story.
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My Cat, Coon Cat
written by Sandy Ferguson Fuller, illustrated by Jeannie Brett

Silver Medal, Best Picture Book, Ages 4 - 8
2011 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards

A charming new picture book about a young girl who, over the course of a day, slowly wins the affection of a shy Maine coon cat.
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The Scallop Christmas
written by Jane Freeberg, illustrated by Astrid Sheckels

2010 Maine Lupine Honor Award for a picture book of outstanding merit

Honorable Mention, 2010 Maine Literary Award

When scallops fill the bay in a New England fishing village, it brings unexpected bounty as well as adventure to young Marcie.
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Tales from Misery Ridge
By Paul J. Fournier

Best Book of 2011 by the New England Outdoor Writers Association

Tales from Misery Ridge, One man's adventures in the great outdoors is a collection of stories about Fournier's experiences and adventures in Maine's great North Woods and beyond.
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Where Cool Waters Flow
Four Seasons with a Master Maine Guide
by Randy Spencer

Best Book of 2010 by the New England Outdoor Writers Association

Fish the waters and walk the woods of Grand Lake Stream, Maine, with Randy Spencer as he provides an insider's look at this natural wonder and renowned sportsman's paradise.
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