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ABOUT THE SERIES

The Lap Of The Gods Preludes takes children on a swashbuckling rollercoaster ride of a lifetime across Land, Sea, Air and Space! This is Volume One of The Preludes with over 300 pages of rhyming text! Books are approximately 8.5" x 8.5" in size, contain large 22pt text for young readers and are available to buy separately or as a complete Series on Amazon. The contents of the Volume One Series are:

Episode 1 - The Beginning: (68 pgs)
Episode 2 - The Phantoms of Arago: (112 pgs)
Episode 3 - The Battle for Galandore: (120 pgs)

A WORLD OF ADVENTURE!

The Preludes are an educational book series for young explorers written in complete rhyme! Imagine a world where every bedtime sparks a new adventure—where brave heroes, clever animals, mysterious ghosts, mischievous monsters, and fearless warriors journey across land, sea, sky, and even outer space.

Welcome to The Lap Of the Gods, an epic adventure book series designed for children ages 4 and up. This isn’t just a story—it’s a universe of hundreds of characters and countless quests, created to ignite imagination, nurture empathy, and build a lifelong love of reading.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR

Hi everyone. I'm Mark Stanford an Irish author and creator of The Lap Of The Gods multiverse! I started developing The Lap Of The Gods fantasy world for children a couple of years ago and I am delighted to announce the first release on Amazon! It all started while travelling across Europe over a few months by rail with friends. I noticed how distracted children were with modern technology such as iPads, Tablets, Smartphones etc.

Then I began to ponder on a primary concept of developing an imaginary world with hundreds of characters, where children would be brought on adventures across land, sea, air and space and a secondary concept to educate children and help them navigate a path of self discovery.

The Preludes Volume Trilogy Series is written in the second person in complete rhyme, so children experience the adventure as if they were there in the moment. I couldn’t be more excited to share this moment with you all. I hope you enjoy this epic story! Come and join us for an adventure of a lifetime....

BENEFITS FOR THE YOUNG

This series isn’t just entertaining—it’s a powerful tool for growth:

• Builds Vocabulary & Comprehension – exciting storylines introduce new words and concepts naturally.

• Strengthens Memory & Sequencing – children remember characters, settings, and story arcs across books.

• Encourages Empathy & Resilience – kids learn through heroes who face fears, solve problems, and work together.

• Sparks Imagination & Creativity – worlds of magic, mystery, and discovery inspire play, art, and storytelling.

• Creates Lifelong Readers – the series format keeps children eager for “what happens next?”

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Families looking for meaningful, screen-free bonding time.

• Young readers & listeners ages 4+ who crave adventure and wonder.

• Schools & Educators who want stories that both engage and teach.

KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN 2026

The Preludes Trilogy Softcover, Hardcover & Exclusive Slipcover Editions (pictured below) will be launching on Kickstarter in the Spring of 2026. Join our Kickstarter Fan Club below to keep up to date about the launch of this exciting campaign!

Kickstarter Softcover 2026 Edition

Kickstarter Hardcover 2026 Edition

Kickstarter Exclusive Edition

EDUCATORS & BOOKSTORES

The Lap Of The Gods Adventure Series is the perfect educational tool for Homeschools, After School Programs and or Public Education Schools. We have special discounts on bulk orders for educators, bookstores, publishers and distributors - so if are interested in The Series contact us today at: markstanford@gmx.com and we can provide you a link to review the three books for FREE online in a Flipbook format.

FREE Onine Access for Episode I

FREE Onine Access for Episode II

FREE Onine Access for Episode III

The Lap Of The Gods Publishing rights © Mark Stanford. The Lap Of The Gods multiverse and its characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of Paper Explorers Express. International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved. Web @ www.thelapofthegods.com.