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Their Imaginations Took Off!
Pocket Watch Portal Adventure follows siblings who discover an old pocket watch on their grandparents’ Texas ranch that transports them through space and time. Where did the idea for this adventure come from?
Everyone’s been asking about the inspiration for the Pocket Watch Portal Adventure book, well, it came from my grandkids, of course!
I’ve always been captivated by the idea of time travel, imagining what we might see, do, or witness in another time. But this story became even more special because of my grandkids and their vivid imaginations.
You see, their dad, my son, was heading out on a military deployment and would be gone for quite a while. For 3 of them, it was the first time their dad would be away for so long, and the 4th I’m pretty sure he didn’t recall when his dad was gone for such a time… so I wanted to bring a little magic into their world during such a difficult time.
So one day, I asked them, “What if, while you were outside, one of you found a pocket watch?” Little Artie’s eyes lit up, and I knew we were onto something. I continued, “What if it wasn’t just any pocket watch? What if it was… a very special pocket watch?”
And just like that, their imaginations took off!
When you read this story, you’ll notice the writing has a very “real” feel to it, it’s not perfect, but it’s ours. That’s what makes it so special to me. This was a story born out of love, crafted during a time when their little world was being turned upside down.
It’s a tribute to their creativity, resilience, and the bond we share.
To God be the Glory!
How important was it for each family member to contribute something different to the adventure?
Through the excitement it was truly a joint effort, their little brains were going so fast! I Had the Grandkids problem solving how the story line would flow. I love working with my grandkids, and telling stories with them, we are making books that years from now when I’m no longer here, they will still have.
Were there any adventures or locations that didn’t make it into the final book?
No, this is the very beginning, and anything not used was moved to later in the series. Book 2 is Timekeepers Revenge, released shortly after the 1st book, and that one Baby Artie helped grandma with creating this, Artie came with big tears “I wasn’t done yet, there’s SOOO much more we need to do!” so we did just that and this was just Artie and me. With all his fun and imagination loaded into the story.
Can you give us a peek inside Book 2 of this series? Where will it take readers?
Book 2 is already out (Pocket watch portal: the timekeeper’s revenge), We are working on Book #3 launch: Seed of Tomorrow for a projected launch in Sept 2026. I can tell you that there are eggs involved! Everyone will have to come see what happens to the kids next.
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Embark on a magical journey with Justice, Teddy, Ellie, and Baby Artie while looking for arrow heads and geodes stumble upon an old pocket watch
on their grandparents’ South Texas ranch, they have no idea their lives are about to change forever. One click of the watch opens a shimmering portal-launching
them into breathtaking adventures across time and imagination.
From escaping prehistoric dangers with a friendly dinosaur named Dino, to wandering enchanted forests filled with unicorns, griffins, and magical creatures,
the siblings discover worlds beyond their wildest dreams. But every journey brings new mysteries… and the pocket watch seems to hold secrets even they
aren’t ready for.
As they navigate ancient realms, fantastical kingdoms, and futuristic surprises, the children must rely on courage, teamwork, and the unbreakable bond of family.
But one question follows them through every portal:
Why did the pocket watch choose them?
Heartwarming, exciting, and filled with wonder, Pocket Watch Portal Adventure is a magical tale of bravery, imagination, and the extraordinary power hidden in
ordinary moments.
This is and award winning book, winner of “Readers choice gold award” and the “2026 Golden Wizard book prize”.
also now has won 2 awards from the 2026 American Legacy Awards & and a finalist in 2 other categories.
This book has been independently reviewed and found 5 stars of 5 stars, they said ” this was not just for the young, but the young at heart also”. Many parents said that ” after their child fell asleep, they continued to read to find out what happened!”
Pocket Watch Portal Adventure
Pocket Watch Portal Adventure, by MM Myers, follows Justice, Teddy, Ellie, and Baby Artie as they discover an old pocket watch on their grandparents’ ranch in Moore, Texas, and quickly learn it can open portals through time and space. What begins with muddy chores and a dinosaur encounter grows into a much larger family adventure, carrying the children into an enchanted realm, a futuristic hospital in the year 2525, and even a museum on the moon. Through all of it, the heart of the story stays close to home: siblings protecting each other, grandparents listening with love, Uncle Jeff becoming part of the chaos, and Daddy Christopher proving himself the hero his children already believe him to be.
