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.


Best Illustrations
Best Book Cover
Best Interior

Excellence in Children’s Literature:
Best Illustrations

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


Special Needs/Disability Awareness
School Issues
Best Cover Design
Best Illustrations
Best Interior Design

Excellence in Children’s Literature:
Best Illustrations

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


Best Illustrations
Best Cover Design
Best Interior
Health

Best Illustrations
Health and Wellness

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. Marlene’s second Chicken Soup For the Soul story, “Follow Your Dreams, in Attitude of Gratitude” was published in August 2022. 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
Judy Parsons was born in Nova Scotia, raised in Newfoundland, then chose beautiful Prince Edward Island, as home, in 1997. She is a Chaplain for the past 15 years, so given many writing opportunities, within this career. Judy had taught Primary School for over 20 years. Her engagement with inquisitive minds and insightful questions, of her students, paired well with her delight, at the opportunity to edit this storybook. She has a love for travel, and expanding her horizons, beyond serving on many Boards and Committees, at home. Judy is mother to three grown children, and Grandmother of six. She knows this book will offer a well written glimpse, into an everyday experience, through the eyes of a child. Judy published her own book in 2021, telling her life story.
