Denise Adams

A pair of Brown Pelicans befriend an old shrimper and come to his rescue when he becomes lost at sea. It's 1871 on the Gulf coast of Texas at the end of Bolivar peninsula where a new lighthouse is being built. An old shrimper needs a big catch of shrimp to pay his boat repair loan and gets lost in a fog with no light to guide him until Penny and Percival Pelican show him the way home.

A quirky, fun book exploring the secret underwater life of starfish, in the style of The Secret Life of Squirrels. What do starfish get up to in their spare time? Perhaps they meet each other for underwater picnics, or set up telescopes to view their star cousins in the sky. Maybe they make sand-angels, or arm wrestle each other? Using live critters in homemade sets, amateur photographer Denise Adams dreams up whimsical and often humorous scenes depicting the "secret" life of common starfish, and pairs them with quirky, fun text. Mindful not to harm the sea stars, Denise meticulously sets up each display in advance, takes her photograph, and returns the starfish to their homes--all within five minutes. The result is a creative meditation on the hidden habits of the wild creatures living all around us. Featuring dozens of original scenes, this lively gift book in the style of Nancy Rose's The Secret Life of Squirrels will leave readers smiling and dreaming up their own starfish scenarios.

What could possibly compel someone to dream of a voyage to a desolate, inhospitable, red planet devoid of flowers? Within this keepsake book you will find seventy-five reflections, observations, tips, and musings paired with Denise Adams's gorgeous wildflower photography. From swaths of roadside fireweed to a solitary lady's slipper, The Little Book of Wildflower Whispers serves as a gentle reminder to pause and smell the roses. Arranged by season and including both common and rare plants, this book is the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life.

Lifelong seaside gardener Denise Adams shares 70 ocean-inspired reflections, each paired with an original photograph, in this unique gift book. Musings on coastal life include both tender and humorous observations that will appeal to seadogs and landlubbers alike. Highlighted by Adams's stunning photographs of Atlantic seascapes, The Little Book of Sea and Soul invites quiet contemplation. Dive into it boldly or comb it carefully, either way you'll discover beauty and wisdom in these gentle seaside gems. A perfect gift for the ocean lover in your life.