I appreciated the tenderness running underneath the wildness of the plot. The book has dinosaurs, unicorns, android doctors, holographic zoos, flying taxis, time travel, and moon museums, but the emotional center is always family. I found that grounding really moving. The children aren’t just having adventures for adventure’s sake. They’re scared, hungry, homesick, guilty, brave, and hopeful. Justice carrying the weight of responsibility felt especially honest to me. He’s still a child, but he keeps trying to protect the younger ones, and that tugged at my heart. The faith elements are woven in with sincerity, too. The children praying when they don’t know what else to do gives the story a warm, devotional thread, and the idea that a simple pocket Bible might matter in the future adds a surprisingly reflective note.
The writing has a lively, homespun quality. I liked the humor in the ordinary details, especially the mud, chores, poop shoveling, picky eating, and Baby Artie’s little comments. Those moments gave the book texture and kept the fantasy from floating too far away from real family life. The story moves quickly and loosely, with big events arriving one after another. That rush gives the book its childlike momentum. It feels full of imagination, almost breathless in the way kids tell a story when they can’t wait to get to the next amazing part.
I felt the book was really less about a magical pocket watch and more about the people we trust to come looking for us when we’re lost. It’s adventurous, openly faith-filled, and deeply family-centered. I’d recommend Pocket Watch Portal Adventure for Christian families, especially parents and grandparents who enjoy reading imaginative stories aloud to children who like time travel, dinosaurs, futuristic worlds, and stories where love, courage, and prayer matter just as much as magic.
Pages: 80 | ASIN : B0FW178PKP
Making Memories
If I Were A Butterfly? follows a little girl whose backyard daydream carries her into a magical world in which she becomes a beautiful butterfly and learns an important lesson about true beauty from the Flower Queen. Where did the idea for this story come from?
The story comes from my granddaughters, of course, mainly because of my service dog. She loved butterflies, she’d let them land on her nose, and she’d sit there for as long as she could.. the smiles on her face… Anyway, the grands and I started a little story. The little girl in the story at first didn’t have a name, then I thought of a sweet friend from Indiana I’d known her more than 30 years, she reminded me of a butterfly, even back then, so beautiful and sweet. Always made people feel so good when she was near. She just had that way about her. She encouraged me to write long before I started. The kids would flap their wings and say I’m a butterfly and I’d ask, “What do you see?” Anyway, that’s how it started
What was the most enjoyable part of creating a story together?
The fun of making memories to last a lifetime with your grandchildren–it’s priceless.
What makes Michelle relatable to children?
Maybe because real children helped to create it. Just like they’d say, “Why can’t they put coloring pages in books so we can enjoy the books longer?”
What conversations do you hope families have after reading the book together?
Oh, my. Maybe how special every child is, just the way they are. They don’t have to be someone or something else. They are a joy, and they are beautiful just as they are.
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Guided by kindness and wonder, Michelle’s adventure leads her to the enchanting Flower Queen, who teaches her that the true beauty of being a butterfly lies in spreading joy and simply being yourself.
Perfect for children aged 4-8, If I Were a Butterfly is a gentle, uplifting tale celebrating imagination, nature, and self-worth. With vivid storytelling and a magical message, it’s a bedtime favorite that will leave young readers smiling and inspired.
If I Were A Butterfly?
If I Were a Butterfly?, written by MM Myers and her granddaughters, Samantha, Hope, and Ellie, follows little Michelle as a sunny backyard daydream carries her into a magical garden where she becomes a butterfly with sparkly pink wings. Along the way, she meets a friendly bumblebee, watches ants at work, talks with a dragonfly, gets help from a kind ladybug, and finally meets the Flower Queen, who teaches her that beauty isn’t only about wings or sparkle. It’s about the joy we bring into the world simply by being ourselves.
