Beloved Children's Character Brayden's Stars in Five-Book Magic Journey Series

Award-Winning Cape Cod Author Celebrates Imagination, Family and Magic with Upcoming Book Tour and Series Collection. End Quote

Every story I put to paper begins with an invitation for readers to dream bigger, play more often and celebrate the magic all around each one of us.

(1888PressRelease) July 14, 2025 - CAPE COD, Mass. – Put on a pair of green magical glasses and see creative worlds through the eyes of beloved book character Brayden. Children’s author Anita Ann Caruso continues to delight by transporting young readers and their families to inventive lands and familiar places.

Targeting readers aged three to seven, Brayden’s Magical Journey is an award-winning series of five books full of whimsical characters and thrilling settings that appeal to the imagination of kids. Each book in the series has been recognized by the prestigious Purple Dragonfly Book Awards from Story Monsters Magazine, receiving honorable mentions and a third-place ranking in the respective age category.

Every page bursts with the vibrant illustrations by Randy Jennings and Caruso’s endless creativity. Readers will journey through enchanted jungles, take a ride on flying pirate ships and even visit the snowy rolling hills of the North Pole – all beginning with a simple pair of green glasses.

“Brayden is a direct reflection of the joy and interactions I see in my grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” said Caruso. “Every story I put to paper begins with an invitation for readers to dream bigger, play more often and celebrate the magic all around each one of us. This series is my way of helping families share their children's unique creativity and perspectives.”

Brayden’s Magical Journey book series is inspired by the author’s great-grandson. It includes the titles: Brayden’s Magical Jungle, Brayden’s Magical Carousel Horse, Brayden’s Magical Forest, Brayden’s Magical Pirate Ship Adventure and Brayden’s Magical North Pole Christmas. All five books are published by SDP Publishing. The series is available through SDP Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major online retailers.

In addition to her imaginative book series, Caruso is hitting the road to bring Brayden’s world to even more families. An upcoming 2025 tour will include a full calendar of craft fairs and author events across Cape Cod and beyond. Those attending such events will get the chance to meet Caruso, hear live readings and receive signed copies of the series just in time for the holidays.

Some highlights from the upcoming 2025 tour include:

• July 19-20 – Drummer Boy Park (Brewster, Mass.)
• Aug. 9-20 – 2nd Harwich Cranberry Festival (Brooks Park, Harwich, Mass.)
• Sept. 13-14 – 3rd Harwich Cranberry Festival (Senior Center, Oak St., Harwich, Mass.)
• Oct. 11-12 – Yarmouth Seaside Festival (Wood Road, South Yarmouth, Mass.)
• Nov. 8-9 – Holiday Craft Fair (Harwich Tech H.S., Harwich, Mass.)

To learn more about the author Anita Ann Caruso, the upcoming book tour or the individual books in Brayden’s Magical Journey series, visit http://anitaacarusobooks.com. This series offers a fun, lighthearted way for families to experience the deep well of imagination young readers enjoy, while inspiring new memories and ideas for everyone to share.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Anita Ann Caruso is a longtime Cape Cod resident and former interior designer. She is the author of the memoir “As Ever, Pudd,” a Love Story That Never Ends Told in Letters. She began telling stories at age 10 to entertain her cousins and continues that tradition as a grandmother to 32 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Every story in the Brayden’s Magical Journey series draws inspiration from her own family, whose love of play and adventure sparked these immersive worlds. All five books in the series are Purple Dragonfly Award-winning recipients.

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