Jamal and the Growing Season
A story of patience, friendship, community, and the wonderful things that grow when people work together.
GEORGE PALMER · CHILDREN'S AUTHOR
Welcome toGeorge Palmer Books
Stories that inspire imagination, build character, and bring families closer together.
Hi! I’m George.
I write stories for kids who love to dream, explore, laugh, and believe in themselves. Welcome to my world of stories!
I write stories for kids who love to dream, explore, laugh, and believe in themselves. Welcome to my world of stories!
🎥 A PERSONAL WELCOME FROM GEORGE PALMER
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Explore My Books
Warm adventures filled with friendship, courage, family, imagination, and discovery.
Tim and the Dragon
A magical adventure where bravery, kindness, and imagination open the door to an extraordinary friendship.
Jamal and the Mountain Secret
Jamal follows courage and curiosity into a mountain mystery filled with discovery and friendship.
Harbor Breeze Fishing
A waterside adventure celebrating family time, patience, nature, and the excitement of a day on the water.
🌟 Story Time with George 🌟
Welcome, young readers! Pick a mini adventure, press the listen button, and let your imagination lead the way.
📖 Read Along
🔊 Listen
🎵 Enjoy Music
💭 Imagine
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🎙️ George’s Real Voice
Meet Your Story Time Host
Press play to see George’s avatar and hear George welcome young readers in his own voice. Then choose one of the mini adventures below and enjoy Story Time with George.
The featured video uses George’s recorded voice. The three mini-story buttons below use the device’s read-aloud voice until individual recordings are added.
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The Tiny Garden Helper
Maya found a ladybug resting on a little green leaf. Instead of rushing past, she whispered, “Would you like to help my garden grow?” Together, Maya and her tiny helper watched the flowers open toward the morning sun.
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The Dragon Who Lost His Roar
A young dragon woke up and discovered his mighty roar had become a tiny squeak. His friends did not laugh. They helped him practice courage, one small sound at a time, until his happy roar echoed across the hills.
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The Moonlit Fishing Wish
On a quiet evening by the harbor, Eli made a wish upon the moon’s reflection. He did not wish for the biggest fish. He wished for one more peaceful day with his family—and the water sparkled as if it had heard him.
🎵 George’s Happy Reading Music
Press play for gentle original music while you read, draw, or dream up your own adventure.
Original instrumental music created for the George Palmer Books Kids Corner.
🌳 Friendship Treehouse Stories
Meet five friends who share stories about leadership, creativity, adventure, kindness, and listening with your heart.
Michael
Leader · Kind · Inclusive
Michael wants every child to feel welcome at the treehouse.
Michael and the Missing Welcome Sign
One bright morning, Michael discovered that the welcome sign had fallen. New friends were coming, so he gathered everyone to repair and repaint it. When the visitors arrived, Michael smiled and said, “There is always room for one more friend.”
One bright morning, Michael discovered that the welcome sign had fallen. New friends were coming, so he gathered everyone to repair and repaint it. When the visitors arrived, Michael smiled and said, “There is always room for one more friend.”
Maya
Artist · Creative · Colorful
Maya uses art to bring joy and help everyone share something special.
Maya Paints a Happy Day
Maya noticed a plain wall inside the treehouse. She painted flowers, suns, stars, and pictures of her friends. Soon everyone joined in. Maya smiled and said, “Art is even better when everybody adds something special.”
Maya noticed a plain wall inside the treehouse. She painted flowers, suns, stars, and pictures of her friends. Soon everyone joined in. Maya smiled and said, “Art is even better when everybody adds something special.”
Ethan
Explorer · Curious · Adventurous
Ethan loves discovering new places and sharing what he learns.
Ethan’s Backyard Adventure
Ethan followed a tiny path behind the treehouse. He found rabbits, a blue feather, and little footprints in the mud. At the end was a hill overlooking the neighborhood. He learned that the best part of an adventure is sharing it with friends.
Ethan followed a tiny path behind the treehouse. He found rabbits, a blue feather, and little footprints in the mud. At the end was a hill overlooking the neighborhood. He learned that the best part of an adventure is sharing it with friends.
Ava
Gardener · Caring · Patient
Ava teaches that kindness grows little by little, just like a seed.
Ava and the Garden of Kindness
Ava planted flower seeds with her friends. They watered them every day, even when nothing seemed to happen. Soon green leaves and colorful flowers appeared. Ava said, “Small acts of kindness can grow into something beautiful.”
Ava planted flower seeds with her friends. They watered them every day, even when nothing seemed to happen. Soon green leaves and colorful flowers appeared. Ava said, “Small acts of kindness can grow into something beautiful.”
Grandma Rose
Wise · Loving · Patient
Grandma Rose reminds every child that their story deserves to be heard.
Grandma Rose and the Story Circle
Grandma Rose gathered the children beneath the treehouse. Each child shared something about the day while she listened carefully. “When we listen with patience and speak with kindness,” she said, “we help one another feel important.”
Grandma Rose gathered the children beneath the treehouse. Each child shared something about the day while she listened carefully. “When we listen with patience and speak with kindness,” she said, “we help one another feel important.”
🎓 Learning & Games Corner
Read, remember, and play! These simple activities help young readers practice comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence.
📚 Reading Skills
🧠 Think & Remember
⭐ Earn a Score
🔁 Play Again
Story Time Reading Quiz
Question 1 of 5
🔤 Word Power
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Choose a word!
💭 Talk About It
Pick one question and discuss it with a parent, teacher, or friend.
Choose a question!
🎵 Sing Along Songs
Sing, move, and learn with fun songs that make reading, kindness, and imagination come alive!
Clap your hands and sing along!
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Clap your hands!
Clap your hands!
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Open your book!
Open your book!
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Point to the page!
Point to the page!
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Look and see!
Look and see!
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Wonderful story!
Wonderful story!
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Do it again!
Do it again!
🎵 Lyrics
👏 Clap, clap,
📖 Turn the page,
⭐ What a wonderful
❤️ Story today!
⭐ Activity
Clap on the blue words, turn the page on the green words, and smile on the purple words!
💡 Grown-Up Tip
Sing this song often. Repetition builds confidence, rhythm, and reading readiness.
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Little Star Reader
A gentle reading song for quiet time.
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The Kindness Train
Move, smile, and practice kindness together.
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Story Time March
March in place and bring every story to life.
🌟 Everybody Matters in the Friendship Treehouse
Michael
Leader and reading friend
Maya
Artist and imagination guide
Ethan
Explorer and adventure friend
Ava
Gardener and kindness helper
Grandma Rose
Wise and loving storyteller
🎨 Meet Maya
Paint, Paint, Make a Smile
Maya welcomes young artists, sings with them, and shows each action so children can follow along.
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Hey, friends! Come sing a song with me!
WAVE HELLO
Follow Maya
- 👋 Wave and say hello
- 🖌️ Pick up your paintbrush
- 🎨 Paint bright colors
- 👉 Point to your picture
- 😊 Smile and sing
Paint, paint, make a smile,
Dip your brush and paint a while.
Red and yellow, blue and green,
Make the happiest picture you’ve ever seen!
Meet George Palmer
I write stories for the smallest listeners—toddlers and preschoolers. Not lessons first; wonder first. Imagination doesn’t need to be taught—it needs to be invited out to play.
My books open the door to strange little worlds, unexpected logic, friendship, courage, kindness, and timeless values that grow with children.
“I want my books to become part of the quiet, magical moments families remember.”
— George Palmer
— George Palmer
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