Children's Books
Jim Shields’ books are gentle, meaningful stories that reflect the beauty of nature, the power of imagination, and the importance of character. With a warm, down-to-earth voice, he writes tales that engage young readers while quietly teaching valuable life lessons. Whether it’s the playful friendship found in Bertram Finds a Friend! or the winter magic that unfolds in Skylar’s Wonderland, Jim’s stories are rooted in family values, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. His books are perfect for parents, grandparents, and educators who want to inspire young hearts with uplifting, memorable storytelling.
Titus’ Magical Afternoon
This is a delightful story written in metered rhyme about a small boy who spends a magical afternoon sharing a picnic with birds, squirrels, and bunnies in his yard.
Skylar’s Wonderland
Skylar is enjoying the snow with her animal friends. Your child will surely enjoy the story and will learn to love pets too just like how Skylar does.
Welcome, Baby Bunnies!
Few animals can capture the attention and imagination of children like soft and cuddly baby bunnies. Welcome, Baby Bunnies tells the exciting story of a mommy bunny that decides to build her nest one night at a meadows edge.
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Starbird's Special Gift
Imagine the excitement! One cold December day, SawSam went to the park to fly his new airplane and discovered a small bird struggling in the snow! Learn why SawSam calls his new friend Starbird and about their unique and exciting times together. Before flying away, Starbird tries to show her appreciation by giving SawSam a very special gift in return. Sure to hold the interest of everyone it touches, STARBIRD'S SPECIAL GIFT will become a treasure of life-lessons to be shared and enjoyed for years to come!
Poetry Books
Jim Shields’ poetry offers gentle, heartfelt reflections on everyday life, written with warmth, wisdom, and a deep sense of humanity. His verses explore timeless themes like gratitude, love, loss, and personal growth—capturing life’s quiet moments with clarity and grace. Whether it’s the thoughtful sonnets in Gifts to Share or the nostalgic musings in Knothole Reflections On Life’s Parade and Knothole Reflections On Life’s Parade 2, Jim’s poems invite readers to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the ordinary. His collections are perfect for anyone who appreciates poetry that speaks to the soul and celebrates the simple beauty of being alive.
GIFTS TO SHARE: Volume 1
Gifts to share a fascinating collection of rhymed verses created in a sonnet format providing myriad insights and observations of life experiences. Each of the 75 entries is designed to stir thoughts and emotions while sharing a bit of wisdom along the way.
Knothole Reflections On Life's Parade
These short verses provide insights into diverse issues, emotions, and experiences encountered in the process of living. Some are light and playful while others are more serious and thought provoking. But each is intended to offer a glimpse into those countless life events that pass before us like a seemingly endless parade: the parade that we view just beyond that knothole in the fence.
Knothole Reflections On Life's Parade 2
Perhaps life can best be described as simply a series of snapshots strung together with time. The old adage “Watching a parade through a knothole in the fence” seems so appropriate to describe our ability to observe and reflect upon the unfolding experiences of our lives in contiguous, single frames. This collection endeavors to identify, highlight and capture a collection of some of those “snapshots”. These short verses provide insights into diverse issues, emotions and experiences encountered in the process of living. Some are light and playful while others are more serious and thought provoking. But each is intended to offer a glimpse into some of those countless life events that pass before us like a seemingly endless parade: the parade that we view, just beyond that knothole in the fence.