About the Books
Anna’s Pink and Purple Glasses
Written by Marlene Bryenton and Illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Anna has trouble seeing the words in her storybook and she is fearful of going for her first eye exam.
The trip to the eye doctor is an exciting adventure. She gets something pink and purple.
Can you guess what that is?
Winner of the 2020 Inspire Award from the Prince Edward Island Public Schools Branch.

Purple Dragonfly Honourable Mention Awards for Best Illustrations, Best Book Cover, and Best Interior


Jaya’s Magic Wheelchair
Written by Marlene Bryenton and Illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Can you guess her name?

Purple Dragonfly Honourable Mention Awards for Special Needs/Disability Awareness, School Issues, Best Cover Design, Best Illustrations, and Best Interior Design

Story Monsters Certificate of Excellence in Literature Illustration Award to Leanne Bowlan


The Magic Toothbrush
Written by Marlene Bryenton and Illustrated by Leanne Bowlan
Do you believe in magic?


About the Author
Marlene Bryenton
Dr. Marlene Bryenton is a retired Employment and Insurance Officer. She had a 36-year career at Service Canada. In 2003, she received an Honourary Doctor of Laws Degree from University of Prince Edward Island. She also received the Order of PEI in 1998. This is her third children’s storybook. Her first storybook was Anna’s Pink and Purple Glasses published in 2020. Jaya’s Magic Wheelchair was published in September 2020 followed by The Magic Toothbrush in September 2021. Her story, “Secret Garden Angel,” was published in Chicken Soup For The Soul: Angels All Around in 2019. Her story, “Life is What You Make It” was published in an anthology, Through My Eyes by Wendy Portfors. Marlene and her husband Lloyd, live in Charlottetown, P.E.I. They have a son and daughter and four grandchildren.


About the Illustrator
Leanne Bowlan
About the Editor
Judy Parsons
