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Discover engaging children's books by Ngozi Elizabeth Mbonu. From Tatiana to Tick!Tick!Tick says the Clock!, find the perfect story for every child.

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Books by Ngozi Elizabeth Mbonu

Discover engaging stories and educational activities designed to inspire young readers. Each book is crafted with care and available on Amazon.

Illustrated book cover titled "Tatiana" showing a girl sitting in a flowery green field.

Tatiana

Tatiana is a story about a little girl who feels she doesn't belong. The students at school tease her daily and she had enough. One day she decides to escape from it all and ventures off into the forest outside of her small town. Here, Tatiana meets a friend full of wisdom and a kind heart. Tatiana is taught to open her eyes to a much bigger and better world filled with love. Tatiana learns to embrace who she is and let the light within her shine bright! Tatiana was turned into a movie in 2016 by TIFF kids.

Diverse children and a teacher under falling white blossoms on the Shine book cover.

Shine

Shine is a Classic Story about a Young girl who thought nobody loved her. She became withdrawn and kept to herself a lot but with the help of a kind lady she is able to come out of her shell and embrace her unique self. She goes on a journey of not knowing who she is to discovering that she is unique and loved by Jesus and capable of acceptance and love from others. She is advised by the kind lady to shine just like the stars. A good read for every Child!

Girl with yellow umbrella and apple stands beside a whimsical tree growing books and apples.

Molly the Best Behaved Student

Molly The best-behaved Student It's the beginning of the school year and Molly is a bit nervous going back to school. Her mom encourages her to love School and be her amazing self, Her Friend, Marissa is already a good student. With the support of her family and friends, Molly learns to push herself and focus on becoming the best-performing and best-behaved version of herself. She shows great leadership skills both in class and on the playground. On Meet the Teacher Night, Molly and her classmates show off their talents on Stage and made their parents extremely proud.

Colorful book cover titled "JUST LIKE THE BIRDIES" featuring diverse birds and forest animals.

Just like the Birdies

Birds are free and so are we.... Just like the birdies is written to encourage Children to be free to express themselves through their unique nature, talents, and abilities. This book captures the beauty of birds, to each a unique pattern. Amongst the birds is the most unique that soars very high even through the toughest situation and that is the eagle, Just like the birdies encourages Children to soar high and be the best they can be Dive into this story and let your Child's imagination soar!

Illustrated book cover showing four Black children wearing wristwatches in a field of lavender.

Tick! Tick! Tick says the Clock!

Tick, Tick ,Tick says the clock is a delightful storybook designed to teach children the importance of punctuality and time management. Through engaging illustrations and a charming narrative, the book follows the adventures of young characters who learn how to read the clock and understand the value of being on time. As the clock ticks, the children discovers the benefits of time consciousness in daily activities from getting ready to school, running errands, to bedtime routines, instilling lifelong habits in a fun and relatable way

Cookiereads coloring book cover featuring cheerful cartoon fruit characters on a bright blue background.

Coloring for Kids

Looking for a fun, thoughtful, and relaxing gift? This fruit-themed coloring book for kids and adults is perfect for children ages 4 and up, teens, and grown-ups who enjoy calming, creative activities. Featuring a cheerful collection of easy-to-color fruit illustrations, this book supports creativity, focus, and stress relief while offering a screen-free activity parents love. Each design is printed on single-sided pages, making it ideal for crayons, colored pencils, and markers without bleed-through. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday gift, holiday present, stocking stuffer, classroom activity, or family coloring time, this kids and adult coloring book makes a delightful choice for parents, teachers, and anyone looking for a relaxing, fun, and age-inclusive gift.

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Real readers share how Cookiereads books have sparked imagination, taught valuable lessons, and made reading time special.

My daughter couldn't put Tatiana down. She loved the story so much she asked for it at bedtime every night for two weeks straight.

Jennifer Martinez

Jennifer Martinez

Parent, Toronto

As a kindergarten teacher, I read Molly the Best Behaved Student to my class. The kids loved it and we had great conversations about behavior and choices.

David Okonkwo

David Okonkwo

Teacher, Toronto

Shine became our bedtime ritual. My son loves the illustrations and the positive message. Worth every penny.

Rachel Cohen

Rachel Cohen

Parent, Ontario

Just like the Birdies taught my kids about nature in such a fun way. They still sing the little songs from the story.

Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams

Parent, Toronto

The Coloring for Kids book kept my daughter entertained for hours. Great quality paper and designs. Highly recommend.

Lisa Park

Lisa Park

Parent, Toronto

Tick Tick Tick Says the Clock helped my son learn to tell time without making it feel like a lesson. Genius concept.

Tom Richardson

Tom Richardson

Homeschool parent, Ontario

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Use These Books to Spark Curiosity and Learning

Ngozi Elizabeth Mbonu's stories work in classrooms, read-alouds, and quiet reading time at home. Each book builds confidence, imagination, and a love of reading in young learners.

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