For educators
Resources for teachers, librarians, and homeschool parents.
Lantern Path Books offers bundle pricing and free educator resources for the Oliver series. Single-author independent imprint, happy to talk directly.
About the Oliver series for classrooms and libraries
- Calm pacing. Suitable for reading aloud at the end of the day, quiet corners, or wind-down circles.
- Inclusive themes. No specific religious, cultural, or political content; suitable for diverse classrooms.
- Strong vocabulary in context. Gentle vocabulary expansion through story.
- Reread value. Children request the same books multiple times.
- Beautiful illustrations. High-quality production; tested with young readers.
For ages 2–5. Each book reads aloud in about 5–8 minutes.
Bundle pricing
For schools, libraries, daycares, and homeschool co-ops, the following bundle pricing is available. Single-copy retail is via Amazon (when books are live); bundles are ordered direct.
| Order quantity | Per-book price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1–4 copies | $12.99 (Amazon retail) |
| 5–9 copies | $9.99 |
| 10–19 copies | $8.99 |
| 20–49 copies | $7.99 |
| 50+ copies | $6.99 (and possibly free shipping) |
Bundle prices are tentative and may be adjusted based on actual print and shipping costs. Shipping additional unless otherwise noted. AUD pricing on request.
Free reading guide
A free reading guide for Oliver and the Lantern Path (Book 1) is in development. The guide will include:
- Lesson plan ideas
- Reading-comprehension questions
- Extension activities tied to themes
- Vocabulary notes
Free reading guide coming soon. Educator email signup will be available shortly.
How to order
- Single copies: Amazon (when books are live)
- Bundle orders (5+ copies): contact us directly for invoice + shipping options
- Library systems with PO processes: POs accepted
Please see the contact page to get in touch.
Honest disclosure
Lantern Path Books is one author (Andrew Roache) publishing independently. We're a small imprint, not a major publisher. We treat each inquiry personally.
If you'd like more about how the books are made, see the about page.