I found the sweetest part of this children’s book to be its tender belief in a child’s imagination. The writing has a soft, storybook quality, full of sunshine, flowers, nectar, and wonder, and I could easily picture reading it aloud to a little one who still sees magic in the backyard. The phrasing is gentle and affectionate, especially in the scenes between Michelle and her mommy, and that emotional warmth gives the story its heart. Michelle is enchanted by her pink wings, then slowly learns that her real value is deeper than how beautiful she looks. I appreciated that.
The artwork is bright, dreamy, and unabashedly whimsical. The garden scenes glow with golden light, bright flowers, and soft fantasy details that make the world feel safe and enchanted rather than strange or overwhelming. I especially liked the images of Michelle with her butterfly wings, because they capture that childhood feeling of stepping completely into a pretend world and believing in it with your whole body. The coloring pages at the end are a nice touch, too. They extend the experience beyond the story and invite children to spend more time in the book’s butterfly world with their own crayons and choices.
If I Were a Butterfly? is a loving picture book with a gentle message about imagination, confidence, and self-worth. It has the kind of tenderness that feels especially suited to bedtime reading or a quiet afternoon with a child curled close beside you. I’d recommend it for young children who love butterflies, gardens, princess-like fantasy touches, and reassuring stories that remind them they already make the world brighter just as they are.
Pages: 49 | ASIN : B0FJ3VYRWD
We Have More To Do
Pocket Watch Portals: The Timekeeper’s Revenge follows four siblings into an enchanted realm, who need to fix the time rift they accidentally created before the vengeful Timekeeper destroys every world. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
When I received the 1st book in the series, Pocket Watch Portal Adventure, my 3-year-old grandson Artie came to me with alligator tears, telling me, “I wasn’t done with us, we have more to do!” He started telling me about the fairy princess named Misty, and how she needs them to come back and save not only their realm but all realms. He described it as needing a “white Dragon,” later becoming the snow dragon, Erithon. and a unicorn, later named Ethel. The King & Queen, with the people of that realm, needed help to bind up the timekeeper due to the kids breaking the rules of time travel.
This book explores the consequences of time travel. Why was that important to include?
Thought about the fact that time travel would affect anything after that point and change things. So I kept this in line with the first story to show that if you don’t follow the rules, whether it be time travel or any rule, it has consequences.
Kindness plays a big role in solving problems. Was that a core theme from the beginning?
Kindness and all the core values are a part of Christian living, even though the mythical creatures and the time travel, I wanted to continue to show those values to my grandkids and the readers.
Will we see more adventures with these characters?
Absolutely, We are working on the 3rd & 4th story in the series.
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Imagination and Inspiration
The Grand Adventures: A Secret Unveiled follows a group of cousins who stumble into a magical sleigh that kind of works like a time machine, taking them to witness important moments in Biblical history. What was the inspiration for your story?
When covid locked down the country, I bought a Santa outfit for my husband and made a Mrs. Claus dress for me. Our volunteer fire department got a list of all the kids and addresses, raised funds, bought and wrapped presents, and devised a plan to distribute throughout town. On our little trailer behind the command truck with the 2 big fire engines behind it all began. Social distancing went out the window with the first little boy and his sister about knocking Santa off the trailer, and us getting the best hugs ever. Ever since we give to whoever asks for Santa and Mrs. Claus. When we shared with our grandkids they loved it and they wanted to share with the world that their grandparents were in fact the real Santa and Mrs. Mary Claus. So, grandma’s storytelling and the imagination of the 10 grandkids, the story emerged. It inspired our oldest grandson, who is now working as the lead writer on the 2nd story for the series.
How did you decide which biblical moments to include?
It was rather easy for us as we were at Thanksgiving but Christmas was just a month away. We gathered together and talked, I just listened. There are so many to choose from, but most decided on these 2.
How did you approach writing emotional faith moments for kids?
The grandkids were the inspiration. Asking what would you say, think, do, or feel in these situations?
Do you plan to continue the cousins’ adventures?
