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Latest Works

The Stepsisters - limited edition softcover

    We all know what happened to Cinderella, but what became of her two stepsisters? Nine months (and one day) after the wedding, Griselda and Esmerelda are fast asleep in their tower high above the palace, when the bright light of dawn and the loud pealing of bells shatters their sleep with the joyful news: a new royal baby has been born!

    The Stepsisters are miserable. Bitter, angry, exhausted, and frustrated, they decide to leave the safety of the palace, and seek a birthday gift for Cinderella’s newborn.

    “A contemporary sequel to a timeless classic.” Signed Limited Edition! NOT available on Amazon.

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    The Tailor, the Scholar and the Mensch (limited edition!)

      On the edge of the Black Forest, in a small village, where everyone is expected to be married…
      Yakov loves Doodle. Doodle loves Rachel, Yakov’s twin sister. Doodle also loves Yakov. Rachel loves them both… but not that way.
      And this works how? A bright and surprising tale of a chosen family’s journey from Oy! to Ahh!
      “The Tailor, the Scholar and the Mensch’ made me laugh, smile, even cry a little. Reading it was a delightful experience, which left me imagining what could have been, and the future of what could be.” – Miryam Kabakov, Founder, Eshel
      64 page Limited Edition, signed and numbered

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      The Council of Wise Women - a novel
      • The Council of Wise Women - a novel

      🥇Gold Medal Winner of the IBPA Award for Best Fiction Audiobook
      A secret society, magical chicken soup, and a young girl who is wise beyond her years.
      This is the latest stand-alone novel in Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life series.

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      When Rachel Cohen is born, her parents’ marriage begins to crack. As she grows, and her village teeters on the brink, it is up to her and The Council of Wise Women to cook up a plan and step in.

      Family breakdowns, a village on the edge of famine, and the challenges of a beloved community… How much meddling is too much?

      With a warm sense of humor, Izzy Abrahmson spins a delightful tale of The Village Life that will make you smile, and maybe shed a tear.

      A spellbinding novel of love, loss, independence, reconciliation, and the power of women. You won’t want this book to end.

      Reviews of The Village Life Series “Abrahmson’s prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… he’s a master…” – Publishers Weekly

      “In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem…” – AudioFile Magazine

      “…a world of friendly humor.” – Kirkus Reviews

      In a time when antisemitism appears to be on the rise, it is wonderful to have someone telling Jewish stories that are filled with love and joy.

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      Audiobooks

      The Bed Time Story Book Cover

      Turn bed time into fun family time! 

      "something that tired parents will welcome at the end of a long day — stories read gently." – Alan Rosenberg, former editor and audiobook reviewer for the Providence Journal

      The Bed Time Story Book - and Audiobook – is a wonderfully original collection of 36 stories that will entertain the entire family.

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      Humor, Horror and Stanks: Ride monster waves, search for lost cookies, confront a witch, and battle the forces of Fectville with stench-filled water guns. Audiobook Bonus: Two live performance tracks. 

      Ever been to the beach? Gone trick or treating? Heard ghost stories at summer camp? Conducted scientific reanimation experiments in the basement? A great read about ordinary kids who get into extraordinary trouble. 

      "My friends and I just wanted to relax and have fun. We didn’t mean to get into trouble. The trouble always found us…"

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      "Author/narrator Mark Binder is a dream… Binder's own vocal sound effects, appropriate music, humor, and humanity make these stories a pleasure for all ages." – AudioFile Magazine

      "Binder is a skilled writer and performer, and in these stories he’s as charming as ever…" –USA TODAY NETWORK

      A bit of comedy, a dash of science fiction, a splosh of horror, and a lot of Fun, Funny, Spooky Adventures from the Audie Award Nominated author of “The Zombie Cat”

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      Bed Time Series

      Books and stories for young and emerging readers. The Bed Time Story Book and Kings, Wolves… start easy, and  are designed to grow with your child. Cinderella Spinderella is the classic story with an empowering "spin." Transmit Joy is just an awesome audiobook. 

