~ The Products ~

THE ONLINE STORE is returning soon with NEW products and lower costs!  Currently, the below titles may all be purchased through Amazon.  (Just click on the title or the cover.)  If you need any of the listed audio books or other items, please feel free to place a phone order with your VISA or MASTERCARD by calling Reji Laberje Author Programs at 301-643-6827 between 9am and 8pm CST Monday through Friday.

Check out the new Tale Travelers Video Book Trailer:

"The Tale Travelers #2:  Merry Maken"

‎26,000 Word Advanced Chapter book for Grades 2-6. Proceeds benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
In "Merry Maken", the first "Fay's Fairy Tale", Maken is the eyes for Fay, the youngest ever Tale Traveler, and she will take you on a Robin Hood adventure while teaching us more about mystical, magical narrator, HOpe, Fay will learn that n...ot all fairy tales let ladies be princesses. Sometimes they must be courageous, cunning, and ultimately even save the day when all hope is lost. If you enjoyed "Henry's History", continue following the Tale Traveler journeys with "Merry Maken". Sotry followed by a comprehensive teacher's guide. Copyright 2011 by Reji Laberje.

"Color Me Proud"

‎2000 Word Picture Book for Any Age. Proceeds benefit HEROES, Inc.

Alexis and Sophia enjoy a day with their mom and dad at the annual firefighters' picnic. Then, an emergency arises calling all of the firefighters away. In this story full of rhythm, rhyme, and repetition, both girls must face their fears and disappointment while their dad proudly heads toward one of his daily acts of bravery. Copyright 2010 by Reji Laberje.

"Make Room for Jake McNair"

‎500 Word Picture book for Any Age. Proceeds benefit ASPCA.
"He's freckled and fair, with curly, red hair..." Enter the world of Jake McNair and meet a bright, quirky little boy who you'll never quite get to see. (What will you think he looks like?) While your imagination works at putting togethe...r a picture of Jake's appearance, your ears are treated to the rhythmic, relatable tales of Reji Laberje and your eyes feast on the bright, warm illustrations of John Konecny. In this introductory story to the new grow-together series, join Mr. and Mrs. McNair while they prepare a room for the arrival of their son. Copyright 2009 by Reji Laberje.

 

"The Pinecone Legend"

50,000 Word Romance Novella for Teens and Adults. Proceeds benefit The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
A snowless evergreen producing two pinecones yearly is at the heart of legendary love. Should two people hold pinecones from the same season, their meeting becomes controlled by the mysterious tree. Dominick meets the abused Alexandra at ...the tree with two cones and presumes a lover's trick. He jokes that if Alex is not "...ensnaring somebody...then (they're) meant to be!" Through death and through life's tragedies, both return to the tree each Christmas, blown there by the enchanted winds of fate. Will they fulfill destiny's miracle? Followed by family fairy tale. Copyright 2008 by Reji Laberje.

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"Cooper Ridge, The Wonder Kid"

35,000 Word Fiction book for Young Adults. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics.
The line between dreams and reality is crossed when a quadriplegic teen imagines he is a great ball player while he sleeps. Such dreams wouldn't be extraordinary if strage changes weren't happening in his body as a result. Cooper Ridge is... growing stronger and healthier. Plus, there are mysterious times when his body appears to have moved in the night. Could he be living the dreams made of memories that his mother theorizes are carried from the stars on the wings of fireflies? If he could trap those gifts, could Coop even live in that imaginary life while he's awake? Copper Ridge, The Wonder Kid is also great for high school readers and special needs educators. Copyright 2008 by Reji Laberje.

"The Tale Travelers #1:  Henry's History"

‎20,000 Word Advanced Chapter book for Grades 2-6. Proceeds benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Four city kids visit the library of their new small-town home and begin the adventures of their lifetimes. "Henry's History" isn't just a story about Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage; it's the beginning of the "Tale Traveler" journeys fo...r Henry and four others through timeless tales and true stories. Ten-year-old wisecracking Henry discovers how to captain massive ships, battle storms, and rally young men to success while he deals with books that inhale children, pages of history that turn in a windstorm with him upon them, time that freezes around him and magical pencils and erasers that create worlds he can really visit. He does it all through the eyes of Christopher Columbus and alongside the enchanged narrator, hope, who shows up when he most needs her and in ways he never imagined. Followed by a teacher's guide. Copyright 2007 by Reji Laberje.

Listening Library

These titles, with more coming soon, are available in audio book format and can be sent on disk in your choice of .wav, .mp3, or cd format.  Until the online paypal store has returned, these may be ordered by phone:

Reji's 5-Star Reading Restaurant

This story-building, interactive, reading and writing game can be used by and adjusted for students from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve and, in addition to this game - made on demand - it will come with a variations booklet broken down by grade level, $40.00

Also, many FREE classroom and book club interactive activities, discussion questions, and worksheets are available to teachers, parents, and book club moderators.  All you have to do is request them by contacting Reji@RejiLaberje.com and the materials will be emailed to you.