At Krismine Literary Works, author and creative educator Janice ReShae creates books that spark imagination, learning, and discovery in every kind of child. From playful ABC adventures to travel-inspired tales and hands-on activity books, each story invites readers to explore the world with wonder and joy.
“A heartwarming story celebrating differences, kindness, and the joy of family.”
Meet a brother like no other! Through the eyes of his sister, discover all the fun, quirky, and amazing things he does every day. Having an autistic brother is a gift more precious than gold—truly AU-some! This heartwarming story celebrates differences, kindness, and the joy of family.
Janice ReShae is a U.S. Air Force veteran and IT Security professional who now enjoys a richly creative life. A passionate photographer, storyteller, and woman of faith, she spends her semi-retirement capturing meaningful moments and creating works that inspire.
She is a proud mother of two amazing daughters, two wonderful sons-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren who bring light and laughter to her life. She has a deep passion for encouraging early childhood learning and faith development — believing that seeds of wonder and truth planted early can grow strong for a lifetime.
Her books — including Who Made It?, the Kurious Minds™ series and McKinley Travels™ — are a joyful expression of her love for God, family, and helping little ones explore the world through curiosity and grace.
Stories for all Kurious Minds™
Early Learning
Alphabet, STEM and curiosity-led books that make learning feel like play.
Faith & Wonder
Gentle, faith-based stories that plant early seeds of wonder and truth.
Inclusion & Neurodiversity
Books that celebrate every kind of mind.
Travel & Culture
Family adventures that open young eyes to the wider world.
The Collection
Books by Janice ReShae
Our Story Shelf: Kurious Minds™ — Little Dahlia, Big Lessons™ — McKinley Travels™ — plus a growing set of standalone stories. Written and crafted for ages 0 to 8, and loved by the grown-ups who read aloud to them.
Standalone
Who Made It?
A joyful, faith-based picture book that invites little ones to discover the difference between what God makes and what people create.
Kurious Minds™ — Alphabet books, activity books, and more, turning big subjects like space, archaeology, nature, and faith into stories young readers can explore and understand.
McKinley Travels™
McKinley Travels™ — See the world through a child’s eyes. Warm picture books about family trips, new friendships, and the joy of discovering somewhere new — following McKinley from one adventure to the next, with more destinations on the way.
Little Dahlia, Big Lessons™
Little Dahlia, Big Lessons™ follows Dahlia, a curious little girl, on a journey of discovery — where every story teaches a big life lesson in a way little readers can understand and remember.
Kurious Minds™: Neurodiverse Editions
Every child learns differently. Kurious Minds™: Neurodiverse Editions encourages creativity, confidence, and joyful learning through hands-on activities designed for children of all abilities to explore, create, and grow at their own pace.
Kurious Minds™: Neurodiverse Editions
First Book in the Series
Nature Wonders
An inclusive activity book celebrating curiosity, creativity, and the wonderful ways children learn.