      The Bed Time Story Book (AUDIOBOOK!)

      36 fun to hear stories (and poems)

      Get the Audiobook!
      Bed Time Story Book (PK-1)

        This collection is my favorite. It’s a blend of 36 classic and original stories (with some poems) that’s designed for early learners and readers. From Goldilocks to Cinderella with a few unexpected tales that will become favorites.
        Each story has a line illustration, and the volume is loaded with tips for caregivers to make reading fun!

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        Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions (Grades 1-2)

          Aesop and Anansi, Rapunzel, The Brave Little Tailor, Stone Soup, at Valley Forge and many more…
          So much fun. An excellent primer for young readers…
          Classic tales retold with new energy… New tales that seem timeless, and a few old favorites that preserve the flavor of years gone by.

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          Cinderella Spinderella (softcover for grades K-2)

            Cinderella Spinderella (softcover for grades K-2)

            Includes a download of Cinderella Spinderella - (ebook and audio - grades 2-4)

            A new "spin" on the classic. Eleanor lives alone with her two stepsisters. Although she is in a wheelchair, they crawl downstairs to the basement where ashes and cinders get in her hair… It's more than a story about a dress… Eleanor becomes her own person, not by magic, but by discovering herself. Beautifully Illustrated by Steve Mardo.

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            Groston Series

            "When I was a kid, I had an older sister, Ellen, and more friends than I could count. These are our adventures."
            It Ate My Sister and The Zombie Cat can be read in any order.
            The Groston Rules is for adults or YA.

            The Zombie Cat (Groston Middle Book 2)

              Witches, Tsunami, Toxic Chemicals and Tossed Cookies A book about ordinary kids who get into extraordinary trouble.


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              What happens when Rover brings his sister's cat from the dead? What happens when Adam finally goes boogie boarding? Was it really a good idea for Charlie to take candy from the doorstep of the witch's house? And what about the inter-school game of capture the flag played with stinky water balloons?

              Epic humor, horror and pungent stanks… (Softcover. Grades 3 through adults with a sense of humor.)

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              THE GROSTON RULES - (Groston High)

                Shortlisted for the 2020 Ruth Bardsley Reads Award! (NOT for children) THE GROSTON RULES is an edgy book with suspenseful twists and turns. It is a captivating and lighthearted tale about teens in trouble, surviving through their strong friendships. "Immensely likable characters on an enthralling and entertaining journey." – Kirkus Reviews (Limited first edition softcover 380 p. signed by the author.) NOT a book for children.

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                Rhode Island & Ragnarok

                Stories and legends about The Ocean State. And an epic retelling of Norse Mythology. 
                Limited edition printed books, also available in audio.

                Loki Ragnarok

                  Who says Thor and Odin are good guys? Loki has long been blamed for the end of the world. This brief epic is his side of the story.

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                  Roger Williams vs. The Big Blue Bug

                    The Seagull has landed! Three Legends from Rhode Island – signed Limited Edition
                    The truth behind The Big Blue Bug. What is a Clam Shake? Plus a heartwarming RI Romance…

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                    Rhode Island Bundle
                    Sale

                      Two signed limited edition books and the audiobook with FREE shipping.

                      "One of Rhode Island's Best Storytellers" –The Providence Journal

                      • a collection of horror stories.
                      • a collection of legends (that I made up.)
                      • plus the live audiobook!
                      (You'll get to pick which title for the legends book, because we have three different variations. The inside text is the same, just the cover changes.)

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                      The Village Life Series

                      "On the edge of the Black Forest is a small village…"
                      Written under the pen name of Izzy Abrahmson, these books can be read in any order. 

                      The Council of Wise Women - a novel
                      • The Council of Wise Women - a novel

                      🥇Gold Medal Winner of the IBPA Award for Best Fiction Audiobook
                      A secret society, magical chicken soup, and a young girl who is wise beyond her years.
                      This is the latest stand-alone novel in Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life series.

