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Colorful adventures that help young readers build character, confidence, and the courage to do their best.
Character comes to life in the story: showing up on time, telling the truth, working hard, and speaking up. Relatable adventures give children practical lessons to recognize, talk about, and use.
Build character
Everyday lessons in respect, responsibility, honesty, and perseverance.
Explore CHAMPInspire younger readers
Underwater adventures about effort, friendship, and discovering your strengths.
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Celebrate the father-son bond
A hardcover keepsake for the milestones and memories you share.
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Prepare for real-world moments
A practical resource for conversations with teens and new drivers.
Explore The TalkEntertaining stories and relatable situations make character lessons easier to understand. Colorful illustrations and memorable rhymes invite children into the adventure—and give adults a natural place to start a conversation.
Meet Champ—a curious young boy learning what it takes to grow into a confident, responsible young man.
New to CHAMP? Begin with CHAMP Building Character. Then explore his adventures in the city, at the park, and on the baseball field.
Lessons about respect, personal pride, and being dependable.
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Bravery, standing up to bullying, and treating others with respect.
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Chase your dreams, tell the truth, and find the courage to speak up.
Shop on AmazonBelief, effort, and persistence can turn a dream into a goal.
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Three underwater adventures where young fish face big challenges, discover their strengths, and learn valuable lessons.
Start with Petah and the Big Blue Sea, or choose the lesson that speaks to your reader.
A search for success becomes a journey of friendship, determination, and self-discovery.
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Hard work, focus, and smart choices help Reynard resist peer pressure.
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A clever, determined young fish sets out to prove what she can do.
Shop on AmazonA heartfelt celebration of the milestones, memories, and everyday moments shared between fathers and sons—from childhood into adulthood.
9 × 9 hardcover keepsake · $24.95
A gift for birthdays, graduations, or simply saying what matters.
Shop the HardcoverA practical resource for teens, new drivers, and the adults who support them. Begin the conversation about preparation, calmer decisions, and clearer communication before a stressful moment.
The book is also the basis of a facilitator-led workshop for schools and organizations.
Reader comments on CHAMP and Big Blue Sea.
“Perfect book to read to my sons!”Amazon reader review
“Great book for boys.”Amazon reader review
“Lovely book!”Amazon reader review
As a father and writer, J.I. Spencer turns useful life lessons into entertaining stories. His perspective began with the qualities he looked for in role models during his own childhood: the everyday choices that help a young person grow.
Colorful characters and memorable rhymes bring those lessons to life, giving parents and educators something enjoyable to read—and something meaningful to discuss. His books explore character, confidence, perseverance, family connection, and practical preparation for growing up.
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CHAMP books are available now. The teacher-facilitated CHAMP curriculum is in development.