Yes, very much so, the adventure is continuing with our 16-year-old grandson, William, who has taken the lead in writing book 2. I am so very proud of him and each of my grandkids. The hardest is trying to get all 10 grandkids together to decide what to do, where to go, and how to fulfill the adventure.
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Pocket Watch Portal Adventure: The Timekeepers Revenge
Pocket Watch Portals follows Justice, Teddy, Ellie, and little Artie as they get pulled back into a magical realm after a strange storm hits their grandparents’ ranch. A fairy named Misty appears and explains that their past adventures accidentally caused a dangerous rift in time. Soon the kids, along with the always-dramatic Uncle Jeff, are flying on clouds, meeting dragons, riding unicorns, and scrambling to collect a powerful crystal and a legendary flower to stop the terrifying Timekeeper from returning. The story builds into a huge battle full of fairies, dragons, unicorns, and a very panicked Uncle Jeff trying to save the day.
The writing is playful and full of little jokes that made me grin. Artie’s sweet mispronounced words melted me, and Teddy’s wild confidence cracked me up. I kept wanting to nudge Justice to relax because he tries so hard to act responsible while everything around him just gets stranger and stranger. The whole thing gave me that warm, nostalgic feeling of childhood summer adventures that always got just a bit out of hand, and I liked that the world felt colorful and soft even when the stakes were high.
I didn’t expect a children’s book to dive into the consequences of time travel in such a fun way, and I liked how each kid had a specific role in fixing the problem. Teddy bonding with the giant snow dragon might be my favorite moment. It felt so pure. The book really leans into magic as something alive and emotional, not just flashy, and I found myself weirdly touched by how often kindness solves the problem rather than power. Even Uncle Jeff’s chaotic bravery felt genuine and sweet.
I’d totally recommend The Timekeeper’s Revenge for kids who love fantasy worlds, magical creatures, silly humor, and quick adventures that never sit still. It’s also great for adults who enjoy lighthearted stories that feel like stepping back into childhood for a bit.
Pages: 60 | ASIN : B0CW1JPBHW
The Grand Adventure: A Secret Unveiled
The Grand Adventures: A Secret Revealed is a wild, sweet, faith-filled story about a huge bunch of cousins who stumble into a magical sleigh that works kind of like a time machine. One minute, they are surrounded by animals and chores on the Triple M Ranch, and the next, they are standing at the Red Sea watching Moses part the waters. Then they go see the birth of Jesus. After that, they learn their grandparents are actually Santa and Mrs. Claus, and everything spirals into more excitement, worry, and love. The story is packed with big moments. Huge awe-filled scenes. Family chaos and magic all mixed together.
When I started reading, I got sucked right into the voice of the kids. It felt like hearing a family member telling me what happened. Just pure excitement and confusion and humor. The poop jokes cracked me up because they are exactly the kind of jokes kids never let go of. The parting of the Red Sea scenes were my favorite. The kids staring at the giant water walls felt so real and honest. The writing had this warm, homemade feel. Like someone sitting at a table telling their grandkids a story and laughing and maybe tearing up a little. I liked that about it a lot. It felt personal. What also felt personal were the hand-drawn images throughout the book. There are also some wonderful graphic artwork pieces throughout that show biblical times in wonderful detail.
I also loved how the story blends faith with adventure. Seeing baby Jesus through the kids’ eyes was emotionally stirring. The moment where Jonathan tears up talking about Jesus growing up and dying on the cross was so tender. I really felt that scene. And then there is the Santa reveal, which is honestly hilarious and sweet at the same time. The writing shines most when it leans into the kids’ emotions. The panic. The joy. The wonder. The fear. The whole section where Samantha and Baby Artie accidentally launch the sleigh gave me that little stomach drop. The one you get when you know the kids messed up big time and now everyone is in for it.
I had fun with this children’s book. It gave me warm feelings. It made me smile. It surprised me with a few emotional moments that really landed. I think this book is perfect for kids who love adventure and families who enjoy reading faith-based stories together. It would also be great for grandparents to read with their grandkids. Anyone who likes Christmas magic, Bible stories, and wholesome chaos would have a great time with it.
Pages: 85 | ASIN : B0DYQ3Z3JX