                      Purchase on kindle-26 Listen on Audible-logo Purchase on smashwords0 Purchase on AppleBooks-89 Purchase on Barnes and Noble-38 Purchase on kobo-49 Purchase on BookShop.com-64 Purchase on waterstones0 0 Purchase on GooglePlayBooks-85 Purchase on hoopla-38 Listen on GooglePlayBooks-114 Listen on storytel-116 Listen on librofm-75 Purchase on B&N Audiobooks-97

                      When Rachel Cohen is born, her parents’ marriage begins to crack. As she grows, and her village teeters on the brink, it is up to her and The Council of Wise Women to cook up a plan and step in.

                      Family breakdowns, a village on the edge of famine, and the challenges of a beloved community… How much meddling is too much?

                      With a warm sense of humor, Izzy Abrahmson spins a delightful tale of The Village Life that will make you smile, and maybe shed a tear.

                      A spellbinding novel of love, loss, independence, reconciliation, and the power of women. You won’t want this book to end.

                      Reviews of The Village Life Series “Abrahmson’s prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… he’s a master…” – Publishers Weekly

                      “In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem…” – AudioFile Magazine

                      “…a world of friendly humor.” – Kirkus Reviews

                      In a time when antisemitism appears to be on the rise, it is wonderful to have someone telling Jewish stories that are filled with love and joy.

                      In cart Not available Out of stock
                      $29.99
                      The Tailor, the Scholar and the Mensch (limited edition!)

                        On the edge of the Black Forest, in a small village, where everyone is expected to be married…
                        Yakov loves Doodle. Doodle loves Rachel, Yakov’s twin sister. Doodle also loves Yakov. Rachel loves them both… but not that way.
                        And this works how? A bright and surprising tale of a chosen family’s journey from Oy! to Ahh!
                        “The Tailor, the Scholar and the Mensch’ made me laugh, smile, even cry a little. Reading it was a delightful experience, which left me imagining what could have been, and the future of what could be.” – Miryam Kabakov, Founder, Eshel
                        64 page Limited Edition, signed and numbered

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                        The Cracked Potter - by Izzy Abrahmson
                        • The Cracked Potter - by Izzy Abrahmson

                        2025 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist for Best Novella!

                        A warm story about making a living, making art, and making friends.

                        “Abrahmson’s prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… he’s a master…” –Publishers Weekly

                        NOT available on Amazon!
                        Softcover Limited Edition. 66 pages.

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                        The Village Feasts - Passover stories of food and laughter

                          "…charming…Readers young and old will be delighted…" – Publishers Weekly
                          " wryly funny with dollops of heartwarming schmaltz." – Kirkus Reviews
                          Return to The Village with these 10 delightful Passover Tales.
                          Written under a pen name, Izzy Abrahmson’s THE VILLAGE FEASTS warms the heart
                           Ten tasty tales adults and children of all ages will enjoy again and again. Delightful and amusing.
                          THE VILLAGE FEASTS is the follow-up collection to WINTER BLESSINGS by National Jewish Book Award For Family Literature nominee Izzy Abrahmson.
                          • Mrs. Chaipul refuses to cook.
                          • The Gold family can’t afford matzah (unleavened bread).
                          • Reb Stein, the baker wants to set a world record.
                          • But why would anyone eat matzah made from cabbage?
                          Izzy Abrahmson’s THE VILLAGE FEASTS is rich with the kind of misadventures and ingenious solutions to problems that can only come from residents of The Village. The stories dance with a traditional feel around contemporary issues. (You can also order it on Amazon and many other platforms at https://books2read.com/village-feasts)

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                          The Village Feasts - Audiobook

                            "Ten sweet, silly stories of life during the holiday [of Passover] in the little Eastern European village… Binder brings a twinkle that makes the stories shine even brighter, as does the soulful klezmer of longtime Rhode Island musician Fishel Bresler."– The Providence Journal

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