Mel’s Bookshelf

From spooky neighborhoods to Christmas mishaps to silly adventures, Mel’s stories are packed with creativity that keeps young readers laughing and learning. And this shelf is only getting fuller, with new books, surprises, and more laugh-out-loud moments on the way.

The Last Leaf

Illustration of a leafless tree on a green hill with a yellow sun in the blue sky, and two cartoonish leaves with smiling faces, with one leaf at the bottom right and another at the top of the tree. Text reads 'The Last Leaf by Mel Drop'.

A tiny leaf is teased for being small and weak—but changing seasons and unexpected challenges reveal that strength isn't measured by size.

Mr. Loberry is Scary

A book cover titled 'Mr. Loberry is Scary' by Mel Drop. The cover features an illustration of a doorway with a red brick wall behind it. A shadowy, cartoonish character with a beard, glasses, and wild hair is visible through the open door, standing in a room with wooden flooring and ceiling.

Spooky stories have convinced a young boy that his neighbor, Mr. Loberry, is scary—until one unexpected encounter shows him that first impressions can be very wrong.

Where’s Santa’s Suit?

Cover for a children's book titled "Where's Santa's Suit?" featuring a cheerful elf with glasses, a red nose, white beard, and pajamas, flying through a snowy, sparkly sky.

Santa's red suit has disappeared just before Christmas! The search turns into a festive adventure filled with surprises, humor, and a little holiday mystery.