Independent Young Reader's Publisher

Stories that light the way home.

Beacon House Press publishes warm, imaginative children's books made for storytime, gift-giving, and the kind of reading that sticks. Start the journey with our debut series — The Adventures of Stink Bug and Beetle.

Ages 4–8 Written & illustrated by J.R. Jarvis
Featured Title

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The debut adventure from Beacon House Press — a story about curiosity, courage, and the small creatures who save the day.

The Great Garden Rescue — Book One cover
The Adventures of Stink Bug and Beetle · Book One

The Great Garden Rescue

Written and illustrated by J.R. Jarvis

When trouble blooms in the garden, two unlikely friends must team up to set things right. The Great Garden Rescue is a warm, brightly illustrated story about friendship, problem-solving, and the quiet bravery of the smallest helpers — perfect for read-aloud time, classroom shelves, and gift-giving.

★ Debut Title Ages 3–8 Paperback Read-aloud friendly Great for gifting

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The Adventures of Stink Bug and Beetle
The Series

Meet Stink Bug & Beetle.

A growing collection of warmhearted, beautifully illustrated picture books following two unlikely best friends as they bumble, brave, and bug their way through one tiny adventure at a time. Made for kids who love nature, laughter, and characters who feel like friends.

  • Friendship First Stories that celebrate kindness, teamwork, and showing up for each other.
  • Wonder in the Garden Tiny worlds, big imagination — every page invites curiosity about nature.
  • Read-Aloud Ready Rhythmic, gentle prose designed for bedtime, classrooms, and laps.
  • Lessons That Stick Gentle takeaways on bravery, problem-solving, and being a good friend.
More adventures in the works — Book Two coming soon
The Storyteller

Meet the Author

Every Beacon House Press title begins with a person who couldn't not tell the story. Here's ours.

J.R. Jarvis
Author & Illustrator

J. R. Jarvis

Creator of The Adventures of Stink Bug and Beetle

J. R. Jarvis writes and illustrates picture books for the kids who notice the small stuff — the bug on the leaf, the puddle that looks like a map, the friend who needs a hand. The Great Garden Rescue is the first book in a growing series built around two mismatched garden-dwellers learning to face the world together.

With a love for warm color, gentle humor, and stories that read just as well the hundredth time as the first, Jarvis hopes every Beacon House Press book finds its way onto a well-loved shelf.

The best children's books don't talk down to kids — they hand them a flashlight and walk beside them.
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A small press with a steady light.

The Press

About Beacon House Press

Beacon House Press is an independent publisher dedicated to children’s and young adult literature that speaks to the heart of the modern reader. We believe that great stories provide both a mirror and a window—reflecting the values we hold dear while opening new worlds of imagination. We are building a home for authors who care about craft, character, and creating a legacy of meaningful storytelling.

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Values in Focus

We publish work that honors the intelligence of young readers, including stories that find resonance in faith and shared human truths.

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Creative Partnership

We work hand-in-hand with our authors, offering the close attention and artistic freedom that only an independent press can provide.

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Legacy Publishing

Our goal isn't just to release a book, but to champion a title so that it becomes a permanent, well-loved fixture on a child’s shelf.